One bride kisses the hand of the other during their outdoor ceremony, both smiling and wearing lace wedding dresses.

An Adventurous Elopement in the Lofoten Islands, Norway

Lindsie and Danielle’s intimate elopement in Norway’s stunning Lofoten Islands is a story of serendipity, adventure, and simplicity. After falling in love quickly, they celebrated their connection with a surprise double proposal during a hiking trip and later brought that same adventurous spirit to their wedding day. With only a handful of their closest loved ones, they trusted their elopement photographer to find the perfect location for their wedding ceremony, and celebrated at a nearby restaurant. 

Tell us about falling in love so quickly. You shared a surprise double proposal.

We met on Hinge, and as taboo as it sounds, we fell in love almost immediately. After a year together, we were engaged.

Without knowing it, we had both planned to propose on the same hiking trip we’d organized without our kids—a perfect moment of serendipity.

Lindsie proposed first. She handed her camera to a group nearby, hoping to get ‘the shot’. She dropped down onto one knee, and Danielle just looked down at her and shook her head. With a smile, she reached into her own pocket and pulled out a ring!

Talk us through the decision to elope with a handful of your loved ones.

Even as a child, Lindsie always dreamed of going somewhere international for her wedding. She wanted something small, intimate, and personal, surrounded by their closest friends and family. Thankfully, Danielle was okay with the idea.

Lindsie envisioned the outdoors as the backdrop, and Danielle agreed. So, we began searching for the perfect location.

How did your family and friends react to your decision to elope?

It was an adjustment for our families to understand the simplicity we were striving for. We had numerous conversations with family members, diffusing the need for wedding colors, cakes, and bridesmaids. We had to keep reminding them that we didn’t want any of that—we just wanted to wear wedding dresses and have amazing photos in an incredible location.

We didn’t need all the other ‘stuff’ that typically comes with a wedding.


Tell us about trusting your elopement photographer to find the wedding location.

Neither of us had huge expectations for the day, but we couldn’t have imagined anything better, even in our wildest dreams. We honestly have our incredible photographer, Jaakko, to thank for so much of it. We picked the Lofoten Islands and trusted him to find the specific wedding location. He truly understood our desire for something intimate, focused on just the two of us.

The night before the wedding, Jaakko came over with location options and talked us through them all. We settled on an amazing spot with a black mountain backdrop, which required a bit of a hike to reach.

A small white wooden house sits amidst a grassy field with tall, soft wildflowers in the foreground, surrounded by lush trees under a cloudy sky in the Lofoten Islands.
A night-time image of a building named "Rebecca" with lit windows showing a view into the interior. The building is dark, with only the sign and window lights visible.
Two sheep stand on a rocky hillside, with a sweeping view of the valley, small lakes, and mountains in the distance, capturing the rugged landscape of Norway.
A breathtaking view of Norway’s fjords, showcasing jagged mountain peaks and calm blue waters, with a small village nestled along the shoreline.
A bright red house with a Norwegian flag stands along a quiet street, surrounded by trees and neighboring buildings.
A flat-lay shot of wedding day details, including a pearl necklace labeled "Something Blue," a hairpiece with pearls and gold leaves, and a packet of hairpins.
Three people prepare for the wedding, two seated by a window applying makeup, and another stands between them in a cozy cabin with light-filled windows and minimalistic decor.
Hands of two individuals work together to place a small decorative comb into the hair of one of the brides.
Two wedding dresses with lace details hang in front of large windows, overlooking a natural landscape of trees and distant water, bathed in soft natural light.
One of the brides smiles while sitting and putting on a pair of dark brown boots, dressed in her wedding gown with soft lace sleeves.
A close embrace shared by the bride and two others, highlighting the bond and support in an intimate moment inside the bright, modern cabin.
A bride in a lace gown with a long veil and a fur shawl walks through a field of grass and small bushes, with a rocky mountain in the background.
One bride gently touches the shoulder of the other as they stand in a grassy area surrounded by mountains, both wearing long lace dresses, one also wrapped in a fur shawl.
The two brides embrace each other outdoors, with both wearing lace dresses and veils, and one draped in a fur shawl, set against a backdrop of nature.
The brides stand facing each other, laughing together; one wears a lace gown with sheer sleeves, and the other is wrapped in a fur shawl over her lace dress.
The two brides stand close, touching foreheads, both dressed in lace gowns with veils, surrounded by the natural landscape of Norway’s mountains.
The brides walk through a grassy field, each holding up the skirt of their lace dresses, one wearing a fur shawl, with tall mountains in the background.
A close-up shot of one of the brides holding up the skirt of her lace dress, wrapped in a fur shawl, with her veil flowing behind her as she walks through a grassy area.
One bride leans her head close to the other, both wrapped in the same fur shawl, with a view of fjords and mountains behind them.

Tell us more about the wedding day.

The morning of the wedding, our close friends and Lindsie’s sister came to help us get ready. Those candid photos Jaakko took that morning are truly sacred—they capture the deep bonds and sincere love that have shaped those relationships.

Every moment of that day is special. From the first look to walking from spot to spot for photos, and the in-between conversations with Jaakko.

Pulling up to the trailhead and seeing all the people who showed up for us was amazing. The hike was everything Lindsie could have asked for on her wedding day.

The location was breathtaking—it was perfect. There’s no other way to describe it. We were ‘behind’ schedule the entire day, but it didn’t matter. We didn’t have anywhere else to be, or any hard timelines to keep.

You chose to have a restaurant dinner after the elopement. Tell us about it.

We shared a customized three-course menu, and our venue, Aimee’s Restaurant, stayed open after hours to host us.

This family-owned restaurant locally sources everything and raises its own Highland cattle and sheep. It was so beautiful, so intimate, and the food was delectable.

Everyone gave a toast, and we ended the night feeling like we might truly be the luckiest humans on earth.

You also decided to have a photoshoot the day after your wedding. Why?

The next day, we spent time with our photographer getting more photos! We took the kids to the fishing village of Nusfjord and went on a hike.

Having a professional photographer capturing us exploring the village was awesome, and the photos are amazing.

And, what does the future hold for you all?

Every day with your best friend by your side is a gift—a gift neither of us ever want to take for granted. Neither of us had an easy road to get to where we are today, but we recognize how our trials and hardships shaped the humans we each fell in love with.

We are so excited for the future. We plan to take our family all over the world and experience new things together.

Currently, we’re in the thick of it raising children, but we hope to always keep experiencing a new ‘best day’.

The brides walk through a grassy field, each holding up the skirt of their lace dresses, one wearing a fur shawl, with tall mountains in the background.
The brides hold hands and walk together on a rocky path, both wearing lace gowns and veils, set against a mountainous landscape.
A close-up of the two brides holding hands, showcasing the delicate lace sleeves and intricate fabric details of their wedding gowns.
One bride embraces the other from behind. Both have serious expressions, with one tear visible on the cheek of the bride in the back.
A weathered sign with information about Gina Krog, a notable figure in the struggle for women's rights in Norway, stands in the natural landscape.
A group of wedding guests stands in a circle on a rocky outcrop, surrounding the couple during the outdoor ceremony, with steep mountains in the background.
A wedding guest prepares to hand over colorful ribbons to the two brides during their ceremony, surrounded by friends and family outdoors.
One bride kisses the hand of the other during their outdoor ceremony, both smiling and wearing lace wedding dresses.
The two brides share a kiss during their ceremony, while the officiant stands nearby. The backdrop is a dramatic mountain landscape.
A simple table centerpiece with lit candles and red berries, set on a white cloth, creates an intimate atmosphere for the wedding dinner.
The two brides sit at the head of a long table, being served a plated meal. The table is set with elegant flatware, glassware, and candles.
One of the brides wipes her eyes with her hand, sitting at a long table with the other bride and guests during the reception.
A night-time image of a building named "Rebecca" with lit windows showing a view into the interior. The building is dark, with only the sign and window lights visible.

Photography by Jaakko Perälä

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