We decided on a date (our 5-year anniversary), a location (Naarden, because it is so pretty), and asked our parents to come and witness the event. They were very happpy about our plans and excited to be part of the gang. So, over the months, we made all the other preparations (clothes, rings, all that) and last week came to the Netherlands. Fedor's father also celebrated his 60th the same weekend, so we didnt even have to make up an excuse about coming to the Netherlands. We drove to Naarden on thursday, and welcomed our parents to the hotel on Friday. It was a gorgeous beautiful day, so we walked through the town a bit before the actual ceremony.
The ceremony was beautiful. The lady performing the marriage was sweet, funny and just really cool. So that was pleasant. After the ceremony, saying the yesses and exchanging rings, we enjoyed the town for some more time. In the evening, we started with a wine tasting and then went to a beautiful restaurant called Het Arsenaal, which belongs to the reasonably well known Dutch chef Paul Fagel. And the food was amazing! Afterwards, we afterpartied in the bridal suite (well, our room) in the hotel, until receiving a call from reception about complaining customers regarding the noise... (ooooooops!).
The next day we went to Nijmegen and celebrated Fedor's fathers bday. It was great to see all his family and all that, so we were happy. On Sunday, we drove back to Berlin (in terrible weather: it took us 8 hours!!!).
This week has been lots of partying, with some work thrown into the mix every now and then. I must saz I am very happy that it is weekend though! Tomorrow morning we fly to Venice, in order to go visit friends in Trieste. We will be back on Monday in Berlin, in time to celebrate the 20 years of Mauerfall. It is going to be HUGE!
Anyways, here are a few more pictures from the wedding. More can be found HERE
Tschuessi,
OJ
