Our very first wedding anniversary

Two weeks ago we had our first wedding anniversary. We spent the day mostly at home with the twins. My husband made a picnic basket and brought me roses. The weather wasn’t good enough for an outdoors picnic so we had it on a blanket in the living room. So cosy!

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Our very first wedding anniversary_14My gift to my husband – or rather to the both of us! I love this sign… «I love you to the moon and back plus infinity XO».

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Our very first wedding anniversary_25A historical moment; A dad carrying both his twins at the same time!

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Our very first wedding anniversary_37Later we got all dressed up and went out for dinner together. I treated us to a fancy meal at the same place we went the day we got engaged; Nodee.

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We had a lovely first anniversary. Can’t wait for the next one, and the one after and the one after that, and so on….!

 

2013 moments…

2013 moments

The best celebration ever!

Our wedding in Paris was very small and intimate, just the way we wanted it. But we also wanted to have a party to celebrate with friends and family. The party started out as being a small thing with not too much planning, but as always seem to be the case, it grew into a whole day with lots of food, cakes and fun! And we loved every minute of it. So many family members and friends came from so far away! We feel truly blessed to have all these amazing people in our lives… The very best of friends and family!!!

I didn’t really have time to take many pictures at all, so most of these have been taken by Michael or other friends and family. And with probably six – seven different cameras. So get ready for a lot of pictures(!!!) in completely different quality!

The day started with lunch for the family and honorary family member; The fabulous Michael from London. We also had family coming from all over Norway, The Netherlands and Scotland.
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Luch_1June2013_013My cousin, Kasper – came to Norway with two broken arms!

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The tables were already beautifully set when we arrived, but Michael, Nadine and I decorated them with small flower bouquets, hearts, candles and Eiffel towers!

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Luch_1June2013_035 All big norwegian parties seem to have at least one home made song…

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Ater all the food had been eaten, songs had ben sung, and some speeches had been heard all the tables were moved out of the way, cakes were put out, and more guests started arriving. I got out of my blue dress and back into the wedding dress. At first it was strange to wear it again, but I think it was nice for everyone to feel like they got to see the bride and groom in the wedding outfits. And, to be honest – my wedding dress is super comfy!

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The brothers!
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The Aksnes cousins!

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Party_1June2013_038I have known these three girls from before I can remember – so nice to hang out with them again!

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At midnight all the music was turned off and we all started singing birthday songs in all different languages. We had a set of birthday twins amongst us!Party_1June2013_051

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Thank you everyone who were a part of this day, you made us both so so happy!

The best party ever!

This weekend we had our big party to celebrate our marriage. I’m going to show you more pictures soon, and write about the day, but in the meantime you can have a sneak peek with these instagram moments!

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A special Afternoon Tea, for You and Me

Afternoon Tea at the Four Seasons in Paris on your wedding day… Does it get any better?
As we walked in the piano player started playing the wedding march!
It was absolutely perfect, and super fancy. Kine came with us and took a few pictures before we, the newlyweds, were left to entertain ourselves. We had such a nice time! I loved every minute of it! Yummi food, such a nice atmosphere and a piano player playing beautifully the whole time. Oh and I still regret not eating the second macaroon!

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Such a nice lunch. I dont think I have ever been at such a fancy place before – I mean, when I went to the bathroom a lady came over and fluffed my pillows for me! I’m so going back there the next time we go to Paris. Can’t wait! And then I will not leave the second macaroon behind!

The first 9 pictures are by Kine Jensen, and the rest we took ourselves.

Family & Friends

After our wedding ceremony we took some pictures with our families and friends. To me these pictures are extra special because of the people smiling towards us in them. Love!

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I do, me too!

What a magical day… All dressed up on the 3rd of May it was time for our wedding. The ceremony was held at the luxembourg garden in Paris. We had found a nice spot under lots of beautiful green trees, and when I arrived with my two maids of honor, Ida and Jeanette, everyone were standing there waiting for us. Time to say «I do!»
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Paris Wedding, Copyright Kine Jensen11In the ceremony Pierre-Henri Therond said:

 «A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, but always with the same person! To marry is to come together as individuals and to share ways of our past and to move forward hand in hand along the uncharted road of our future. Remember and keep alive those qualities that drew you to one another in the first place. Make the most of the moments you share together, be able to laugh at yourselves, forgive, believe and trust one another. Love makes burdens lighter because you divide them, it makes joys more meaningful because you share them.»

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Lærdom av Alf A. Sæter

«Å elska
er å vera stille
nesten heile tida
og ha varme hender.

Å elska
er ikkje å vakta,
men sjå en annan veg
til rett tid.

Snakk ikkje om ekstasen
når du meiner
kjærleiken.
Dei bur på kvar sin strad
og møtest
sjeldan.

Snakk heller
om å gå til fots
gjennom ti tusen kvardagar
og aldri halde opp
med å vera den rette.

Å elska er å tenna lys
og tørka tårer,
natt og dag.»

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Paris Wedding, Copyright Kine Jensen23«My romance doesn’t need a castle rising in Spain. Nor a dance to a constantly surprising refrain. Wide awake I can make my most fantastic dreams come true. My romance doesn’t need a thing but you.»
By Lorenz Hart.

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Paris Wedding, Copyright Kine Jensen27«Kjærligheten er tålmodig, kjærligheten er velvillig,
den misunner ikke, skryter ikke, er ikke hovmodig.
Kjærligheten krenker ikke, søker ikke sitt eget,
er ikke oppfarende og gjemmer ikke på det onde.
Den gleder seg ikke over urett,
men har sin glede i sannheten.
Kjærligheten utholder alt, tror alt, håper alt, tåler alt.
Kjærligheten tar aldri slutt.

Så blir de stående, disse tre: tro, håp og kjærlighet.
Men størst blant dem er kjærligheten»

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av Arne Ruset

Vi kan ikkje eige kvarandre
tusen dikt har fortalt oss 
at vi ikkje kan eige kvarandre,
Men vi kan låne kvarandre
og gløyme å levere tilbake.

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Paris Wedding, Copyright Kine Jensen34«I give you this ring as a token of my love. All that I am I give to you and all that I have I share with you.»

Paris Wedding, Copyright Kine Jensen35First kiss!

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«Ever mine, ever thine, ever ours.» Written by Ludwig van Beethoven in his letter called Immortal Beloved.

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After the ceremony it was time for champagne and cakes!

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Yay, we got married!!!

Photography: Kine Jensen.