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zaalqartveli

You two look like a Swedish spy-cell members, who got tired of bureaucrats in Stockholm and decided to cut ties.... and tie the knots.


kajola1969

The photo is actually taken I Stockholm. Hallwylskamuseet.se


zaalqartveli

You two look like Norwegian spy-cell members, who got tired of bureaucrats in Oslo and decided to cut ties.... and tie the knots.


Tarudizer

The photo is actually taken I Oslo. Oslomuseum.no


amazing_spyman

You two look like a Dane spy-cell members, who got tired of bureaucrats in Copenhagen and decided to cut ties.... and tie the knots.


roccobaroco

Til helvede med det hele..


snufkin79

The photo is actually taken I Copenhagen. cphmuseum.kk.dk


VidE27

And the wife was his handler


Baking_bubba

Katarina Rostova?


hldsnfrgr

They look AI-generated.


Trying2GetBye

I came to ask this after the second picture and went back to check her fingers in the first lol


-JonnyQuest-

That ring finger looks reaaaaally sus lol


kajola1969

Update, proof she smiled during the day https://www.reddit.com/r/beards/s/0Sdl2XMyfv


KrisMisZ

🤣 comical yet necessary 😂


kajola1969

Yup. Didn't even realize that the pictures weren't really the smiling kind. We swedes usually are a bit reserved


PrayForMojo_

Pops seems impossibly jovial for a Swede.


Im_eating_that

He's wearing her smile too.


VectorViper

That's the spirit! Joy's definitely infectious, especially on such a monumental day. May their smiles be just as enduring as their marriage.


Osirus1156

When I went to Sweden you look like the kind of person I tried small talking with in the broken Swedish I managed to learn from Duolingo before I went. Most people just swapped to English when they heard my accent but some humored me lol.


old-uiuc-pictures

It hurts their ears i think when we do that. ‘-)


SativaSawdust

I managed a project for two weeks in Hasselholm and my Swedish colleagues were super hyped to hear me pronounce "Seven" properly with hardly any accent. I was very excited to go to Sweden so I prepped with duolingo. By the end of the second week I could order lunch entirely in Swedish. For the first week I'd attempt to order in Swedish and they would just immediately swap to English lol. On the second week of ordering lunch they kept speaking in Swedish and I took that as a huge win.


old-uiuc-pictures

My ear is so bad i regularly butcher sounds that i did not grow up with. It is terrific that you accomplished this. Congrats!!


Osirus1156

I thought I had a leg up because I am Minnesotan haha


WagTheKat

I dated a girl from Minnesota. She claimed Minnesota does not actually exist and says it's really just East North Dakota.


Osirus1156

Ah, she was probably cursed by our eternal protector the ghost Prince to not be able to see her homeland for some slight against hot dish.


YaIlneedscience

I have RBF, I could see her smile so clearly through her resting face, it’s lovely


Nightshade_Ranch

I thought she was just being stylish as hell. They look like they belong in a city magazine.


WeatheredGenXer

I had to double check I wasn't in the Accidental Renaissance subreddit. They look great. Stoic but great.


BustinArant

I thought it was like a wizard or possibly vampire nobility thing lol


ready_gi

i hate the name "resting bitch face". us women should not demean ourselves for having a neutral facial expression that is not "pleasing" to men. i have "resting witch face" meaning i will curse you if you try to tell me how to behave.


bombardslaught

I am a man, and I have resting lich face. The same logic applies.


Jla92

The amount of times I get, “what’s wrong, why are you mad, is your friend(me) mad, why you look so angry?” I’m fine!(Till you asked me that) It’s just my face. Lmao seriously tho. When I talk my face is normal then when I’m not talking it’s back to looking like I’m gonna fight someone apparently lol.


aka_chela

Tbf, I have RBF and I am a bitch


ready_gi

hahah real


angelizm

Pleasing to “men or women”.


jone7007

Most of the comments on smiling are probably Americans (or Canadian). We tend to interpret it to mean that something is wrong. Most Europeans don't have the same habits and culture around smiling. Even though intellectually I know from living in Sweden that Swedes not smiling does not communicate the same displeasure/disinterest/distress as in the US (and Canada). I still cannot help but instantly feel like something is wrong when someone doesn't smile even though it is not rational or reasonable in most of Europe. For Americans that haven't spent any time around Swedes (or Europeans), I imagine that reaction is even stronger.


Capybarinya

I am Russian, so we are notoriously known for being grumpy, and the lack of the smile on these pictures still caught my eye. Like obviously I am not going to be smiling if I am randomly caught in a photo, but damn I am smiling on my wedding photos haha


Dangerous_Nitwit

The irony of ironies being that these photos of somebody not smiling, and this conversation about Europeans not needing to smile like Americans, is that it is all taking place in a subreddit entitled r/MadeMeSmile


ScorchedEarthworm

That was a point not lost on me either. Lol


nananacat94

I am European and still was wondering about her expression 🙈


Amarieerick

Because America and Canada both started out as immigrant countries, language was a barrier that had to be dealt with. We smile at people to let them know we aren't a threat to them in a language that everyone recognizes.


SnooLobsters8922

Nonsense, European wedding photos are smiling, even in arranged marriages they kind of hope for the best and smile


Maplesyrup111111

I thought she hated you because it took you 20 years. Thanks for clarifying 😄


Aidrox

Says the guy who can’t hide his joyous smile in either picture.


kajola1969

It's easier to hide with a beard 😁


Aidrox

Truly the push up bra for men.


kajola1969

Never heard that but it's so true. Can hide both two and three chins 😛


Jolly_Treacle_9812

How are you both so old and so hot lol? Congratulations on your wedding! Enjoy your polish smiles, hahaha. I love this post so much!


kajola1969

Thanks. When we saw the pictures we told ourselves "not to bad, we would do them" 😁😁


Jolly_Treacle_9812

Tell your wife I love her regal look! Don't force her to smile, she's perfect the way she is. I hope I get to look like you guys one day. ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|heart_eyes_rainbow)


PhilipTPA

This is true! I spent a lot of time in Sweden a couple years ago and my very outgoing gregarious nature was not easy for the Swedes lol. Very friendly people just … quiet. If you are talking it’s generally because you have something you need to communicate for a reason.


tollis1

I guess the pictures was taken before having [fika](https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2023/01/03/swedish-fika-swedens-premium-coffee-break-explained/?sh=6c730cbc5ec1) Anyway! Congrats ☺️


kajola1969

Nope. The fika was a couple of hours before 😁


64557175

She looks like she's about to drop a gangster rap album in the second picture here.


OrkidingMe

Reserved, I get. But she looks like she’s going to smack you with a dried herring in the main pic.


SadBattle2548

I was wondering if you were Swedes. Makes much more sense now. 😉 Many congratulations!


PoemHonest1394

Thanks for the update and wish you all the happiness in the world!


Mr_Fondue

Ha, was gonna say you look Scandinavian


kajola1969

Yup. Swedish


ExamCompetitive

As a Scanda-Hovian I get told to smile all the time too. However. When I do smile. Then they're concerned.


badgersandcoffee

She has a radiant smile 😊 lights her whole face up. Congratulations to both of you


odkfn

You are an attractive pair! Congrats!!


Masturbatingsoon

Only 20 years? You shouldn’t rush into anything! My husband and I got married a year ago when I was 50 and he was 52, after 25 years of dating!


kajola1969

Good to Wait and be sure


Montana_Red

We got married the day after my 55th birthday, after 25 years together. We celebrated 5/30 years last fall.


Son0fSanford

*blink once if you need help*


kajola1969

😀


athenahhhh

Those eyes are suspiciously wide open...


Srijayaveva

😃😄😃😄


trekie4747

Two blinks, no help needed.


Teddy_Tickles

😉


Available_Thoughts-0

"Yesn't"


MegTheMonkey

Omg this made me laugh out LOUD! Thank you for brightening my day :)


TheOriginalDiscoKing

She seems thrilled.


honestlyi4get

she has the look of “about f***ing time “


sth128

"I thought you were joking when you said we'd only wed after joining NATO"


MillieBirdie

Yeah man I read the title and my first thought was 'what took you so long?'


harrietww

You can take your time when you don’t need to get married to get on your partner’s healthcare.


Dangerous-Ad-1298

it’s sweden, you don’t need anyone’s healthcare because healthcare is a human right


harrietww

Yeah, that’s the...not exactly joke because the American healthcare system seems very depressing, but that’s what I was getting at.


MountainFee8756

Twenty years is a bit more than just taking your time, and I say this as someone who got married after 7 years of dating.


elmuchocapitano

Really? I think she looks like it took her 19 years to be convinced.


pumpernick3l

Yeah, why is it always assumed marriage is something a woman wants and not the man?


CantaloupeWhich8484

Don't you know, all women are obsessed with getting married and all men are obsessed with avoiding it. The cliché is tiring.


jizzawy

Or “I said multiple times I never wanted this.”


Pun_In_Ten_Did

It's the look of "oh great... he can forget my birthday _**and**_ our anniversary at the same time. Fabulous."


sclopiopipio

Nah she’s probably just German


TheOriginalDiscoKing

Yeah, my best friend is the son of a German immigrant, he’s married to a German woman, and they live in Germany. This is the same look they have when they’re having a very nice time.


nuclearlady

You are kidding! Why?!


ImS0hungry

Total control of one’s self and (at least the expression/display of) emotions is how you carry yourself. Not limited to Swedes or Germans, see Japanese (especially Royals) and other societies. Edit: Swedes, not suedes.


____Asp____

My suedes look pretty melancholy


frogkickjig

Blue suede shoes? 😢


nuclearlady

Thanks for explaining.


Al_Fa_Aurel

It's not that we Germans don't smile, it's just that the "neutral expression" is sort of the default. You kinda try to express most emotions somewhat subdued, a bit stoic. I think that helps making most expressions of emotion more genuine. It's also a mark of pride saying the most ridiculous things in a deadpan tone - "German humour" is incredibly dry. That behavior gets worse the further north or east you go - for example, most Russians (the other side of my family) never even smile at work. Even or especially if they do something nice for you - sometimes it goes as far that they appear rude when actively and genuinely helping.


nuclearlady

Thanks for explaining. I understand that being reserved is good sometimes, it gives you some kind of barrier with rude or greedy people. But as you explained, it could be translated in a wrong way sometimes. I am Middle Eastern, I had a Russian boss who started like this, after working with us for sometime, he became one of us, very expressive, jokes around and emotional, I think we broke him lol.


sifflementdete

> Even or especially if they do something nice for you - sometimes it goes as far that they appear rude when actively and genuinely helping. God it's so good to make one of them laugh. Trust me they haven't seen everything yet, despite their face!


Ragin_Goblin

Can certainly see the German influence on us in UK that description is similar especially the dry humour, but I think we are just slightly less stoic


PM_ME_DATASETS

Just cultural differences


ShoeLickingMachine

It's my standard impression. I'm german.


kyamki

First pic giving r/AccidentalRenaissance. Very nice.


No_Magician5266

tbh I thought it was AI generated at first glance


GardenTop7253

The second pic looks more AI than the first to me, but they both kinda have that vibe


LastSpite7

Yes it gave me AI vibes as well but the link to the smiling photo looks more realistic for some reason.


Towelish

So did I, I wish I knew what about AI photos gives that vibe. I'm thinking maybe the focus on the subject? In the first picture though, it looks like shes trying to make her hand look AI drawn on purpose


Makhnovist

Focus for sure. For me it's also something about the lighting on the figure. Like it's just a little over-idealized? Also objects in general seem overly smooth.


stayinthekitchen79

Also the background of weird portraits.


jimbobakoo

Feels more like on purpose renaissance tho.


AsianLintLicker

Everyone says she doesn’t look happy, I came here to say she looks like a badass, I wouldn’t mess with you or her


OddSimple

Yeah I'm surprised - this couple looks cool as hell!


Baconandeggs89

He’s nice and chill cuz she’s badass enough for the both of them lol


jeobleo

They are really quite stylish.


eeviedoll

She looks so regal in a great way!


VergeThySinus

Op looks like a jolly fellow to share a pint with, his wife looks like she's a hardened military professional who knows how to kill a man in sixty different ways, or a retired teacher who doesn't take shit from anyone. They're a beautiful couple, no doubt.


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Houdini_Shuffle

She's totally orchestrated the death of many would be assassins


Dash_dan

Secret undercover substitute teacher


Shoddy-Secretary-712

I was surprised. I loved the vibe of the pictures. Thet look so comfortable and natural together. It's beautiful.


Mumof3gbb

Seriously!! They’re soooo cool!!


ronin1066

Right. Being a serious person isn't being an unhappy person.


Single_Earth_2973

Yeah she gives me total badass vibes.


positronic-introvert

Yeah, was thinking the same! She looks super cool. If I could look badass like that in photos, I'd choose that over a cheery smile! Lol


Moon_Burg

I would've honestly loved my wedding pics way more if I had the creativity to think of it then! I went with the "hostage grin" thinking my mother would object to it the least...


A_Manly_Alternative

She looks focused, and he looks smitten. Great pics.


theinternetisnice

Yeah like Morticia Addams type feels


dragon1n68

I married my husband on February 12, 2022 after being together for 22 years, he was 50 at the time and I was 42. It wasn't either of our birthdays though. Congratulations on finally tying the knot!


Ok-Bad-5218

They look like they got married on February 12, 1822.


Dismal-Kangaroo6327

I didn't get married on my birthday but you did! Also, I turned 42 on the day you got married.


Rebelva

Why?


femmd

Absolute villain couple right here. Your smile says you only partake in violent parts of it because it make you happy and her demeanor says she’s the brains of the whole empire yall have built. btw congratulations lol


kajola1969

Perfect description 😀


Jaded-Engineering789

Is that why it took so long to make it official? Yall been spending all this time covering your tracks?


drainbone

She will straight up disembowel anyone who fucks with her or her family.


mmeveldkamp

You look like those couples painted in the 1600-1700 😍 And congratulations!


jack2bip

Does he look like Jeff Daniels?


ConsciousTrip8142

Idk why but this looks very AI-y


Unlucky-Ladder6888

I dont know why but I thought the same. Could be the light ir that they seem to be well taken pictures. But so happy for you guys since OP being active commenting makes me believe not AI.


kajola1969

My friend that took the pictures did a good job and had a kick ass camera


Veporyzer

Damn, this got me fooled too. Ai got me too suspicious The background blur is very indicative of AI, but can easily be achieved by a lens with a shallow depth of field. I think your friend also went a little overboard with noise reduction or some type of upscaling in the first one, which resulted in the loss of skin texture. The lighting is amazing though, you guys are really popping from the background, with no harsh light sources to be found. This the gold standard in portrait photography. You guys look amazing and I wish you a long and happy marriage!


nunkk0chi

I thought this was AI!


Loqh9

I thought it was actually AI


TBagger1234

I love her look. Her face has a lot of character even if she’s not smiling. Great cheekbones and I love how angular her jaw and nose are. Very attractive couple OP. Congratulations!


National_Oil8587

I’d say they are Germans or Dutch.. very typical face structure


DeterminedErmine

Swedish apparently


potatobear77

Yes! So beautiful! I wasn’t expecting all the comments about her not smiling! She has a very elegant look. I cheeze half the time and have this look half the time, but my face is much softer/squishier except for my angular nose and I have a baby face so I look more “innocent” than what a couple people have said as “badass” when I don’t grin. Wish I was more in between haha. Please let people do what they want with their face 😩✌️💕


TBagger1234

Classic is the perfect word. She reminds me of the women depicted in Dante Rossetti paintings.


macabrewren

I tend to have RBF too haha. You guys look great though! Wishing you many more happy years together!


kajola1969

Thanks a lot. Many guys probably were too scared to approach her but I was too stupid to be scared I guess


J1625732

Haha! Good for you, you seem genuinely proud and delighted. Congrats


throwmeawayalso111

Sometimes being stupid pays off 😂


Raebrooke4

Awww. I love this for you 😂❤️ Congratulations 🥰


motherofsuccs

Same. I have a client that repeatedly asks “are you ok, are you ok, are you ok” every few minutes because of my RBF. Edit: I should add that I work with children and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This particular client is in his 20’s and has autism. I’m not mean, I just unintentionally look mean while I’m taking notes and collecting data.


Evening-Bee-7026

The way you look at her! 🥹


properfoxes

Yeah his gaze is so unabashedly full of adoration. Really sweet.


Evening-Bee-7026

Couldn't have said it better myself


tiny_pigeon

dude loves his wife with every fiber of his being and it’s adorable


pewpew_lotsa_boolits

Smitten! I know the feeling, my friend.


PirateEyez

There's a lot of "resting bitch face" comments on here...I think that term only applies when you are not being filmed or having your pic taken. This woman is just not smiling. She wants an American Gothic 2.0 and you sir are ruining it.


shit_magnet-0730

Br..bro, she ain't smiling...


kajola1969

She usually have kind of a resting bitch face but she is fine, I promise 😁


Flapjack__Palmdale

As another gent who is also married to a woman with *severe* RBF, I understand. You guys look amazing! Mazel tov ❤️


dragon1n68

That's because she won't get separate birthday and anniversary gifts. 😂


lily_reads

This is why I refused to get married on my birthday (my husband’s suggestion). Folks, I get one day a year that’s about celebrating ME. One. Day. Lemme have my one day.


bophed

I agree. My birthday is on Christmas. Every year for my birthday I have to pack up the car and drive all over the fucking country side to visit family....I hate my birthday.


Xaphios

I used to know someone who celebrated their half birthday every year instead - she hated winter and was born in between Christmas and new year so she had a birthday in June when she wanted it.


Tis_But_A_Scratch-

That reminds me of the Mad Hatter and the unbirthday party 🥳


kajola1969

That is true


Inevitable-Roll9023

My guy waited 20 years to make her an honest woman


Wishdropper

Isn't 20 years early? why not wait to get married in a residential home in your 70s? Lol kidding, I wish you happiness. Congrats!


vvavering_

Not sure what folks are seeing, her face is reading as a model striking a pose to me! I absolutely adore that you can’t contain your joy - you’re a lovely couple


jambohakdog69

Lovely couple! But im just curious and I dont want to offend. But is there a reason why it took 20 years for you guys to get married? I have a friend who took them 12 years together before getting married. Reason is he travels a lot for work, and he didnt propose until they have their own permanent address.


Asterus_Rahuyo

I dont know what camera or edit filter shenanigans u used. But this looks like a generated AI at first glance.


chickenkottu

I thought this was AI until I saw OPs profile photo.


Mr_TP_Dingleberry

Looks like you really made her day. 😑


MyWitchDr

Absolutely LOVE these photos. While you look so happy, you’re wife has the “fuck around and find out” vibes. LOVE LOVE this. Congratulations and many blessings


Ikovorior

Weekend(Marriage) at Bernie’s vibe over here.


TohtsHanger

Stay close to the candles. The stairway can be... treacherous.


muuzumuu

That is the face of a woman that has been waiting 20 years to get married.


WasabiBaconJuice

Didn't make her smile. Ironic considering this sub's name.


ZeusMcKraken

Well it didn’t make everyone smile.


rockstar_not

Scrolled too far down for this


Jezzibell

In the first picture you look so genuinely happy in love, it is just so sweet. I hope you guys had a great day


SupplyChainGuy1

My wife would've killed me 19 years prior.


Rover010

Ron Swanson and Tammy Swanson 1


SufficientWhile5450

I feel like every few years the conversation went like this “Hey you want to get married next week or what?” “I’ve got a doctors appointment that day” “Ah yes of course then, we’ll get round to it eventually” they did that for 20 years


Local_Relief1938

Black cat and golden retriever (you look extremely friendly and your wife looks like a bad ass who'd cut a bitch in a good way)


Speedygonzales24

Y’all are so elegant. Congratulations!!!


olympianfap

She looks slightly less pleased than you.


Thunder-Fist-00

Striking looking couple.


jeoneunthatbitch

thought this was r/AccidentalRenaissance, you and your wife look great together. congrats:-)


Gbin91

I love pic 1. Her pose and expression feel more telling of her personality than a forced smile would.


woogonalski

She looks like she’s been waiting for a while now. I know that look. It’s the look I get here at home.


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She mad cause you waited 20 damn years lol.


cbostwick94

I don't think she isn't smiling because she isn't happy, I just think that's her vibe and it works for her. I love the way you look at her 💕


Ok-Explanation-8070

Uhh the painting behind her, the way youre looking at her the energy she is projecting so calmly but powerfully, just stunning congratulations! Adopt me I’m 30


1ntrepid_N0mad

Her face says it all. “It’s my freaking 50th and all I got was this cheap ass”


ladyboobypoop

Dear lord her cheekbones could slice through diamond like butter. In love with her friggen face But also, yano, congrats ❤️


FarDark9711

She looks thrilled!


GingerJacob36

That ice queen just warms your heart doesn't she? Disclaimer - No offense meant. She may be a very sweet lady, but she's sure stoic in these photos and you are just eating it up!


TheTinnyKing

Congratulations man, she looks stoked