How do weddings in the Nordic countries and the United States differ? Learn more about wedding traditions in Scandinavia.
Scandinavian Weddings
Happy Wedding Season! Here, we've collected a round-up of Scandinavian wedding traditions. Let us know if you've participated in any ...
Bridal Crown History from Norway
The bridal crown came in use at the end of the middle ages, with the Virgin Mary’s crown at the ...
Bridal Crown History from Sweden
Wearing a crown and veil in Sweden is a custom steeped in tradition. In no other country has the church ...
Danish Wedding Traditions
In Denmark, there is a traditional custom called the “Gate of Honor” which is an arch of pine branches built in ...
Swedish Wedding Traditions – Past & Present
A Swedish bride of the 19th century wore a black 2-piece dress with a white collar.
She also wore a headdress ...
Norwegian Wedding Traditions
Norwegian weddings today look similar to those of the U.S. and other European countries. The typical bride wears a long white ...