zhenyaswan I will be cheering this moment for the rest of my life…..My spirit animal and I are making a grand entrance to meet @julius_hne and get married in front of all our dearest and nearest people in magical South Africa!!!!

Planning @kraak.co.za @hannes_van_kraak
Venue @kruijd_

zhenyaswan Recently I got the photos from @zeven_media_ and was absolutely astonished by the beauty of the pictures of the wedding entrance… That’s why I think it would be a crime not to share them here. What would you say?

Planning @kraak.co.za
Photography @zeven_media_
Videography @suzanneswartfilms
Dixie (this feisty pony and an absolute star) @capewinelandsriding

zhenyaswan I love South Africa from the bottom of my heart, but if you places I keep returning again and again because they keep my mind, my heart, peace, and my soul full. @babylonstoren is definitely one of those places and this time it was no less special to stay there with Julius and immerse into special atmosphere of this farm….

zhenyaswan I always dreamed of having a real first dance at our wedding. Not just a slow sway — but something we actually practiced for. So Julius and I went all in… and took dance lessons in Berlin with the most wonderful, patient teacher, Hanna @hanna.woldt @houseofwalk . She was also our guest so she was watching us and it gave us a lot of confidence while performing! Hanna, thank you for spending hours and hours training us and choreographing this dance!

Neither of us are dancers (Julius’s signature move might actually be “the robot”), and to be honest, we forgot a few steps… and may have been slightly tipsy.

But that night — something magical happened.
Every spin, every lift, every misstep felt perfect. The energy, the music, the cheers from our friends… it was like Dancing With the Stars meets chaotic newlywed joy.

It wasn’t about the perfect performance —it was about doing something new together, supporting each other, laughing, holding on tight, and twirling through one of the most beautiful moments of our lives!

Still floating...

zhenyaswan What a week spent in Patagonia on a horseback can bring?

Well, let me show you….

We are about to announce the dates for our new ride in 2026 so send me an email or dm when interested!!!

zhenyaswan Wild and untamed, where silence roars,
A raw land of ice and fire at its core.
Here, horses carve paths no maps can trace,
Guiding hearts through Patagonia’s fierce embrace.….

Thank you @abrazarte.argentina @belaya.lena @bernadettehofmann @felixrpopp @sofia.kanevskaia @soniabelokur @ana_galk @ilichenko_irina @panchibonadeo @nikfliess10 @kosovo4 @rideandexplore.safaris for sharing this experience ✨🐴☀️ it’s been truly wild and inspiring!

zhenyaswan When @suzanneswartfilms sent us this teaser last night, she explained that she picked the song which was called “Sondela Forever” and Sondela is a Zulu word which means “come near”….

Our wedding days (or weeks haha) definitely felt like that when all our friends and family flew from all over the world to come near and celebrate with us this special time…

@suzanneswartfilms thank you for this memory! You did such a fantastic job and we look forward to seeing more in the future! We smile widely as we look through all the photos and videos…

Thank you @kraak.co.za @kruijd_ for making our fairytale become a reality. Your dedication, attention to details, personal approach and professionalism are hard to be compared or underestimated. Thank you 10009 times!

Cover photo @aisleglam

Thank you @fleurlecordeur for your unique vision, for reading our ideas and bringing your own into this kaleidoscope of beauty and visual poetry.

Thank you @zeven_media_ for being responsible for capturing the moments with your multiple cameras and creating life lasting memories for us.

And thanks to my crazy friends @aisleglam @angelika.dupuis @polina_beloo @anastasiafrost for bringing your cameras along and being good at multitasking - taking photos and partying like hell ❤️😂❤️☀️💒✨👑

Dress @tatyanakochnova_bridal
Muah by my dear friend @ekaterina.mignery @ekaterinamignery.bridal

zhenyaswan Another year around the Sun….love you every single day @julius_hne . Happy Birthday my heart @julius_hne . To many more years together …. ✨❤️✨

zhenyaswan Our Wedding Day started at 5-45 am. As usual, Julius prepared my favourite morning drink - Earl Grey tea with milk…then we chatted a bit, cuddled, took a bath and enjoyed the peace and calmness surrounded by nature and exceptional atmosphere at @kruijd_ …this is a little recap of the morning moments….

zhenyaswan In 2 weeks I’ll be back in Cape Town and it’s definitely time to show you the shoots I did there last year!!! This was a Ralph Lauren inspired shoot that took place at gorgeous @futurefoundsanctuary . Can’t wait to be in the Mother City to create more magic!

Models @_kate.kale Muizz
Agency @bossmodelsa
Digital assistants @empassion.studio
Dress @yvonthelabel
Blue shirt @presentandsimple

Shot on Contax 645 + Contax G1

zhenyaswan 6 days of pure joy, laughter, snow, mountains, dancing and skiing with friends and having the best food and drinks. If you’re also ski/snowboard addicted, share where you’ve skied or will ski this season!!!

Thank you @julius_hne @karinasuh @boring_person_atw for being the best crew!!! Can’t wait to book the next trip already! 🎿 ⛷️ 🏂 🏔️ 🍷 🍲🤸🏼‍♂️