Seeing Double: A Double Wedding Shoot With International Flair

Elegant bride in wedding dress looking out of a window

No, this isn't a live-action remake of your favorite fairytale movie, but it may as well be, right?! This shoot has a gorgeous castle backdrop on the lush mountainside, a wall of books, and two couples decked out in all their finery. That's right, two couples! It's a double wedding-a trend that is apparently on the rise. You're already investing in the venue, the photographer, all the other vendors, and if you can agree on a date...why not? You could literally split the cost of the wedding. Now, we know what you're thinking, "Who wants their wedding to be identical to someone else's?", but that's the beauty, it doesn't have to be. With a few shared elements, this team created two very distinct weddings.

These beautifully moody photos by Vito Photography really set the tone for this entire shoot. Beata Backhaus made sure that each couple involved had a unique wedding experience and overall design. Beata also created the floral arrangements and even incorporated custom colors like light blue. Each wedding had its own videographer-Feuerstake and Tim Schoemaker. We couldn't forget to mention Schloss Wangen Bellermont, the incredible venue that is truly a show stopper and so versatile! All the images are in the full gallery, so be sure to click through and read on to hear more from planner, Beata Backhaus about how they pulled off two very unique wedding experiences.

Elegant wedding invitations with floral details on wooden surface

Elegant wedding invitation with gold accents and seal

Elegant bridal shoes with a bouquet and crystal details

Elegant wedding rings displayed on a blue decorative surface with golden accents

Elegant wedding bouquet and jewelry arranged on wooden table

Elegant gold floral headpiece on a decorative stone background

Makeup artist applying makeup on a bride in a rustic setting

Hairstylist styling hair of a woman getting ready for event

Romantic bedroom with a wedding dress hanging on the door

Elegant bride in a flowing wedding gown, looking back gracefully

Elegant bridal dress in a library with piano and stairs

Bride in a luxurious wedding dress getting ready by a mirror

Close up shot of beautiful roses laying on a textured stone

Elegant suits hanging in a wooden antique wardrobe, classic style

Man getting ready by window, opening his shirt for the day

Elegant suit jacket and vest hanging on a wooden bookshelf

Groom getting ready, tie adjusted before the big day

AN INTERNATIONAL SUPER TEAM

Old European castle nestled amongst mountains and trees

My name is Beata Backhaus and I am a wedding planner from Germany, I also do design and florals. During this difficult time, I had a fabulous opportunity to work with the location, Schloss Wangen Bellermont. It is a special and charismatic castle in Bozen, South Tirol. I planned a wedding styled shoot with two couples and a team of amazing vendors.

Two musicians singing and playing guitar and mandolin outdoors

Wedding ceremony with brides and grooms in a garden setting

These different vendors came from all over, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria! We wanted to present an international wedding. My goal was to show the two couples in a unique way. The idea of a double wedding is a new trend in the industry. The location with the mountain panorama of Bozen in the background was the perfect place for it. The overall theme of the shoot was a quote from Dante Alighieri: "l'amor que move il sole e l'altre stelle" which translates to "the love that moves the sun and all of the stars". The quote is very important in Italian culture and deals with the power of love which is stronger than anything. I wanted to show that during this difficult time (the pandemic) it is important to stand together globally/internationally.

Elegant bride and groom hold hands at an outdoor wedding ceremony

Bride and groom hold hands at an outdoor wedding ceremony

Elegant bride and groom at an outdoor wedding ceremony, holding flowers

ON-TREND

Elegant wedding table setting outdoors in a stone courtyard

Because the location is far up in the mountains and also the way to the castle is very adventurous, it captures the meaning of the quote perfectly. The colors of the shoot symbolize the trending colors of 2021, petrol and gold. I dyed Baby's Breath two different colors; I picked light blue and apricot. It was a great mixture between old (the castle) and new (the colors). For the cake, I contacted the master confectioner Markus Hufnagl, who works together with Kristallwelten (Swarovski), so the cake also had Swarovski crystals on it and was very special.

Elegant wedding table setting with flowers and decor

Elegant wedding table setting with floral bouquet and menu card

Elegant outdoor wedding table setting with flowers and candles

Elegant desserts on white plates with gold details and macarons

Elegant wedding desserts display with cake and cookies

Two-tier wedding cake with gold and jeweled accents

Two brides enjoying a wedding feast outdoors in stunning gowns

TWO DISTINCT LOOKS

Elegant bride and groom embrace on their wedding day

The pairs were styled and got their hair done by two different hair and makeup artists (Nina and Olga, who have different companies). We also had different singers who sang in Italian and English. Giacomo and Marco are two singers who sang in Italian and also played instruments (guitar and mandolin) during the ceremony. The other two singers are Felicitas and Ola, who sang in English. Ola was also the officiant and spoke in three languages (German, English, and Italian) so that everybody could understand her and follow the wedding ceremony. In the end, they sang all together and it was very beautiful.

Romantic wedding couple in a vintage library, embracing each other