Remarkable Couple Took Their Wedding Photos In An Abandoned Building

New Jersey couple Dasha and Taylor Milova got married on New York’s Governors Island, and when they chose this location, they knew that the island was in decay and most of the buildings located there were abandoned.

Nevertheless, this couple loved the photographs of their special day, which offered a glimpse into history and breathed new life into an old space.

Meet The Couple

When Dasha Sverdlova and Taylor Mills decided to get married, they, like any couple, they wanted it to be special. Specifically, they wanted the photography to be special. And they both had something very specific in mind.

Taylor’s Interest in Abandoned Spaces

When Taylor was little, she moved from Kansas City to New Jersey. There, she found a new fascination— abandoned spaces.

“The abandoned railroad tracks and factories of yesteryear are common threads throughout North Jersey, and being able to access these spots was something I never experienced before growing up in Kansas City,” she said. And she wasn’t alone in her fascination.

Dasha Shared Her Interest

Dasha had the same interest. “I’ve been interested in abandoned areas since I was little,” she said. Dasha would explore these places in her native St. Petersburg. “When I was around 5, my parents and I would sneak into an abandoned hotel near our summer house in Russia, where I’m originally from.”

The Decision Was Easy

When the two decided to get married, they made two important decisions. They would both take on the surname Milova. And, they wanted their wedding to incorporate abandoned spaces. This, however, was easier said than done.