antje & alex

| A Three-Day Celebration between Speyer and Heidelberg // Neo Restaurant and Heidelberg Suites

It all began on Thursday in Speyer, where only the closest circle of family and friends — and of course their dog Polly — gathered at the Standesamt. After the civil ceremony, everyone raised a glass right outside, before heading to Weingut von Winning. There, a small champagne reception and intimate dinner set the tone for the days ahead, officially kicking off their marriage in style.


On Friday friends, Alex’s hockey teammates and family members from all over Europe arrived in Heidelberg. To make sure they had as much time as possible with everyone, Antje and Alex hosted a relaxed get-together at a tapas bar in the old town — the perfect warm-up evening for laughter, hugs and catching up.

Group relaxing on a white porch wearing colorful floral and pastel dresses.
Overhead view of colorful floral arrangements on checkered tile floor.
Couple in white formal attire posing playfully in sunlit room with windows.
Wedding guests seated in formal attire watching an event in a dimly lit venue.
Elegant white dining tables set with glassware and place settings in a bright room with natural light.
Wedding reception table setting with white linens, gold cutlery and delicate pink and blue floral centerpieces.
Exterior view of a classic stone building with white shutters and ivy-covered walls.
Wedding celebration scene with guests mingling under decorative architectural details and greenery.
Close-up candid shot of wedding guests during a celebration.
Wedding guests seated in a bright, modern space with large windows.
Couple posing in white attire against an arched window with decorative glass details.
Modern interior wall design with geometric patterns in white and terracotta colors.

 

Saturday was the big day. Antje started the morning at the Atlantic Hotel with her best friend and maid of honour. When we arrived, the make-up artist was already there. Soon, three more bridesmaids and her mum joined, their blue dresses — matching the wedding’s colour palette — hanging ready while the wedding dress was being steamed.

 

Wedding dresses and formal attire displayed on black clothing racks in a room with dark walls.
Close-up details of white textured furniture cushions.
Black and white photos showing someone holding up a white dress or garment.
Group wearing white outfits celebrating and dancing together in black and white photo.
Person in white robe sitting on couch reading papers in natural light.
Modern hotel building exterior with repetitive window pattern and architectural details.

 

Alex, a few kilometres away at House of Hütter (or the Heidelberg Suites), got ready with his brother and four close friends. They had a lot of fun, toasted together and helped him with the last details — we caught some great photos of those moments.

 

Black and white photo of people gathering in a room with framed artwork on walls.
White colonial style mansion exterior with black shutters under blue sky.
Men in formal attire helping with wedding preparations and adjusting clothing.
A group of men in formal black tuxedos gathered together in a room.
White sculptural bust displayed on an ornate wall-mounted shelf against a light colored wall.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos walking together on a gravel path outdoors.
Black and white photo of formal event preparations with people adjusting bowties.
Person in dark suit looking at framed artwork on wall.
Black tuxedo jackets hanging on display in an elegant room with framed artwork.
Wedding party in black tuxedos posing together outside a white building.
Black and white portrait series showing a person in a white dress shirt seated on a dark couch.
Modern seating area with geometric patterned cushions and black framed windows.

 

Back at Antje’s, she was stepping into her dress as her bridesmaids left for the church. Then her father came in to see his daughter for the first time in her wedding gown... In a Jeep they made their way to the church, where all their 150 guests had already taken their seats.

 

Bridesmaids in light blue dresses gathered together in dark room.
White wedding dress with flowing veil captured in dramatic dark lighting.
Woman in light blue dress helping with white wedding gown preparations.
People walking through parking garage in formal attire.
Dark wall shelf displaying decorative items and white floral arrangement with blue accent.
White wedding dresses hanging on display with elegant bow details.

 

Alex entered with his mother, followed by the bridesmaids and finally Antje with her father. The ceremony was emotional and heartfelt. When they exchanged vows, applause erupted; the newlyweds walked back down the aisle between cheers and smiles. Outside, champagne waited for everyone to toast the couple.

 

Scenic landscape view of a winding river valley surrounded by forested hills and buildings.
Overhead view of wedding guests seated in rows of wooden church pews.
Black and white wedding photos showing couples walking down a church aisle.
Couple in formal attire posing on a scenic overlook with mountains and water in the background.
Vintage-style photo of guests in formal attire chatting at an outdoor reception.
Church interior filled with wedding guests and featuring a prominent pipe organ on the wall.

 

In a vintage car, Alex’s brother drove them back to Heidelberg Suites, where Antje and Alex slipped away for a quiet moment to let it all sink in and some portraits just of the two of them.

 

Vintage yellow convertible photographed in black and white against a scenic backdrop.
A bride in a flowing white gown descends an elegant spiral staircase.
A black and white photo of a couple on a grand staircase with decorative iron railings.
A wedding couple exits through white french doors of an elegant colonial style building.
A wedding couple poses playfully against a white colonial style building with black shutters.
A wedding couple shares an intimate moment in a dimly lit indoor setting.
Close-up of hands exchanging papers against a blue wall with framed artwork.
A couple poses with a vintage yellow car during their wedding photoshoot.
A tender moment captured between a couple in formal wedding attire.
Wedding party members in white attire posing playfully on an elegant staircase.
A bride in a flowing white dress twirls joyfully on a gravel courtyard.
Close-up shot of sparkly blue wedding shoes on a black and white checkered floor.

 

in the Restaurant - Neo Heidelberg, where the guests were already enjoying drink, Jana & Sammy were playing live music, people were singing along and dancing even before dinner. Once everyone was seated, Alex opened the meal with a heartfelt speech thanking everyone for their support and for coming. Both fathers and the best man followed with their own moving and funny speeches. Dessert came in the form of a buttercreamy cake, which Antje and Alex cut together.

 

An elegant wedding reception table setting with white linens and pendant lighting.
A couple sharing their first dance at an outdoor wedding reception.
A dimly lit bar interior with well-stocked shelves and pendant lighting.
Black and white capture of a celebratory moment at a wedding reception with pendant lights.
A romantic moment shared between a couple during their wedding reception.
Close-up detail of wedding rings and formal attire during an intimate moment.
Black and white photo of wedding reception guests dining at an elegant table setting.
Elegant formal attire at a dimly lit bar with bottles and glassware in background.
Back view of a flowing white wedding dress with dramatic train at an indoor reception venue.
Wedding reception guests seated at tables in a dimly lit venue with elegant decor and white tablecloths.
Elegant wedding reception scene with guests seated at tables and artwork on blue walls.
Cocktail glasses with frothy espresso martinis on a dark textured surface in moody lighting.
Wedding reception dining room with guests seated at long tables under warm lighting.
People in formal attire laughing and interacting at an event.
Modern reception venue with pendant lights and guests seated at black chairs with white tablecloths.
Newlyweds cutting their elegant white tiered wedding cake together.
Atmospheric black and white photo of a wedding reception venue with dramatic lighting.
Wedding reception guests enjoying dinner and conversation in formal attire at an intimate venue.

 

Then Antje slipped across the street with her bridesmaids to change into a party dress — cue lots of laughter and even a little dance on the hotel bed before heading back.


Back at Neo, the newlyweds opened the dance floor with their first dance, and then the party exploded. Ties flew through the air, people danced on tables till early morning hours...

 

People dancing and celebrating at a nighttime wedding reception.
Wedding party posing on street at night with flowing white dress against road markings.
Wedding party jumping and playing on hotel bed in celebratory moment.
Crowd dancing and waving napkins in the air at a dark reception venue.
Group in formal attire having fun jumping on a bed together.
Wedding reception guests in formal attire gathered around tables in a dimly lit venue.
Person in blue dress helping adjust a white wedding dress train outdoors at night.
Close-up detail of a white wedding dress against dark background.
People dancing and celebrating enthusiastically at a nighttime event.
Black and white photo of people dancing energetically at a nightclub.
Books stacked on dark wood surface with decorative elements.
Group of people in white shirts dancing and celebrating at a party.