Plate
210 kr
Hotel Avg
220 kr
Best Month
July
Airport Dist.
47km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to NOK from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in OsloComplete guide for your wedding in Oslo
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Oslo, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Majestic fjords, avant-garde architecture, and the midnight sun of the North. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.5/10 in romanticism, Oslo offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Oslo has excellent leisure infrastructure (7.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Oslo
Main advantages
- Spectacular fjords and Arctic forests just minutes from the avant-garde urban center.
- Extremely high level of organization, cleanliness, and absolute English fluency from all vendors.
Points to keep in mind
- Administrative, catering, and alcoholic beverage costs (high taxes) are among the most expensive in Europe.
- Very short optimal summer season that quickly saturates the availability of major venues.
The style in Oslo
Dominant Style
Nordic Minimalist
Local Tradition
Sailing boat wedding ride through the Oslo Fjord and champagne toast under the midnight twilight sun
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Oslo
Oslo Opera House Rooftop
White marble roof floating over the fjord, perfect for highly modern urban weddings.
The Thief Hotel
Super-luxury contemporary design hotel in the trendy Tjuvholmen district.
Lysebu Kongressenter
Historic property situated in the forested hills of Holmenkollen with traditional Nordic charm.
Wedding traditions in Norway
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Kransekake tower cake
A pyramid of almond paste rings. Lifting the top ring predicts the couple's future children based on the rings that fall.
Traditional Bunad suits
Many couples and guests wear the regional costume of their family origin, richly hand-embroidered.
The Bridal Crown
The bride traditionally wears a silver crown with hanging charms that jingle to ward off evil spirits.
Skål toasts
A continuous round of speeches and toasts throughout the entire dinner, often accompanied by traditional songs.
Legal requirements to marry in Norway
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Civil Governor Office or Norwegian Municipality
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Application to the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) to receive a certificate of marital capacity.
- Valid passports and certified birth certificates for both partners.
- Signed declaration from marriage sponsors/witnesses.
- Civil ceremony performed by a mayor or delegated public notary.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Norway- Apostilled and translated certificate of single status.
- Declaration forms from foreign witnesses/sponsors.
- Proof of legal residence or entry stamp.
How to get there from Norway
Main airports
Rail
Vy (Norwegian State Railways)
Common departure points
Oslo · Bergen · Trondheim · Stavanger
Typical vendors in Norway
What Norwegian couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Oslo
Precio medio: ~220€/noche
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Vuelos a Oslo
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Que hacer en Oslo
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Oslo cost?
The average plate price is 210€. A Nordic design celebration for 100 guests ranges between 45,000€ and 80,000€.
What is the best month to hold a wedding here?
July is the optimal month. It allows enjoying endless days (midnight sun) and the mildest temperatures of the year.
What legal requirements apply to foreigners in Norway?
They must apply for a certificate of marital capacity with Skatteetaten (Tax Administration), which typically takes 4-6 weeks.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to NOK from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Oslo
