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Ethereal Stockholm Wedding at Dalarö Skans

March 27, 2016 | editorial team

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Wanting to give their out of town guests the best taste of Stockholm, Katrina and Martin had their wedding at Dalarö Skans. The added privacy of the island really stuck out to the couple, as they wanted to keep their ceremony and reception limited to the people who they couldn’t see themselves without in the future. When planning, they left a lot of the specific details up to nature and practicalities, which suited them just fine. Therese Winberg Photography captured so many moments throughout the day, and now the couple has authentic and beautiful memories of their oh so special day.

The Couple:

Katrina and Martin

The Wedding:

Dalarö Skans, Stockholm, Sweden

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Martin’s brother and friends soulfully aced playing and singing “What a wonderful world” mid-ceremony. It was a great chance to pause and “really look everyone in the eyes” (as the Swede’s say)! To see family and friends we loved from all over the world together in one place for the first time was seriously magical. 

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The island was so naturally beautiful we didn’t have to do much. We stuck to whites and greens and a few pops of colour from Swedish wildflowers and berries our friends picked from their summer house. Also, our 3 bridesmaids lived in 3 different countries so we didn’t want to try to match hues. I guess we left it to nature and practicalities which suited us just fine!

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We wanted to give our mostly out of town guests the best taste of Stockholm, the place we love and now call home. Dalarö Skans was the first and last venue we saw. We loved the idea of doing it in the privacy an island in the Archipelago that was so tiny you could literally run the length of it from end-to-end in minutes.

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Both our fathers gave fantastic speeches, and then Martin’s dad surprised us by getting out his accordion to sing a modified version of a famous Australian song. He had changed all the lyrics to tell the story of how Martin and I met and had everyone in fits of laughter. The speeches (and more surprise song numbers) only got better from there.

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Therese Winberg Photography
Event Planning – Bockholmen Catering & Event
Venue – Dalarö Skans
Floral Design – Florist Kompaniet
Catering – Bockholmen Catering & Event
Hair Styling – Dom Hairdressing
Wedding Dress – Rue De Seine
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Zimmermann, The Reformation, Bec & Bridge
Groom’s Apparel – J. Lindberg

 

Many thanks to Therese Winberg Photography for sharing Katrina and Martin’s Swedish wedding with Junebug. For similar ethereal wedding inspiration, take a look at Linn and Olle’s wild and beautiful Swedish wedding.

xoxoSamantha

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Sweetly Colorful Scottish Wedding at Gilmerton House

March 26, 2016 | editorial team

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Rachel and Andy wanted to have their wedding somewhere they could spend an entire weekend celebrating with family and friends. Gilmerton House gave them that and more – it had all the space they needed in addition to the room for a marquee and the ability to get married in the woodland outdoors. Luckily, the weather cooperated, and photographers Chris and Gill of The Curries got some fantastic shots of the couple in the fields. Eileen from Sugar8 created a beautiful video of Rachel and Andy’s big day, and it looked like all of their guests had a grand old time celebrating together!

The Couple:

Rachel and Andy

The Wedding:

Gilmerton House, North Berwick, Scotland

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I spent forever looking at dresses, and really struggled to find something that felt like “the one”. In the end Rachel, at Rachel Scott Couture, introduced me to the “Jessica” Sassi Holford Dress. The dress was originally strapless so Sassi added some lace straps and lowered the back for me. I added a simple cut edge tulle veil and some flowers in my hair along with a handmade pearl bracelet from Rachel Scott and some metallic Jimmy Choos.

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We wanted a Church of Scotland ceremony, so kept our vows traditional. Andy’s sister read “On Marriage” by Kahil Gibran, and our close friends read the more light-hearted “A Lovely Love Story” by Edward Monkton. We had the very talented Button Boys playing the guitar in the background. We said our vows under a fabulous floral arch that was dotted with tree stumps and strewn petals.

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With the guys all wearing their own mismatched kilts we stuck with grey tweed jackets and bowties. Andy went for a pale green tweed and bowtie combo with his family tartan. Originally I wanted the girls in mismatched dresses, however, a month before the wedding i had second thoughts and sent them all back! We ended up with 3 of them wearing a pale lychee dress and the other 2 in pale grey, to tie everyone together.

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We gave all our guests a welcome cocktail on arrival before the ceremony, blackberry, and elder flower pimms (very British!). For our escort cards we gave everyone gold glitter dipped animals with a dymo name tag round their neck; they were not intentionally meant to be favors, however, most of the guests took them home as a keepsake.

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We wanted to keep it super relaxed, and an informal party vibe later in the day. Good food, flowing drinks and music were our top priorities. The house itself was very formal inside, however, we wanted to keep the ceremony more on the whimsical side, and the decor understated with ribbons, lots of wild blooms and gold dipped feathers hanging across the length of the marquee.

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After the ceremony I took off my veil and added a floral crown. I had bought another dress from the high street store, Phase 8, as I wanted something that would let me dance the night away without restricting me with corseting when the party got started. We had a traditional Scottish Ceilidh so it was super important that I could be swung around!

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Processional – Dream a Little Dream of Me by Ella Fitzgerald
Recessional – Ho Hey by The Lumineers
First Dance – You and Me Song by The Wannadies

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – The Curries
Venue – Gilmerton House
Floral Design – Pyrus Botanicals
Catering – Appetite Direct
Cake – The Big Bear Bakery
Live Music – Seattle & The Button Boys
Videography – Sugar8
Invitations – Ginny & I
Makeup Artist – Michael Becman
Hair Styling – Sesh Hairdressing
Wedding Dress – Rachel Scott Couture
Bridal Accessories – Rachel Scott & Jimmy Choo
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Reiss
Groom’s & Groomsmen’s Apparel – Kinloch Anderson
Rings – Alison MacLeod
Rentals – Virginia’s Vintage Hire
Transportation – The Red Bus Edinburgh

 

Thanks to The Curries for sharing Rachel and Andy’s sweet Scottish wedding with Junebug! For similar wedding inspiration, check out this dreamy Scottish Tipi Wedding at Greenbank Garden.

xoxoSamantha

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Effortlessly Elegant Missouri Wedding at The Lalumondiere River Mill and Gardens

March 26, 2016 | editorial team

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Laura and Christopher decided to have their wedding at The Lalumondiere River Mill and Gardens after searching for unconventional wedding locations in St. Louis, and the place looked like a fairy tale for their special day. Wanting something feminine that would blend in well with the outdoor surroundings, the couple settled on a color palette of ivory, light pinks, faint peach, and sage green. They customized every bit of their wedding, from having their twin boys walk Laura down the isle to having Laura’s father officiate the wedding. They even incorporated music from their favorite score composer, John Williams, into both the ceremony and the first dances at the reception.

The Couple:

Laura and Christopher

The Wedding:

The Lalumondiere River Mill and Gardens, House Springs, Missouri

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I’ve always loved lace and hit the jackpot with my dress from BHLDN. All their dresses are so beautiful and dreamy, and mine was exactly what I was looking for. I went with gold vintage-inspired jewelry from J. Crew and Kate Spade.

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My favorite parts of the day would have to be our twin boys walking me down the aisle to the Jurassic Park theme song, my dad performing the ceremony, my mom and best friends decorating, the BBQ and, of course, marrying my best friend.

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Since we were both working full time and raising two boys, everything had to be simple, from finding a dress to booking a caterer. Once everything was booked, we focused on making the ceremony itself very personal and special.

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I wanted something comfortable, simple and affordable for the bridesmaids, so we went with a forest green trapeze dress that can be worn again in the future. The groom and groomsmen all wore light grey suiting.

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My mother and I designed our seating chart in lieu of having a specific seating arrangement. My mother, bless her, did just about everything else. She hand panted all the signs, tied flowers on chairs, placed arrangements, made pies from scratch, and much more.

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Our music choices were tailored to our personal taste. As a family, we love Jurassic Park and Star Wars and John Williams.

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Processional – Theme from Jurassic Park by John Williams
Recessional – The Throne Room/End Title from Star Wars IV: A New Hope by John Williams
First Dance – Still Loving You by Scorpions
Bride/Sons Dance – Cantina Band from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope by John Williams
Bride/Father Dance – Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin
Groom/Mother Dance – Just the Way You Are by Billy Joel

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Charis Rowland Photography
Venue – The Lalumondiere River Mill and Gardens
Catering – Bogarts Smoke House
Cake – Swish Catering
Invitations – Paperless Post
Makeup Artist – Nordstrom
Hair Styling – Red Soul Salon
Wedding Dress – BHLDN
Bridal Accessories – Jimmy Choo
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Ann Taylor Loft
Groom’s & Groomsmen’s Apparel – Express
Rentals – Weinhardt Part Rentals

 

Laura and Christopher, we wish you both a lifetime of happiness together! Many thanks to Charis Rowland Photography for sharing this elegant Missouri wedding with us. For similar wedding inspiration, take a look at this champagne and burgundy Wine Country wedding at Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards.

xoxoSamantha

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