Destination Weddings in FinlandFinnish weddings are a romantic mix of tradition and modernity. If you would like to blend the traditions of a white wedding dress, cutting the cake and throwing rice with some ancient folk customs, getting married in Finland is ideal. The celebration of your marriage can stretch over several days, although one day of festivities is more common in the 21st century.
You can hold your wedding in a church, or in the hotel where you celebrate your reception. A tradition at a Finnish wedding reception is that the bride's friends dance around her, and she places her bridal headpiece onto one of them. This woman will be the next to marry!
Finland is a beautiful country, whose inland is the largest unspoiled wilderness in Europe. Its natural beauty is filled with romance, and it is a lovely place to spend your honeymoon. Even the capital, Helsinki, with over thirty art galleries and museums, has a small-town feel, with lovely 19th century architecture. You can relax in the parks and beside the waterways, or with a coffee in one of the many open air cafés.
Finland also has a picturesque lakes area, where you will be able to visit the 15th century Olavinlinna Castle. Other places of note are Rauma, the largest wooden town preserved in the Nordic countries, and Turku on the southern coast, the oldest city in Finland. A stunning destination for your honeymoon is Aland, a province of more than 6400 autonomous islands with a fascinating and unique culture.
A wedding and honeymoon in Finland is the perfect way to immerse yourself fully in Scandinavian culture. |
