Church

While in the area we took the chance to visit the church to see if it was open and we were lucky this time. It had fallen a lot of snow and the short trip by car to the church went through a fairytale landscape. The church was covered in a blanket of snow and looked so serene.



On the inside it was small and cozy, the perfect size for our wedding. Here are some pictures:



We also looked at the place where the wedding photos probably will be taken.


We talked to the photographer the other day and he was really nice and will be able to take the photos I'm wishing. He had a couple of albums with photos he had taken that he showed us and they all looked really nice. He was also open for suggestions and our ideas, just as important since we want to not go too traditional.

Seeing each other before the wedding

As I have mentioned in another post, I'm a bit unsure whether we should take the wedding photos before or after the ceremony. My fiancé talked to a photographer the other day about wedding photos and he recommended taking the photos before the wedding. I'm more and more into this thinking and just read this

When a couple gets to meet before the wedding, the groom is able to take his time and really look at his bride. Notice the details of her dress, her hair, the way her makeup is done. It’s a perfect time to talk about what you are about to do, exchange gifts or love notes, cry, laugh and enjoy the fact that you are about to embark upon an interesting journey.

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There is a long series of blog posts about this topic at the Planning forever events blog. Here is another post in the same series.

More photos from Jessica Claire

I just must show you this photo of a totally stunning wedding. Beautiful couple, wonderful flowers and an amazing light all very beautifully captured by Jessica Claire.



See more photos from the wedding here.

I soo wish my weddingphotos will turn out this nice!

I want one of these pretty please

I know, I'm way too influenced by all the American weddingblogs, but just imagine a hot August summer day. Can you feel it? The sun is blazing and you wish for a little wind to blow.
Wouldn't it be great to have a parasol then?
And what more? Yes, it can be used to advantage in the photo shoot. Just look at this cute photo



But I would prefere another color, maybe something like this?
Ivory Parasol or a lilac one?
But this is the most beautiful I have found (still looking for more)



It is available here and here. *hint hint*

Talented photographer

When I was doing my usual blog-hopping today I run into the blog of Jessica Claire. She has just gotten married herself (and had a wonderful autumn bouquet), but she is also a talented photographer. She is showing some of her photos in her gallery and I particular liked the photos from Trisa & Doug. They are such a good looking couple and the photos perfectly capture their love.

I hope we will be able to find such a talented photographer for our wedding, who will be able to capture both feelings and the light and atmosphere. Jessica, you don't want to go to a trip to Sweden? =)

When talking wedding photos... I'm not sure if we are going to do the photo shot before or after the ceremony? I feel a little bit stressed over doing it after the ceremony since all guests have to wait for us and I'm afraid I can't relax and enjoy the moment.
On the other side, if we are doing it before the ceremony, then we might not be able to relax because of what is coming. You out there who already are married, can you give me any help? How did you do and how did it work out?