Samantha & Erik
A grand wedding in luxurious tones
A stunning backdrop, gorgeously arranged flowers and the most exquisite jewel tones made this wedding celebration truly unique and dipped in luxury.
Samantha and Erik live in New York, but they wished for their union to happen in Sweden, where Erik’s family lives. Officiating their marriage here meant seamlessly combining the Swedish touch with American traditions, so that everyone could be deeply immersed in the ambient.
The beautiful summer day allowed the mesmerising tones of blue, green and gold to shine bright. The lovely couple also took advantage of the light to take some really stunning photos at sunset.
Location
Uppsala’s castle is as grand of a wedding venue as one could get, and grand we wanted it to be! Surrounded by luscious greenery, it was the perfect place to gather their loved ones.
The Wedding Day
On this beautiful sunny day, the bride and groom met each other under a uniquely hand-crafted and three dimensional flower arch, their smiles dazzling on their faces.
Samantha - in her gorgeous Vera Wang gown - was given away to Erik by her mother, who was holding her tight as she walked. The groom’s best friend was chosen to officiate the celebration, which was a brilliant choice as he pulled on the guests’ heartstrings, as well as stealing happy laughs.
After reciting their vows, a horse-led carriage was waiting to take them from the botanical gardens to the majestic Castle. There, the festivities would continue for everyone.
Sipping on champagne and warming their skin under the Swedish sun, the guests made their ways through the lusciously green botanical gardens to the Castle.
Animated by an entertaining DJ, the couple celebrated until the bright lights of the morning shone again, surrounded by their loved ones, good music, and even better cake.
Styling and Decor
Glittering peacocks’ feathers served as our inspiration from Samantha and Erik’s wedding. Samantha even gifted her bridesmaids stunningly bejewelled handbags that resembled the proud animal.
The couple was keen on decorating with jewel tones, so the styling had to be done even more carefully as to not create a darker ambient, instead of a clean and luxurious one.
The beautiful flowers were truly an attraction for all, with the tall white arch decorating the steps of the botanical gardens, framing the couple perfectly. Touches of white, deep red and purple decorated the tables as well, contributing to a ethereal feeling.
Location: Botanical Garden, Uppsala
Date: 2022.07.02
Guests: 89
THE TEAM
Planning & Coordination: Wahlman Weddings @wahlman.weddings
(Team: Elin Lindqvist @festfint and Angelica Aspenfred
@aspenfred.brollop.event)
Venue: Uppsala Castle, Cajsa’s Kök @cajsas_kok
Decor/Rentals: Wahlman Weddings @wahlman.weddings and Table @tableuthyrning, Dukadet @dukadet_ab
Photographer: Anette Bruzan @anette_bruzan_photography
Videographer: Karim at Kerrou Photography
Florist: BloomspourMoi @bloomspourmoi
Food/Bar: Cajsa’s Kök @cajsas_kok
Entertainment: Uppsala BröllopsDJ @uppsalabrollopsdj
Hmua: Karolin @makeuptruck.se, Emelie @bbyemelie, Idde @altoego_luxury_hairdressing, Rebecka @makeupby.rebeckakronberg
Officiant: Mattias Horseman
Stationery: OhHappy @ohhappy.se + Wahlman Weddings
Guest favours: Honour candles @honourcandles, Eldstickan @eldstickan
Transport: EkmanBuss
Travel/Accommodation: Grand Hotell Hörnan @grandhotellhornan + Radisson Blu
Mood board and colour palette
MENU
Canapes:
Skagen with dill-cooked crayfish tails on sunflower bread, topped with chicory
Brie cheese on dried fruit bread with fig jelly and toasted pumpkin seeds
Tartar on pickled char, capers and apple is served on crispbread
Goat cheese from Vallgarn with cloudberry spleen and fried parsley on toasted flatbread
Starter:
Mildly smoked char fillet with confit egg yolk from Uggelsta, variety of cauliflower, citric cucumber and dill oil,
salmon roe and grated breadcrumbs
Wine: Balthasar Ress Riesling
Main Course
Deer tenderloin with herb crunch blackcurrant sauce, grilled broccoli, kale salad and fried onions served with
puree on roasted almond potatoes
Wine: Domaine Rabiega ”Le Rocher” Rouge 2015
Dessert:
Mascarpone cream - with baked apple, salted caramel caramel, lemon verbena, maroon almonds and
apple chips
Wine: Château Haut Haut Marsalet
