Tips from Nina Präst

Let the party begin in the church - One of my best friends (Nina Präst) is the vicar of Söndrum parish and here she shares her tips for a more personal and spiritual wedding.

- Remember to make the ceremony your own and let the party start there. It is easy to "skip" the ceremony because you are so focused on the party afterwards.

- Involve your loved ones in the ceremony - ask family and friends to read prayers or poems during the ceremony.

- Plan the venue according to your needs. You can be outdoors even in winter!

- Feel free to be outdoors - but always have a backup plan in case the weather doesn't allow you to go outside.

- Hold each other in the way you want - relax and don't try to follow any 'template' for walking, standing or breathing.

- The important thing is you who make the commitment - what you say to each other when you take the vows does not have to be heard in the back row of the church.

- Plan the music for yourselves - what music means a lot to you?

- Spotify in the church can certainly work, but live music gives more presence and fills the church space better.

- Even a small wedding can be a great experience. You don't have to have
a hundred dinner guests to have a great wedding.

- Even small groups can get married in the church or hire a priest for the ceremony.

- If you can - hire a priest or officiant you like.

- Be in the moment!

Me and my best Prästaskrälle in Boman's garden.
Kristin