There are destination weddings, and then there is Hvar, Croatia.When Lauren and Russell asked me to capture their wedding day on this breathtaking Adriatic island, I knew we were in for something spectacular. But nothing could have prepared me for the sheer amount of love, side-splitting laughter, and pure, unadulterated energy this couple and their guests brought to the table.
From emotional vows at historic St. Mark Monastery to an epic, surprise groomsmen sing-along, this is a wedding film I won’t soon forget.
What makes Lauren and Russell so incredibly special is how perfectly they balance each other out. Lauren described it best during her beautiful vows.
Russell’s vows brought his signature humor. He kicked off his groom’s speech with a rapid-fire barrage of classic pop-culture lines—shouting everything from “By the power of Grayskull!” to “Holy guacamole!”—before delivering a deeply touching tribute to Lauren, promising to love her fiercely and be her rock forever.
If you think destination weddings are quiet, formal affairs, Lauren and Russell’s crowd is here to prove you wrong.
As the night progressed, the energy in the room reached a fever pitch. The absolute highlight of the evening? Russell and his groomsmen surrounding the dance floor to perform a passionate, circle-chanting rendition of “Hooked on a Feeling”. It set the tone for a night of endless dancing, laughter, and celebration.
Press play below to experience the sun, the tears, and the absolute joy of Lauren and Russell’s gorgeous Croatian wedding.