Destination Weddings

Norway

12 Venues
At a glance

Marrying in Norway

Norway delivers fjords, mountain cabins and a coastal light that feels made for a small wedding. Summer brings near endless evenings, while the Arctic north offers winter northern lights.

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Best timeJun to Aug

Mild days and near endless light

Flight time2 hours

Direct to Oslo in

VisaNo visa

Up to 90 days in any 180, EES biometric checks apply

Legal weddingLegally binding

Apply to the Norwegian Tax Administration for a certificate of no impediment, which takes about 5 to 6 weeks

Top tipWatch document dates

Your UK certificate of no impediment must be under four months old, so time the order carefully

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

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12 venues in Norway

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Norway wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner