On August 3rd, I sat in the back seat of a car with a slight breeze and the sun shining through the trees. I waited my cue to begin. I stepped out of the car, my heart started fluttering and then pounding in my chest. I had been so calm and clear this whole time. Now that I could see the entrance way, I could see people shuffling, and could hear the music, it was all coming together. In that moment I thought I would lose my footing.
Walking into the opening to the garden alone, and seeing Fredrik standing half way to greet me was a moment in itself. I wonder if he could feel my arms shaking or how I didn’t notice anything around me for keeping track of my feet.
The setting was beautiful; straight out of a fairytale. Bees buzzing about, flowers dancing in the breeze, and the sun shining down. Fredrik’s vows were sweet, funny, and unexpecting. Thank goodness for the break in between for the Swedish translation for me to gather my thoughts and attempt to steady my hands. We both decided to have our vows written. Thank goodness for that. I began to read my vows, 1st line, then 2nd line, when I looked up into his eyes, I lost all ability to hold “it” together. I started to lose my voice and tears swelled in my eyes. I took a breath…then hearing Mathias translate my 2 lines, remembered that I would need to pause. I was able to regroup … just a little.
My vows came from my heart and soul. Fredrik looked me in the eyes and into my heart. I could hear my sister behind me sniffle…and in suit my mother. We made it through our vows which seemed to be an eternity. Exchanged our rings and kissed. It was amazing.
We walked away to the theme song from Top Gun. Erin suggested it. Had no real meaning to us, just to be funny and silly. We walked around the garden talking and holding hands. Then realized we might want to go back to our guests who were waiting with a toast.
All in all, our wedding was a whirlwind planned, a last minute prep, and a night before rehearsal. But in actuality…was the most magical and wonderful day I will never forget!
