I’ve always been a travelling wedding photographer, so catching a plane to Copenhagen and a train over the bridge to Sweden was a simple journey for me to get to Lund for Lena and Tomas’ wedding. This was an Irish/Swedish wedding and a DIY affair. There were many volunteers on the day before the wedding, erecting a borrowed marquee, setting up tables for dinner, and cooking the barbecue. The wedding day itself was fairly similar to a Scottish wedding – the ceremony itself was conducted in English with only the vows being spoken in Swedish. There were friends singing in the church (Irish and Swedish love songs) and then Lena and Tomas and all the guests were led to the reception by musicians. It was when everyone sat down for dinner that the real difference emerged, as guests stood up to say a few words about the couple and to toast their happiness. There were 28 speeches, long and short, and a toast after each! As can be expected, the evening carried on with more music and dancing. I think the last people left at 5am, although I was in bed a few hours before then! I say that my job is about capturing the ‘Look of Love’ and with Lena and Tomas, and all their families and friends, this was not difficult. I’m looking forward (with the other guests) to the 10th anniversary party!
