Johannes Leistner

Speaking of customs (see article “something blue”) it is also interesting to talk about what is “en vogue” for weddings in Germany if it comes to games or other happenings during the party day/night.

The latest fashion in my opinion is bringing the skylights from the lonely beaches of Thailand to the cities and venues of Germany for entertaining the bridal couple and guests. Truly it always looks impressive, when these lanterns rise and rise into the dark skies, especially when the guests manage to let them go all at once.
But the danger of it shouldn’t be underestimated as skylights are flying firebombs and could cause serious danger and destruction! If you read the detailed manual carefully you will find out that it is mandatory to inform the air traffic control and other authorities in advance and there are a lot of restrictions and advises…

So please bear in mind: it is a nice idea to bring these lantern to the party, the bridal couple will be very happy, but make sure that the venue is in the right environment that nobody gets harmed.

What would a wedding be without all its customs, traditions and sayings? Not always the bridal couples are happily enjoying them I assume, for instance when they found their bedroom key frozen inside an ice block and the whole room has been redecorated…

But in the case of the tradition “something blue, …” the groom will be delighted when it comes in the shape of a classy garter. What a nice surprise!
I don’t know what this saying actually means, but somehow I like it.

“Something old,
something new,
something borrowed,
something blue,
and a lucky sixpence for your shoe…”

There are only a few photographs where I would say: this has to be a black and white one! Often I prefer color and monochrome gives me a hard time to decide. Is it just a matter of taste?
For instance this one here. What would you prefer? If you ask me, I am really not sure, but would go for color

What an evening and what a moment of joy and happiness! Shortly after sunset they let gas filled balloons rise up to the dark blue skies and attached to each of them were little postcards with good things the guests would do to the bridal couple within this year.

…is good luck! And of course I wish them all the best for their future! It has been a great wedding party and today they are leaving for a three-weeks honeymoon to South Africa. How good could it be? =)

This wedding wasn’t an easy job. Right in the beginning when they’ve booked me, they stated that they didn’t want "classical bridal couple photography" and the bride said, that she didn’t like to be photographed… ok?! Additionally the weather turned out to be cold, gray, rainy and windy.

So we watched out for a rain pause ran out of the venue and took some more or less "classical" shots, as there was no time to do "non-classical" stuff. At least the umbrella in his hand is not very classical.

But after all, I did it the way they’ve wanted it, taking most of the shots out of situations during the party. No doubt that they will be satisfied with the result.

Looking for a location with atmosphere and style for your wedding? Then you might want to take a look at the Literaturhaus Café in Hamburg. It is just two minutes away from the Alter lake, in the heart of the city and definitely will add the last bit of refinement to your wedding party!

Also small details and funny situations can add much to the portfolio of photos, wedding couples receive at the end. And I am sure they will be happy to remember those.

As a wedding photographer I am happy to receive feedback of all kinds! Of course it is always satisfying to read a positive one. As today I received an e-mail from last week’s couple. It said this:

“[...] nochmals vielen Dank für Samstag. Du warst ein hochsympathischer, professioneller und angenehmer Begleiter des Tages. [...]”

Translated it is similar to this: “[...] again thank you very much for Saturday. You have been a very likeable, professional and pleasant companion during the day. [...]”

What else could be better? And in this case I can give the compliment back to them: It was a lot of fun to work with you guys and to be part of your great wedding day! I wish you all the best for the future!