I’m always a stickler for small, intimate weddings, especially when they’re held on the gorgeous grounds of The Lodge at Torrey Pines. What’s not to love about this place? I was also excited to see Lotta and Brian’s wedding in action because Lotta had given me the heads up on a unique part of their ceremony: the Anam Cara Pebble Ceremony. It’s a Celtic celebration of joining with one’s “soul friend” and honoring the four elements of Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. First, Lotta and Brian drank water from the “loving cup”. Then each guest was given a small stone and asked to envision the future they’d like for the new couple, then send those wishes into the stone. Each person then placed the stones together into a glass container, as Lotta and Brian poured the remaining water into the glass, then lit a floating candle to place in the water. How cool is that?
Lotta and Brian celebrated their love surrounded by their family…Lotta’s parents even came all the way from Sweden and her sister Skyped in at 5am Swedish time. And P.S.? Listening to people speak in Swedish might be my new favorite past time. I have no idea what they’re saying, but it sure is pretty….
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Jena, these are so great! Lotta+Brian must be over the moon. You are such a great photographer and storyteller, and I continue to be a huge fan.