Are you ready to step into a dream? Kristina and Benjamin wed on as sun-kissed a day as possible in the lush Lithuanian countryside. 60 guests joined them at the serene and stunning venue Sadauskų Sodyba for their celebration that was brimming with romantic blooms and gentle rustic accents. They wanted a wedding that celebrated who they are and all the people they cherish, and we adored every single detail. The couple spent their wedding morning together before they tied the knot in a fabulous outdoor ceremony and their reception was coloured by vibrant blooms and golden hour light. Enchanting images from Jurgita Lukos await in this magical real wedding below. Enjoy!
Kristina is from Lithuania and Benjamin is English and they live in London. They met in work at a start up, they were on the same team and their desks were right next to each other. Kristina says, "At first Ben was working part time and I was too busy to remember when he was in but when he started coming in full time, we became really good friends before we started going out. It just kind of happened and I know that people around us noticed it well before we did."
Dapper groom Benjamin opted for a relaxed linen suit which he styled with accessories in tonal shades of brown including Italian vegan leather brogues in a tan hue.
Kristina and Benjamin were "very grown up" about their proposal, they share. "We talked about getting married one time in the middle of the night - we decided together and then a few weeks later we were going to Barcelona for a couple of weeks for a music festival and Ben took me to Parc Guell. After walking around for a bit, it was too hot and too busy so I wanted to leave and he said he wanted to find a less crowded spot - I then realised what he was trying to do and let him lead us to a nice spot surrounded by blooming flowers where he officially asked me."
Kristina exuded effortless elegance with her bridal look incorporating a soft sense of sparkle. She styled her lustrous Savannah Miller wedding dresses with sparkling straps with pearl heels by The Rainbow Club.
She carried an ethereal and relaxed bouquet comprising of cosmos, daisies, thistle and bishop's weed which was tied together with a frayed-edge ribbon.
Their wedding aesthetic paid tribute to who they are as people and their celebration centered around their loved ones. "We knew we didn’t want anything bombastic and knew we wanted the focus to be on the people who came to celebrate with us. The decor really helped to connect the guests with the venue and location and made everyone feel like home."
While they chose their wedding venue for its stunning natural aesthetic that had another absolutely beautiful reason for choosing it too. Kristina's grandfather was born in the next village over. "My dad’s dad passed away a few years ago but celebrating our wedding there meant that a piece of him could be with us on our special day."
Kristina sums up their special day as "a cosy dreamlike day" and a celebration with their closest family and friends. "It was perfect," she reminisces.
Their outdoor ceremony had a relaxed rustic feel with wooden cross-back chairs and an angular wooden structure at the top of the altar draped with a diaphanous beige fabric.
They were blown away when their uber-talented friends Jimmy and Liam played a beautiful acoustic set for their ceremony with their favourite songs. "A big highlight was Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks re-worked to have our names in them as ‘Lithuanian Sunset’."
Vibrant flowers such as dahlias and cosmos along with vintage-style glassware brought an explosion of fabulous colour to their reception tablescape. The plates and napkins also boasted wildflower motifs which added to the botanical beauty.
The bride's stunning ensemble included a gentle celestial twist with her sparkling hair accessories.
Tears of pure happiness flowed during the speeches. "We were able to give everyone the chance to say a few words about themselves, with their own personalised song introduction that we selected for them. It was so wonderful and meant that everyone was able to get to know each other and speak from the heart."
While their dog Oscar couldn’t be present at the wedding he sent his best wishes!
Their first dance was so romantic as they slow danced to Fade Into You by Mazzy Star.
Their Victoria sponge-style naked cake dappled with berries has our mouths watering!
Kristina and Benjamin celebrated tying the knot with a fabulous week in sun-kissed Crete. "We stayed in Rethymno and we would highly highly highly recommend it, it was stunning."
Congratulations Kristina and Benjamin! A very special thank you to our wonderful couple and Jurgita Lukos for sharing today's fabulous wedding in Lithuania with One Fab Day!
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