GLORIA VELVET

WEDDING & ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

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DESTINATION WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY IN SWITZERLAND, ITALY AND ALL EUROPE

For couples who want photographs that are as beautiful as they are meaningful

Drone picture of Villa Arconati with a bride and groom walking past the door in their destination wedding day, Milan, Italy

A bride from Singapore with her wedding dress on the snow in the swiss alps, in Zermatt, in front of the Matterhorn on her wedding day

Based in Zürich, Switzerland - working in Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain and all Europe

AS SEEN IN

Gloria Velvet's work has been featured in Vogue UK, Tatler, etc. and selected by Wezoree as one of Switzerland's leading wedding photographers.

and more

Groom holding bride and touching her hand on her shoulder, with eyes closed, at a destination wedding at Villa Arconati in Milano, Italy.

Wedding Photography that feels like poetry

EMOTIONAL, CANDID & ARTFUL

THE PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN EDITORIAL, CINEMATIC AND CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Gloria Velvet, a wedding and elopement photographer based in Switzerland poses on the floor next to a sofa and surrounded by lilac flowers to present herself

This is Gloria, and I am your Switzerland-based expert in elopements and destination weddings across Europe. From the breathtaking Swiss Alps to intimate venues in Italy, France, and Spain, my photography captures the essence of your love story with a perfect blend of candid moments and refined luxury. With a cinematic style and an artistic, editorial touch, I create timeless pictures that reflect authenticity and elegance.

I pour my heart into capturing every detail that makes your wedding day truly unforgettable. Understanding that this is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, I ensure you have a seamless, joyful experience and breathtaking, emotive images that allow you to relive your special day for years to come.

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PHOTOGRAPHER AND LOCAL EXPERT IN ELOPEMENTS AND DESTINATION WEDDINGS

In Switzerland, Italy and all Europe

REACH OUT

Drone picture of Schloss Schadau in Thun, by the lake, at sunset. Bride and groom posing on their wedding day from the main balcony.

Gloria was a dream! We planned our wedding in Switzerland at relatively short notice and working with her was very professional and a wonderful experience.Before we booked her, she took a lot of time to get to know us personally in Zürich, and to answer all of our questions. It was very important to us that there was chemistry between our wedding photographer and us, as we only wanted positive vibes on our wedding day, and with Gloria, that was 100% the case. We had so much fun and a wonderful time during the pre wedding photoshoot. And on the wedding day it was as if a longtime friend had accompanied us. She took the most beautiful wedding pictures (more beautiful than I ever dreamed of), she was highly reliable, a very professional photographer and overall I recommend her to anyone and for any occasion! She really takes a lot of time for advice, for processing and is a real gem! I feel so lucky to have her as our wedding photographer.

Sarah, Berlin

LATEST LOVE STORIES

Rainy Wedding at Sonnmatten in Zermatt | Matterhorn | Gornergrat

Destination Wedding in Zermatt at Sonnmatten hotel

Destination Wedding at Baur au Lac, Zürich (Zurich)

An Elegant Destination Wedding at Villa Honegg, Switzerland

Destination Wedding at Hotel Dolder Grand, in Zurich (Zürich)

LET'S TALK

Your wedding story deserves to be told in an honest and artful way

I believe in Wedding photography that is elegant, beautiful, pictures that look like screen shots from a film or a were featured in a magazine, without losing meaning and honesty. While still immortalizing how the day felt. Because wedding photography should be more than a record of a day.

It should feel like a collection of memories, filled with emotion, atmosphere, beauty, and meaning. The kind of pictures that make you feel like you’re stepping back into a scene from a movie.

But cinematic doesn’t mean sacrificing authenticity. And beautiful doesn’t mean staged.

My goal is to create photographs that feel both effortless and refined: honest moments captured with intention, artistry, and an editorial eye. My work is deeply influenced by cinema, painting, architecture, and color theory, but above all, by people and their stories.

Pictures that allow you to remember not only how everything looked, but how it felt to be there.

For couples who value beauty, connection, and experiences worth remembering.

Welcome, I’m Gloria. ♡

#destinationweddingphotographer #weddingphotographerzurich #weddingphotographerbasel #weddingphotographerbern #weddingphotographerswitzerland

Modern romance at Villa Arconati

concept & planning @nikita.zharkov & @irena_balashko
coordinating @myveniceevents @masha_myvenice
floral&decoration @tonight.cs
style @irena_balashko
muah @truccobologna
gowns @ave.dress
suit @herse_1868
couple @xmanagement_warsaw @kowalskaolaaa & @united.for.models @kasperoskar
content creator @dari.zaries
venue @villaarconati_official
watercolor paintings @tatiana_balashko
stationery @bloom.pracowniaslubna
cake @damaster_cake
ring box & vows book @soli_box
furniture @lakecomo_rental
tableware @noloparty

#villaarconati #destinationweddingmilan #weddingphotographeritaly #weddingphotographermilan #italianelopement

Still processing this. Grateful to all the couples who trusted me 🤍 and thanks again, @wezoree

#bestweddingphotographer #bestweddingphotographerzurich #top5weddingphotograper #wezoree #bestphotographerzurich

Elegance in the quiet moments

#hotelvillahonegg #villahonegg #destinationweddingswitzerland #weddingphotography #weddinginswitzerland

Some of my favorites from this beautiful day ✨

Planning & Concept: @dreamglow.events
Photos & Video: @gloriavelvet
Location: @restaurant_ilgrano
Flower& Stationery & Decoration: @laperla_design_
Furniture: @hussenzauber
Hair&Makeup: @flor_bustos_makeupartist
Bridal Jewelry: @lilien_brautschmuck
Gastgeschenke / Bridal Box, Kimono & Ribbons: @liebeundlicht_
Singer: @wedding.melodies
Cake: @just_for_you_cm
Dress: @fairydress
Suit: @emanis_
Models:
@soramoree
@noahosamede

#swissweddingphotographer #swisswedding #weddinginswitzerland

Möet, St Moritz and Manolo Blahnik

Credits:
Planning and concept:
@mymemories_wedding_planning
Photography and concept:
@gloriavelvet
Venue:
@crestapalacecelerina
Makeup and hairstyling:
@flor_bustos_makeupartist
Jewelry:
@lilien_brautschmuck
Florals:
@ blumenatelier_akebia
Bride and groom: @_sommerkindchen_
@dylansilva.official
Dress:
@cream_bridal
Suit:
@sunitasuits
BTS content: @robinluisfotografie

Straight out of a fairy tale, the backdrops you will get for your elopement are unmatched!
Looking for breathtaking elopement pictures in Switzerland? Contact at info@gloriavelvet.com or DM for more information!

#elopeinswitzerland #swisselopement

And you have the most elegant, classy wedding plus Christmas decorations!

Bride: @schnugimg
Wedding planner: @mymemories_wedding_planning
Makeup and hairstyle: @makeupartist_vale_
Florist: @luuniq
Officiant: @federleicht_zeremonien
Venue: @thedoldergrand @zivilstandsamtzuerich
Cake: @thedoldergrand
Dress: @viviennewestwood
Shoes: @christianlouboutin
Rings: @tiffanyandco

#christmaswedding #christmaselopement #doldergrand #chritmas

When elegance meets adventure: 4 dogs, 1 snowy day, and a love story in Switzerland!

#SwitzerlandWedding
#LuxuryElopement
#SnowyWedding
#CoupleGoals
#DestinationWeddingPhotographer
#ElopementInspiration

Some of my favorites from C+S wedding day

Wedding planner: @souvenir_weddingplanning
Venue: @villahonegg
Makeup and hairstyle: @sinemyavsaner
Cake: @diezuckerbaeckerin
Flowers and decorations: @bloomful_flowers_decoration
Musicians: @duoalronk

#villahonegg #weddinginthealps #switzerlandwedding

Beautiful Gabriela on her wedding day in Liechtenstein
@gabrielagiampietrom
Dress by @dianelegrandofficial
Venue: @restaurant_vista
Jewelry: @swarovski
Shoes: @rainbowclubuk
Flowers: @blumenkeusch

#liechtensteinweddingphotographer #liechtensteinwedding #liechtenstein

If a fairy-tale wedding exists, it must be in Switzerland.
@schloss_schadau , one of the most breathtaking places to say I do.

C+S

Venue: @schloss_schadau
Flowers: @bluetenglanz_thun
Dj: @dj_dubi
Dress: @dianelegrandofficial
Necklace: @friedenswissjewellers
Suit: @rooksandrocks
Shoes: @dugdalebrosandco

#schlossschadau #schadaucastle #weddinginthun #thun

One of my favourite elopements from 2024: A+M, from @chateau_gutsch in Luzern to Meggenhorn for their couple photoshoot!

Bride: @asmafarag
Make up and hairstyle: @flor_bustos_makeupartist

#luzern #chateaugütsch #meggenhorn #elopeinswitzerland #photographerluzern

Flowers also bloom in silence

Concept, Styling & Production @bodasdecuentonew

Wedding dresses @yolancris

Fabric Design @momentmagic.produccions

Florals @gofloral_

Lighting @morequalityevents

Rentals @abanik_rent_events

Stationery @betterwithco

Models @le_troch

Makeup Artist @laiamartinmakeup

Makeup Assistant @ana.siru.makeup

Hair Stylist @tamaraalba

Jewelry @oscarrraya

#editorialphotography #editorial #fashionphotography #fashionphotographerzurich

Flatlays are a beautiful way to tell the story of your wedding day through the details. Here are my favorite tips as a wedding photographer.
• Print your vows nicely → A beautiful print looks timeless and much better than reading from a phone.
• Ask your florist for extra blooms → A few stems or petals elevate your flatlay photos instantly.
• Rings & ring box → Both rings together in a gorgeous box make for a perfect shot.
• Perfume → Your scent is part of the memory. A stunning bottle — especially a personalized one — looks amazing in photos.
• Invitation suite → Save one for your photographer so your stationery is part of your story.
• Personalized invitations → Think of incorporating a sketch or design that resembles your venue or one of your wedding backdrops. It makes the details so much more meaningful.
• Jewelry & accessories → Earrings, cufflinks, hairpieces, or watches — don’t leave them out.
• Sentimental details → Add a locket, handkerchief, or heirloom for emotional depth.
• Shoes & veil → They deserve their moment in the spotlight too.
• Stay organized → Collect everything in a box or pouch before the wedding so your photographer can start right away.

Save or share this post to remember this for your wedding day!

#flatlay #flatlayphotography #flatlaylove

A beautiful elopement in Adelboden from two years ago

@misshood88_rdh
@thecambrianadelboden
@jimmychoo

#adelboden #cambrian #thecambrianadelboden #elopementinswitzerland

A slice of carats

Wedding Planner: @nationsofglam_weddings
Photographer: @gloriavelvet
Bride: @jodieusbeck
Location: @artdecohotelmontana
Bridal Dress: @lapriska.aarau
Hair & Makeup: @flor_bustos_makeupartist
Floristry: @floralundwohndesign
Floral Jewelry: @lilien_brautschmuck
Cake: @wunschgebaeck.ch
Guest Gifts & Bridal Box: @liebeundlicht_
Stationery: @fancydesign_byfrancine
Ring: @julamette
Car: @wheelsandwingslovers

#artdecohotel #luzern #weddinginluzern #luzernhochzeit #luzernhochzeitsfotograf

Bridal portraits will always be one of my favorite parts of the wedding day ✨

Planning & Concept: @dreamglow.events
Photos & Video: @gloriavelvet
Location: @restaurant_ilgrano
Flower& Stationery & Decoration: @laperla_design_
Furniture: @hussenzauber
Hair&Makeup: @flor_bustos_makeupartist
Bridal Jewelry: @lilien_brautschmuck
Gastgeschenke / Bridal Box, Kimono & Ribbons: @liebeundlicht_
Singer: @wedding.melodies
Cake: @just_for_you_cm
Dress: @fairydress
Suit: @emanis_
Models:
@soramoree
@noahosamede

Happy Swiss national day 🇨🇭 ! Nothing more Swiss than a fondue dinner to end your wedding day. In love with this cozy mountain hut at @villahonegg . From last winter’s feature on @britishvogue

Planning & Coordination: @mymemories_wedding_planning
Concept Creation & Planning: @souvenir_weddingplanning
Photos: @gloriavelvet
Location: @villahonegg
Hair & Makeup: @flor_bustos_makeupartist
Jewelry: @sahakjewellery
Hair accessories: @lilien_brautschmuck
Flowers & decorations: @luuniq
Chairs & decorations: @hussenzauber
Cake: @toertlifee_wedding
Ceremony officiant: @mivida_90
Models: @marinesundae & @elliottrev
Dress: @cream_bridal
Suit: @ulla_singler
Stationery: @glueckwerk.ch

#villahonegg #fondue #weddingatvillahonegg #voguephotographer #destinationweddingswitzerland

How would you feel about candid wedding pictures at a museum?

Planing: @adoreeweddings
Location: @palais.de.rumine
Models: @mab.williams @anelmehic_
Dress: @brautundblueten
Suit: @cordhomme_geneve
Stylist: @makeupartist_vale_
Flowers: @blumen.traeume
Rings: @goldschmiede_nikola
Jewelry: @j_unique_bridal_jewelry
Stationery: @herzkarten

#elopeineurope #lausanne #palaisderumine #photographerlausanne #weddingphotographerlausanne

A beautiful couple at one of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland: Oeschinensee

K+D
Make up and hair style by @flor_bustos_makeupartist

#oeschinensee #kandersteg #oeschinenlake #elopementinswitzerland

Love portraits in one of the most beautiful cities in the world ✨

C+M

@carolinammaffei

#venezia #elopementinvenice #weddinginvenice

Better late than never: slowly releasing some of the work from 2024 ✨

Concept, Styling & Production @bodasdecuentonew

Wedding dresses @yolancris

Fabric Design @momentmagic.produccions

Florals @gofloral_

Lighting @morequalityevents

Rentals @abanik_rent_events

Stationery @betterwithco

Models @le_troch

Makeup Artist @laiamartinmakeup

Makeup Assistant @ana.siru.makeup

Hair Stylist @tamaraalba

Jewelry @oscarrraya

Sunglasses @framedgang.eyewear

@rumboworkshop

#weddingphotographerswitzerland #fashionphotographerswitzerland

How about wedding pictures in a museum?

Planing: @adoreeweddings
Location: @palais.de.rumine
Photos and Videos: @gloriavelvet
Models: @mab.williams @anelmehic_
Dress: @brautundblueten
Suit: @cordhomme_geneve
Stylist: @makeupartist_vale_
Flowers: @blumen.traeume
Rings: @goldschmiede_nikola
Jewelry: @j_unique_bridal_jewelry
Stationery: @herzkarten

#palaisderuminelausanne #lausanne #weddinginlausanne #mariagealausanne

Bridal portraits are one of my favorite parts of my job!

Wedding Planner: @nationsofglam_weddings
Photographer: @gloriavelvet
Bride: @jodieusbeck
Location: @artdecohotelmontana
Bridal Dress: @lapriska.aarau
Hair & Makeup: @flor_bustos_makeupartist
Floristry: @floralundwohndesign
Floral Jewelry: @lilien_brautschmuck
Cake: @wunschgebaeck.ch
Guest Gifts & Bridal Box: @liebeundlicht_
Stationery: @fancydesign_byfrancine
Ring: @julamette
Car: @wheelsandwingslovers

#artdecohotel #luzern #weddinginluzern #luzernhochzeit #luzernhochzeitsfotograf

Some of my favorites from this gorgeous mountain elopement! 🏔️

#jungfraujoch #myswitzerland🇨🇭 #elopeinswitzerland #interlaken #lauterbrunnen

Timeless elegance in B&W

Concept & Planning @mymemories_wedding_event
Photo @gloriavelvet
Video @gloriavelvet @davidovelvet
Flowers & decoration @bluetewerk
Hair & Makeup @atelierlareida
Dress @brautboutique_joliemode
Jewelry @ladyschmuck
Suit @adretto.ch
Cheese pralines @losanna.pralines
Models @__zdm__ & @fabioarnold61
Location @schloessliutenberg

#winterwedding #winterelopement #winterweddingswitzerland #weddinginswitzerland

After photographing their sweet proposal in Grindelwald 2 years ago, I could not be more excited to portray this gorgeous couple that decided to come back to elope In Switzerland ♥️ I hope to see you again!

#kandersteg #oeschinensee #cartier #elopementlove

Some of my indoors favorites at @villahonegg 🤍

Planning & Coordination: @mymemories_wedding_planning
Concept Creation & Planning: @souvenir_weddingplanning
Photos: @gloriavelvet
Location: @villahonegg
Hair & Makeup: @flor_bustos_makeupartist
Jewelry: @sahakjewellery
Hair accessories: lilien_brautschmuck
Flowers & decorations: @luuniq
Chairs & decorations: @hussenzauber
Cake: @toertlifee_wedding
Ceremony officiant: @mivida_90
Models: @marinesundae & @elliottrev
Dress: @cream_bridal
Suit: @ulla_singler
Stationery: @glueckwerk.ch

#destinationweddingswitzerland #villahonegg #hotelvillahonegg #weddingswitzerland

Beyond happy to share this 🤍 my work is on @tatlermagazine ! Thanks to the gorgeous couple and to all the team that made it possible!

Concept & Planning @mymemories_wedding_event
Photo @gloriavelvet
Video @davidovelvet
Flowers & decoration @bluetewerk
Hair & Makeup @atelierlareida
Dress @brautboutique_joliemode
Jewelry @ladyschmuck
Suit @adretto.ch
Cheese pralines @losanna.pralines
Models @__zdm__ & @fabioarnold61
Location @schloessliutenberg

#winterwedding #winterelopement #winterweddingswitzerland #weddinginswitzerland

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