Snart, mycket snart är det dags för fröken "J" att bli FRU! Hennes älskade har inte den blekaste aning vad han kommer att få på bröllopsdagens morgon...

Många tror att man måste ta bilderna samma dag som bröllopet. Hel fel! Då skulle HAN inte få sin finaste present samma dag. Det bästa resultatet får vi om vi tar bilderna flera veckor innan. Det får gärna vara några månader innan till bröllopet. Då har nervositeten och stressen inte tagit över och vi kan ta bilderna i lugn och ro. Dessutom är det ett bra tillfälle att testa hur de tänkta underkläderna sitter.

Soon, very soon, Miss "J" is about to become MRS. Her future husband has not the slightest idea what a surprise is waiting for him in the morning...

Some of you think we have to take the pictures at the wedding day. All wrong! In that case HE would not get his lovely gift the very day. The best result is achieved if we can take the pictures several weeks ahead. I prefer even a few months before. Everything is still peaceful and without stress. By the way, it's a great opportunity to find out and test how the lingerie fits.

I måndags var jag tillsammans med minst 15 kollegor på workshop.

Med Jerry Ghionis. Jaaa!

JERRY GHIONIS!!!!

Det är omöjligt att inte bli påverkad och inspirerad av honom och hans bilder. Jerry & Melissa, hans fru, reser halva året över hela världen och håller workshops för andra passionerade bröllopsfotografer. För mig var det en riktig aha-upplevelse. Mycket av det han berättade visste jag. Kan jag. Gör jag. MEN jag behövde bli påmind om det. Det är så lätt att man halkar in på ett bildspråk som inte längre är ens egen. 

Jag vill hela tiden bli en ännu bättre fotograf. Träffa nya kollegor. Testa nya sätt att ta bilder. Se mer bilder. Jag blir påverkad. Jag blir en bättre fotograf imorgon än vad jag var igår.

Följ med under en dag med Jerry Ghionis och Melissa.

Min kollega och vän, Jenny Puronne, hittade en ny kärlek - 500 mm/2.8 som hon inte släppte under hela workshopen.

Hela gruppen på väg från Scandinavian Photo på Norr Mälarstrand till Rålambshovsparken.

Många nya kollegor - och jag som är så dålig på namn... men här nedan till höger är min goda vän och kompis, Kate Gabor, som fotograferade prinsessan Estelle!

Jag känner inte många fotografer som glatt ler mot kameran som Jenny - när som helst!

Hjälp! Jag kommer inte ihåg namnet... jo, till höger det är Philippe Rendu och här nedan är Lieselotte van det Meijs.

Melissa och Jerry... som inte vill vara med på bild (typiskt för många fotografer).

Jerry's fem "kom-ihåg" för en bra bild.

Nr. 1: Direction of LIGHT. Läs ljusförhållanden och posera personen därefter.

Nr. 2: LOCATION & BACKGROUND. Det betyder: välj stället där du ska fotografera och bakgrunden så att det är lämpligt för porträttbilden.

Nr. 3 POSE: Hjälp paret att hitta en pose som utrycker det de känner för varandra.

Nr. 4: TECHNIQUE: Exponera rätt! Anpassa ISO, vitbalans, fokusering.

Start walking... click...click...

Att lägga sig i gräset för en bra bild är normal för oss fotografer! Kläderna? Äsch.

Killarna från Canon lockade Jenny med större och tyngre gluggar. Dags att träna!

Igen: Location & background. Och sen rätt objektiv!

Jag fick leka lite med en 300 mm/2.8. Vill haaaaaaa!!!!

Nr. 5: EXPRESSION. Eller också Finesse. Uttrycket. Känslan. Det lilla extra som gör att bilden går rakt in i hjärtat.

Thank you, JERRY & MELISSA, for coming to Stockholm and sharing your passion for wedding photography! 

This monday I attended a workshop together with 15 other colleagues.

With Jerry Ghionis. Yes!

JERRY GHIONIS!!!

It is impossible not beeing impressed and inspired by him and his images. Jerry & Melissa, his wife, are travelling half the year over the world to hold workshops and seminars for other passionate wedding photographers.

For me it was a real wow-moment. A lot of what he told I knew. Know how to do. And I do it. BUT I neede to be reminded about it. It's so easy to slide into style that's no longer your own.

I want to become an even better photographer. All the time. Testing new ways of taking pictures. Look at more pictures. Meet new colleagues. I get empowered. Making me an even better photographer tomorrow than I was yesterday.

Come and join me on a day with Jerry Ghionis and Melissa.

Det var bara en månad sen som jag assisterade min kära kollega Annette Kongsmark vid en bröllopsfotografering på Dalarö. Under fotograferingen växlade vädret från molnigt till ymnigt snöfall för att plötsligt övergå till strålande solsken. Naturligtvis hade Annette ett par reservskor för bruden - bara i fall att... 

Just a month ago I assisted my dear kolleague Annette Kongsmark at a wedding shoot at Dalarö. During the shoot the weather changed from cloudy to heavy snowfall to bright sunshine. Of course Annette had some other shoes for the bride - just in case...

Så skönt med ett bröllop där man inte behöver vara orolig om solen skiner, om det ska regna, om man ska ha gummistövlar med eller vad man gör när det blir kyligt! Gifter man sig på vintern då VET man att det blir kallt och att man behöver varma kläder.

Ett av förra årets vinterbröllop var med Kristina & Kristian. Det var ett varmt och oglamouröst bröllop med bara några gäster. Inga bilder under vigseln (som var utomhus!) - enbart porträtt innan. Så enkelt som möjligt! Det var en order...

What a relief with a wedding where nobody has to worry if the sun will shine, if it's going to rain, if you need rubber boots or what to do if it gets chilly! If you get married during winter time you KNOW it's going to be cold and you need warm clothes.

One of last year's winter weddings was with Kristina & Kristian. It was such a heart warming and unglamourous wedding with only a few guests. No pictures during the ceremony - just portraits before! As simple as possible! That was an order...

När vi var klara med att bygga montern på Grand Hôtel åkte vi till Nacka för att bygga nästa. Den var lite mindre och i en helt annan miljö.

På lördag förmiddag, innan besökarna kom, bjöd vi alla kollegor som var där på lite bubbel. Tyvärr kunde inte alla komma loss - en del höll fortfarande på med det egna bygget. Eftersom jag skulle försöka att vara på båda ställen (inte samtidigt!) fick jag fantastiskt hjälp av vår dotter Susanne som är ett proffs i marknadsföring. Vi fick träffa många härliga kollegor och hade jätte kul med alla blivande brudar och deras män som tyckte att "SecretBox®" var den perfekta morgongåvan.

When we had finished our both at the Grand Hôtel we went to Nacka to build the next. This one was a little smaller and in a totally different environment.

Saturday morning, befor all the visitors came, we invited all our colleagues for a bubbly drink in our both. Sadly some could not come because they still were busy finishing their own both. I wanted to be on both wedding fairs (not at the same time!) so I got help from our daugher Susanne, who is a professional in marketing. We met so many lovely colleagues and had so much fun with all the brides2b and their future hubbies who loooved our SecretBox®.

I år var jag som utställare på Bröllopsmässan i Grand Hôtel och på Bröllopsmässan i Nacka. Att göra en monter i en av Stockholms exklusivaste hotell och i en av de vackraste salongerna där var ett nöje! Det var inte lätt, men med lite fantasi och mycket hjälp av min man lyckades vi. Titta på bilderna så ser ni.

Ett stort tack också till min kollega Kate Gabor som hjälpte mig på Grand Hôtel under helgen och till min assistent (och dotter) Susanne som med inlevelse berättade om sin passion för fotografering. 

Vi hade otroligt många besökare och fantastiska brudar som ville skriva sina namn och mailadresser i vår lilla bok. Vi lovade att lotta ut en "SecretBox®" fotografering bland alla dessa (snart kommer vi att avslöja vem som vann).

Över 250 vill boka en fotografering! Som tack för det och som tröst för dig som inte vann, får du en GRATIS förstoring 20x30 cm till ett värde av 700 kr när du bokar en fotografering för "SecretBox®". Boka senast den 14 februari (fotograferingen sker sen under våren). Samma erbjudande gäller för alla som bokar nu en bröllopsfotografering innan Alla Hjärtans Dag, den 14 februari.

This year I had a both at the Wedding Fair in the Grand Hôtel and the Wedding Fair in Nacka. Creating a both i one of Stockholms most exclusive hotels and in one of the most beautiful salongs there was pure pleasure! It was not easy, but with a little fantasy and a lot of help from my husband we did it.

Another big "thanks" goes to my colleague Kate Gabor, who helped me in the both at the Grand Hôtel during the week-end, and to my assistant (and daughter) Susanne, who charmed everybody with her passion for photography.

We had incredibly many visitors and amazing brides who wrote their mail addresses in our little book. We promised to give away a "SecretBox®" session amongst them (soon we will reveil the winner).

More than 250 want to book a photosession! As a little thank-you from us we give away an enlargement size 20x30 cm worth 700 SEK to all of you book a photo session before Valentine's Day, 14th february (the photo session is during springtime).

The same offer goes to all our brides that book us before the 14th february! Hurry!!!

Just nu håller vi på med de sista bilderna för Bröllopsmässan på Grand Hôtel i Stockholm och i Nacka. Kom och hälsa på oss: Kate, Susanne och jag vill träffa er! Glöm inte att lämna namn och mailadress i montern så kan ni vinna en "SecretBox®" fotografering!

We're just about ready with the last pictures for the wedding fair at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm and in Nacka. Come and visit us: Kate, Susanne and I want to meet you! Don't forget to leave your name and e-mail in the monter - you could win a "SecretBox®" photo shoot!

Om bara några veckor ses vi på Sveriges vackraste Bröllopsmässa på Grand Hôtel i Stockholm och på Allt om Bröllop Bröllopsmässan i Nacka. Vi (Kate, Susanne och jag) är där med sensuella bilder av fantastiska kvinnor som stod framför min kamera för SecretBox®. Kom förbi montern och låt dig inspireras!  

In just a few weeks I will see you at the Weddingfair at The Grand Hôtel in Stockholm and at Allt om Bröllop Weddingfair in Nacka. We (Kate, Susanne and I) will show you sensual pictures of some amazing women who enjoyed to be in front of my camera for the SecretBox® photosession. Come visit us!

Vem säger att SecretBox® bara är för blivande brudar? Den senaste tiden har jag haft en hel del sensuella fotograferingar med kvinnor som vill unna sig själv denna upplevelse. Boudoir bilder är här för att stanna och SecretBox® är originalet!

Who says that the SecretBox® is only for brides to be? Lately I have had quite a lot sensual photo sessions with women, spoiling themselves with this exciting experience. Boudoir pictures are here to stay and SecretBox® is the original!

En extra dag i år!

Nu får en blivande brud fria till sin kille och vem vet, han kanske säger "JA!" till bröllopet i år? Dags att boka bröllopsfotograf!

One extra day this year!

Now the bride to be may pop the question and who knows, he might say "YES" to a wedding this year? Time to book your wedding photographer...

Ett bröllop var mycket speciell för mig i år. Det var Ida & Daniel's vintage-bröllop. Lite förhistoria: Daniel har två syskon, Helene och Christian, vars båda bröllop jag har fotograferat. Men inte nog med det, vi var grannar under många år och jag har sett "barnen" bli stora och tagit deras studentbilder, familjefoton och så.

En dag förra vintern fick jag mail av Daniel där han berättade att han skulle gifta sig med sin Ida och han undrade om jag var ledig den 14 maj. Jag kollade i min almanacka och såg att jag redan var bokat. Vi var båda väldigt ledsna. Men...några dagar senare fick jag ett mail av paret som hade bokat mig att de var tvungna att lägga bröllopet till hösten. Kan man ha så mycket tur?

Jag träffade Ida och Daniel under våren och de berättade om sina planer med ett vintage-bröllop. Det började med inbjudningarna som var utformade som bio-afficher. Allting var så genomtänkt att det är svårt att berätta. Ni kommer att få läsa om Ida & Daniel i tidningen "Allt om Bröllop" om några månader. Men här kommer i alla fall några bilder.

There was one wedding that was very special to me this year: Ida & Daniel's vintage-wedding. This needs some explanation: Daniel has a sister and a brother - Helene and Christian - whose weddings I photographed. But not only that, we were neighbours for many years and I saw the "kids" grow up, took the pictures when they graduated, familyportraits and so.

One day last winter, I got a mail from daniel, telling me that he would get married with Ida and asking me if I was available 14th May. I checked my calender and saw that I was already booked. We were both very disappointed. But... a few days later I got another mail from the couple that had booked me who told me that they had to moove the wedding to later that autumn. How lucky can you be?

I met Ida & Daniel later i spring and they told me about their plans for a vintage-wedding. It started with the invitations that were like posters for an old movie. Everything was so well planned that it is hard to discribe. You will be able to read more about Ida & Daniel in the spring edition of the magazine "Allt om Bröllop". Untill then let me show you some of their pictures.

Att välja ett färgtema kan ibland vara det svåraste. Men varför krängla till det? Det enklaste är ofta det mest eleganta. Champagne passar till allt - i glaset och vid sidan om...

Choosing a colour theme can sometimes be difficult. But why don't you just keep it simple and elegant? Champagne goes with everything - on and off the table...

När jag fotograferar för SecretBox® har mina modeller (ja, de är ibland som modeller) ofta med sig en hel del rekvisita. Vad sägs om en väska full av pärlhalsband? Pärlor och fjädrar kan man aldrig ha nog av ;-)

When I photograph for the SecretBox®, my models (yes, they sometimes are like models) often bring some props. How about a bag full of pearl necklaces? Pearls and feathers - you can't overdo it ;-)

Här kommer fler bilder när Kristin & Nisarg gifte sig i Stadhuset i Stockholm. De hade inte mig som fotograf utan jag var där och väntade på ett annat par. Men jag kunde inte låta bli att ta några bilder - bara för min blogg.

Here are some more pictures from Kristin & Nisarg's wedding at Stadshuset in Stockholm. They had not booked me to photograph their wedding but I was there and waiting for another couple. I just could not keep my fingers away from my camera and took some pictures - for my blog.

När jag väntade på ett brudpar vid Stadshuset, såg jag bröllopsgäster som hade en bunt med helium fyllda ballonger med sig. De började skriva på kort som hängde på en tråd på ballongerna... jag frågade om jag fick ta några bilder för min blogg... inga problem! Kristin från Tyskland och Nisarg från Indien hade gift sig och nu skulle gästernas lyckönskingar flyga över Stockholm och kanske längre... och längre... Vilken härlig idé! Snart visar jag fler bilder.

One saturday, when I was waiting for my bride and groom at Stadshuset, I saw some other wedding guests with a bundle of balloons in the air. They were writing on cards, hanging on ribbons from the balloons... I asked if it was ok to take some picture for my blog... No problem! Kristin from Germany and Nisarg from India got married and now the guests' wishes should fly over Stockholm and maybe further... and further... What a great idea! More to come soon.

Jiyeon och Jyrki hade två bröllop. Ett i Stadshuset i Stockholm och ett i Korea. Men den stora festen med alla vänner var på Grand Hôtel i Stockholm. Mariella Gink från weddingplanner höll i tråderna och såg till att allting gick planenligt. Med många överraskningar, trollerier och uppträdanden fick gästerna sitt livs fest! Jyrki höll ett underbart tal till Jiyeon och berättade hur de träffades. Jiyeon fick sig många glada skratt när Jyrki och hans vän spexade för gästerna med en rolig show. Jiyeon's otroligt vackra klänning med fjädrar och i tunnaste siden (från nästa års kollektion av Pronovias) kom från Milagro de Nahrin i Stockholm. Till dansen hade Jiyeon bytt om till en kort klänning - mycket smart! Bebisen i hennes mage blir alldeles säkert en glad och social liten pojke som får vänja sig vid att resa mycket!

Jiyeon och Jyrki had two ceremonies. One in Stockholm and the other in Korea. But the big reception with all their friends was at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm. Mariella Gink from weddingplanner pulled all the strings and everything went smoothly. Many surprises, magic tricks and performances awaited the guests. Jyrki held a lovely speach to Jiyeon and told how they met. Jiyeon had so much fun when Jyrki and a friend performed with a crazy show. Jiyeon's breath taking dress with feathers and delicate silk (next years collection by Pronovias) came from Milagro de Nahrin in Stockholm. Jiyeon changed into a short dress for the dance - very smart! The baby in her belly will surely be a happy little boy that has to get used to a lot of travelling!

Ida & Daniel (båda stora vintage älskare) utformade sina inbjudningar som bio affischer och hade som förlaga Hollywood klassikern "Borta med Vinden" med Clark Cable och Vivian Leigh i huvudrollerna. Att vika affischen hade varit utänkbart... det blev snyggt dekorerade rör.

Ida and Daniel (big vintage lovers) designed the invitations as posters for the classic Hollywood movie "Gone with the wind" starring Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh. Big invitations ask for a big package... sent in tubes, decorated in vintage style.

Jiyeon och Jyrki tog sina förlovningsbilder hos mig. Vigseln var i Jiyeon's hemland, Korea, men den stora festen för alla vänner var i Stockholm. Klänningen är från n'ästa års (2012) kollektion av Pronovias och var en dröm av tunnaste siden, fjädrar och Swarovski kristaller som Jiyeon hittade hos Milagro de Nahrin.

Det här är bara en liten försmak av en fantastiskt bröllopsfest som jag visar er lite senare!

Jiyeon and Jyrki had their engagement pictures taken in my studio. The wedding ceremony was in Jiyeon's home country Korea, but the big reception for all their friends was in Stockholm. Jiyeon's dress is from next year's (2012)collection of Pronovias and was a dream of silk chiffon, feathers and Swarovski crystals that Jiyeon found at Milagro de Nahrin, Stockholm.

This is only an appetizer from the fantastic reception that I will show you later...

Välkommen tillbaka!

Ja, jag vet, jag borde ha varit mer aktiv. Jag borde ha berättad att jag har varit upptagen med rehabiliteringen av mitt benbrott. Jag trodde aldrig att det skulle ta så lång tid... Äntligen, efter månader på gymet med en pt är jag nästan som ny och klar för er alla!

Om några dagar ska jag visa er en del av de senaste månaders bilder - otroliga bröllop, fantastiska SecretBox® och uttrycksfulla porträtt.

Vi ses snart!

Welcome back!

Yes, i know, I should have been more active. I should have told you that I was busy the last months with the rehabilitation of my broken leg. I never thought it would take that long... Finally, after months in the gym with a personal trainer I am almost as new and ready for you all!

In a few days I will start posting some of the work fom the last months - amazing weddings, stunning SecretBox® shootings and portraits full of life.

See you soon!

Those loving eyes, that tender look were not ment for me but for Susanna's future husband. Isn't he a lucky guy? She even has breath taking legs!

Bring all those memorable acsessories to our photosession! They add a very personal touch to your pictures. Like the adorable purse that this bride was allowed to borrow from her future mother-in-law. Why not ask yours if she has any vintage things from her wedding? The veil, shoes, purse, hat...

Cold? Yes! But not too cold to sit down and have a little private chat.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue... look at the ring with a beautiful, blue aquamarine!

This is the location for the ceremony - quite a view, don't you think so?

After the ceremony the few guests were invited to have a glass of champagne in this cosy and romantic paviljon that Kristina had decorated and changed into a "1001-nights-fairytale" dream.

When Kristian & Kristina asked me to photograph their wedding, I was så happy. I love winter weddings and this one was at a location that is not open for the public. Berga slott is a restricted area, situated in the south of Stockholm and in the property of the Swedish Navy...  Kristina wore a beautiful dress that she had bought two years ago in a boutique for vintage clothing - just because she loved it so much that she had to have it.

This is just an appetizer and I will show you more from that romantic wedding of Kristina & Kristian in a few days. 

Annika & Jakob have been together for some time. They have two kids, Elvira and Fredrik, a big family and many friends. They all came to the charming chapel in Nacka Boo to witness the ceremony.

This little chapel has no tower for the bells to ring but as you can see there was sort of a wooden tower outside with bells.

It's hard to believe that only two minor bells could create such a noise. It maybe depends on who is pulling the rope? Anyway, Fredrik thought it was cool, allthough maybe a littel too loud...

Two baskets with so much rice that you could feed all the birds in Nacka.

A few family pictures, group photos and off you go to the reception! Thank you Tommy for assisting me. Hope you had as much fun as I had.

When I drove to Sundbyholms Slott it was one of those really warm summer days we had this year. I had all sorts of cold drinks, fruits and energybars with me. You could say I was prepared for almost anything. It was a friday and I was looking so much foreward to the wedding of Annacarin & Per.

But I had no idea what would happen later that day...

Annacarin hade chosen deep purple cloured calla for her bouquet. The park  and surrounding were beautiful.

Those two love-birds were so sweet to each other - and to me! Unfortunately, we did not spend very much time together but as long as I was with them they were so concerned about me - especially when it happened...

Shortly after I had taken those pictures, walking backwards, looking at the couple, taking pictures whiIe they were walking. I stepped back....and I fell........ 5 feet down........and I knew I had hurt myself badly. I looked around, the cameras seemed to be ok. Thank God! But something else was wrong.

My leg would not move - it was broken!!!

That was when Nino (one of the guests and husband to the beautiful Cecilia)took over with my camera while I was on my way in an ambulance to the hospital for an x-ray.  

Nino, you really have an eye for details!

When Annacarin & Per arrived for the champagne they were saluted with a big bang and lot of gun-powder.

Thank you, Nino, for helping me and Annacarin & Per, to get beautiful wedding pictures despite that accident. It is now exactly 3 months since it happened and I was struggeling if should post that story or not. Now, that I feel better and know that my leg will be ok after all (even if it will take some time) I feel that I want to thank you in a special way.

See you in a few months without my crutches!

That's great! People are talking about the "SecretBox" and booking for Christmas! What could be a better present than some sensual pictures in an elegant box?

And of course I do not only photograph brides-to-be but also brides that have been in front of my camera years ago and now want to surprise their husband - you better buy some sexy lingerie...  

A few days ago I met Susanne & Daniel for the first time but it seemed as if we had known each other. I get that feeling quite often when I meet my wedding couples - could it be that we are on the same wavelenght and share a passion for photography? Anyway, in only 4 months we will look out for the weather report and cross our fingers that the sun will shine on Värmdö!

Today was a perfect day in April: rain, snow, wind, cold... name it, we had it! Thank God I have my weddings from last summer to cheer me up. Linda was such a great model who really enjoyed to be in front of the camera. As you can see the camera enjoyed her appearance too!

Do you belong to those people who have the opinion that everything will work out just fine even if you are a last-minute-planner? Well, you may be lucky but the chances are low that you get a really good photographer for your wedding. Summer is almost here so hurry to book the few saturdays that are left!

I just read on Allt om Bröllops blogg that the new trend is colour on the shoes! Didn't I tell you? And that is a reason to have a short dress. Okay, maybe not shortshort but short enough to show the goodies!

Only a few spotsleft! The nearer the summer season comes, the more bookings I get for the "SecretBox". Please give me a few dates to chose from when you mail me to book a session. Best days are mondays!

This winter the purse became an important detail at weddings. And tiaras are v.e.r.y. hot for all brides-to-be due to the royal wedding.

In a few days Daniella & Martin will for sure celebrate their 3 months wedding anniversary :) It was one of those incredible winter days with a perfect sunshine that made everyone smile.

The ship Af Chapman in the background is nowadays a hostel.

This is the spot from where Crownprincess Victoria and Mr. Daniel Westling will enter the boat on June 19th. It will bring them to the Royal Castle that you see in the background. Let's hope they get as beautiful weather as Daniella & Martin!

More to come in a few days...

Brigitte!

Ett stort tack till dig för att du var med och förevigade vår bröllopsdag! Det finns inte nog med ord… Bilderna är alldeles fantastiska och kommer verkligen för all framtid att återskapa den euforiska känsla som vi upplevde denna vackra dag.

Många kramar

Linda och Karl-Johan

If you plan to surprise your husband with a "SecretBox" then it's time to book a date for our shooting. There are only a few spots left in May...

I can't mention it enough: Have fun with your shoes! Skip the boring white satin pumps and be more glamourous. You don't have to buy a pair of Yves Saint Laurent shoes but you have to agree that they are the "icing on the cake" if you have a small wedding.

I do!

The dress from Hervé Legér, the suit from Hugo Boss and the shirt from Dior...

Daniel, the priest who held the ceremony, had a beautiful gift for the couple: A guardien angel made out of brons.

This is the view from the suite at Lydmar Hotel...not so bad!

What a perfect lunch! "Plateau de fruits de mèr" (or in swedish "platå med skaldjur") and lots of champagne. I promise you, everyone loved it!

When Ann & Cato decided to get married, they knew they wanted a small and intimate wedding, yet warm and exclusive for the few guests they had invited. They could not have chosen a more suitable place than the Lydmar Hotel in the center of Stockholm where they met a few years ago.

This hotel is a dream for photographers, designers, musicians... well, all artists! It is full of gorgeous art, sculptures, beautiful details and the atmosphere is so "family-like". Have a look by yourself and order a cup of tea or a drink when you pass it on your Sunday walk to Skeppsholmen.

In this breath taking hotelsuite at the fashionable Hotel Lydmar on Blasieholmen in Stockholm I had the honour and pleasure to photograph a small but v.e.r.y. exclusice wedding this saturday. I'll show you more soon.

Hei Brigitte!
Vi elsker galleriet du har gjort fra vårt bryllup! Det er så vakkert at vi får tårer i øynene - sukk! Er redd det kommer flere bestillinger på forstorningar etter dette :-)

Klem
M&M

Many years ago I had a delicious pre-wedding-dinner with my husband at the magnificent Operakällaren - they are now in charge for the memorable dinner at the upcoming Royal Wedding in June.

Without any warning Maria (the one with the blue Manolo Blahnik shoes) came to my studio with a gorgeous bouquet of lilies. I had to wait a few days before the buds turned into bloom. And now I know what she ment when she said: "same colour as a drink that is perfect anytime". I looked like a fool... of course PINK champagne! Thank you Maria, we share the same taste :)

The morning after Maria & Johan's wedding all the guests were up for a brunch. Not just any brunch. Or wouldn't you like to start with pink champagne?

Because of Valentine's Day a lot of heart shaped cookies, goodies and ballons were all around. And those macarons....yummie!

It was time to say good bye, write a thank-you-note into the guest book and enjoy the last minutes of a fabulous wedding weekend.

What a weekend! This was the first time for me in a dog sleigh, the first time on a snow scooter and the first time (and hopefully the last) that I dropped my camera, crashed one of my lenses and had a lingonberry drink right afterwards outside the chapel.

Thank you so much, Maria & Johan, for letting me be a part of your wedding - I enjoyed every minute and I am sure that all your guests will for ever remember your Valentine Weekend!

It's amazing how much a tiny flower arrangement can do to the whole atmosphere. There were generous flowerdecorations everywhere but all the  guests were touched by the violets in their little pots.

The dinner took place in the cosy and very relaxed mansion of Fjällnäs hotel. Instead of guest cards on the tables Maria & Johan had ordered linnen napkins that were embroidered with the guests names. Great idea!  

That was the tiniest wedding cake I have ever seen! BUT there were delicious cupcakes that tasted more like desert and there were enough for all those who had space left after the gourmet dinner with specialities from the area. 

As usual, the guys had plenty of time to get ready and suddenly everybody was in a hurry.

The "Aula Capella" where the wedding should take place, was just a a few minutes walk from the mannor. Johan - a true gentleman - helped Maria through the snow.

To honour their family members who no longer could be there, Maria & Johan had pictures of them placed on the "Stairway to heaven", which is a permanent sculpture in the chapel.

Maria's friend, the very talented Emilia de Poret, performed two lovely songs which moved half of us to tears - the other half had a hard time not to show the emotion.

Instead of any decorataions a devine view out into the nature was all. And when the ceremony was over and everybody should leave, one of the walls suddenly came alive and turned open.

While the guests were waiting fot the newly wed couple, icecold drinks were served - no icecubes needed for that swedish speciality: "vargtass=wolf's paw" that is lingonberry juice with vodka. I guess it hits you like that when you have too much.

Can you guess how much fun we all had with this antque sleigh? Maria was a litte afraid her dress would get into the way so she simply "wrapped things together" and off they went.

To be continued... soon...

When Maria & Johan planned for their wedding they wanted to give their guests a weekend they would never forget. They decided to give all the guests the oportunity to have fun with different winteractivities. At Fjällnäs Hotel they have a spa that is breath taking!

I went on a dogsleighride and a skooter-trip along with others. During several hours, from breakfast untill lunch, everybody had so much fun with all the outdoor activities.

After the BBQ with grilled salmon, bratwurst and reindeer burgers everybody was in such a beautiful mood for the white wedding later in the afternoon.

Meet Maria! One of the most generous and warmhearted persons I've met. She is the co-owner of Spoil Concept and believe me, with her in the company your own company will be taken care of in the best possible way!

The bouquet was created by Tage Andersen who is a master of capturing a persons personality and re-creating it in a flower arrangement: feminine, curvy and a little unpredictable - that's Maria!

Ahhh...those shoes... Giuseppe Zanotti ! And I looove the hair piece!!! I promise to ask Maria who made it.

In the meantime Johan is taken care of by talented Jonas Wramell, who did a wonderful job with Marias hair and make-up.

The look of love.... Aren't they just a lovely couple?

This is another example för Maria's generosity: All bride's maids (she had three) and other "helping hands" got a pretty bag with a personal, hand written Thank-you-card and a present from Svenskt Tenn. Who would not have wanted to be her bride's maid?!

"To spoil is to care" is the motto of the company were Maria is the co-owner. To be sure to get a white wedding Maria and Johan decided to book Fjällnäs Hotell in Funäsdalen near the Norwegian border for the Valentine's weekend. They chartered a plane for the guests and instead of boring sandwiches all the guests received a goodie-bag from Blueberry that Maria had ordered. I can assure you, Maria really knows how to spoil the people around her!

After the guests had checked in at the hotel they found special Valentine's candy in their room as well as all necessary information for the weekend.

I have to admit - I am not a skiing person but I love wintertime.

Maria & Johan had decided that they wanted to have their photographs taken the day before the actual wedding. They knew it would be far too stressful with all the activities they had planned for their guests.

Maria's wedding dress was i a greyish lavender (?) with crystal embroideries. So the the Bottega Veneta Knot Bag in purple was as perfect as the silvergrey shoes from Giuseppe Zanotti's 2009 collection.

All flower decorations, inkluding the bouquet, were designed by the Danish flower and interior artist Tage Andersen, who also is a big fan of good wine.

Kjære Brigitte!
Tusen millioner takk for at du var med og gjorde dagen vår så fantastisk! Du fanget våre magiske øyeblikk og har gitt oss evige minner.
Vi vill alltid være deg takknemmelig!

Maria & Marcus

On one of my winter weddings this beautiful wedding cake was served. This was just one part of a three storey high cake, created by Daniel Roos, who is a pastry designer. And the cupcakes, that accompanied the cake, were made by Linda Nielsen

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Du har fått stående ovationer..."FANTASTISKA", "UNDERBARA", "GLIMRANDE" och "Wow – what incredibly beautiful pictures and it looks like you had a perfect wedding!  Thank you SO much for sending the pictures along – we will forward them to Kurt so he can see them too.  Of course, I went totally nuts for the shoes!!! " var några av kommentarerna - Jättekul, verkligen. :))

Kramar Maria & Micke