When I think about Laszlo (Laci) and Angela, I think about celebration. They live life with such force and beauty - it's wonderful to watch. They laugh and cry and dance as if each moment counts. Because it does.

When I asked about their plans for the wedding in an email before I arrived, Angela was very vague - simply saying "it is what it is". But now I understand. They are not bound by agendas and tradition, they simply want to celebrate.

Laci had seen her wedding dress before the ceremony and even came in and out while she was getting ready. They experienced the preparation time together.

They were suppose to start the ceremony at 3pm and get married outdoors.... but they are of the mindset it'll happen when it's suppose to. Don't rush, don't stress. Enjoy each moment. All the guests (33 of them) were happy with cocktails and appetizers. By 4pm, it was getting dark and cool so the ceremony was indoors.

There was no DJ saying "now it's time to dance". After dessert, Angela and her dad got up beside the table and started dancing to the string quartet.

There were no scheduled speeches - but if someone had something to say, please stand up and share.

Laci and Angela simply celebrated with gusto. I love this photo as it is very "them". Angela spinning and dancing with full abandon, while Laci is to the left kicking up his heels looking on adoringly. All their guests and friends alongside them. The phrase that comes to mind when I see this photo and when I think of these two is simply the slogan of my company here: "Celebrating life and love."



Let's back up to the beginning first. 6 weeks ago I got an email from Angela asking if I'd consider coming to Budapest... ahhhh YES!

You have to love their outfits. Laci designed his outfit - chose the fabric, style, everything! - and had it custom made. Angela did not see it until it was completely done as she was in Canada at the time. As she said - she might have thought it was a bit too lavish and over the top had she had seen it before completed and she might have tried to change it.... but the completed outfit was perfect. It was perfect for their venue and style of the day.



Laci told me a cute story... when Angela returned from Canada to Budapest with her wedding dress, they were both so excited they got all dressed in their wedding attire and just stood in front of the mirror dressed as bride and groom.



Angela's sister Anna helped with her makeup and did her hair.





The ceremony was full of laughs, cries and emotion.







A few photos outside before the sun was completely gone.

















And on to the reception! They got married in a castle and the ambiance was beautiful.

Between each course, they had someone come and teach about the wine - how to drink it appropriately with that food and why it was chosen for this course. It was very interesting!





A few more portraits between courses. Angela and I had so much fun playing with these photos!







Laci couldn't be left out and asked for a turn too!





And then outside with the boys for a celebratory cigar....



And then the dancing began.... and continued for several more hours!



They have a tradition in Hungary where a hat is passed around, and if someone contributes money, then they get to dance with the bride. This modified version had a covered pot - so no one knew how much a guest contributed. Lac's cousin Simon banged the pot and cheered on the ground while Angela danced a lively jig with each guest.




The dance continued into the wee hours and was a perfect end to a great day!



(Watch for their slideshow to follow... Internet is too slow here to do until I get home. )

Celebrating life and love,

Krista

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