Some weddings are beautiful. And then some weddings hit different because they’re not just about two people getting married, but about coming home. That’s exactly what Anna and Janó’s wedding in Nagymaros, Hungary felt like.

Photographing this day wasn’t just special, it was surreal. For me, this was the first wedding I ever photographed in my home country. Add in the fact that I’ve known Anna for years and had already captured their engagement session the year before… yeah, you could say it was personal.

A relaxed and organic timeline for their Hungarian wedding

Forget rigid schedules and back-to-back events. This wedding was the opposite of rushed in the best way. Anna and Janó’s timeline had six things on it. Six. That’s it. And the rest unfolded completely organically. The whole day moved with this relaxed, grounded rhythm that matched them perfectly. People were laughing, chatting, helping each other get ready, and actually enjoying the day instead of racing through it.

Tattoo artists, friends first, soulmates always

Anna and Janó’s story started at a house party, but they’d been orbiting each other for years. Both are tattoo artists in Budapest, and their circles had overlapped more than once, but it wasn’t until that night that things finally clicked. Fast forward to their wedding day, and every little moment felt like a love letter to the life they’ve built together: creative, unconventional, and full of meaning.

The pool party (yes, really!)

Easily one of the most memorable parts of the day was what would traditionally be cocktail hour. Instead… a pool party. We’re talking 80% of the guests changing into swimsuits, jumping in, lounging with drinks in hand, and fully embracing the moment. It was effortlessly cool, totally untraditional, and exactly the kind of thing that makes a wedding feel like an actual celebration, not a checklist.

It was swelteringly hot, and the pool gave everyone space to cool off, relax, and come back to dinner feeling connected and refreshed. Honestly, it was one of the most joyfully unstructured, “this-is-what-life’s-about” things I’ve ever photographed at a wedding.

Their Hungarian wedding day in just a few moments

They started the day slow, surrounded by close friends and a gentle buzz of excitement. Guests arrived mid-afternoon for drinks and greetings before a heartfelt ceremony and a round of touching (and hilarious) speeches. Then came photos, the now-iconic pool party, and an intimate dinner where people lingered over every bite and conversation. Cake, late-night bites, and even more dancing followed. It was the kind of day you wish you could bottle up and revisit.

Their Villa Maros Vendor Team

Venue: Villa Grand Maros

Hostess: Kiskó Dominika

Florals: Lili’s Lillies & Funkycat Flowers and More

Dress: Valentin Szarvas

Cake: Stufni Tortaműhely

Hair: Végh Patrícia

Makeup: Lilla Batki

This wedding was truly a dream. If you’re planning something that’s rooted in connection, filled with personality, and maybe includes a pool float or two, I’d love to be there with a camera in hand. Reach out here and we’ll get to chatting!