The Setting: Deep in the Norwegian Wilderness
The ceremony takes place in a hidden valley, surrounded by towering fjords, cascading waterfalls, and misty pine forests. The light of the midnight sun or the glow of the northern lights sets the scene. Moss-covered rocks serve as seating, and ancient stone formations act as a natural altar—though some of them might actually be sleeping trolls.
The Guests: Trolls, Creatures, and Brave Humans
The guest list is a mix of humans and creatures from Norwegian mythology. Some trolls are massive with gnarled faces and long, mossy beards, while others are small and playful, hiding behind tree trunks. Nøkken, the mystical water spirit, provides eerie violin music from a nearby lake, and hulderfolk—beautiful, mysterious forest beings with cow tails—dance around the fire.
The Attire: A Blend of Tradition and Myth
The bride wears a stunning bunad (Norwegian folk costume), embroidered with troll motifs, shimmering with threads that seem to glow under the moonlight. The groom dons a similarly enchanted outfit, perhaps gifted by the trolls themselves, woven from mountain mist and reindeer fur.
Instead of a veil, the bride wears a crown of woven silver, forged in the depths of a troll’s cave, said to bring lifelong protection. Troll children sneak behind her, tugging playfully at her dress, giggling like the rustling leaves.
The Ceremony: Troll Traditions and Earthly Magic
The wedding is officiated by an ancient troll elder, whose voice rumbles like distant thunder. The couple exchanges rings crafted from enchanted stones, each infused with the strength of the mountains. Instead of traditional vows, they must complete a test set by the trolls—perhaps crossing a rickety wooden bridge without disturbing the grumpy bridge troll beneath.
The Feast: A Banquet of Mythical Proportions
The feast is a wild and plentiful spread of traditional Norwegian food with a trollish twist:
Rømmegrøt (sour cream porridge), but thickened with a bit of troll magic for extra strength.
Reindeer stew, served in stone bowls, rumored to have been stewed for a hundred years.
Kransekake, the traditional wedding cake, but three times the normal height (because trolls think everything should be enormous).
Mead and cloudberry wine flow endlessly, poured from enchanted horns that never seem to empty.
The Party: Music, Dance, and Mischief
Trolls love a good party, and the wedding turns into a wild night of dance and storytelling. The fiddlers play faster and faster, and even the grumpiest trolls find themselves stomping along. Humans and trolls dance together, some stepping on moss-covered toes, while others are lifted high into the air by their gigantic partners.
At midnight, the trolls tell the newlyweds a secret about their future—whether in riddles, cryptic laughter, or an ancient troll song that echoes through the valley.
The Departure: A Fairytale Farewell
As the night fades, the newlyweds leave the enchanted valley in a boat carved from a single massive tree, floating down a misty river. The trolls wave, some shedding a tear (or at least something that looks like one), knowing they’ve sent the couple off with all the luck and magic Norway’s mountains can offer.
Would you dare attend a wedding like this?
Speaking of Norwegian traditions, you might be interested in delving deeper into their roots by exploring the Culture of Norway on Wikipedia. If you are intrigued by the fantasy elements of trolls and other creatures from Norwegian lore, you can explore their myths and fables in the article about Norwegian folklore. Ever wondered about the beautiful settings such as fjords, valleys, and the northern lights? You can read more about these in the article on the Geography of Norway and Northern Lights. Lastly, the traditional Norwegian food mentioned, ‘Rømmegrøt’, can be better understood by looking at Norwegian cuisine, which will give you an insight into the delicacies enjoyed in this Scandinavian country.
