WEDDINGS IN BERGEN

Speeches are often an important part of a wedding. Did you know that there is a fixed order of speeches at wedding receptions in Norway? It is as follows:

1. The host welcomes the guests

2. The bride's mother or father gives a speech

3. The groom's speech

4. The bride's speech (if she wishes)

5. The bridesmaid's speech (a speech or song)

6. The best man's speech (a speech or song)

7. The groom's parents

8. The grandparents/godparents

9. Siblings

10. Friends and others

11. Thank you for the dinner speech

Most brides and grooms choose to invite a mix of family, relatives and friends. Some choose to only invite groomsmen, bridesmaids, and close family, while others want a real party with good friends. The wedding day is all about the bride and groom, and it is entirely up to the two of you who you want to invite and how many people will be there on the big day.

1 year – Paper anniversary

2 years – Cotton anniversary

3 years – Leather anniversary

4 years – Flower anniversary

5 years – Wooden anniversary

6 years – Sugar anniversary

7 years – Wool anniversary

8 years – Bronze anniversary

9 years – Ceramic anniversary

10 years – Tin anniversary

11 years – Steel anniversary

12 years – Silk anniversary

13 years – Lace anniversary

14 years – Ivory anniversary

15 years – Crystal anniversary

20 years – Porcelain anniversary

25 years – Silver anniversary

30 years – Pearl anniversary

35 years – Coral anniversary

40 years – Ruby anniversary

45 years – Sapphire anniversary

50 years – Golden anniversary

55 years – Emerald anniversary

60 years – Diamond anniversary

65 years – Blue sapphire anniversary

70 years – Platinum anniversary

Wedding parties can be made simple and affordable, big and expensive, or something in between. As the couple getting married, it is you who decide how much you can and want to spend on your celebration. In Norway, most people spend between NOK 100,000 and 130,000 on a celebration, according to Norwegian wedding magazine Ditt Bryllup. Nevertheless, there is a wide range between the smallest and biggest wedding receptions.