Wedding Photo Locations in Vilnius

10 wedding photo locations in Vilnius

1. 01

   Old Town streets

   Pilies, Literatų and Stiklių streets

   Narrow cobbled lanes, pastel facades, arches and courtyards: the classic Vilnius backdrop that never gets old. The wall on Literatų Street holds hundreds of small artworks dedicated to writers connected to Lithuania.

   Best time

   Early morning or evening, when the streets are quieter.

   Good to know

   On summer weekends Pilies Street is very busy, so look for calmer frames in the side streets and courtyards.

2. 02

   Bernardine Garden

   Old Town, by the Vilnia river

   A park on the edge of the Old Town, restored in 2012–2013 to its late 19th-century layout: a rose garden, a musical fountain, an alpine garden with a pond and old protected trees. Right next to it are the Gothic St. Anne's Church and the Bernardine ensemble.

   Best time

   Late afternoon, when the sun filters through the trees. The rose garden is at its best in summer.

   Good to know

   The garden has no fixed opening hours, but it gets busy at weekends. The quietest corners are along the Vilnia.

3. 03

   Užupis

   Across the Vilnia from the Old Town

   The artists' quarter, with bridges over the Vilnia, green riverbanks, colourful walls and the Užupis Angel. You can find both urban and natural frames here within minutes.

   Best time

   Golden hour along the Vilnia riverbanks.

   Good to know

   The riverbanks are steep and slippery after rain, so it is worth bringing comfortable shoes for the walk.

4. 04

   Vilnius University ensemble

   Universiteto Street, Old Town

   The courtyards of Lithuania's oldest university, founded in 1579, with their arcades, St. John's Church and the Grand Courtyard: a symmetrical, elegant and very Vilnius backdrop.

   Best time

   Morning, or a rainy day, since the arcades give shelter.

   Good to know

   The university is a working institution, so ask in advance about the conditions and any fee for a professional photo session.

5. 05

   Lithuanian Writers' Union Palace

   K. Sirvydo St. 6, city centre

   A neo-baroque palace that Count Ignacy Korwin-Milewski bought in 1882 and turned into his residence. Inside are black marble stairs with ornate banisters, coffered ceilings, carved wooden wall panels, tiled stoves and fireplaces. The interiors are so striking that the series Young Wallander and Catherine the Great were filmed here.

   Best time

   Any time of day and in any weather: it is an indoor space, so it works perfectly on a rainy day too.

   Good to know

   The palace is the working home of the Writers' Union, so a session inside needs to be arranged in advance. The enclosed courtyard, reached through an archway, is worth adding to the plan too.

6. 06

   Tauras Hill

   Naujamiestis, next to the Vilnius Wedding Palace

   If you are getting married at the Vilnius Wedding Palace (K. Kalinausko St. 21), Tauras Hill is right outside the door. The palace itself was designed by architect Gediminas Baravykas in 1974, and around it lies a green hilltop park with trees, paths and grassy slopes. You can start your photo session straight after the ceremony without going anywhere.

   Best time

   Straight after the ceremony. If you have time in the evening, the hill also gives a lovely sunset view over the city.

   Good to know

   Twenty to thirty minutes is enough: take a walk through the park and come back to your guests with the photos already done. The grass stays wet for a long time after rain, so stick to the paths on a wet day.

7. 07

   Sapieha Park

   Antakalnis

   The baroque Sapieha Palace, built in 1689–1692 for Grand Hetman Kazimierz Jan Sapieha, and the park beside it with its old trees. The palace is being restored and has been managed by the Contemporary Art Centre since 2018.

   Best time

   Morning or evening. It is much quieter here than in the Old Town.

   Good to know

   A good place for a more intimate session away from crowds, and easy to combine with a ceremony in Antakalnis or the Old Town.

8. 08

   Verkiai Palace park

   Verkiai Regional Park, northern Vilnius

   One of the finest neoclassical ensembles in Lithuania, on a steep bank above the Neris. It was built in the 18th century by Bishop Ignacy Massalski to designs by Laurynas Gucevičius and Marcin Knackfus, and is surrounded by a 36-hectare park overlooking the Neris valley.

   Best time

   Autumn, when the park turns golden, and summer evenings.

   Good to know

   Before planning, check which parts of the ensemble are open to visitors at the time.

9. 09

   VU Botanical Garden in Kairėnai

   Kairėnai, on the eastern edge of Vilnius

   A large garden on the former Kairėnai manor estate, with ponds, park alleys and extensive plant collections. It is especially known for its lilacs, which even have their own event, "Picnic in the Lilacs".

   Best time

   May and early June, when the lilacs bloom.

   Good to know

   A visitor ticket is required. Check the garden's website for the conditions for professional photo sessions.

10. 10

    Pūčkoriai Orchards

    Pavilniai, by the Pūčkoriai outcrop

    A large apple orchard in Pavilniai Regional Park, reached by walking down a nature trail past the ruins of an old cannon foundry. In spring the apple trees are covered in white blossom, in summer the orchard is green and full of light, and the city feels far away. For a wider view, the Pūčkoriai outcrop above the Vilnia is right next to it.

    Best time

    May, when the apple trees are in blossom (the exact timing depends on the spring), or a warm summer evening.

    Good to know

    The trail down to the orchard is unpaved, so wear comfortable shoes and be ready to hold up a long train. In the morning the grass between the trees is wet with dew.