Bart & Tea

5 July 2025

In the book of my memory, On the first page
That is the day, When I first met you,
The words are written: ‘Here begins a new life.’

— inspired by Dante Alighieri, La Vita Nuova

We invite you to witness as we exchange our vows and unite in marriage, surrounded by those who have supported and loved us. The ceremony will take place at Veme Church (Kirkeveien 3, 3534 Sokna, Norway) at 14:30 on the 5 July 2025. Following the ceremony, aperitifs and light refreshments will be served at Kleivstua, with the reception commencing around 18:00. The celebration will continue with music and dancing into the night, concluding at 03:00.

Rehearsal Dinner – an Evening with Grilled Food

We warmly welcome our guests who wish to extend the celebration to join us for a full weekend at Kleivstua. We are gathering for a rehearsal dinner at 19:00 on the 4 July, which includes a relaxed dinner with grilled dishes, drinks, and time to mingle. The dinner is NOK 600 (excluding drinks) and is included in the weekend package.

Dress Code

We would love for our guests to dress in elegant formalwear to celebrate this special day with us. The dress code is Formal Attire (Black Tie Optional). Men are welcome to wear a tuxedo but may also opt for a dark suit with a tie or bowtie. Women are welcome to wear an elegant evening gown, cocktail dress or pant suit.

For those who own a Bunad, you are more than welcome to wear it—we would be honored to have Norway’s national attire represented on our wedding day.

The wedding will take place in peak summer, but as Norwegian weather can be highly unpredictable, we recommend bringing an extra layer for comfort.

For our guests staying the full weekend, you are welcome to wear the same outfit on both days. The dress code for the rehearsal dinner is more relaxed than the main event, so feel free to dress in something smart and weather-appropriate – especially if it’s a warm and sunny evening.

Toastmaster

Any guest who wishes to make a speech, toast, or other contribution on our special day is kindly asked to contact our toastmaster, Jeroen, at [email protected] no later than 31 May.

To help the evening flow smoothly, we kindly ask that all contributions be kept to a maximum of 3 minutes.

Accommodation

Kleivstua is located in Krokkleiva (Dronningveien 500, 3531 Krokkleiva, Viken) in Norway. This traditional Norwegian hotel sits atop a forested hill, offering peaceful surroundings and beautiful views. For more information about Kleivstua, please visit:
www.kleivstua.no

For those wishing to stay overnight at Kleivstua, please book through us by including the following information in your RSVP: number and names of guests, number of nights and desired dates

We have reserved a limited number of rooms for our guests: 20 rooms are available from Friday to Saturday and 35 rooms are available from Saturday to Sunday. If you are keen on staying at Kleivstua, we recommend letting us know as soon as possible to secure your room.

As an alternative, Sundvolden Hotel, located at the base of the hill (approximately 7 minutes by car), may also have availability. If preferred, rooms there can be booked independently via their website: www.sundvolden.no

Room and Weekend Package Information

The full weekend package:

includes overnight stays from friday to sunday, breakfast saturday and sunday, rehearsal dinner (excluding drinks) and baguette lunsj on saturday (prices are listed in NOK per room per night).

1-person: 1.940 / 2-persons: 2.920 / 3-persons: 3.860 / 4-persons: 4.740

For overnight stay from saturday to sunday only

1-person: 1.675 / 2-persons: 2.150 / 3-persons: 2.575 / 4-persons: 2.950

Wedding Weekend Itinerary

All events will take place at Kleivstua unless otherwise specified.

Friday, 4 July

15:00 Earliest check-in for guests staying overnight (Friday to Saturday)

19:00 Rehearsal Dinner

21:00 Social activities

Saturday, 5 July – Wedding Day

08:00 – 10:00 Breakfast for guests staying overnight (Friday to Saturday)

12:30 Baguette lunch served for guests staying overnight the whole weekend

14:00 Guests start arriving at Veme Church (Please be seated by 14:20)

14:30 Wedding Ceremony at Veme Church

16:15 Aperitifs and Light Refreshments

18:00 Wedding Reception

21:00 Cake, Coffee, Cakes & Dancing

02:30 The bar closes

03:00 End of celebration

Sunday, July 6

09:00–11:00 Breakfast for guests staying overnight (Saturday to Sunday)

11:00 Latest check-out and Farewell

Wedding Menu

We are pleased to share the following menu, thoughtfully prepared by the kitchen at Kleivstua.

Starter
Lightly smoked mountain trout from Kleivstua’s smoke oven

Main Course
Pink-roasted duck breast

Dessert
Crème brûlée with white chocolate

A Sweet Finale
Coffee and tea will be served following dessert, accompanied by a selection of cakes.

Children’s menu

Homestyle meat patties with roasted potatoes followed by dessert

Gifts and Wishes

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. However if you would like to give something, here is a short list of things that we would appreciate:

Something home-made or from the heart
A getaway, activity or experience
A wooden flour mill
A pasta-maker
A contribution toward our honeymoon

Thank you for sharing this special day with us.

Will You Attend?

We kindly ask that you let us know whether or not you will be attending the wedding.
Please also indicate the number of guests attending in your party, and whether you intend to stay overnight at Kleivstua.
If you are bringing small children or babies kindly include their names and ages as well as whether they would prefer an adult menu or a children’s menu.

Additionally, we kindly ask all guests to note any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or pregnancy, as this information is important for meal planning.