Your wedding photos and films captured for eternity — from Schönbrunn Palace, through the Karlskirche, to Vienna City Hall.
At Golden Elephant, you'll experience a one-of-a-kind photographic journey that immortalises your special day in beautiful, distinctive moments. Our experienced wedding photographers know the perfect locations in Vienna and capture every detail — from the reportage of getting ready to the last dance at the palace.
Our team consists of several professional photographers who all bring extensive experience and have specialised in different photographic genres. Are you planning your wedding in Vienna and looking for a wedding photographer who'll capture your day for eternity? Then you're at the right place with Golden Elephant — our photographers know the beauty of Vienna and exactly how to capture the perfect moments and details.
Your Vienna wedding is in the best hands with us. Our team listens and understands what matters to you — experienced, creative, and right by your side, so your photo shoot feels pleasant and relaxed. Write to us to learn more about our professional wedding photography services and to capture your day in beautiful images — we deliver the online gallery within 4 weeks.
Wedding Photographer Vienna — that's our motto at Golden Elephant. Our photographers know how to capture natural light and document you and your guests in motion throughout your special day. The result: beautiful, natural, and stylish photos that preserve your wedding in Vienna for eternity — from the baroque Karlskirche, through the imperial Schönbrunn Palace, to the elegant Palais Coburg.
We deliver beautiful images that show the feelings you experienced on your wedding day. Our photographers know the right balance between capturing natural moments and preserving the original emotions — quietly in the background, yet right in the middle of it.
Dive into one-of-a-kind wedding memories and choose Golden Elephant as your wedding photographer in Vienna. We look forward to creating personal and unique memories for you — from the baroque Karlskirche reception to a sunset session in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace.
We know how meaningful the wedding shoot is, and we're glad to share advice and tricks for spending an ideal day. We support you in choosing the perfect photo location, in selecting outfits, and we can also bring your family and friends in at just the right moments.
We offer a range of wedding products you can order online in our shop or directly with us. A wide selection of high-quality wedding albums, photo books, framed prints, guest books, and much more — so your Vienna wedding images find their place not just in the online gallery but also in your hands.
Vienna offers an extraordinary variety of wedding venues: imperial palaces, baroque churches, exclusive palais, and stylish festive halls. We know them from a couple's perspective — from the first venue walk-through to the finished photo reportage. Here's an overview of the Vienna venues where we currently work as wedding photographer.
Our recommendations range from historic buildings and picturesque gardens to city hotels and the top ceremony churches around Karlsplatz and the Ringstraße. Whatever kind of wedding you're planning — we're confident you'll find the perfect venue for your big day. Write to us for support in finding the ideal Vienna wedding venue.
The imperial summer residence with the palace gardens as a photo backdrop. Registry-office ceremonies are possible in the historic halls; afterwards, the palace gardens with the Gloriette in the background lend themselves to a timelessly elegant wedding shoot. One of the most iconic locations for Vienna wedding photography — event bookings directly via Schönbrunn Palace.
The baroque Karlskirche on Karlsplatz is one of Vienna's most stylish ceremony churches. The high dome, the unique play of light, and the historic architecture make for expressive, ceremonial wedding images. A top address for classically elegant Vienna weddings.
One of the tallest neo-Gothic churches in Europe — right on the Ringstraße. The imposing towers and stained-glass windows make for impressive motifs for your church wedding in Vienna. Highly photogenic in both daylight and evening light.
A historic gem in the heart of Vienna's old town. Small, intimate, with a centuries-old vault — ideal for personal weddings with smaller guest counts and a stylish atmosphere right in the 1st district.
One of the city's most exclusive wedding palais. Festive hall with historic chandeliers, gardens, fine dining — a premium wedding location for discerning couples with international guests.
Stylish and centrally located right beneath Vienna City Hall. Perfect for weddings after the registry-office ceremony at Rathausplatz (marriage info from the City of Vienna), with historic vaulted character and a festive atmosphere for the celebration table — pure Viennese tradition.
One of Austria's most important cultural treasures and home to the world-famous "White Ballet". You can choose between the historic Stallburg, the baroque Winter Riding School, or the representative salons overlooking Michaelerplatz — imperial ambience among the Lipizzaners, for up to 600 guests.
In Prince Eugene's 300-year-old palace you can celebrate your registry-office ceremony, civil partnership, or church wedding. The breathtaking historic surroundings — including Klimt's "The Kiss" — offer a romantic atmosphere. Registry-office ceremony in the Octagon, wedding reception in the Marble Hall for up to 200 guests, alternatively in the Kammergarten of the Lower Belvedere.
This modern museum, a restored former Habsburg residence, is one of Vienna's finest event addresses. A festive gala dinner, a cocktail reception, or a private celebration in a small or grand setting — the ALBERTINA is the perfect place for your wedding, just the way you want it.
The palais offers 20 magnificently restored state rooms that whisk you back to the Habsburg era. The Musensaal at 177.4 m² is the heart and centrepiece — a seated dinner for up to 120 or a standing cocktail for 200. With an attached terrace for balmy summer evenings under the stars.
A wonderful view across Vienna and a cosy atmosphere thanks to the glass walls — perfect for one-of-a-kind wedding photographs. Classical music, a personal Tree of Life visit, locally produced "Himmelweine", and multimedia equipment. 110 indoor seats, an aperitif terrace, a midnight snack, and a natural children's playground next door.
At Europa Haus, you celebrate in a light-flooded setting. Get married at the registry office or in a free ceremony in front of the Orangerie surrounded by greenery, then dance the night away. The Orangerie offers modern equipment with exterior blinds, air conditioning, sound system, and microphones — décor with LED floor spots, torches, and fire baskets.
We also photograph at Pfarrkirche Heiligste Dreifaltigkeit, at the Ruprechtskirche, and at Pfarrkirche zum Heiligen Franz von Assisi. Every Vienna church has its own character — we come along for a venue walk-through in advance and plan photo positions with you.
Vienna borders Lower Austria and Burgenland — many Vienna couples also marry in the neighbouring regions. See also Wedding Photographer Lower Austria, Wedding Photographer Burgenland, and the pillar overview Wedding Photographer Austria.
Take a look through our portfolio page and form your own impression of our work. Here you'll find a selection of photos we've taken for our couples over the years — from romantic couple shots in the Karlskirche and the Schönbrunn Palace gardens to the celebration in Palais Coburg. These photos will give you a clear idea of what to expect from us as your wedding photographer in Vienna.
You'll find more wedding photos here: Portfolio
Vienna couples bring the most varied ideas. Some marry classically in the Karlskirche, others bohemian-style in the Schönbrunn Palace gardens, and others want a fine-art reportage at Palais Coburg. We're prepared for all styles — and we tailor our visual language to your day.
We accompany you for every kind of ceremony — whether at the registry office at Vienna City Hall or in one of the city's historic churches — and we make sure to capture the special moments of your wedding. Our photographers are prepared for the rules and regulations of each setting, so we can deliver the best results.
If you're planning a boho wedding, our team is ready to deliver the ideal photos for you. We understand that you want a unique and beautiful wedding — and we do everything to make your dreams come true in pictures. Write to us to talk through your questions and to develop a plan that makes your day unforgettable.
Our team of professional photographers and videographers is able to capture any style — vintage wedding, traditional wedding, fine-art, or moody wedding. We're prepared. Write to us to learn more about our photo and video services in Vienna.
With our photo and video services, we offer a wide range of prices to suit every budget. Our standard package includes everything you need to document your Vienna wedding day — from getting ready at the inner-city hotel, through the ceremony at the Karlskirche or Votivkirche, to the reception at the palais.
We also offer more exclusive services that guarantee you a unique experience — photo plus video from a single source, album production through our personal online shop, a sunset couple shoot in front of Schönbrunn or Belvedere as a timeless highlight. Write to us, and we'll put together a package that fits your wedding and your budget perfectly — just start with a free consultation.
We give you the comforting feeling that on your wedding day you can fully focus on your love and your guests — the reportage runs in the background, quiet, discreet, right in the middle of it. With professional gear, well-rehearsed Vienna location routine, and a single point of contact for both photo and video, your special day in the city stays relaxed.
The final touches on your images happen in our atelier. We edit every photo by hand in our own timelessly elegant Vienna style — image by image, with an eye for the imperial atmosphere of the capital. Plus a 5-minute wedding film from your Karlskirche ceremony, the couple shoot at Schönbrunn, or the reception at the palais — carefully edited and shaped around your Vienna story.
Couples from Vienna's inner city, from Karlsplatz, and from the districts around Schönbrunn and Belvedere share their memories of our Vienna weddings — from the baroque Karlskirche, through the imperial Schönbrunn Palace, to the exclusive Palais Coburg and the Wiener Rathauskeller. Read for yourself how their days live on in pictures — and which stories we captured for them.
„Four weeks after our ceremony, the online gallery arrived — and we sat on the sofa for three hours clicking through. The light through the Karlskirche dome at the I do. My husband holding my father's hand before the procession. So many small moments we'd missed on the wedding day itself. Daniel captured exactly the Viennese elegance we'd hoped for."
„We absolutely wanted the couple shoot in front of the Gloriette. When we arrived, the sun was just setting over the palace gardens — and Thomas had pictured it exactly that way. That half hour was the calmest of the whole day for us: just the two of us, the warm light, and Schönbrunn in the background. These pictures now hang large in our home."
„The play of light in the Votivkirche is something truly special — late in the morning, the stained-glass windows throw colourful patterns across the floor. We said our I do right in that play of light, and Daniel caught exactly that single blink of an eye. I get goosebumps every time I look at the photo."
„My father gave the speech and burst into tears partway through. I was so moved that I only experienced the moment itself — everything else stayed blurry in memory. But Thomas had it all: the moment my father grabs my hand, my sister's laughter at the table, the secret look between my mother and me. So every single moment lives on for us."
„We had family from England, Italy, and Turkey as guests — three countries, three languages, one wedding. In the pictures I see how it all came together: my aunt hugging my husband's cousin, my uncle dancing with our maid of honour. Daniel documented how two families became one that evening — in the Marble Hall of the Belvedere, with Klimt stucco in the background."
„Between two speeches, I slipped into the inner courtyard for three minutes to catch my breath. My husband followed me without a word. We just stood there, forehead to forehead, in the middle of the Wiener Rathauskeller courtyard. Thomas photographed that from 20 metres away. That very picture — our pause on our own wedding day — has become my favourite photo of the two of us."
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„Our ceremony at the Karlskirche was a dream, and Golden Elephant delivered exactly the timelessly elegant visual language we'd hoped for. Very unobtrusive, very personal — we hardly noticed the team on the wedding day, and yet every important moment is in the photographs. The online gallery arrived right on schedule after 4 weeks and exceeds our expectations. We recommend Golden Elephant to every couple in Vienna."
Everything Vienna couples ask us most often before booking — from the planning phase, through the wedding day, to the most beautiful photo spots between Schönbrunn, Karlsplatz, and the Danube Canal.
Couples ideally book their wedding photographer in Vienna 9–12 months before the ceremony. Top venues like the Karlskirche, Votivkirche, Palais Coburg, and Palais Schönburg are in high demand year-round; the Spanish Riding School and Schönbrunn Palace are often reserved 12+ months in advance.
Per Vienna wedding, Golden Elephant delivers 400–800 edited images as a reportage — from getting ready at Hotel Sacher or Palais Coburg, through the ceremony at the Karlskirche or Votivkirche, to the reception at Palais Schönburg or the Schönbrunn Orangerie. A 12-hour Vienna wedding typically yields around 600 finished photographs.
By default, Golden Elephant accompanies you for 8–12 hours on a Vienna wedding day — from getting ready at the inner-city hotel, through the ceremony at the Karlskirche, Votivkirche, or Vienna City Hall, to the opening of the first dance at the palais. A couple shoot in front of Schönbrunn or Belvedere is a timeless highlight.
For classically elegant Vienna wedding photos, the Schönbrunn Palace gardens with the Gloriette, the Vienna Stadtpark with the Strauss monument, and Karlsplatz in front of the Karlskirche are all wonderful. For modern reportage images, we love photographing in the MuseumsQuartier architecture and along the Danube Canal — both also work in changeable weather.
Vienna is wonderfully compact — the Karlskirche, Votivkirche, Vienna City Hall, Palais Coburg, and the Spanish Riding School are all within the 1st district (about 10 minutes' drive). Schönbrunn Palace and Belvedere are 15–20 minutes away. That makes inner-city Vienna weddings particularly relaxed — a couple shoot between the stations is usually very doable.
Inner-city weddings (Karlskirche, Votivkirche, Palais Coburg) feel city-elegant and cosmopolitan — perfect for couples with international guests and an urban style. Schönbrunn weddings are greener, calmer, with the palace gardens as their atmosphere — well suited to couples who want imperial flair with a sweeping photo backdrop. We tailor our visual language to your Vienna district and your style.
Vienna weddings span a wide spectrum — from a registry-office appointment at City Hall to a three-day wedding at Palais Coburg. We discuss your budget individually and put the package together accordingly. Photo reportage from half-day onwards; photo + video from a single source possible. Write to us for a tailor-made availability and price inquiry.
Wedding photographer in all of Austria — from Burgenland to Mallorca, photo and film from a single source. Getting married in the Vienna surroundings — Krems, Göttweig Abbey, Eisenstadt, or by Lake Neusiedl? We accompany Vienna couples also as Wedding Photographer Lower Austria or Wedding Photographer Burgenland.
We're consistently booked across our 5 Austrian home regions and travel for destination weddings to Mallorca. Many Vienna couples marry in the countryside — as your Wedding Photographer Lower Austria, we know the most beautiful venues just outside Vienna. Burgenland, with its castles and vineyards, is a dream — and we work there too as your Wedding Photographer Burgenland.
Take a look at our other regions: Wedding Photographer Lower Austria · Wedding Photographer Burgenland · Wedding Photographer Styria · Wedding Photographer Carinthia · Wedding Photographer Mallorca.
Or the pillar overview: Wedding Photographer Austria. Vienna couples often also marry in neighbouring Burgenland or Styria — bookable as Wedding Photographer Graz · Wedding Photographer Eisenstadt.
