Separate day photoshoot
Since Karolina and Mantas didn’t want to rush whole day, we decided to do separate photoshoot for both of them – relaxed one, after Wedding day. We started with morning photoshoot with beloved pet and some creative shots of both of them and their rings.
Preparation at parents house
In Lithuanian wedding traditions, the bride’s preparations traditionally begin at her parents’ house. This custom symbolizes her connection to her family and marks the transition from her role as a daughter to a wife. Surrounded by close family members, the morning often involves meaningful moments, such as the mother helping with the veil or dress or offering blessings, creating an intimate atmosphere before the day’s festivities begin. Starting the wedding day in the home she grew up in adds personal significance and reinforces the importance of family in Lithuanian culture.
Christian church marriage
Karolina and Mantas chose their hometown Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary for their wedding ceremony, a decision deeply rooted in personal significance. The church they grew up attending became the perfect setting to exchange their vows, filled with heartfelt meaning and familiarity.
For couples planning their wedding, this serves as a gentle encouragement to consider a small-town or hometown church over a large, popular venue in a big city. What makes these intimate settings special is the atmosphere—here, you won’t feel like part of a wedding ‘conveyor belt, ’ where quick, impersonal ceremonies often last no more than 20 minutes. Instead, a hometown church offers time, space, and tranquility, making the ceremony feel personal, unhurried, and truly sacred.
In addition to the setting, Lithuanian Christian wedding ceremonies are deeply intertwined with both traditional and modern customs. Historically, the bride and groom would walk down the aisle together, symbolizing unity as they approached their shared destiny. Today, many couples embrace Western-inspired traditions, such as the bride being escorted by her father, a scene that signifies the father’s blessing and his role in passing his daughter into her husband’s care. Regardless of which tradition you choose, a Christian church marriage carries profound spiritual meaning, allowing couples to exchange vows before God while honoring rituals that reflect their love and faith.
Locks on Bridges: A Timeless Symbol of Commitment
In Lithuanian wedding traditions, the act of hanging a lock (spynos kabinimas) holds deep symbolic meaning, representing eternity, love, and fidelity. This heartfelt ritual takes place when the newlyweds fasten a lock — usually engraved with their initials or a Wedding date — on a bridge, tree, or another significant location. By securing the lock, the couple signifies their unbreakable and eternal bond, often throwing the key into a river or lake to symbolize that their love cannot be undone. This modern yet deeply meaningful tradition serves as a powerful commitment to one another.
Vendors
Rings
Aukso Stilius
Dress
Salonas Aura
Make up
Greta Kartanovič
Ceremony
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary, Dieveniškės
Bouquet
Milijonas Rožių