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After we said the “Ja” word, we gathered to take a few pictures outside the Verwaltungszentrum Werd and I had an inkling that something suspicious was up…
Little did we know, we were being watched!
The only witnesses of our sneaky intimate Zivilstand.
Mr. Funnel Cake and I were basking in the warm glow of our legal union when confetti cannons boomed and several men in green swarmed in as the heart-shaped confetti rained down.
What’s happening??
It was Mr. Funnel Cake’s army troop!!
Normally the guys will actually parachute to weddings and land with champagne and roses for the couple, but because they didn’t have time to plan a jump (especially in the middle of the city) they surprised us with an army trunk full of fresh fruit, champagne and Swiss army chocolate!
The surprise was incredibly sweet and Mr. Funnel Cake couldn’t stop beaming!
So instead of heading to lunch, we stopped to have a little unplanned cocktail hour, known as an “apero” in Switzerland.
Getting married in the troop is actually a pretty big thing. That’s why Mr. Funnel Cake wanted to get married on the 17th—it’s the number of his army troop. Popular day for these guys!
…and have you noticed the pink helmets yet? My parents had…
Mr. Funnel Cake had to explain to my parents the tradition behind the pink helmet. Whenever someone in the troop gets married, the pink helmets are passed down to the groom. One is a trophy to display proudly at home (honestly!?) and the other is worn by the last man married when the troop parachutes to the next wedding. I think the previous groom got away with his pink helmet jump because there was no parachuting to our wedding, but you can bet Mr. Funnel Cake would be wearing this on his next wedding jump! Both the helmets have the dates and names of everyone in the troop who’s been married.
Wearing his “trophy” helmet with gold script lettering, I love him anyhow.
Papa and Mama Funnel Cake, me and Mr. FC’s mother
My parents were very impressed by the display of the guys and even more so by the sudden realisation that they now have a son-in-law in the army. Pretty new to them since no one in our family is in the army!
When we’d eaten all the fruit and drunk our fill, it was time to bid goodbye to the guys and head to lunch.
Did you have any big surprises on your special day?
Our Zivilstand:
*Photos personal unless noted.
Oh my gosh, this is awesome! Did you know something like this was going to happen? Like, did Mr. Funnelcake warn you? Because I think I would have had a heart attack. Especially if they did parachute in.
Also, the words “Swiss army chocolate” makes the army sound a lot more fun than it probably really is.
What a sweet tradition! And I love your photo captions. 
Awwwww!!!!! That’s so sweet!!!!! Talk about fun, too!!!
It also gives a whole new meaning to “crashing the wedding”!!!! LOL!
What a great surprise! I love the helmet that gets passed around, what a great tradition for the guys!
I’m really enjoying learning about all these Swiss traditions. Awesome surprise!
AHHH! What a wonderful suprise!! That’s awesome!!!!!!!
This is so cool! Love that they used paper confetti hearts, somehow makes these macho army guys seem so sweet and sensitive
That’s so sweet - and you guys are continually adorable!
All of these traditions are wonderful! I adore that photo of you two with his army troop.
@Miss Cannon: yeah I’d heard that Mr. Funnel Cake’s brother let it slip to one of the army guys, so I had a feeling they would surprise us. Mr. FC was more surprised than I was! And the chocolate from the Swiss army is one of the better kept secrets by the army… it is delicious! Not sure it makes up for the gruel of army time, but I happily eat it any time Mr. FC brings some home.
You look so much like your dad! You are both even standing the same way. So cute. What a fantastic event!!
These is such a neat tradition! I can’t imagine them parachuting in for a wedding, but would have to imagine It would be one of the day’s highlights!
This is one of my favorite WB posts ever! Y’all seem like such a sweet couple, and the whole army troop mini-party thing is just adorable. Love it
Um, coolest thing ever! If I wasn’t married, I’d totally ask you/your husband for the hook-up with a hot Swiss army guy!
BTW, the helmets kinda look like the light-weight bowling balls I always have to use ’cause I’m a pansy. Funny!
Oh I LOVE this! First of all you have to love Europe for their more lenient rules when it comes to alcohol in public. And second of - I LOVE this! Too cute & sweet! And I can’t wait to see a picture of the helmet displayed proudly in your home ;).
I really love this tradition ~ Go Swiss Army dudes!!
I am learning much about Europe that I did not know because of your posts.
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Mrs. Funnel Cake, Zürich, Switzerland/Columbus, Ohio Age and Occupation: 24, Visual Communication Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Application Engineer Engagement Date: May 30, 2010 Wedding Date: October 2011 Venue: Catholic church followed by a botanical conservatory About Me: I'm an American designer who moved to Switzerland for love after a fairytale beginning at the top of the Eiffel Tower. I love travel, photography, museums, learning German so I can speak with my mother-in-law, cooking (eating), cuddling, and I'm not afraid to try something new even if it terrifies me. My Swiss/Brazilian man and I are both down to earth people planning a traditional Catholic wedding in my hometown with some quirky cultural exceptions to reflect our different backgrounds. We look forward to celebrating with friends and family from all over the world in a classic, sophisticated fusion of heritage and love.
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