Wedding presents/Gift ideas

We have decided not to ask for any wedding presents or gifts as we don't have any room in our small one bedroom flat for more toasters! We'd also have problems trying to take presents/gifts back to England from Sweden.

If you would like to make a contribution to the cost of our wedding and honeymoon then that would be greatfully appreciated.

Any song suggestions?

We've booked a band for the reception which will certainly help to get the party going. After they have finished we'll have more music being played so we'd like to hear your suggestions (Don't worry - ABBA's 'Dancing Queen' will definitely be played!). Post your song suggestions to the comments area of this blog and we'll put together a playlist. Cheers.

The Church

We're getting married on Saturday May 2, 2009 in Sofia's hometown of Falkenberg, Sweden. The church is called St Laurentii Church and is located in the old part of the town centre.

After the ceremony, the reception will be held in Vinbergs Bygdegård just outside Falkenberg. We do recommend that you either arrange with a hire car for your stay or order a taxi from the church to the venue.

Useful websites

Some useful websites for things to see and do:

Falkenberg: http://www.visitfalkenberg.se/eng/
Gothenberg: http://www.goteborg.com/default.aspx?id=528
Copenhagen: http://www.copenhagen.com/

Getting there and back

We recommend that you either fly with Ryanair from Stanstead to Gothenburg or with EasyJet from Gatwick to Copenhagen. There are other airlines but these are by far the cheapest options.

From Gothenburg to Falkenberg by train takes 1.5 hours.
From Copenhagen to Falkenberg by train takes 2.5 hours.

Hotels and B&Bs in Falkenberg

Recommended hotels and B&Bs in the area

There are several options when it comes to hotels, hostels and B&B´s. Have a look here for more information (all suggestions below can be found on this website) http://www.visitfalkenberg.se/eng/stay/

Hotel Falkberget Apartments
A nice and peaceful family-oriented and conference hotel. We have 64 apartments and can offer hotel standard with breakfast buffet or self catering.

Nya Pallas Hotel
Personal service in comfortable surrounding. WC, shower, phone, and cable TV are available in every room. Quiet location in central Falkenberg.

Elite Hotel Strandbaden
Firstclass bayside waterfront hotel! Fully equipped, comfortable guest rooms and access to 50 meters indoor pool with tempered seawater direct from the Ocean! Bar, nightclub, snackbar, a´la carte restaurant and entertainment.

The 59´s
B&B in the Old Town A cozy B&B with a personal touch centrally located in Falkenberg. 4 rooms available as single or double.

Directions from the church to the reception

A few of you have aked how to get to the reception from the church so we thought we'd show you all. Click here to see the directions. Taxis can be ordered on the day for those who won't have a car.