Ieva and Edvarts will celebrate their eighth anniversary this April. During these eight years, there have been many happy events that have created new anniversaries to celebrate. The biggest of them is the wedding day of the two last summer. Although both live on the other side of the ocean, the wedding took place in Latvia. In the end, the two met by the sea, and near the sea they also said their "I do" to each other.

Nature's Children Living in New York

Ieva and Edvart admit that although they both currently live in one of the world's largest metropolises - New York, they still love nature and the feeling of freedom it gives. There was no doubt - they will say their "Yes" word under the open sky and without walls to include both.

"We wanted a family wedding - big enough to be able to talk to each guest and spend time with them and each other.

We have been to weddings where there are even several hundred guests, and we knew we didn't want that. Instead, we wanted to see our closest people. Living outside of Latvia, it is not easy to maintain all the friendships that were there before, but the strongest ones have only become stronger. Therefore, our vision included a relatively small, but bright and detailed wedding - so that every event in it reflects ourselves. That's why we decided to get married and hold the wedding celebration at the Liepupe manor, and the next morning to have brunch with the guests to share what we experienced," says Ieva.

Both are united by the different

Although there was not a single special moment in their wedding, Edvarts says that he was particularly moved by the moment when, while waiting at the altar, he saw his bride coming towards him accompanied by her father. After seven years of friendship, Edvarts finally saw his Eve in a wedding dress. On the other hand, Ieva's special moment was Edvart's own marriage promise.

"I listened and couldn't comprehend the influence I had and still have in this person's life, the impact I've made and the love I've created. I knew we complement each other, but I didn't know how much I've given him by simply and truly loving," says Ieva.

It is the differences between the two that are the biggest trump card of their relationship. "Edvart's brother gave a speech on the wedding day, describing us perfectly - Edvart is reserved, sometimes too strict and confined, while I am airy and emotional. We have many common qualities, but even more different. Maybe that's why we fit together so well and balance each other," Ieva is convinced.

Even better in life than in vision

In the end, Ieva and Edvart's wedding was said to be perfect. Nākamajā dienā, kad abi viens otram uzdeva jautājumu, ko darītu citādāk, ja varētu pagriezt atpakaļ laiku, atbilde bija vienprātīga – absolūti neko.

"It is not always easy to realize your vision in life. But it is even rarer that things turn out even better in life than in the vision.

Everything went smoothly and without any problems, for which, of course, we must thank our wedding organizer Alice and everyone involved. Our advice to other couples who are still preparing for their big day would be not to hesitate and not to look for advice about what your wedding day should be like. We listened to suggestions and advice, but made our own decisions. Remember that it is very easy to start doubting and getting impressed when you start listening to other people's opinions, because it will be different for everyone. Therefore, it is not worth letting these doubts, confusion and unnecessary stress into you, but rather trust your feelings and desires.

The day will pass quickly and be filled with rich events, so enjoy every stage and moment of preparation, starting with the first steps of preparation.

It is a beautiful and unforgettable experience. Especially, when the big day comes, emotions will be supplemented by a feeling of satisfaction and the overall picture will finally be visible," advises Ieva. On the other hand, from a practical point of view, she advises not to get carried away with the amount of food at a summer wedding.

“We overdid it a little, because from childhood I had the opinion: more is better than less. As a result, we had to admit that Edvart was right," says Ieva with a smile.

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