Malmö City Hall Ceremony with Intimate Wedding Portraits in Copenhagen

Adriana & Xenia’s story began quietly, over coffee, on a first date in Copenhagen at Andersen & Maillard. So when it came time to capture their wedding portraits, it felt only natural to return to where it all started.

We opened their portrait session in a cozy café in Nørrebro, letting the atmosphere do what it does best: slow everything down. Soft light, clinking cups, shared glances. It wasn’t staged. It was familiar. A reminder that their love was built in the everyday moments long before it became official.

From there, we let the city lead us. We stepped outside, wandered through Copenhagen’s streets, and of course, took the metro, because real stories move, and so did we. Our next stop was the Royal Library Garden, a place where weddings often take place. But not this time. This time, it wasn’t about ceremonies or guests. It was simply about Adriana and Xenia, walking side by side, present, calm, and completely themselves. The story didn’t end there.

The next time I saw them, we were in a different country. Malmö, Sweden. At the Rådhus, surrounded by family and friends who had traveled from all over the world, Adriana and Xenia officially said yes. The intimacy of Copenhagen met the warmth of celebration, and suddenly their love story felt both deeply personal and beautifully expansive.

We ended the day at one of my all-time favorite places—Slottsträdgårdens Kafé. A location I return to again and again, and for good reason. Lush greenery, a glass greenhouse, seasonal light, and food that never disappoints. I’ve photographed another wedding here before, and once again, it delivered. Every single time, it does. A solid 10/10 recommendation.

Adriana & Xenia’s journey is a reminder that love doesn’t belong to one place. It lives in cafés and metros, in quiet gardens and city halls, across borders and languages. Their story unfolded naturally, across cities and moments, and capturing it felt less like directing a photoshoot and more like following a love that already knew exactly where it was going.