The lush woods surrounding the venue lends a romantic, moody feel evocative of old-world fairy tales, to this rustic Scandinavian shoot while the geometric shape of the house feels both rustic and modern. This intersection between past and present became the overarching theme for the shoot.
The color palette gives this Scandinavian red and black rustic wedding a traditional feel that is elegant and romantic with rich pops of color that embody Scandinavian culture. Keep reading for fun Scandinavian wedding info and take a peek at the entirety of this wedding in the full gallery here, photographed by Roots of Life Photography.

A New Way To DIY
The Scandinavian weddings we read about featured elements that seemed simple, potent, and totally lovely: an intimate dinner for important guests; simple locations that lent themselves to day-long love loitering; delicious homemade foods that were locally in season. They seemed so idyllic, and they also seemed to bring the focus back to the bride and groom, to their love, and to combining their families. We also learned that couples typically create a lot of the components in Scandinavian weddings themselves, so we wanted there to be a prominent DIY element to the shoot. “We wanted to showcase the fact that DIY weddings can be pulled together, modern, and meaningful. A DIY wedding doesn’t have to be full of mason jars and covered in two coats of chalkboard paint.”
Tradition Meets Modern
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