This has been a year of profound gratitude, filled with countless opportunities and adventures that have taken me to breathtaking places.
From the romantic allure of Paris to the enchanting charm of The Loire in France, the vibrant scenes of Spain, the serene beauty of Lake Como, the rolling hills of Tuscany, the cultural richness of Florence, to the dynamic energy of New York and the tranquil landscapes of North Carolina.
Thankful for the privilege to document exquisite weddings, wonderful engagement- and anniversary sessions and inspiring personal projects, connecting with wonderful people along the way.
I extend my deepest thanks to you, my friends, my couples and the wedding community, for being a part of these adventures.
Cheers to dreams fulfilled and those yet to unfold!
Highlights Portrait sessions of 2023
Immerse yourself in the romance with these highlights from enchanting engagement, pre-wedding and anniversary sessions in Florence, Tuscany, Lake Como, Paris, New York, Amsterdam and France the Loire.
![Engagement session in Florence in 2023](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Florence-Engagementsession-Alexandra-Vonk-26-750x1024.jpg)
![Engagement session in Florence](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Florence-Engagementsession-Alexandra-Vonk-20-750x1024.jpg)
![Engagement session in Tuscany, a highlight of 2023.](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Parco-la-Canonica-Tuscany-Engagementsession-Alexandra-Vonk-44-750x1024.jpg)
![After wedding session at Villa Balbiano, lake como, captured by european wedding photographer Alexandra Vonk. A highlight of 2023.](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Alexandra-Vonk-engagement-session-Lake-Como-Villa-Balbiano-90-750x1024.jpg)
![After wedding session at Villa Balbiano, lake como, captured by european wedding photographer Alexandra Vonk](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Alexandra-Vonk-engagement-session-Lake-Como-Villa-Balbiano-60-750x1024.jpg)
![An anniversary session in Paris, highlight of 2023.](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-anniversary-session-Paris-105-750x1024.jpg)
![An anniversary session in Paris, highlight of 2023.](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-anniversary-session-Paris-43-750x1024.jpg)
![An anniversary session in Paris, highlight of 2023.](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-anniversary-session-Paris-122-750x1024.jpg)
![New York Engagement session in Central Park. A highlight of 2023.](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2.-Alexandra-Vonk-engagementsession-in-New-York-central-Park-1024x750.jpg)
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/10.-Alexandra-Vonk-engagementsession-in-New-York-Bethesda-Terrace-750x1024.jpg)
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/25.-Alexandra-Vonk-engagementsession-in-New-York-750x1024.jpg)
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![A Spring engagement session in Amsterdam, captured by European photographer Alexandra Vonk](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Alexandra-Vonk-engagementsession-amsterdam-30-750x1024.jpg)
![A Spring engagement session in Amsterdam, captured by European photographer Alexandra Vonk](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Alexandra-Vonk-engagementsession-amsterdam-26-750x1024.jpg)
![A Spring engagement session in Amsterdam, captured by European photographer Alexandra Vonk](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Alexandra-Vonk-engagementsession-amsterdam-13-1024x750.jpg)
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-wedding-Chateau-de-Jalesnes-467-750x1024.jpg)
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-wedding-Chateau-de-Jalesnes-483-750x1024.jpg)
Champagne Towers
This year, there has been a notable rise in the popularity of champagne towers. A trend that I love and hope will continue into 2024.
![Champagne towers in 2023](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/42.-Alexandra-Vonk-Bruiloft-Parc-Broekhuizen-champagne-toren-750x1024.jpg)
![Champagne toren tijdens een bruiloft op Parc Broekhuizen](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/44.-Alexandra-Vonk-Bruiloft-Parc-Broekhuizen-champagnetoren-750x1024.jpg)
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-Parc-Broekhuizen-128-683x1024.jpg)
![Champagne towers are a trend in 2023. Hopefully it will continue in 2024](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-1720-kopie-1024x683.jpg)
Favorite dinner settings of 2023
My couples and I share many similarities, one of them is our love for food and the joy of creating cherished memories with family and friends. We relish the moments spent together, surrounded by the beauty of stunningly set tables. Enjoy a few of my favorite dinner settings from this year, adorned with lush and romantic flowers.
![Dinner setting at Parc Broekhuizen in The Netherlands for a 2023 wedding](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-152-1024x683.jpg)
![Flower backdrop for a 2023 wedding in The Netherlands](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-wedding-17a-768x1024.jpg)
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-wedding-19-750x1024.jpg)
![a 2023 chateau wedding in France](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/136-Alexandra-Vonk-wedding-day-750x1024.jpg)
![Outdoor dinner setting at Lake Como, Villa Balbiano.](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-wedding-villa-balbiano-Lake-Como-197-1024x750.jpg)
![Outdoor dinner setting at Lake Como, Villa Balbiano.](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-wedding-villa-balbiano-Lake-Como-210-750x1024.jpg)
![Outdoor dinner setting at Lake Como, Villa Balbiano.](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-wedding-villa-balbiano-Lake-Como-213-750x1024.jpg)
![A favorite table design for a bridal event in 2023](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-Capture-your-love-event-199-1024x683.jpg)
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/56.-Alexandra-Vonk-Bruiloft-Parc-Broekhuizen-750x1024.jpg)
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/59.-Alexandra-Vonk-Bruiloft-Parc-Broekhuizen-750x1024.jpg)
Favorite wedding cakes
This year, a lot of wedding cakes were more minimalistic, elegant and sophisticated. Here are a four of my most favorite designs of 2023.
![Minimalistic and sophisticated marble wedding cake](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-Capture-your-love-event-54-683x1024.jpg)
![Minimalistic and sophisticated white wedding cake, a favorite for 2023](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-Parc-Broekhuizen-89-683x1024.jpg)
![Minimalistic and sophisticated white wedding cake](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-Bruiloft-Parc-Broekhuizen-643-683x1024.jpg)
![Minimalistic and sophisticated white wedding cake, see more beautiful wedding cakes of 2023 on my blog.](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-107-683x1024.jpg)
Personal
A few personal highlights from this year.
Alongside all the beautiful assignments, I found myself in front of the camera earlier this year with my dear colleague Audra Wrisley. It was time for some new portrait photos for my website.
![Alexandra Vonk, European destination wedding photographer](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AlexandraVonk-27-750x1024.jpg)
![Alexandra Vonk, European destination wedding photographer](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AlexandraVonk-11-750x1024.jpg)
After having the same website for 5 years, it was time for a new one that better aligns with my current brand. I am still over the moon with it.
![www.alexandravonk.com](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Schermafbeelding-2023-12-04-om-10.17.57-575x1024.png)
A few months later, to complete the finishing touches on the new website, La Lettre Kalligrafie designed my first ever Monogram. You can see it in action on my website.
![Monogram for European wedding photographer Alexandra Vonk](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-Branding-Monogram-def-1-228x300.jpg)
Last month I had the pleasure to get creative with a few talented Dutch artists from the wedding industry. We created some beautiful bridal looks with the gowns of one of my favorite Dutch designer Edwin Oudshoorn. More coming soon but here is a little sneak preview.
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-103-683x1024.jpg)
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-118-683x1024.jpg)
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-177-683x1024.jpg)
![](https://alexandravonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alexandra-Vonk-176-683x1024.jpg)
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing some of my highlights of 2023. Thank you all for being a part of my journey. Best wishes for 2024 from my family to yours!
Cheers!!
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