Planning A Viking Wedding Theme: Tips For The Perfect Day

This Peerspace venue in California may be a bit more modern than Viking times but if you’d like to go with a modern Scandinavian twist for your Viking wedding theme — this would be the perfect spot!

The home itself is 3,570 square feet and offers gorgeous high ceilings, large open rooms, and plenty of vintage beauty. “The character of the entire property with those unique wallpapers, fireplaces and windows is simply inspiring,” said one Peerspace reviewer. Read more reviews and see all the venue’s pictures on Peerspace. 

For a quaint and classy Viking-themed microwedding, look no further than this gorgeous Seattle venue! This Peerspace listing was built in 1915 by a Norwegian shipbuilder (likely a bit of a Viking himself with that job description!).

The property includes an intimate, multi-terraced garden that overlooks a forest of black bamboo, perfect for a small wedding ceremony. Plus, this house faces west, making it an ideal wedding location for catching the beauty of evening sunsets.

Tip #2: Choose a Viking-inspired color palette

For a Viking wedding theme, yellows, reds, purples, and blues are going to be your go-to for decorating and dress!

According to the National Museum of Denmark, blue was a precious color purchased abroad and only for the most special occasions and the wealthiest individuals. That means blue would be a fabulous color for your wedding party — with yellow, red, and purple decorations throughout the venue!

Tip #3: Find a Viking-loving photographer to capture your big day

Not every photographer is going to truly understand your Viking wedding theme — but you definitely can find photographers that do! For example, check out Narrowleaf Photography, featured as #6 on Peerspace’s list of “The 9 Best Elopement Photographers in Minneapolis. You can see some beautiful pics from the shoot on Narrowleaf Photography’s Instagram.

“I have dreamt of photographing a Viking-themed elopement since doing a Vikings cosplay myself a few years ago,” said the Narrowleaf photographer who captured the pics.

Tip #4: Include some super fun Viking activities

What would a Viking wedding be without some fabulous Viking-themed activities? On the Nordic Culture website, you can find tons of fun activity ideas like wrestling, tug of war, and the game aptly named “Give birth to a bear.”

Peerspace Concierge can also help you with booking activities perfect for a Viking wedding theme. Just let them know your needs after booking your Peerspace event venue, and they’ll help supply you with quotes from high-quality vendors. They then ensure services are delivered straight to your venue on the day of your wedding! For example, how about booking ax throwing sessions to help you celebrate your big day?

Check out our Gothic wedding theme ideas for even more awesomely historic wedding ideas!