 They considered it a misalliance because of the difference in rank, despite the fact that their own mother was also a member of the nobility, a fact he pointed out to them without effect.The wedding ceremony took place in Västerås the 21 February 1585, followed by the coronation of Gunilla the following day.Because of the controversy around the marriage, the monarch was eager to make the occasion as impressing as possible, and arranged much celebrations around the event, such as a tournament, where queen Gunilla officiated by handing out the price to the winners.