Anna and Audun

Wadsworth Mansion Middletown, Connecticut

We first met Anna and Audun many years ago at a bridal show, and we’ve been working with them on planning and re-planning their wedding ever since! Even though the pandemic put a wrench in their plans (especially since a very large portion of their guests were coming from Norway), their wedding day this June was purely perfect in every way!

The Wadsworth Mansion was the idyllic setting for the Gatsby vibes of the day! The roaring 20’s were prevalent in every detail, and they even did the Charleston for their first dance! It was literally everything and then some!

We absolutely loved getting to know them and their friends and family. I especially loved Anna’s wedding party - they gave me so much jazz and felt like friends! Audun’s wedding party was also fun, especially with their dance moves!

One of our favorite things of the day …other than the first dance, cake, epic love, fun speeches and every tiny detail was the adorable Norwegian tradition of stomping feet - the bride and groom go under the table and kiss or clinking glasses - they stand on their chairs and kiss. How fun is that?!

We absolutely loved every aspect of the day and hope we can spend time with Anna and Audun some day when we get to Norway!!!

Congratulations to Anna and Audun!!!

All our love!

Xoxo,

Rayleen, Meraki Photo, Inc.

Anna's dress by White by Green in Oslo and designed by Alena Leena Bridal, design Calathea

-Gifts for bridesmaids were robes that Anna made; Gifts for groomsmen were cufflinks from The Blue Agave Studio via Etsy

-Music and entertainment by Jack at CNT Entertainment

-Anna's shoes by Nina Shoes

-Jeweler for rings via Thune Jewelry & Watches in Norway

-Tuxedos from Jos. A. Bank for groomsmen and Mond of Copenhagen for Audun

-Flowers by (the coolest bouquets and ceremony arch I've EVER seen!!!) Jessy Jones Fayle of Petal Power CT

-Hair by Contours Hair & Spa

-Makeup by AfterGlow Beauty Bar

-Venue Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate

-Catering by A Thyme to Cook (HOLY AMAZING FOOD!!!)

-Cake by Gen Huang (via Instagram: @genhuang)

-Hotel for getting ready: Inn at Middletown

-Limo services by Gateway Limo

-Coordinator at Wadsworth was Rachel Eisele (an absolute dream to work with! Thank you, Rachel!)

-Indoor AND outdoor lighting by Audio Media Solutions


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