Salzburg & Königssee

I am so excited to share more of these two locations as a bonus post. Salzburg is a place that holds a piece of my heart, and Königssee is by far the most beautiful place I have ever been. I am so grateful to have been able to feature both of these locations in my wedding day. Within an hour of our engagement, Hunter and I joked about getting married abroad in Austria. After exploring local venues and discussing what was important to us about our wedding day, we realized that this option was actually the best choice for both of us. Sharing these places with our loved ones was an experience of a lifetime, and we have the photographs to remember it by.

Hunter and I were lucky enough to have two of the most talented, genuine and kind wedding photographers we ever could have asked for. I discovered Melli & Shayne through Instagram, and followed them early on in our wedding process, before we were even certain about where we would get married. Once it became clear that a wedding in Austria was happening, securing them as our wedding photographers was our first goal. We could not be more happy with the results, and I am so grateful that they have allowed me to share some of their images here. Melli & Shayne took stunning photographs of us, our families, and our friends. They also captured the beauty of Salzburg and Königssee. To see more of Melli & Shayne’s stunning work, find them at their website or their Instagram. If you are getting married abroad, my hope is that sharing these images and our amazing experience here will inspire you to include them in your day as well!

Salzburg

View from our Salzburg Airbnb [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Mirabell Gardens at Schloss Mirabell, with the Salzburg Fortress in the background [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Fountain in Mirabell Gardens [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Mirabell Gardens [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Makartsteg, or the '‘Love Lock Bridge’ [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Hunter & I on Makartsteg, with Altstadt and the Fortress in the background [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Our lock on the bridge [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Altstadt and the Salzburg Fortress [photo by Melli & Shayne].

The Salzach River, with Mönschsberg on the left and New Town on the right [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Getreidegasse [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Hunter & I in Mozartplatz, with the entryway to the Salzburg Cathedral behind us [photo by Melli & Shayne].

The Salzburg Fortress from the entrance to the cable car [photo by Melli & Shayne].

View of Salzburg from the Fortress. To the far left is the Museum of Modern Art atop Mönschsberg, in the foreground is Altstadt, the Salzach River splits through the town and across the river is New Town [photo by Melli & Shayne].

View from the Panoramarestaurant inside the Salzburg Fortress [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Hunter and I look over southern Salzburg [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Hunter and I on the Salzburg Fortress, with Salzburg in the background [photo by Melli & Shayne].

The Salzburg Fortress from the South [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Königssee

Sign on the way to Königssee [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Walking through downtown Königssee [photo by Melli & Shayne].

One of the electric boats that make the daily journeys across the lake [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Hotel in Königssee [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Hunter and I getting ready to board the boat to Königssee [photo by Melli & Shayne].

One of my favorite parts of this experience: one of the captains plays a trumpet and the sound reverberates off of the mountains [photo by Melli & Shayne].

St. Bartholomä Church [photo by Melli & Shayne].

In warmer months, you can take a boat ride further along the lake [photo by Melli & Shayne].

Thank you so much to Melli & Shayne for allowing me to share your images of my favorite place. I will never stop appreciating the beauty you captured for us.

And, today happens to be my eleven year dating anniversary with my husband, Hunter. I am so grateful for him, for the memories of our wedding day almost two years ago, and for all of the adventures we will share in the future.