Late October, soon after Mikee’s birthday, Susanne and Dave got married in Ottery St Mary church and we had dinner at Knightstone. Most of the images are taken by the photographer that Susanne and Dave arranged to capture the wedding, the preparations, the dinner and the drinks in between.
Tim Treanor officiated by Michael Persson, the rector of the Swedish Church in London, participated as well.
The day after we had the guests coming for lunch. We had planned a BBQ outside in the garden, but it was so cold that we had to change the plans and have lunch inside. And then the newly weds took off on a little honeymoon.
The rings ready for the wedding to come
Tim Treanor, the local vicar, explaining the wedding ceremony the day before
...and Susanne and Dave listening
Mikee, Eric and Jennifer are also listening in
Susanne arranging some dinner the day before
Preparations on the big day
Knightstone was converted to a make up saloon
Nallah stayed beside Susanne all the time
Riza getting her hair done
Claire, one of the bridesmaids
Meanwhile at Cadhay Dave got ready surrounded by his father Ian and mother Gwen
Dave with his ushers, brothers James and Andrew and best man Paul
Eric in morning coat
but still jumping walking down to the cars with Papa
Jennifer ready
Ing-Marie and Magnus
Claudia, Magnus girlfriend
Ulrika
Catharina, Susanne's twin
...while Susanne gets help from Marta, the other bridesmaid
Mikee and Eric getting ready for the car ride to church
I gave Susanne away
Marta, Susanne, me and Claire
Eric was the ring bearer and led the procession
James, Andrew, Paul and Dave
Dave's mother, Gwen with the neck of Dave to the right
Look at the smile Susanne is giving her husband to be
At the altar
Bride and groom
Singing a psalm
Ing-Marie read a poem she had written herself
Ella read in English
...and Gabriella in Swedish
Mikee singing a hymn
Tim in front of Susanne and Dave
Eric has come forward with the rings while S & D give each other promises
From another angle
Paul takes care of the rings
The ring is put on
Just after the kiss
Tying the knot
Michael, our Swedish rector together with Tim are praying for the couple
Ottery St Mary church is from 1350
Michael speaking to Susanne & Dave
Andrew reading a prayer
Andrew is reading a prayer
Signing the book
At the signing of the book
Ing-Marie, Dave and Gwen behind Susanne
Ing-Marie between Susanne and Dave at the lady Chapel
The congregation
Eric and Mikee
The bride and groom walking out as husband and wife
Dave's brother James is congratulating Susanne
Bride and groom
With ushers, bridesmaids and best man Grooms and best man are from Australia while the two bridesmaids came from America
…and also with all parents, brothers and sisters
Caleb and Eric, both 4 years old
Michael and I surround the bridal couple
Confetti being trown at the couple on the church steps
Michael and I surround the bridal couple
The first drinks were served outside
..while Paparazi was hiding to get a photo of ...
…Melanie with the bridal couple
In the garedens of Knightstone Manor
A little extra make up
The guests in front of the Manor
Ella (who was getting married next June) with Camilla (wife of Michael, the Swedish vicar) and Gabriella
Florence came from Spain and Birgitta from Sweden
Dave's family and cousins
Susanne and Dave enter for the dinner
The inner courtyard was covered by a marquee for the wedding dinner
The host is welcoming the guests
Musicians during the dinner
Well - you cannot always trust your friends to behave!
Dave is ging a speech celebrating and thanking everyone, but most of all his wife
Ian, Dave's father, giving a speech as well
Mikee played with the younger children
James and Ian
Ing-Marie
Michael saying thanks after the dinner
Knightstone at night
The wedding cake – of course it had to be Princess Cakes!
And here it is being cut
The first dance
Mikee is up and dancing to everyone's delight
Susanne with some of her friends from California, Marta and Melanie
Mikee photographing mother and daughter, Camilla and Amanda
A final dance
The bridal couple is leaving the party
A final farewell
The brunch the day after: We should have had a BBQ outside, but it turned out to be too cold
