Ivana and Bati

Serbian weddings are by far my favorite to be a part of. Imagine, multiple days of celebrating and always surrounded by music and dance. The wedding day itself is day two, it starts with a parade and bartering for the bride! The groom comes with all his friends and family, along with a flag bearer. The Bride is hidden in the house with her bridesmaid who are preventing any of the grooms men getting in, and basically STEALING her or getting any of the bridesmaids shoes. Usually the best man is the one to negotiate a price for the bride. All while swapping back a flask ( buklijaš ) filled with rakija - a Serbian home made brandy. Once they’ve reached an agreed price, the bride is then brought out and the party starts. Amazing right?

Ivana and Bati are the two most fun beautiful souls and I couldn’t have wished for this kind of couple to contact me. Not only did I enjoy their day ( probably as much as they did), but I got to capture their love story.

Chicago Serbian Wedding Dress
Chicago Serbian Wedding Rings
buklijas filled with rakija for wedding
Groom and Mother
Groom and Mother
Groom and Mother
Groom getting ready
Serbian Pig Roast
Serbian Wedding
Bride Getting Ready
Serbian Bride
Chicago Bride
Bride with Sister and Mom
Sister and Bride
Serbian Wedding Parade
rakija
Serbian Wedding
Serbian Bride
Serbian Bride
Serbian Wedding
Serbian Wedding Couple
Serbian Wedding Party
St. Sava Serbian Chicago Wedding Church
Serbian Church Wedding
Chicago Serbian Wedding
Chicago Serbian Wedding
Chicago Serbian Wedding
Chicago Serbian Wedding St. Sava
Chicago Serbian Wedding
Father of the Bride Speech
Bride
Chicago Bride and Groom First Dance
Bride and Groom First Dance
Serbian Wedding Dancing
Chicago Serbian Wedding