In a roundabout way, Ellie + Aaron were always meant to get married in Sweden. Though, at first, they weren't sure what type of wedding would suit them best, Ellie had always wanted a destination wedding and with Aaron's sister recently moving from China to Sweden, everything kind of just started to make sense + fall into place. Aaron shares, Since my sister and her family were moving back to Sweden from China around the dates we were thinking about getting married, they wouldn't be able to make it to our wedding. I was really bummed at the prospect of them not being able to be there. Simultaneously, I remember talking to my dad about the destination wedding aspect of it and he had mentioned to let him know as soon as possible where and when we were thinking because he really wanted to visit my sister and her family in Sweden (he'd never been before). So, putting everything together was a no-brainer.

E + A flew the talented Tyler Branch to the forests of Sweden (aka Aaron's sister's amazing new backyard!) and the moody, romantic images he captured (with the help of Roger Elsworth) are just so good. Here's to lots more amazing weddings from all around the world in 2015!!

The moody Swedish fog looks so good on camera!

Isn't this wooded Gothenburg forest a dream wedding locale? Such a fairytale setting.

Ellie's bridesmaids wore stunning BHLDN + Adrianna Papell dresses. We love how they added a touch of glam to the pastoral setting. We have a bunch of these dresses (plus some fun, similar ones too) right now in the GWS Shop!

Such killer portraits of the newlyweds!

And we love, love the dark, romantic feel of the candlelit barn where the reception was held.

^^ Just incredible! ^^

photography: Primary Photographer - Tyler Branch, Secondary Photographer - Roger Elsworth // venue: My sister and her family's property in Jallby, Sweden - [email protected] // florals + event design: Diana Petrusan // event planner: Beatrice Rosu // wedding dress: Maggie Sottero // calligraphy: Presley Childre - [email protected] // eyelashes: Jessica Rosenfield Littlebird // bridesmaid dresses: BHLDN, Adrianna Papell // hair + makeup: Kristyn Smith // videography: Jonathan Bennet HTD Studios // paper goods: Ellie Wilson - [email protected] // catering: Wiveca Karlsson - [email protected] // cake + desserts: Eva Wilson - [email protected] // officiant: Michael Smith - [email protected]