Andrea + Dominik

wedding weekend in meran, italy with an outdoor ceremony inbetween the wineyards facing castel Rametz

The best things in life often happen unplanned.

I certainly wasn’t booked far in advance for this wedding – quite the opposite actually. You could say it all came together rather spontaneously, which isn’t exactly what comes to mind when talking about a wedding, let alone a destination wedding, haha.

Yet there I was, together with my videographer friend, capturing Dominik and Andrea’s wedding in the incredibly beautiful surroundings of Merano, South Tyrol.

And honestly? Being spontaneous is always worth it. We had an amazing time – from the welcome dinner the day before to the wedding itself, celebrating and documenting every moment until very, very… very late.

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LocationGetting ReadyCeremonyCouple PhotosDinner + CakeFirst Dance + PartyWine Tasting

Location

Drone photo of Schloss Rametz surrounded by vineyards and Mediterranean charm
Drone view of Schloss Rametz with the setting sun above the mountains
Courtyard of Schloss Rametz in South Tyrol
Close-up of the floral wedding arch
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup at Schloss Rametz in South Tyrol overlooking vineyards, mountains, and the castle
Close-up of the ceremony setup at Schloss Rametz with wedding arch, vineyards, mountains, and castle in the background
Two white ceremony chairs placed among the vineyards
Schloss Rametz photographed through the trees
Castle architecture photographed from the courtyard with ivy-covered walls
White reception table prepared for dinner in the castle courtyard
White reception table in the castle courtyard photographed through an archway
White reception table in the castle courtyard with terracotta walls in the background
Close-up of the white reception table with terracotta walls behind
Close-up of table decor with flowers and terracotta walls in the background
Evening atmosphere at the reception table with string lights and terracotta walls
Close-up of flowers and table decorations
Golden evening light in the castle courtyard with ivy-covered walls

Getting Ready

The groom's suit hanging on a hook against a grey-green wall
Close-up of a suit button
Close-up of the groom's suit and tie
The best man adjusts the groom's collar
Black and white photo of the groom putting on his vest with help from the best man
Black and white close-up of the best man's hands fastening the groom's vest
Black and white photo of a hug between the groom and his best man
Close-up of cufflinks engraved with initials
Close-up of a dress shirt with cufflinks
Close-up of the best man attaching the cufflinks to the shirt
Close-up of hands adjusting the groom's tie
Black and white close-up of the groom adjusting his shirt and jacket
Black and white close-up of the groom putting on his shoes
Black and white photo of the groom standing on a balcony looking out at nature
Close-up of the bride's shoes beneath a curtain
The wedding dress hanging from a metal frame
Black and white photo of the full wedding dress hanging from a metal frame
Side view of the bride during hair and makeup styling
Side view of setting spray being applied to the bride
Black and white side view of the bride during styling
Close-up of the bride's hands holding a glass of champagne while wearing a bridal robe
Black and white photo of the bride's hair being styled
Top-down view of the bride's hair being braided and styled
Close-up of the bride's hand gliding along her dress
The bride standing on a balcony in a bridal robe looking to the side
Close-up of the bride's mother fastening her bracelet
The wedding dress being fastened from the back
Black and white photo of a bow being tied on the wedding dress
Black and white photo of a bow on the wedding dress being adjusted
The bride standing by the window adjusting her earrings
Black and white photo of the bride gazing dreamily out the window
Fully styled bride standing by the window holding back the curtain and looking outside
Black and white close-up of the bride's legs with the dress slit visible
The bride photographed from behind in front of a curtain, looking down to the left
The bride standing in front of a window, photographed from behind, turning to the left while adjusting her dress
The bride fastening her shoes while her dress falls elegantly to the floor in the background
Close-up of the bride's hands fastening her shoes
Black and white photo of the bride sitting on a couch with her leg extended through the slit of her dress
Close-up of the bride smelling her bouquet

Ceremony

Groom and best man standing at the front of the ceremony location
The bride walks with her mother through the vineyards toward the ceremony location
The groom stands beside the vineyards and sees his bride for the first time
The bride approaches the groom together with her son and mother
Bride and groom meet, and the groom smiles lovingly at his bride
Bride and groom sit among the vineyards during the ceremony and talk to each other
The wedding couple sits among the vineyards in front of their guests, looking toward the celebrant
Photographed from behind, the wedding couple sits on white chairs beneath the wedding arch overlooking the mountains and Schloss Rametz
The wedding couple sits among the vineyards during the ceremony while the groom holds their son
The groom holds his son on his lap and looks at him
The couple's son sits on the groom's lap looking ahead
The groom looks ahead during the ceremony while his son plays on his lap
The wedding couple sits hand in hand during the ceremony
Close-up of the ceremony chairs decorated with flowers and wedding vows
The bride reads her vows to the groom with Schloss Rametz and the mountains in the background
The groom's emotional reaction as the bride reads her vows
Intimate embrace of the wedding couple during the ceremony with the mountains behind them
Happy wedding guests standing in front of the vineyards
The wedding couple stands and reads their vows to one another with Schloss Rametz and the mountains behind them
Over-the-shoulder view of the groom holding his vows while his wife wipes away tears
The groom reads his vows to the bride while looking down
Guests seated in rows looking toward the wedding couple with vineyards in the background
A child walking between the vineyard rows
Close-up of the couple's hands holding the wedding rings
The groom places the ring on his bride's finger while she holds their child
Close-up of hands during the wedding ring exchange
Wedding kiss in front of the vineyards with the couple's child held between them
The married couple stands before the wedding arch with their heads together, Schloss Rametz and the mountains behind them
Intimate embrace of the wedding couple after the kiss with the mountain scenery behind them
Medium close-up of the bride holding her groom in a tight embrace
Soft-focus black-and-white photo of a wedding kiss in front of the South Tyrolean mountains
A child stands in the aisle while the wedding couple stands arm in arm looking toward the mountains
The celebrant addresses the entire wedding party
Wide-angle photo of the first congratulations after the ceremony
The bride receives a heartfelt hug from a guest
The groom is hugged by a guest and closes his eyes
Tight embrace between the bride and an emotional guest
Warm embrace between the groom and a laughing guest
Hug between the groom and his best man
The groom hugs a woman while laughing warmly

Couple Photos

Black and white photo of the lower bodies of a bride and groom walking hand in hand along a path
Black and white close-up of a bride hugging her husband from the side and whispering into his ear
Bride resting her head on her husband's shoulder in front of the vineyard rows in South Tyrol
Bride and groom walking arm in arm through the vineyard rows of a South Tyrolean winery
Groom dipping his bride backward on a path between vineyards while sharing a romantic kiss
Close-up of a bride and groom holding hands lovingly
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through nature while looking into the landscape
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands while looking out into nature
Black and white photo of a groom hugging his bride and kissing her on the cheek
Close-up of a bride and groom's hands while dancing, with the wedding dress flowing in motion
Groom lifting his bride and spinning with her in front of the South Tyrolean landscape
Groom kissing his bride on the cheek while she closes her eyes and smiles
Wide-angle photo of a groom lifting and spinning his bride in front of Castle Rametz
Bride being twirled by her groom as her dress flows through the air
Close-up of a bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss while holding hands
Close-up of the open back of a wedding dress while the groom holds his bride around the waist
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through the vineyards of South Tyrol
Bride and groom walking through a hedge arch toward their wedding guests
Black and white close-up of a bride and groom's legs, with the bride extending her leg through the slit of her dress
Black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing beneath an archway in the courtyard of Castle Rametz

Dinner + Cake

Drone photo of Castle Rametz courtyard at dusk with fairy lights and romantic lighting
Side drone view of the illuminated courtyard of Castle Rametz with a long wedding dinner table
Close-up of the instructions and description for the wedding guest book
Close-up of a hand attaching a golden plaque to a wedding guest book canvas
Bride and groom kissing in front of a historic gate with terracotta walls in the courtyard
Wedding guests seated together at a beautifully decorated dinner table in the Castle Rametz courtyard
Groom toasting with his guests across the wedding dinner table
Maid of honor delivering an emotional speech at the wedding dinner table
Maid of honor and best man reading their wedding speech together while laughing
Best man smiling toward the maid of honor while giving their speech together
Maid of honor and best man laughing warmly toward the couple while pointing into the distance
Bride and groom laughing during the speech given by their wedding attendants
Wedding guests raising a toast together across the dinner table after the speeches
Bride, groom, and wedding attendants sharing a heartfelt hug across the dinner table
Emotional group hug between the couple and their wedding attendants
Maid of honor and bride sharing an emotional hug after the speech
Close-up of a hand holding part of the floral table decoration
Wedding dessert table with a variety of cakes beneath the evening sky and moon
Side view of the wedding dessert table with cakes, candles, and string lights
Wedding dessert table with cakes, candles, and string lights with trees in the background
Bride and groom cutting their wedding cake together while laughing joyfully
Bride and groom sharing a kiss after cutting their wedding cake

First Dance + Party

First dance of a bride and groom on an open field beneath string lights
Bride and groom leaning to the side while dancing as the wedding dress flows through the air
Bride and groom dancing beneath string lights in front of their wedding guests
Groom twirling his bride during their first dance as her dress flows gracefully
Bride and groom raising their arms during their first dance while guests watch
Bride and groom dancing with raised arms in front of their guests
Bride standing behind her groom and gently placing her hand on his head while dancing
Black and white photo of the couple's first dance photographed from behind
Groom holding his bride in an elegant dance pose while spinning her
Black and white photo of the bride and groom dancing with raised hands toward their guests
Bride and groom kissing on a field beside their guests beneath string lights
Black and white photo of a bride and groom dancing a romantic waltz
Black and white photo of wedding guests dancing with their hands raised
Black and white photo of a bride dancing joyfully on the field
Bride running toward celebrating guests while string lights illuminate the field
Groom dancing with his mother while guests watch in the background
Black and white photo of a young man dancing with the bride and dipping her backward
Creative motion blur photo of a party guest holding a boombox and women's shoes above his head
Groom lifted on a guest's shoulders toward the disco ball
Medium close-up of the DJ booth and laptop during the wedding reception
Portrait of the groom enjoying the wedding celebration
Black and white photo of guests celebrating on the dance floor
Bride warmly hugging her maid of honor on the dance floor
Groom hugging a wedding guest on the dance floor
Bride and groom popping a bottle together on the dance floor
Groom holding his bride in their signature pose on the dance floor

Wine Tasting

Golden sunset light shines over the vinotheque of Castle Rametz, bathing the scene in warm colors
Architecture in the courtyard of Castle Rametz with terracotta walls, ivy, and a large tree at the center
Wedding guests gathered in the courtyard of Castle Rametz surrounded by ivy-covered walls
Young woman joyfully tossing a boy into the air in front of a historic archway in the courtyard
Young woman catching a boy after tossing him into the air in front of a stone archway
Historic wine cellar at Castle Rametz filled with wooden wine barrels
Wine bottles displayed on a wooden barrel inside the wine cellar of Castle Rametz
Black and white photo of a hand holding a wine bottle during a tasting
Black and white photo of a woman walking between wine barrels in a historic cellar
Wide-angle photo of a cellar corridor lined with wine barrels at Castle Rametz
Guests raising their glasses together during a wine tasting at the table
Groom whispering something to his wife during the wine tasting, making her smile
Bride and groom leaning their heads together and laughing affectionately at each other
Wedding guests sitting together at a wine tasting table and sharing a laugh
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