Maria and Juuso’s Helsinki wedding was the perfect combination of modern style and bohemian charm! The couple’s DIY-heavy decor complemented their indoor/outdoor venue, Bokvillan, adding just the right amount of personality without overwhelming the inherent beauty. Their neutral color palette actually revolved around second-hand brass candlesticks they found at flea markets around the city. Then they brought in furniture, rugs, and accent pieces from their own home along with the prettiest minimal floral designs from Syväsen Kukka to round out the look. Photographer Patrick Karkkolainen could not have captured this day more perfectly, from the couple’s private vow exchange to their golden hour portraits! The Couple:
Maria and Juuso
The Wedding:
Bokvillan, Helsinki, Finland

The most important thing was to make the day reflect us and for our guests to feel the love that we share with each other. We wanted them and us to feel at home and to feel like our wedding was a big celebration of love and life itself.

Our vows, which we shared before the ceremony, were the most memorable part of the day. The things that we said to each other will live in our hearts forever. Also, seeing our guests dancing to the Latin rhythms that our performer Daniel Baro played in the evening. Even our dads got excited and got to dancing!

Originally, we wanted a specific waterfront venue but, unfortunately, it had closed...