Slavic Wedding Traditions: The Complete Guide for Photographers & Videographers

Booked a Slavic wedding and don't know what to expect? This guide gives you every tradition, every shot, and every pro tip — so you show up prepared, not guessing.

Written by Dennis Mulyar of Film House Weddings, who has filmed hundreds of Eastern European weddings over 14 years — from Orthodox churches in the Pacific Northwest to destination celebrations across the globe.

What's Inside:

• 5 core Slavic wedding traditions explained: Crowning (Venchanie), Bread & Salt (Khleb-Sol), Gorko!, Oczepiny (The Unveiling), and Vykup (Bride Ransom)
• Specific video and photo tips for each tradition — camera angles, lens choices, positioning, and timing
• A complete essential shots checklist covering ceremony, reception, and detail shots
• Pro tips for working inside Orthodox churches (lighting, tripod restrictions, priest etiquette)
• 7 field-tested lessons from 14 years of shooting Slavic weddings
• Beautiful hand-illustrated pages designed for quick reference on shoot day

This is for you if:

• You're a wedding photographer or videographer who just booked your first Slavic or Eastern European wedding
• You want to expand into the cultural wedding market and need to understand traditions before the day
• You've shot Slavic weddings before but want a reference guide to make sure you never miss a key moment
• You're a second shooter who needs a fast crash course on what to expect

9 pages. Instant PDF download. Print it, save it to your phone, or toss it in your gear bag.

Download now and walk into your next Slavic wedding like you've done it a hundred times.