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Complete Guide to Weddings in Norway for International Couples

For American, European and international couples who want a unique and natural wedding in Norway.

Why Choose Norway as a Wedding Destination?

  • Unique nature: fjords, mountains, arctic landscapes

  • Iconic photo opportunities

  • Safe, clean and modern country

  • Good hotels and professional suppliers

  • Easy access via European airports

  • Possibility for both summer and winter weddings

  • Outdoor culture and spacious surroundings

Norway offers surroundings that make your wedding a true "once in a lifetime" experience.

The Best Wedding Regions in Norway

1. Oslo and the surrounding area

Modern architecture

Waterfront venues

Forest hotels and boutique places

Suitable for:

  • Urban style

  • Year-round weddings

  • Guests flying from the US or Europe

2. Bergen and the Vestlandfjords

Fjords, waterfalls and mountains

Wooden architecture and historic buildings

Boutique hotels

Suitable for:

  • Outdoor ceremonies

  • Summer wedding

3. Lofoten

White sand beaches in the Arctic

Dramatic rock formations

Modern cabins and boutique venues

Suitable for:

  • Fairytale wedding

  • Elope-style or smaller groups

  • Minimalist and nature-based concepts


4. Tromsø and Northern Norway

Northern Lights (September–March)

Midnight Sun (May–July)

Snow-capped mountains

Arctic hotels and glass domes

Suitable for:

  • Winter wedding

  • Intimate ceremonies

  • Couples who want a truly unique wedding

Who we are — Prosjekt Bryllup

We are a Scandinavian wedding planning agency that helps couples from Norway, Sweden, the USA and other countries plan weddings in Spain, Greece, France, Italy and Portugal.

Our role is to:

  • Help you choose the right destination

  • Finding and negotiating with premises

  • Coordinate reliable local suppliers

  • Handling all the details before and on the wedding day itself

Venue types in Norway

Norway doesn't have palaces and vineyards like Southern Europe, but it does offer:

  • Fjord hotels

  • Boutique lodges

  • Mountain lodges and luxury cabins

  • Historic wooden buildings

  • Modern Scandinavian hotels

  • Outdoor ceremony spaces

  • Arctic glamping venues

Most international couples choose an outdoor ceremony + hotel dinner.

How much does a wedding cost in Norway?

Norway is known as a premium wedding country due to its high level of service.

Best Time for a Wedding in Norway

Summer (June–September)

  • Most popular

  • Best time for a fjord wedding

  • Midnight sun in the north

Autumn (September–October)

  • Amazing colors

  • Cool and atmospheric

Winter (November–March)

  • Northern Lights in Tromsø and Lofoten

  • Snow-covered landscapes

  • Perfect for a fairytale wedding

Spring (April–May)

  • Waterfall in full force

  • Light nature

  • Slightly more unpredictable weather

Travel and Logistics for Guests

The main international airports:

  • Oslo (OSL)

  • Bergen (BGO)

  • Tromso (TOS)

  • Evenes (Harstad/Narvik – Lofoten)

Norway has:

  • Safe transportation

  • High hotel standard

  • Efficient travel and logistics services

How to start planning a wedding in Norway

  • Book a free, no-obligation meeting

  • Share your vision, style and budget

  • We suggest destinations and venues

  • You choose and we plan.

  • You enjoy your dream day.

How We Plan Weddings in Norway

We offer two planning systems:

WeTailor: Fully customized wedding design and concept for couples who want something completely unique.

Both include:

  • venue search

  • supplier coordination

  • budget management

  • schedule

  • full coordination on the wedding day

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