Bart & Tea
A celebration of marriage
5th July 2025

“My memory,
On the first page
That is the day
When I first met you,
The words are written:
‘Here begins a new life.'”
— 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 at 14:30 on the 5th 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 18:00 on the 4th July, which includes a relaxed dinner with grilled dishes, drinks, and time to mingle.
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. Woman 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.
Accommodation
Kleivstua is located in Krokkleiva, in Hole municipality, 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:
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Number and names of guests
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Number of nights
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Desired dates
We have reserved a limited number of rooms for our guests:
- 20 rooms are available from Friday to Saturday
- 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
Wedding Weekend Itinerary
All events will take place at Kleivstua unless otherwise specified.
Friday, July 4
15:00 Earliest check-in for guests staying overnight (Friday to Saturday)
18:00 Rehearsal Dinner
21:00 Social activities
Saturday, July 5 – 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
16:00 Aperitifs and Light Refreshments
18:00 Wedding Reception
21:00 Cake, Coffee & 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
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.

When & Where
We would love to share our special day with you
The Rehearsal Dinner
Saturday, July 4th, 2025 at 18:00
Kleivstua Hotel
Dronningveien 500
3531 Krokkleiva
Viken, Norge
The Ceremony
Saturday, July 5th, 2025 at 15:00
Veme Church
Kirkeveien 3
3534 Sokna
Norway
Saturday, July 5th, 2025 at 18:30 PM
Kleivstua Hotel
Dronningveien 500
3531 Krokkleiva
Viken, Norge