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A bold and colorful celebration where tropical fruit met Swedish summer in the best possible way.

Megan & Austin’s Wedding at Smådalarö Gård

Some weddings whisper. Others throw open the door with a cocktail in hand and say, “Let’s do this.” Megan and Austin’s playful and design-forward wedding at Smådalarö Gård? Definitely the latter.

From the very first chat, I knew this was going to be something special. They weren’t interested in a traditional wedding day script. They wanted a weekend that felt like a celebration of everything they love: great design, great people, and a good party with a personal twist. And let’s just say they understood the assignment.

Set in the Stockholm archipelago, this wasn’t your usual “neutral tones and olive branches” kind of day. Nope. This was a bold and colorful wedding that leaned all the way in. Think vibrant florals, playful typography, and actual tropical fruit layered into the decor. Papayas, passion fruit, and citrus, oh my. It was tropical fruit meets Swedish archipelago, and somehow, it worked perfectly.

A Scandinavian Summer Celebration with a Tropical Edge

What made this wedding unforgettable (besides the Aperol spritzes and heart exploding speeches) was how completely and unapologetically it reflected Megan and Austin. Every decision was intentional. From their custom paper goods to the riot of color in their floral design. It didn’t follow trends. It wasn’t built for Instagram. It was built for them.

They collaborated with the incredible team at Aveni Events to plan a weekend that felt like a modern love letter to Swedish summer. Heartfelt moments, roaring laughter, and a full-on dance floor takeover.

This playful and design-forward wedding at Smådalarö Gård was a full sensory experience. From tropical fruit on the tables to personal touches in every corner. This was a destination archipelago wedding in Stockholm that defied expectations. No Pinterest clones here. Just personal, punchy, and full of soul.

The vibe

Smådalarö Gård provided the perfect backdrop. Classic but not stuffy, and surrounded by that iconic Scandi light that makes colors look like in a Wes Anderson movie. Guests arrived ready to celebrate, and trust me, they delivered. You know it’s a good party when everyone’s crying laughing one minute and full-on sobbing the next. The speeches? 10 out of 10. The energy? All in. The style? Effortlessly elevated but never trying too hard.

Scandinavian Setting, No Beige in Sight & Why I’ll Never Forget It

I shoot a lot of weddings, but this one had that rare mix of heart, style, and pure joy. It was photogenic, yes, but more importantly, it was magnetic. It pulled everyone in. And selfishly? It made my job ridiculously fun.

Getting to document a colorful wedding like this in the Stockholm archipelago felt like a creative reset. The kind that makes you remember why you fell in love with photographing weddings in the first place.

Planning something similar? I’d love to hear all about it.

/Isabelle