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The following is the complete weekend schedule of events.Summary (scroll down for more details below):
Program Friday, June 27, 2008 13:00 (1:00pm): Check In for Friday Arrivals 14:30 (2:30pm): Friday Games (all are welcome) 16:00 (4:00pm): Parents Meet the Parents (family only) 17:00 (5:00pm): Ceremony Rehearsal (wedding party only) 18:00 (6:00pm): Ladies and Gents Parties (all are welcome) 20:00 (8:00pm): Dinner (all are welcome) Saturday, June 28, 2008 10:00-Noon: Traditional Swedish Breakfast 12:00 Noon: Check In for Saturday Arrivals 12:00 Noon to 15:00 (3:00pm): Saturday Games 16:00 (4:00pm): Wedding Ceremony 17:00 (5:00pm): Photographs 17:00 (5:00pm): Champagne Toast Reception 18:30 (6:30pm): Wedding Dinner 21:00 (9:00pm): Dancing 2:30 Sunday Morming: After-Party Party at Smedjan Sunday, June 28, 2008 10:00-Noon: Traditional Swedish Breakfast 13:00 (1:00pm): Check Out |
Our Wedding Weekend
Friday, June 27 - Sunday June 29, 2008
Yxtaholms Slott
www.yxtaholmsslott.se/eng
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Yxtaholms Slott
www.yxtaholmsslott.se/eng Check In for Friday Arrivals
Friday, June 27, 2008
13:00 (1:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott
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13:00 (1:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott
Friday Games
Friday, June 27, 2008
14:30 (2:30pm)
Yxtaholms Slott
Christopher and Anna will lead games on the Yxtaholmsslott grounds, either croquet, or the traditional Swedish game of Kubb.
Jonas will lead a nature walk around the lake with anyone who'd like to accompany him.
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| Croquet or Kubb? A nature walk? |
14:30 (2:30pm)
Yxtaholms Slott
Christopher and Anna will lead games on the Yxtaholmsslott grounds, either croquet, or the traditional Swedish game of Kubb.
Jonas will lead a nature walk around the lake with anyone who'd like to accompany him.
Parents meet the Parents
Friday, June 27, 2008
16:00 (4:00pm)
Yxtaholmsslott Parlors, 2cnd Floor
Private meeting for family members of the bride and groom.
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16:00 (4:00pm)
Yxtaholmsslott Parlors, 2cnd Floor
Private meeting for family members of the bride and groom.
Rehearsal for Wedding Party
Friday, June 27, 2008
17:00 (5:00pm)
Back Lawn by the Lake
Wedding ceremony rehearsal for members of the wedding party (bride, bridesmaids, groom, groomsmen).
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17:00 (5:00pm)
Back Lawn by the Lake
Wedding ceremony rehearsal for members of the wedding party (bride, bridesmaids, groom, groomsmen).
Ladies Party
Friday, June 27, 2008
18:00 (6:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott Parlors
Ladies will gather together at the Yxtaholms Slott Salong (Parlors) for a party for the bride. The ladies will join the gents at 20:00 for a buffet dinner served at Smedjan (Pub). Evening swimming and sauna afterwards.
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| The Ladies Party will take place in the second floor parlors at Yxtaholms Slott. |
18:00 (6:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott Parlors
Ladies will gather together at the Yxtaholms Slott Salong (Parlors) for a party for the bride. The ladies will join the gents at 20:00 for a buffet dinner served at Smedjan (Pub). Evening swimming and sauna afterwards.
Gent's Party
Friday, June 27, 2008
18:00-20:00
Yxtaholm's Smedjan (The Pub)
Gents will gather together at the Yxtaholm Smedjan for a party for the groom. Smedjan is just steps from the castle, on the lake, and near the swim and sauna house. The ladies will join the gents at 20:00 for a buffet dinner served at Smedjan. Evening swimming and sauna afterwards.
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| Smedjan is next to the sauna and swim house on the lake. |
18:00-20:00
Yxtaholm's Smedjan (The Pub)
Gents will gather together at the Yxtaholm Smedjan for a party for the groom. Smedjan is just steps from the castle, on the lake, and near the swim and sauna house. The ladies will join the gents at 20:00 for a buffet dinner served at Smedjan. Evening swimming and sauna afterwards.
Traditional Swedish Breakfast
Saturday, June 28, 2008
10:00 - 12:00
Yxtaholms Slott Main Dining Room
A complete Swedish brunch will be served from 10:00 until noon. For early risers: fruit, cereal, yogurt, juice, and coffee will be available in the dining room beginning at 8:00am.
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| Yxtaholm's main dining room. |
10:00 - 12:00
Yxtaholms Slott Main Dining Room
A complete Swedish brunch will be served from 10:00 until noon. For early risers: fruit, cereal, yogurt, juice, and coffee will be available in the dining room beginning at 8:00am.
Check in for Saturday Arrivals
Saturday, June 28, 2008
12:00 Noon
Yxtaholms Slott
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12:00 Noon
Yxtaholms Slott
Saturday Games
Saturday, June 28, 2008
12:00 Noon - 15:00 (3:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott
12:00 - Bridesmaids will lead a QUIZGAME / "Tipspromenad". Start and end at Yxtaholmsslott main entrance.
12:00 - Anna will lead a traditional game of Swedish Kubb, first played in medieval times.
13:00 - Christopher will lead a game of "Crazy Croquet" somewhere on the lawns. Who's in?
13:00 - Nature walk with Jonas. 5km walk around the lake. Jonas, like all good Swedes, is well educated in the flora and fauna that are native to Sweden.
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| The traditional Swedish game of Kubb. |
12:00 Noon - 15:00 (3:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott
12:00 - Bridesmaids will lead a QUIZGAME / "Tipspromenad". Start and end at Yxtaholmsslott main entrance.
12:00 - Anna will lead a traditional game of Swedish Kubb, first played in medieval times.
13:00 - Christopher will lead a game of "Crazy Croquet" somewhere on the lawns. Who's in?
13:00 - Nature walk with Jonas. 5km walk around the lake. Jonas, like all good Swedes, is well educated in the flora and fauna that are native to Sweden.
Wedding Ceremony
Saturday, June 28, 2008
16:00 (4:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott Lakeside Gardens
Christopher's cousins, Jeanette and Kristen, from Los Angeles, will play piano and flute duets to play at the ceremony.
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16:00 (4:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott Lakeside Gardens
Christopher's cousins, Jeanette and Kristen, from Los Angeles, will play piano and flute duets to play at the ceremony.
Pictures
Saturday, June 28,
17:00 (5:00pm) approximately
Back Lawn near Lake
The best man, Ferris Minor Hall, will coordinate the photo group arrangements. Everyone can participate and take pictures.
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17:00 (5:00pm) approximately
Back Lawn near Lake
The best man, Ferris Minor Hall, will coordinate the photo group arrangements. Everyone can participate and take pictures.
Champagne Toast Reception
Saturday, June 28, 2008
17:00 (5:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott Lakeside Gardens
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17:00 (5:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott Lakeside Gardens
Wedding Dinner
Saturday, June 28, 2008
18:30 (6:30pm)
Yxtaholms Slott Main Dining Room
Swedish and French influenced dinner will be served along with red and white wines selected by Yxtaholm's own sommelier.
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18:30 (6:30pm)
Yxtaholms Slott Main Dining Room
Swedish and French influenced dinner will be served along with red and white wines selected by Yxtaholm's own sommelier.
Pop Tunes and Dancing
Saturday, June 28, 2008
21:00 (9:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott
Christopher lost the coin toss, and there won't be a big band after all. DJ "Mattias" kicks things into gear. Music and Dancing until everyone leaves (or until we get kicked out at 2:30). Cash bar.
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| DJ "Mattias" kicks things into gear. |
21:00 (9:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott
Christopher lost the coin toss, and there won't be a big band after all. DJ "Mattias" kicks things into gear. Music and Dancing until everyone leaves (or until we get kicked out at 2:30). Cash bar.
Traditional Swedish Breakfast
Sunday, June 29, 2008
10:00-12:00
Yxtaholms Slott Main Dining Room
A complete Swedish breakfast will be served from 10:00 until noon. For early risers: fruit, cereal, yogurt, juice, and coffee will be available in the dining room beginning at 8:00am.
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| Yxtaholm's main dining room. |
10:00-12:00
Yxtaholms Slott Main Dining Room
A complete Swedish breakfast will be served from 10:00 until noon. For early risers: fruit, cereal, yogurt, juice, and coffee will be available in the dining room beginning at 8:00am.
Check Out
Sunday, June 29, 2008
13:00 (1:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott
Enjoy the rest of your vacation, or if you're heading home, happy trails.
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13:00 (1:00pm)
Yxtaholms Slott
Enjoy the rest of your vacation, or if you're heading home, happy trails.