The many different settings of Daalarna Garden in Szentendre have everything you need for perfect wedding photos and that is no surprise! The five-hectare estate is full of beautiful wedding photo locations, whether it’s the gorgeous, infinity-edge pool and its surrounding sun terrace; the modern and environmentally conscious interiors, the English Park or even the lavender field with its thousands of shades of purple.
Daalarna Garden’s latest wedding photo shoot was hosted by the latter natural wonder, captured on camera by the internationally recognised creative duo of Pinewood Weddings, Levente Kádár and Enikó Váradi. The focus of the Provence-style inspirational shoot was the one-acre lavender field in front of the main Daalarna Garden building, which was in its full glory in June. The fairytale-like, blooming landscape inspired the Daalarna team and photographer duo to capture a natural wedding, highlighting the fantastic outdoor possibilities of the estate and of course, the lavender field!
The lavender field at Daalarna Garden is the perfect wedding venue
Anita Benes, the designer of the wedding dress brand Daalarna and her husband started developing and building the Daalarna Garden in Szentendre almost nine years ago, which they imagined around a beautiful lavender field from the very beginning. During this time, the designer has spoken to many brides, wedding suppliers and experts about how to create a wonderful outdoor wedding with the utmost luxury and comfort whilst prioritising eco-conscious and nature-friendly elements.
“I’ve been working as a wedding dress designer for over twenty years, and I’ve had the pleasure of talking to many couples about their big day and wedding ideas. The main thing they all have in common is that most of the couples dream of having an outdoor wedding, whether it’s under a shady tree, by the pool, in a wildflower meadow or in a beautiful grassy area with a flower gate. We have designed Daalarna Garden to provide the couple with any of these options, but also a plan B for bad weather in the covered, glass-walled section of the estate that can be opened from each side. This way there’s no need for an emergency back-up plan with a tent, which can ruin the entire view and give the whole experience a sense of enclosure. Here you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and gardens in the pouring rain as well”
– says Anita Benes, designer of the wedding dress brand Daalarna, whose favourite location at Daalarna Garden is in Szentendre. In addition to the estate’s original and unique architecture, the one-hectare lavender field is also a favorite
Daalarna Garden is full of beautiful wedding locations: the most spectacular, though is the lavender field in June
“We often find ourselves longing for the Tuscan or Provençal landscapes and weddings we see in films, with their enchanting ancient parks, vast spaces, and lavender fields. We aimed to create this cozy, rustic escape-from-the-city atmosphere at Daalarna Garden in Hungary while ensuring it feels perfectly at home here. Fortunately, Szentendre has a Mediterranean charm that makes it ideal for organizing Provence-style weddings”
– says Anita Benes, who says that almost any kind of celebration can be organised at Daalarna Garden, from intimate, family occasions to an event for hundreds of people, as the lavender field offers much more than just a regular plantation.
The lavender field can also be used for photo shoots, dinners and wedding ceremonies
The lavender field at Daalarna Garden is not just a beautiful place for creative photo shoots! The one-hectare lavender field is much more than just a photographic location; the sunken garden in the middle of the plantation, surrounded by beautiful thuja trees, can also be used for ceremonies, garden parties, and other ceremonies. Not many people know, but the walls of the sunken garden are equipped with the highest quality speaker system, providing a fantastic musical experience for the guests, similar to a modern and open concert hall.
Of course, not everyone has to use this outdoor music service, as the lavender field is also a great place to relax. The plantation offers plenty of space for quiet walks, recharging and relaxation, but it is also an ideal place to fulfil any special requests you might have for your wedding. In fact, not just here, but you can have any type of special request at any location on the five-acre estate!
The lavender field at Daalarna Garden is a wonderful wedding venue for dinners and photo shoots
Anita Benes, designer of the wedding dress brand Daalarna and the creative duo of Pinewood Weddings know this and captured a wedding photoshoot with a natural atmosphere and a lavender field in focus.
“The whole estate is a beautiful scenery in itself! The purple lavender field, the tranquil turquoise pool with its stretched water, the aristocratic atmosphere of the sycamore trees, the English Garden, or the wildflower meadow all is perfection. For this photo shoot, in addition to the table setting, we only dreamed up a spectacular yet very natural flower gate on the wrought iron gate, which could be the setting for a civil or a vows ceremony.”
The lavender field at Daalarna Garden is in full bloom in June
Anita Benes, the designer of the wedding dress brand Daalarna, revealed that the one-hectare field of almost eleven thousand hectares of lavender contains two different varieties of flowers.
“We have deliberately planted two varieties of lavender (one early and one late flowering) to extend the season. Of course, the blooming dates may change slightly depending on the weather, but in June you are almost guaranteed to find the lavender field in full bloom at Daalarna Garden”
– says Anita Benes, who adds that blooming season starts at the end of May and lasts for almost two months, until the end of July. This is great news for many couples who want to say “I do” on the beautiful Daalarna Garden estate, close to the lavender field, as the season is very long, not lasting only for a week or two.
We know from experience that there is a great demand for this, as there are many couples who dream of having their wedding and creative wedding photoshoots in such a beautiful location.
“What is the secret of lavender fields that makes almost everyone wish they could take a photo of themselves in the field of purple? I’ve thought about it a lot, and I really don’t think that there is another flower that gives off such a magical feeling in pictures. A creative photo shoot on the lavender field at sunset will be an everlasting memory for the newlyweds. One that will create a timeless atmosphere even fifty years later! Furthermore, it has an incredibly calming scent that everyone should experience while walking in the garden.”
Photo and video by Pinewood Weddings Venue: Daalarna Garden Wedding dresses by Daalarna (Dress code numbers: ILN 113, ILN 114, FLC 877, FLC 876, WHITE SWAN - SPARKLE, TML 676)
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