Kraków · elopements · ceremonies for twoKraków elopement photography
A ceremony for the two of you, or for a handful of guests, in one of the most beautiful old towns in Europe. I help with the place and the timing and photograph the day calmly.
Legal or symbolic: two ways to elope
A legal wedding in Poland is a civil ceremony led by a registrar, or a religious one that is registered afterwards. Foreigners can marry here, but the papers depend on your nationality and take time, so start with the registry office (USC) or your consulate.
Many couples sign the papers at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Kraków instead. Then the place and the hour are entirely yours: a courtyard, a riverbank at sunrise, a clearing in Ojców. Either way I photograph the ceremony and a walk through the city afterwards.
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Kraków · Old Town, Rynek, Wawel, Planty
Moments from Kraków
Where we can take photos
Places for a ceremony for two
Old Town courtyards
Quiet, enclosed and a minute from the Main Square.
Vistula bank below Wawel
Open sky and the castle behind you; best at sunrise.
Kazimierz
Small squares and gardens with an intimate feel.
Zakrzówek
Cliffs above turquoise water, away from the crowds on a weekday.
Ojców valley
Limestone rocks and forest clearings less than an hour away.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Underground chapels where ceremonies are held by arrangement with the mine.
Questions people ask
Kraków elopement photography: questions and answers
Can foreigners get legally married in Kraków?
Yes, with the right papers. The list depends on your nationality, so confirm it with the registry office (USC) or your consulate before you book flights.
Do we need witnesses?
A legal civil ceremony in Poland needs two adult witnesses. A symbolic ceremony has no such rule.
How long do you photograph an elopement?
Usually two to six hours: the ceremony, a walk and a dinner or a toast.
Do you speak English?
Yes, English and Polish. On the day I help your guests, the priest or the registrar understand each other when needed.
When do we get the photos?
Within 1–2 weeks, in an online gallery to download and share.
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