09.06.11
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Swedish Wedding by the Water

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Swedish Countryside Wedding

The ceremony was held at Emelie’s dad’s summer house (literally in the middle of nowhere) outside a small town called Töcksfors, close to the Norwegian border. Very typical Swedish scenery with the forrest and the lake. It had been raining all morning but only just before the guests arrived it suddenly stopped and when we exchanged the rings the sun came out!! From there one it was pure magic. We live in Sydney and were lucky enough to have our best friends from here, our friends and family from Sweden plus a few friends from other parts of the world all manage to come which made it really special.

We did most things ourselves. Emelie and I decorated the reception area and hung the lights and lanterns etc, we did all the tables, friends helped us to pick the flowers and to decorate, my aunt and cousin baked the cakes, a friends band played, we did the playlist with help from all guests, the local florist did Emelie’s and her bridesmaids flowers, the neighbour did Emelie’s hair (luckily she’s a hairdresser), Emelie’s mum and dad help with the big sign etc… It really was a DIY wedding with all the help we could wish for from our friends and family. Which is exactly what we wanted it to be cause it made it feel like it was ours and it was an awesome week leading up to the wedding getting everything organised. Which, I will admit, was quite hectic living in Sydney and not being able to do anything until the very end.

Emelie’s Dress: Carla Zampatti // Emelie’s Shoes: Bottega Veneta // Johan’s suit, shirt, bow tie: MJ Bale // Johan’s shoes: Mr Hare // Catering: Vogt’s Restaurant & Catering // Hair: Veronica’s Hair // Amazing Photography: Jonas Peterson

Em writes
09/06/11 at 2:40 pm

absolutely stunning. the raindrops on the suit. the bubble. jonas has such an amazing vision and it totally inspires me.

09/06/11 at 2:57 pm

Love the earthy tones of these photographs and the shot of the bubble is just gorgeous!

casey writes
09/06/11 at 3:19 pm

This is so perfect!

Hanna writes
09/06/11 at 3:26 pm

WOW… Amazing photography is right. Anyone know what camera Jonas uses? Just wondering. Absolute perfection!

09/06/11 at 3:38 pm

Sigh… absolutely beautiful. Love the simplicity of this wedding, with the surrounding nature in focus. So lovely.

09/06/11 at 3:41 pm

Love, love love this! Sweden is so pretty…and so was that bride!

Living in Art writes
09/06/11 at 3:53 pm

So incredibly wonderful, beautiful, amazing. Love.

09/06/11 at 5:53 pm

Wonderful…simple… perfect!

Naomi writes
09/06/11 at 7:44 pm

Oh my goodness, these pictures are so amazing, I actually almost want to tear up!!

Hanniel writes
09/06/11 at 9:09 pm

OH MY GOD!! it’s beautiful! like a dream

elizabeth writes
09/06/11 at 9:41 pm

what a beautiful wedding. I love the bride’s arrival via boat. Very cute.

Sed writes
09/06/11 at 10:23 pm

Absolutely gorgeous. Romantic. Cute. Both stunning and so much in love.

Aimee writes
09/06/11 at 11:08 pm

I am SO excited that Jonas is shooting my wedding in March! He is unbelievably talented. Love this wedding too, I need to get my hands on a boat just like this for my wedding!

09/07/11 at 12:02 am

The bubble shot is my favorite :)

09/07/11 at 12:42 am

Such breathtaking shots!!! Love!!!

xo

http://www.PlumPrettySugar.blogspot.com

Skye writes
09/07/11 at 12:42 am

I love this wedding! I am planning one similar and I’m having trouble finding long bridesmaid dresses I love yours! May I ask where it is from?

Tiram writes
09/07/11 at 3:28 am

Beautiful photos. I don’t see what it matters what camera JP has though – you could give me the same camera, and same lenses, and the result wouldn’t be close. He has a great eye for composition and detail, that’s why he’s outstanding

meg writes
09/07/11 at 7:57 am

soooooo lovely….

09/07/11 at 8:52 am

This wedding is just beautiful. And the photography? There are no words for how good it is, none.

jackie writes
09/07/11 at 10:36 am

oh my gosh, how beautiful. beautiful location and decorations that accent it perfectly. beautiful couple. beautiful love. and the photography just accentuates it all.

Margaret writes
09/07/11 at 1:38 pm

I love the nuances of these photos–the bubble in focus, the droplets of rain on the back of his suit, the sun peeping through the trees… it all evokes a certain tenderness. that’s what good photography is about! :) well done.

xo,
Margaret

Calisha writes
09/08/11 at 3:34 am

Wow, Pictures make this blog gorgeous! Water picture are just incredible…

jillian writes
09/08/11 at 4:04 am

Jonas has a formspring site http://www.formspring.me/jonaspeterson
where he answers questions about photography including the camera and lenses he chooses.

erika writes
09/08/11 at 7:02 pm

i love the moments captured by the photography. simply stunning!

K writes
09/08/11 at 10:55 pm

Beautiful wedding photos! I love the environment for the wedding.

Johan writes
09/09/11 at 2:54 am

Both the bridesmaids dresses are from Zimmermann

petitor writes
09/10/11 at 1:43 am

Wow, these pictures look like some sort of an art work. Looks so serene and peaceful.

hello friday writes
09/10/11 at 6:50 am

So beautiful and romantic!! xoxo

http://hellofridaybypaik.blogspot.com/

KedR writes
09/10/11 at 8:19 am

A perfect romantic wedding. Great work with the camera.

indy writes
09/10/11 at 8:20 am

How awesome is the location! Loved the photos of bride arriving on the boat. Congratulations to the couple.

09/10/11 at 10:49 am

Phenomenal scenery and photography!

Anet writes
09/10/11 at 2:26 pm

It’s the most beautiful wedding blog, that I have ever seen.

Daniela writes
09/11/11 at 12:28 pm

Wow, what a beautiful and serene location for a wedding. I love the photos!! They aren’t traditional and look fantastic! It seems that everyone is at ease.

S.L. Gabriel writes
09/11/11 at 2:04 pm

I’m Swedish! And this is just beautiful. The Swedish countryside always inspires me. Thanks for sharing!

mandy writes
09/12/11 at 1:13 am

These pictures are incredible. The epitome of romantic.

sary writes
09/14/11 at 2:40 am

Massive fan of this site, a bunch of one’s posts have definitely helped me out. Searching forward to updates!

Herma writes
09/17/11 at 1:31 pm

Oh what a very beautiful wedding!!!
Wonderful!!! The place, the lake with her in that boat en he swaying on the side!!
All pictures are perfect to me!!
Greetings from Holland, Herma

09/24/11 at 4:03 pm

Beautiful, heartfelt wedding! I am of Swedish decent’ but have never been to Sweden. I will carry this lovely picture in my heart. May your blessings be many.

Justin writes
10/14/11 at 10:16 am

Amazing wedding, I would love to visit Sweden once again!

10/19/11 at 9:46 pm

These photos are beyond words! So much mood and atmosphere.

Super Super Amazing! Love how the Sun came out when they exchanged rings!!

02/27/12 at 2:31 am

Beautiful! My fiance and I are also getting married in the middle of nowhere, in Finnish Lapland next June! And since we also happen to live in Sydney, Australia, most of the decorations etc. will have to be organised at the last minute. Thank you for the inspiration!

03/13/12 at 2:42 am

Really amazing as well as romantic wedding place…

04/02/12 at 6:02 am

Beautiful place……

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