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.

Jag fick ett mail. Och blev jätte glad:

"Hej!
Först och främst - vilka fantastiska bilder du tar! Du fångar det där lilla extra som man inte riktigt kan sätta fingret på, men som får det att kännas som att ett ögonblick förevigats utan att ha regisserats. Man blir glad av varenda bild!

Jag är intresserad av hur det funkar kring en SecretBox-fotografering, prismässigt och platsmässigt?

Med värme / Sandra"

Här kommer några bilder som jag tog av en annan blivande brud för några dagar sedan. Kanske, kanske får jag visa fler lite senare - vi håller tummarna! 

I got an e-mail. Read why I was so happy:

"Hi,

First of all - your pictures are amazing! Du capture that little extra that is so hard to achieve but that makes you feel as if you froze a moment without directing anything. You get happy by each image!

I am interested in everything about a SecretBox-photo shoot, pricewise and locationwise.

My warmest regards / Sandra"

Here are some new images I took a few days ago of another Bride2B. Maybe, maybe I can show you more later on - let's keep our fingers crossed.

Madame Blanche & jag vill ge dig ett extra förmånligt erbjudande!

Alla kunder som bokar in en fotografering för SecretBox® med Brigitte får 50% på privat styling hos Madame Blanche. Du erbjuds 1,5 timmes privat styling med en underklädesstylist som hjälper dig med alltifrån att finna ut rätt storlek och underkläder inför din fotografering. Unna dig en riktig egoboost och titta in på hennes hemsida eller kolla på hennes blogg.

Madame Blanche and I have a great offer for you!

All our customers who book a photoshoot for the SecretBox® with Brigitte will receive a 50% dicount for a private styling at Madame Blanche. You get a 1,5 hour private styling with a lingérie stylist who will help you to find the right size and underwear for your photoshoot. Pamper yourself with a real egoboost and have a look at her hompage and att her blog.

Mademoiselle S - jag får kalla henne så - hade med sig flera olika outfits som alla var retro inspirerade. Min venetiansk mask var ett perfekt tillbehör för den svarta negligén från 50-talet i denna SecretBox®.

Mademoiselle S - I may call her so - had several outfits, all retro inspired. My venetian mask was a perfect accessory for the black vintage negligé in this SecretBox®

För några månader sedan var jag i den exklusiva underklädes butiken Agent Provocateur. Jag måste ju hålla mig "ajour" och kolla vad som är ny... jag köpte en liten bok - "Hemligheter" -  som var sååå snygg och skulle säkert passa till en framtida fotografering för SecretBox®. Att det innehöll korta, erotiska noveller var ingen överraskning...

Visst var det en "perfect match" när jag skulle fotografera "S" i sin lilla Baby-doll från Beyond Retro?

A few months ago, I visited the exclusive underwear boutique of Agent Provocateur. I have to keep updated and find out what's new... I bought a little book - "Secrets" - that was sooo cute and would definitely match a future shoot for the SecretBox®. It was no surprise that the secrets were short, erotic novels...

Wasn't that the perfect match for this sweet baby-doll from Beyond Retro?

Ibland är längtan efter en speciell person så stark att man måste göra något åt det. Men vad gör man om den personen bor långt bort? Man kanske inte kan ta nästa flyg... telefonen räcker inte... hur ska man kunna förmedla känslorna? Skicka en bild? Men då måste det vara en annorlunda bild. Eller kanske fler? 

Det blev många bilder när jag fotograferade Anne. Och resultatet blev precis som Anne hade hoppats... sensuella, kärleksfulla porträtt med ett budskap: Jag längtar efter dig!

Sometimes you long for that special person so much that you have to do something about that. But what, if the person lives far away? You can't just jump on the next plane... tetephone is not enough... how can you send your feelings? By sending a photo? But that has to be different. Or maybe several photos?

When I photographed Anne, we had many images to chose from. And the result turned out exactly what Anne had hoped for... sensual, loving portraits with a message: I long for you!

Vi lovade på Bröllopsmässan att lotta ut en SecretBox® bland alla dem (nästan 300!) som skrev sin mailadress i vår lilla block. Och nu är det klart! Vill ni veta hur vi gjorde? Vi lade alla blad på golvet, sen släppte vi in Pärsson (vår hund) i rummet. Han stannade, sniffade, tog ett steg framåt, trampade på en av namnen och så var det avgjort! Vinnaren är: ANNIKA! Stort Grattis! Hon vet redan om det och är överlycklig att få fotografera en "SecretBox®" till sin blivande man. Deras bröllop är i augusti.

We promised to all our visitors who wrote down their mail addresses (almost 300!) at the Wedding Fair, that one of them would win a SecretBox®. And now it's done. Do you want to know how we did it? We put all the pages on the floor and opened the door for our dog Pärsson (sounds like "passion"). He stopped, sniffed, took one step forward, put his paw on a name and that´s it! The winner is: ANNIKA! Congratulations! She already knows and is sooo happy for the gift ske has for her future hubby. Their wedding is in august.

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!

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...

I lördags var jag hemma hos Jiyeon & Jyrki för att ta några bilder på Jiyeon's mage - när som helst nu kommer en liten pojke och förändrar livet för J &J.

Just two days ago I was at home at Jiyeon & Jyrki's aparment to take some pictures of Jiyeon's belly - anytime now a little baby will change the life of J & J.

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 ;-)

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...

Sometimes the most beautiful portraits are those that were not planned. Like when Susanna just relaxed a little after a session. Luckily the light still was where I wanted it!

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...  

In the peaceful atmosphere of Riddarhuset in Stockholm Helena is waiting for her Prince Charming.

For a small and intimate wedding you don't need much more than an elegant dress, extraordinary shoes and your natural look - off you go!

Let's be honest, your husband could buy the tie or the watch or the pen by himself. How about a real surprise? How about a "SecretBox" ?

Most of my "SecretBox" models are very happy with the shape of their bodies - and they should! But some tell me after the shooting that it was the best they ever did to feel beautiful and "just perfect". So why not book a "SecretBox" and feel gorgeous!

I want to share with you what one of my ”SecretBox” brides wrote today:

Hej Brigitte,
Innan jag tittar på bilderna vill jag passa på och tacka för en jättespännande och rolig dag. Du var precis så härlig, mjuk, inspirerande och professionell som jag föreställt mig. Det var ett sant (och liiiite, eller snarare ganska mycket pirrigt) nöje! Men nervositeten jag kände innan jag kom till fotosessionen försvann fortare än kvickt när du tog tag i kameran. Tack, tack, tack!

...och WOW, är det verkligen jag?!? Bilderna är ju jättevackra!! Fastän det är jag på dem…? Du kan ditt jobb!! Nu ska jag titta på bilderna i lugn och ro och så hör jag av mig igen om en liten stund och berättar vilka jag väljer. Ha det så himla gott tills dess.         Kram, M. 

Tack, tack, tack ännu en gång snälla du. Det var en superrolig upplevelse. Nästan som en minimöhippa för mig själv . En riktig egoboost som fortfarande sitter i. Nu när jag sett bilderna så vet jag att jag inte kunde ha hittat en bättre morgongåva till min älskade blivande man. Ha det gott och sköt om dig tills nästa gång vi hörs.     Kram, M.   

Thank you, M. for your generosity and those kind words. They mean a lot to me - believe me.

A string of pearls is a great accessory for the "SecretBox" (allthough they say that diamonds are a girl's best friends....) Miss C. brought her own necklace but i always have mine in my "secret bag" along with a few other usefull props.

Jag skickade länken till min blogg och till bröllopsfotografer.com och kort därefter kom detta av Helena, den blivande bruden på bilden nedan.

Hej!
Gud vad kul! De var ju jättefina!
 
Jag har varit alldeles lycklig efter i måndags. Det var verkligen jätteroligt. Jag är hemskt nyfiken på de andra bilderna också. 
 
Helena

On Mondays I photograph for the "SecretBox" and this Monday Helena and I met at a hotel in Stockholm for her shooting. In the beginning she was very shy and nervous but after just a few minutes (and having seen the first images on my display of the camera) she totally loved it and said: "I could go on the whole day photographing. This is so much fun! I will recommend all my friends to do this - it is such a boost for my selfconciousness! " So, don't hesitate - mail me att info@brigitte.nu and make a booking for your own SecretBox.

I received an e-mail from a future husband:

Hello, Brigitte,

One of my friends told me he got a fantastic present of his wife on the day after their wedding. It turned out she gave him your Secret Box. I have no idea if my  fiancé  has been in contact with you or not. Anyway, would you please send me some information about this great gift? Thanks - and let's hope she will book you...

Kind regards,

D.

Of course my answer is confidential ;-)

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!

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.

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.

"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.

Today they talk about "SecretBox" in Svenska Dagbladet! On of Swedens most respected daily newspapers has an interview with me in a special edition for weddings.

In the lastes issue of "GLAMOUR" magazine there is an interview with me about my SecretBox. It seems that more and more women can tell the difference between beautiful, sensual images that show the beauty of their bodies and tacky, boring pictures in underwear. Be sure to book a photographer who knows that difference too.