Artist Yoyo Nasty's Stockholm wedding struck the balance of "tradition and punk"

It’s rare to come across a wedding that finds the sweet spot between classic and inventive. According to Yoyo Nasty and her now-husband Joakim Aronsson, it came down to their collective creativity as a couple. They had a clear vision from the start. “We wanted a wedding that celebrated us as individuals and as a couple, striking a balance between tradition and punk. Something that stood out while also celebrating tradition.”

Clarity of vision is something the couple shares, and appreciate in one another. “The night we got engaged, Joakim told me very firmly, ‘this is not going to be some three-year engagement; we’re doing this within the year,’” Yoyo recounts. “I admired this and he was so right. It’s important to not just talk about your ideas, but fulfil them. You just have to realise them according to your abilities at that time.”

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Which is exactly what they did – with a bit of help from their friends. “We’re incredibly lucky to be surrounded by creative friends who all pitched in with their talents,” gushes Yoyo. “Our wedding became a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with them.” The first was designer Freja Wesik who created a custom veil to match the vintage silk Dior number that Yoyo wore for the ceremony. “The dress was a bit of a gamble.” She bought it online, without precise measurements and only some blurry photos to go by. “I took a chance and it fit like a glove, it was meant to be. And the veil created the perfect elevation for the traditional dress.”

The bride wore three looks in total. “For the dance, I changed into a white bandeau dress with high slits and plenty of frills,” the artist explains of the second ensemble. “It felt perfect.” “We wanted to surprise our guests with a performance and took tango lessons together,” Aronsson chimes in. “It challenged our creativity within an art form that was completely new to both of us. It was so fun – our knees were shaking, but we nailed it!”

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The third and final look was inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier. “I felt that something this camp, powerful and feminine was perfect for the occasion. Freja crafted the most beautiful cone-bra in ivory silk, paired with a matching mini skirt and a bag with spikes, ribbons, and tulle frills. I felt absolutely iconic,” says Yoyo of the party frock. The groom wore a custom tailored black suit, with a white Kent collared shirt and calf-skin derby shoes. “I wanted a choice that would become a staple in my wardrobe. An elegant and classic look, rather than something trendy and disposable,” Aronsson explains.

The details were no less meticulous. The bouquet of red roses, placed atop a golden sceptre were arranged by floral designer Marie Persson (Morefleurs), who also created a matching corsage for the groom. “It perfectly represented our style – a mix of kitsch and old Hollywood.” The bride’s hair was done by Sofia Geideby, founder of Salon Little Faktory. “The stunning up-do was a playful take on the traditional French twist – with added swirls that also fit in with the old Hollywood theme.”

The ceremony itself was an intimate affair. “To the hymns of Mendelssohn’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, the two of us walked down the aisle together. To us this felt romantic, and aligns with the Swedish tradition which symbolises the equal willingness of both the bride and groom to marry.” The couple chose to keep the church ‘mobile-free’, giving guests custom heart-shaped stickers fitted with their engagement photo to cover their phone cameras. “We felt it added a sense of preciousness to the moment, and allowed everyone to be fully present without screens between us.”

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After the couple exchanged rings (made by friend and jeweller Hanna Blitz Heyman that came in a pink swan-shaped box) at Allahelgonskyrkan in Södermalm, the party moved to Kristinehovs Malmgård. “It's a historical gem with a rich past dating back to the 18th century,” describes Yoyo. “Its surrounded by lush gardens, and we had the reception outside among the baby chicks."

Before the dance floor broke out to early '00s Hip Hop and RnB, guests were treated to an Asian and Middle-Eastern inspired dinner by chef Jimmy Guo, a long-time friend of Yoyo’s. “Whenever there’s a big party, I love firing up the grill,” says Guo. “There's just something very special about cooking over the fire, where the smell of burning charcoal gets the appetite going even before you see the food. The dishes were ones I’d loved making all summer, and I knew they would be crowd-pleasers. I think for a wedding, deliciousness and generosity for guests of all ages is the most important thing.”

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The final course – the wedding cake – was what Yoyo describes as an “edible visual arts pastry table,” made by Elle Azhdari. “The dessert was a piece of art!” she exclaims. “Tangy but sweet creations featuring passion fruit, clementine, white chocolate, and coconut.” Unique cakes which marked the two artists' mutual appreciation for colour, shape, texture, and form.

The couple’s inventiveness could be felt in every one of their choices. From the emblem designed by the groom – “an artistic representation of our two last names; the merging of two distinct entities into one harmonious whole,” says Yoyo – to personal touches such as the notes hand-written by the bride and delicately tied with satin ribbons around the stems of the wine glasses.

Perfectly planned down to the tiniest detail, and a dream come true for the creative couple. “It was just how we wanted it to be.”

See all the snapshots from YoYo Nasty and Joakim Aronsson's big day below: