Wedding Program

🛳️ Guests Arrive – 11:00 AM

Guests are encouraged to arrive between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Tea and coffee will be served before the ceremony begins.

💒 Ceremony – 12:00 PM

Join us at Gjøfjell Church for the wedding ceremony.

📸 Joint Photographs – 1:00 PM

After the ceremony, we will gather outside the church for group photographs. These may include (the list will be updated nearer the wedding):

  • All guests
  • Elliott, Lerum, Ward, and Jenkins families
  • Svalbard Folkehøgskole
  • Cheltenham family and friends
  • Nesodden family and friends
  • Etc.

🥪 Refreshments & Activities – 1:30 PM

Light refreshments will be served at the venue while the bride and groom, along with their families, take additional photographs. Guests can also enjoy games and entertainment.

🍽️ Dinner & Speeches – 4:00 PM

A generous buffet awaits, featuring Norwegian, Madagascan, Eritrean, and Indian cuisine, prepared by special guests. Speeches will be given by:

  • Father of the Bride
  • Groom
  • Best Man
  • Maid of Honour
  • Father of the Groom

🎂 Dessert – 7:00 PM

As dinner is tidied away, guests can enjoy fresh air and conversation before the dessert is served. The bride and groom will cut the wedding cake, and a selection of cakes will be available for all to enjoy.

💃 Dancing & Mingling – 8:00 PM

The party will kick off with live music, starting with a spontaneous, unchoreographed dance from the bride and groom. Everyone is encouraged to join the dance floor, whether you're a swing professional or a Dad dancer! Drinks will be available at the bar.

⏳ Venue Closes – 1:00 AM

The festivities will wrap up at 1:00 AM. Buses to Oslo depart at quarter past the hour, every hour. If you're taking public transport, please plan accordingly.