ELOPING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN This phenomena happens north of the Arctic circle at a given period during spring/summer in the north of Norway. Like a prolonged sunset and sunrise all at once, this natural phenomenon colours the sky and earth like it’s on fire! It’s like nothing you´ve ever seen before, and what a dream to be able to get married underneath this magic. Welcome to the land of the midnight sun!   1; HIKE Like the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun truly is something unique and special. It is mesmerising and leaves you wanting more. Too bad we have to sleep once in a whi ..read more

What vendors do you need for your elopement wedding? The unique thing about an elopement is the ability to pick and choose which vendors is right for you and your big day. What makes your wedding day extra special and what vendors you can do without. Let me help you with a little insight to the vendors of the elopement world. 1; PHOTOGRAPHER A definitive MUST for your big day is a photographer. They are the ones that make sure all your memories will stay alive for the rest of your lives. They will capture your day in all its splendour and leave nothing out. This is the most common vendor to ..read more

HOW TO PLAN A  WINTER ELOPEMENT IN NORWAY Choosing a winter elopement in Norway is definitely something different. It does come with it’s challenges, but if done right, it truly is a magical arctic experience like no other. Let me guide you on how to plan a winter elopement in Norway. CHOOSING A WINTER ELOPEMENT Norway, especially the northern parts with unique places like the Lofoten Islands and Senja, are both within the Arctic Circle. In wintertime, the mountains are covered in snow, making you feel like you are part of a Disney movie. The air is crisp and the sound when walking i ..read more

Adventure elopement in Lofoten I NORWAY Lofoten is a unique collection of islands situated in the northern parts of Norway. Because of it’s placement north of the polar circle you would think it would be freezing cold, but it’s actually not. You can’t expect a tropical temperature (although it happens), but the Gulf stream prevents the islands from freezing in the winter. Lofoten is my definite favourite place to photograph in Norway. The endless amount of hikes, adventures on end and the fact that you don’t have to walk more than two steps outside of your car to witness some of the most brea ..read more

BEST OF 2022 – CHRISTIN EIDE PHOTOGRAPHY Not quite sure if I am in agreement with my own header right now. I have visited 5 countries this year, done more than 30 elopements and spent countless hours on the road. Instead of saying this is the Best of 2022, I choose to go with; The most memorable, fun, emotional and unpredictable moments of 2022. Here´s to another year done, may I never forget!!! DRUMROLL PLEASE… So, before I start the best of 2022 – Christin Eide Photography show I want to reach out to all my couples. You are beautiful inside out and the reason why I do what I do. To get to ..read more

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER You´ve gotten engaged. Now what? First of all you need to figure out what kind of wedding you want. What season, how big and what genre. If you need some light shed on the difference between a traditional wedding photographer and an elopement photographer, head on over to this blogpost. Continue reading this one for more info about how to choose your elopement photographer. You decided to elope, how exciting!!! Where to start? This might surprise you, but your next step should be to book your elopement photographer. It is quite the opposite of plannin ..read more

ELOPING VS WEDDING Having done this for a while, I still get questions about what it means to elope, or even what an elopement is. So, I thought I would clarify a little bit by explaining the main differences and similarities; eloping vs wedding. 1; GUEST The most obvious difference is the number of guests attending. There are no rules on how many guest you can have attend your elopement, but in here lies the key point. An elopement is intentional, and all the choices you make are for you and not anyone else. In traditional weddings the guest list often contains of people invited by obligati ..read more

ELOPING VS WEDDING Having done this for a while, I still get questions about what it means to elope, or even what an elopement is. So, I thought I would clarify a little bit by explaining the main differences and similarities; eloping vs wedding. 1; GUEST The most obvious difference is the number of guests attending. There are no rules on how many guest you can have attend your elopement, but in here lies the key point. An elopement is intentional, and all the choices you make are for you and not anyone else. In traditional weddings the guest list often contains of people invited by obligati ..read more

HOW TO PLAN YOUR ELOPEMENT IN NORWAY If you are planning an elopement in Norway, then it might be good to know what Norway is about. I will give you insight into how to plan your elopement in Norway, and touch upon a lot if different topics. An elopement in Norway is about magnificent nature, majestic mountains and the world-renowned fjords… In recent years, Norway has proven to be one of the most popular elopement destinations in Europe. In particular, couples are attracted to Lofoten Islands and Senja in the northern part of Norway. What area is perfect for your elopement? Norway has a sele ..read more

HAVING AN ELOPEMENT PACKING LIST TO PREPARE FOR AN ELOPEMENT IN NORWAY Getting excited for your big adventure? Having this elopement packing list may help you with recommendations preparing for your elopement trip to Norway. (Items not listed in any specific order) CLOTHES HIKING SHOES / BOOTSMake sure to break-in your boots before going on your adventure. Hiking boots needs to fit well and feel comfortable, and you’ll only find this out by testing them. WOOL UNDERWEARNorway has a wide range of temperatures, throughout the year, and within the country. The temperature difference bet ..read more