From a first meeting in a queue for the cloakroom to a wedding at a fairytale castle

Who are you?

Marcus, aged 33, and Jasmine, aged 31. They live in Nacka. 

How long have you been together?

Since spring 2018.

The proposal

How and where did the proposal take place?  

At the top of the Munduk mountain range on the stunning island of Bali in Indonesia, Marcus pulled out the ring and got down on one knee. The view was breathtaking and the whole trip was magical.

Was getting married something you’d dreamt of before the proposal?

Yes, it’s always felt like a given for Marcus and something he’s been looking forward to. For Jasmine, it’s been something she’s always dreamt of and planned for a long time. 

What rings did you choose?

We have three rings, all specially designed by Malin Ivarsson Jewellery. Jasmine’s engagement ring is a delicate red gold band, featuring a larger central princess-cut diamond alongside smaller diamonds in a crab-claw setting. Jasmine’s wedding ring is a delicate band set with round-cut diamonds. Marcus’s wedding ring is a semi-circular, mirror-polished ring in red gold. Find your jewellery

The planning

What was your vision for the wedding?

Our vision was a manor house or castle of just the right size. We had several requirements when looking for venues: a lovely setting, accommodation for our guests, the option of a three-day event including an outdoor dinner with our closest friends and family the day before, and a shared breakfast the day after.

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

The first thing we booked was the venue. But we’re not quite sure what the first thing we decided on was – perhaps it was the bridal party and the toastmaster, who were already in mind. 

Did you have a list of priorities, i.e. what was most important to you? 

We didn’t really have a list of priorities, but a few things that were very important were
: –
accommodation – having a plan B, for example, an outdoor or indoor ceremony depending on the
weather – the photographer, as we think the photos are among the most important things for preserving the memories of the
day – making sure the wedding venue was the right one

How long did you spend planning your wedding? 

We got engaged in August 2023, so we had almost exactly 10 months to plan. 

What were your thoughts on the wedding budget?

We’d resigned ourselves to the fact that our wedding would be expensive. We felt we didn’t want to skimp, as you (hopefully) only do this once, and we wanted to create a memory to last a lifetime. Even though we went over budget, there’s nothing we regret or would want to take back today. 

The wedding day

Where did the ceremony and reception take place?

The ceremony was in the castle chapel at Rosersberg Castle and the reception was inside the castle.

What’s your favourite memory of the day/weekend? 

We both think the processional during the ceremony is our best memory. It was an overwhelming emotional rush when we walked through the doors to the sound of our processional music, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons: Spring, and were met by all our guests who welcomed us with love.

The main course was a venison fillet with a caramelised red wine sauce, asparagus, Vikentomat tomatoes and potato fondant. The vegetarian option was flambéed goat’s cheese, tarragon velouté, butter-fried carrots, beluga lentils and deep-fried potato slices. This was paired with a 2022 Xavier Vignes Organic Grenache Syrah from Côtes du Rhône, France. The non-alcoholic option was a personal favourite, Beskow’s VY Cherry & Pear. 

Dessert was a pavlova with rhubarb, strawberries and cardamom caramel. This was served with a Moscato d’Asti Ceretto from Piedmont, Italy. The non-alcoholic option was a Bratten Söta from Västra Götaland.

Did you have a wedding cake?

Yes! We chose to have the wedding cake during the reception, after the ceremony but before dinner, and it was served alongside the bridal toast. It was absolutely perfect. The cake was created by Ida and the Cakes and consisted of lemon sponge layers, a tangy lemon curd and a tropical mousse with coconut and white chocolate. 

Tell us a bit more about the day

The day was absolutely perfect! The weather was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. It was neither too hot nor too cold; the sun was shining and it was that sort of perfect summer weather. I (Jasmine) was worried about feeling nervous during the day – it had already started to set in during breakfast, and I found it hard to eat anything. But as soon as I sat down in the room where I was to get ready, with my bridesmaids, sisters and mum by my side, all the nerves and queasiness disappeared and I just felt so calm. And that feeling lasted all day. I don’t think I’ve ever been so calm in my whole life. During dinner, we heard some wonderful speeches from our family and friends, which were incredibly lovely. Our vicar, Emma Tribell from Märsta Parish, was fantastic. Right from our very first conversation with her, we could tell she was a lovely person – cheerful and quick to laugh – something we value immensely and which was so important to us during the wedding ceremony. 

Attire

What did you wear? 

Jasmine wore a dress from Mila Nova, which she’d bought at Stockholm Brud & Fest. The back of the dress was altered by a seamstress, changing it from a corset to a zip with faux buttons and a large bow at the back. The wedding shoes were from Be Mine, bought from ASOS, and the earrings were bought from Pilgrim. Marcus wore a tuxedo from Corneliani, hired from Hans Alde in Stockholm. The cufflinks were from Skultuna. 

What did the bridesmaids and groomsmen wear? 

The bridesmaids wore a multi-tie maxi dress from Goddiva. The groomsmen wore black suits from Tiger of Sweden.

Was there a dress code for the guests? 

We didn’t want a dress code that was too uniform for our wedding; instead, we wanted to stick to something elegant and smart, whilst still allowing for a summery feel. That’s why we chose to describe in detail what we had in mind. The dress code was a mix of dark suits with a summery twist.

Tips

Top tips for a wedding? 

01. Start planning well in advance if you want to book a specific venue, a particular date or hire a particular supplier. 

02. Talk to each other about what your vision looks like, and if your visions differ, be prepared to compromise so that you both get your dream wedding. Discuss what’s important to you and what you want to prioritise. 

03. Don’t get hung up on what other people’s weddings look like; take inspiration, but do what you want and what you feel suits your own style. Don’t be afraid to plan your wedding based on what you think, not on what others think. This is your day!

Top tips for the planning stage? 

01. You can’t over-plan. The clearer you make everything for everyone involved, the easier it is for people to get things right.

02. Make sure everything is delegated down to the smallest detail and never think, ‘someone will sort it out on the day’. If everyone knows what their tasks are, nothing will clash and everyone will understand your vision. 

03. Keep a document that you work on throughout the planning phase, where you note down everything you’re thinking about that needs to be decided on, purchased, and other things that are worth writing down. We also drew up a timetable for our family so they could keep track of the schedule. Even those who’d been given small tasks for the day were given a schedule tailored to them, setting out what was expected of them. Of course, we’d asked for their help before delegating the tasks, so that they felt comfortable with them. Don’t be afraid to ask your guests and family for help; we found we received great support when we asked, and nobody seemed to mind at all.

04. The same applies to your toastmaster or toastmistress. Make sure they understand your vision for the dinner – what you like and don’t like, and how lively or low-key you want the atmosphere to be. This makes things easier for the person entrusted with this honourable role. 

Best tip for the day? 

01. Let go of any need to control everything! Make sure you’ve delegated tasks to people you trust and who you know share the same standards and preferences as you do. We managed to let go of control throughout the day and placed our complete trust in the people we enlisted to help with, for example, putting the finishing touches to the dining room décor, positioning the guest book, the photo booth and the confetti, deciding when the music should start, and so on – things we simply didn’t have time for ourselves during the day. 

02. Remember to pause and enjoy the moment. During dinner, the reception, the ceremony – pause for a moment, look out at your guests and try to take it all in.

03. For us, it was important to share the same memories of our wedding. That’s why we chose to stay by each other’s side as much as possible, whether we were mingling with the guests or dancing on the dance floor. That way, we share the whole day together in one memory. 

Any dos and don’ts you’d like to share?

01. Don’t let bad weather get you down. You don’t want to be sulking or disappointed on your wedding day, so always have a plan B and remember that it’ll be absolutely brilliant whatever the weather. Your attitude is the most important part of a successful wedding.

02. Plan, plan, plan. But remember to take a break from the planning and enjoy that time just as much. Savour the moment and make memories of folding place cards or tying little bags of confetti. Don’t see it as a chore. 

Top tip for newlyweds after the wedding? 

Try to stay in the wedding bubble for as long as you can. Make the most of taking a holiday after the wedding, for example, so you don’t have to go straight back to work. Enjoy each other and your love for one another, talk about the memories you have of the wedding and try to cherish them. If you’re not going on a honeymoon straight away, make sure you have a mini-honeymoon at a hotel or somewhere similar the very next night to prolong the feeling and the wedding weekend. 

Suppliers

We handled all the coordination ourselves and produced all the printed materials in-house. 

Venue: Rosersberg Castle Find your venue

Photographer: Our photographer was the brilliant Johanna Ellen; she did a wonderful job and was with us all day, from mid-morning right into the night. Find your photographer

Florist: Add a Flower, where the fantastic Madeleine created the bridal bouquet (after much back-and-forth deliberation), the bridesmaids’ bouquets, the corsage, the floral arrangements on the head table, and the large portable vases, which really served their purpose. Find your florist

Make-up artist: Nicole Rescorl, who is an absolutely brilliant person and made me (Jasmine) feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. Find your make-up artist

Music: Karin Gunnars and Kajsa Larsson were with us as a live band during the ceremony and the reception, and our DJ in the small hours was Felicia Grundel. Above all, Karin and Kajsa managed to perform the songs we’d chosen during the ceremony so incredibly beautifully and exactly as we’d hoped – it gave everyone in the chapel goosebumps. Find musicians

Cake: Created by the wonderful Ida and the Cakes, who managed to produce an absolutely fantastic creation, exactly in line with our vision. Find bakers

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