An elegant wedding at Hesselby Castle

Who are you?

Irene and Kristoffer Trigell, living in Älvsjö with two children, Rebecca, aged 3, and Mattias, aged 2. We also have two French bulldogs, Pipoca and Luna. 

How did you meet?

We met in a bar in Södermalm in 2018 and have been together since 2021.

The proposal

Was a wedding something you’d dreamed of before the proposal? Yes, we’d discussed marriage and our dream wedding a couple of times before Kristoffer proposed.

What rings did you choose?

We had our engagement rings made at Lundberg’s goldsmith’s workshop on Odengatan in Vasastan. Irene got an eternity ring and Kristoffer a classic gold ring. We bought Irene’s wedding ring from Vanbruun, after visiting their showroom. 

The planning

What was your vision for the wedding?

A small wedding with a rustic feel, yet elegant at the same time. 

When you started planning, what was the first thing you decided on?

The first thing we decided was that we wanted the ceremony to be outdoors. 

How long did you spend planning your wedding?

About a year; we started planning in earnest shortly after we decided to hold the wedding at Hesselby Castle. 

What were your thoughts on the wedding budget?

We had a figure we tried to stay below, but in the end it came to a bit more. But without a figure to aim for, we’d probably have spent even more. 

The wedding day

Where did the ceremony and reception take place?

At Hesselby Castle.

What was your favourite memory of the day?

Seeing each other for the first time during the ceremony. 

How would you best describe your wedding?

Filled with lots of emotion, joy and love. 

Attire

What were you wearing? 

Irene’s wedding dress is by Roland Joyce by Veni Infantino and Kristoffer’s suit is from Suitsupply. 

What were the bridesmaids and groomsmen wearing?

The bridesmaids wore dresses by Birdy Grey

Was there a dress code for the guests?

Cocktail 🙂

Tips

Best tip for a wedding? Book a photographer as soon as you’ve set the date! 

Best tip for the day itself? Enjoy yourselves, have fun and focus on why you’re there – love. 

Do’s

1. Photo booth

2. Change into a party dress

3. Practise with the bridesmaids and groomsmen how you’ll walk in during the ceremony

Don’ts

Don’t plan everything yourselves – it’s very overwhelming; delegate instead!

Venue

Reception venue: Hesselby Slott

Cake: Idaandthecakes

Wedding rings: Lundbergs and VanBruun

Suit: Suitsupply

Wedding dress: Ronald Joyce by Veni Infantino

Photographer: Sara Flyckt

Printed materials: Etsy

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