A Swedish Love Story in a Studio Levana Gown

Francesca and Marcus met in San Francisco in 2017, kept a two-year long-distance romance, and married in Gnesta, Sweden. Francesca wore her dream Studio Levana gown from Wanderlust Bridal, celebrating a love that began unexpectedly but beautifully.

They first met on a warm summer night in San Francisco in 2017. Francesca was a PhD student living in the city, and Marcus was visiting from Stockholm.

What began as a simple conversation at a cocktail lounge quickly grew into something meaningful. They talked for hours about family, culture, and quirky San Francisco ghost stories, forming an instant connection — even though Marcus was flying back to Sweden the very next day.

As soon as he landed, Marcus texted her. She replied. And that message began a two-year long-distance connection that carried them through late-night calls, visits, and hopeful moments until 2019, when Marcus moved to California for work. Only a few months later, the world shut down, and they unexpectedly found themselves quarantining together, starting a new chapter side by side.

In the summer of 2022, exactly five years after the night they met, Marcus proposed in the kitchen of their new apartment in Stockholm — a quiet, intimate moment that felt perfectly them.

Francesca discovered Studio Levana on Instagram while searching for gowns that offered comfort, structure, and timeless beauty. At Wanderlust Bridal, she found her perfect dress — a gown that made her feel supported and confident throughout the entire celebration.

“I loved the cut, shape and fabric of my dress. It also felt important to support a designer that centers bodies like mine. ”

 
 

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The couple tied the knot in Gnesta, Sweden, surrounded by nature and their closest loved ones. Planning a wedding across countries came with challenges, but clear communication and trust in their vendors made everything come together smoothly.

 

Now married, they’re excited to continue building their life together in Stockholm and cherish the journey that began so unexpectedly years ago.

Wedding team

Photography – WeddingStudio.se 
Hair & Makeup – @tindra.makeup.wedding 
Flowers – @lets_decor.se 
Dress BoutiqueWanderlust Bridal

Dress DesignerStudio Levana

 

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