A Viking Themed Wedding Day for Deanna & Jake

The Perfect Viking Themed Wedding for Deanna & Jake 85

A lot of couples celebrate their ancestors or culture on their wedding day by including traditions and special touches. Deanna & Jake were no different with this when deciding to use their Scottish and Scandanavian descent to create the perfect Viking-themed wedding.

dramatic image looking up at couple standing together on wedding day outside in forrest

wedding ring and engagement ring laying together in dark red flowers in bouquet next to white poppy flower
“Velvet, wood, soft, and bold colors and textures drew me to this wedding. Royal colors, vintage keepsakes, and earthy notes began to flood my mind and I knew that together with Deanna and Jake we were going to take a rustic barn wedding venue and give it the edgiest vibe it had ever seen.

Here are a few highlights and notes I think you will enjoy… D+J’s cake topper is vintage from D’s mother’s wedding. During their ceremony, D+J did an ancient Celtic ritual called, “handfasting” where they tied their hands together to symbolize the binding of two lives.” – Alyssa of Alice’s Art Gallery

wooden box sits upside down on wooden bar top with back tie draped over it and bottle of alcohol with dress shoes in the back and white poppy flowerTell us the story behind your wedding and the inspiration.

So my husband is of Scandinavian descent and I am of Scottish descent. We decided to have a Viking-themed wedding to honor his ancestors while doing a Hand Fasting Ceremony to honor mine.

woman sits with eyes close and black short sleeve robe on while man wearing all black and a white face covering applies makeup in living room of house

How did you meet? Tell us about the proposal.

We actually met at a rock concert and found out that we had been to several of the same concerts over the previous 10 years and even have photos where we could see each other in the background!

Our proposal occurred at the Annual Scottish Festival where we were both dressed in our traditional Scottish garb. Jake went to the main field to compete in his annual Boulder Carry and asked me to come onto the field to film him. He ended up dropping to one knee and proposing in front of everyone.

How did you both choose your wedding day look? Describe the looks in detail.

Like a true Viking, Jake can be seen wearing his metal forged bracelets with braids in his hair. I still wanted our wedding to have a traditional feel, so he wore a Burgundy velvet blazer to match my bouquet.

I chose a crown of rose quartz to represent eternal love, trust, and friendship in our relationship. My hair was placed into braids with large plaits to honor my husband’s Viking background.  During photos and celebrations with our families, we both wore fur pelts to celebrate like true Vikings. SKAL!

giant wood barn doors decorated with garland and two axes above the doors with green plants in front and trees in the background

vintage blue dresser outside with memorial decorations for family members who had passed away on wood slices

wedding reception space inside barn with giant chandelier handing with long rectangle tables on both sides and a sweetheart table at the front in front of two barn doorsHow did you decorate your space for the ceremony and the reception? Was any part of the decor DIY?

We tried to keep the wedding very whimsical and woodsy so there were a lot of elements of trees and flowers. We used wood slices as centerpieces, created signage on wood with writing in Icelandic, and even had a wedding cake that looked like a tree stump and had edible chocolate bark!

bride and groom hold hands while facing away from each other outside in garden of forrest and wooden decoration structure

groom faces away from bride as bride holds his hand and smilers wearing gem crown outside in woods

We wanted a lot of floral, but at an affordable price. To keep with the woods theme, we incorporated ferns everywhere. Another important piece was a single white orchid in my bouquet to honor my Mother’s bouquet of orchids from her wedding day.

braided white green red and black cords for wedding ceremony lay together on top of small white pillow

bride holds bouquet and walks with father down the aisle while holding clear umbrella on wedding day in front of large wooden barn doors

groom stands at altar with officiant while guests turn to watch the bride walks down the aisle while holding umbrellas

bride and groom stand at wedding ceremony in front of officiant with cords around arms in traditional ceremony and three bridesmaids to the left and two groomsmen on the right outside surrounded by trees

Helpful tips or advice for other engaged couples.

Be sure to invest in a wedding planner and a great photographer. The planner will make your day proceed flawlessly while your photographer will capture each special moment for you to always look back and reflect on.

six women and six men stand together outside on brick paved area while women on the left hold bouquets of flowers out and up

bride sits in greenery outside with wedding dress and veil spread out around her and holding her bouquet in front of her as she looks off to the left

man with hair pulled up into a bun with braids on the side of head and goatee wears velvet tuxedo jacket and brown fur pelt

man with hair tied up holds womans chin next to him and kisses her while both wear fur pelt

What were some of the personal touches you added that are a great reflection of you as a couple?

We loved our gifts to our bridesmaids and groomsmen. Each bridesmaid received a handmaid crystal hairpiece to match the bride and each groomsman received a handmade cup made of goat horn to hold their celebratory drink for the evening!

couple on wedding day walk into wedding reception holding hands and smiling through barn doors with dj booth to the left and guests on the right

bride and groom stand together holding hands and touching faces in dimly lit barn dancing as guests watch

black and white image of bride and groom sitting at sweetheart table at wedding reception while groomsmen stands to the right holding microphone and speaking

man and woman on wedding day sit at sweetheart table decorated with lanterns and floral while bridesmaid stands the left of the table holding paper and microphone talking

bride and groom kiss in front of cake table with spotlight on it

man holds hand of woman holding large knife about to cut into cake decorated with chocolate wood bark and cake plate with forks sits in front of it

What was the most anticipated or special moment of your wedding day?

Our first look as I was walking down the aisle! He begged me to wear a crown like a true Queen and found the perfect one to become his Queen for life. You can see on his face how overwhelmed he was to see me and he could not stop crying; it was so sweet!

couple on wedding day walk down path outside at night while wedding guests hold out lanterns into the path and chandelier hangs above them

groom kisses bride and dips her down in front of guests holding lanterns during outdoor wedding reception grand exit

A special thank you to the Wedding Vendor Team who helped bring this Viking-themed wedding at Bridle Oaks to life:

Our featured Wedding Venue Map trusted vendors:

Rentals: 💚 A Chair Affair; @achairaffair

Hair & Makeup: 💚 Laura Reynolds Artistry Hair and Makeup Team; @laurareynoldsartiststudio

Special thanks to all the other vendors that participated:

Barn Wedding Venue: Bridle Oaks Barn; @bridleoaksbarn

Wedding Photographer: Alice’s Art Gallery; @alicesartgallery

Wedding DJ: DJ Phil Joeckel; @djphiljoeckel

Wedding Planner: Victoria Rose Events; @victoriaroseevents

Invitation Designer: Basic Invite; @basicinvite

Tuxedo & Men’s Attire: Kenneth Cole; @kennethcole

Central Florida Wedding Dress: Lily’s Bridal; @lilysbridal

Wedding Florist: Pink Flamingo Petals; @pinkflamingoatpetals

Wedding Bartending: J & T Bartending; @jandtbartending

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