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The invitations with hints of National Romanticism, featuring hand-drawn Norwegian elements.
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My sisters helped me into the gown, carefully fastening each button.
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The dramatic and beautiful Sognefjord.
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My mom helped me with the veil, the very same one she wore on her own wedding day. It was such a meaningful moment we shared together.
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The beautiful Kviknes Hotel, where our wedding was held.
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Just moments before the ceremony.
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From the very beginning, I knew I wanted my bouquet to feature lily of the valley, handpicked from the Norwegian forests. It was gathered by the same person who picked lily of the valley for the Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess’s wedding.
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The guests ready to enter the church, dressed in traditional Norwegian Bunads.
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Each Bunad is unique, reflecting family history and the region of Norway one comes from.
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My sisters helped me with the dress and veil just before I walked into the church.
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We receive the blessing from the priest in the beautiful St. Olaf’s Church.
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The joyful moment after we were married, with Trym ringing the church bells as we walked out.
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The joy was overwhelming as we stepped out!
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Our guests showered us with white rose petals!
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Marie Klåpbakken played traditional Norwegian fiddle music as we made our way back to the reception.
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We led the way, with all our guests following behind in a long parade through Balestrand.
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Everyone was given Norwegian and American flags to wave, a fun way to unite our cultures.
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We rode in a vintage car, beautifully decorated with flowers, its classic style adding a timeless touch to the moment.
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Trym, being the gentleman he is, helped me with the train and the large gown as I got into the car.
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We left the guests behind to head out for our portrait session with Clara, while they began enjoying the cocktail hour.
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A beautiful moment in a field, where we could actually hear the music from The Strikes playing at the Cocktail Hour in the distance.
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There was much to keep track of with the veil and the train.
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One of our wishes was for Clara to take some analog photos from the day.
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The smile on my lips says it all.
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We used Trym’s boat as our exit boat, cruising away on the fjord with our guests waving us off.
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Back at the Cocktail Hour under the veranda at Kviknes Hotel. Our bartender and mixologist Iselin crafted special custom drinks topped with fresh flowers.
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The dinner took place in a large Sperry tent with the walls open, allowing us to gaze out at the fjord beyond.
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Each table had a little information about Norwegian wedding traditions that are often practiced during the wedding dinner.
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Amanda Strand and her team set the tables with custom-printed tablecloths. And Elis at Ro and Raff made the floral arrangements to feel a little wild, yet still elevated. Just like I wanted!
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Each guest received a hand-embroidered napkin featuring Kviknes Hotel and the date of our wedding day.
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Another Norwegian tradition we chose to include was swapping the traditional wedding cake for a Norwegian kransekake.
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Whenever the guests clinked their glasses, the bride and groom were expected to stand on their chairs and kiss. Then as everyone began stomping their feet on the floor, it was time for the couple to crawl under the table and kiss again—yet another wonderful Norwegian tradition we incorporated into the day.
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Our first dance was to “Your Smiling Face” by James Taylor.
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When it’s time for the kransekake, the bride and groom are supposed to grab hold of the top ring and lift. According to Norwegian tradition, the number of rings that come with it reveals how many children the couple will have.
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We had a full band playing during and after dinner; neither we nor our guests could resist dancing, even before the party had officially begun.
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In Norway at this time of year the sun never truly sets, so our fireworks were watched under the midnight sun.
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It was important to us to have a proper party, so after dinner we invited all our guests to Disco Torvund. The vibe was all about America, with cowboy hats, burgers for late-night snacks, and custom popcorn holders.
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The party really took off, and we danced until our feet were sore.
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I changed into a short party dress with sequins and embroidery, which actually reminded me of traditional Norwegian rosemaling.
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Having the best time.
