A love story:

Jonas grew up in the small mountain village of Åndalsnes in western Norway. As a child, he spent his summers hiking in the surrounding lush fjellscape with his family. It was here that he learned to appreciate Norway's natural beauty.

Years later, Jonas met Canadian girl Julie while backpacking through Europe. Drawn to her adventurous spirit and joyful personality, their relationship quickly blossomed. They bonded over their shared love of the outdoors and adventure.

When Jonas surprised Julie with a trip back to his cherished Norwegian homeland, she knew it was the perfect place to elope. They arrived in Åndalsnes under a blanket of stars, and woke to dramatic mountain vistas dusted with snow.

After settling into a cozy cabin, Jonas planned a memorable winter elopement ceremony. He led Julie on a snowshoeing journey through a majestic pine forest. Emerging onto a crystalline lake, they found their friend Mari waiting to officiate.

With flickering campfire light reflecting off the snow, Jonas and Julie recited heartfelt vows and exchanged simple silver rings. A lone eagle soared overhead as Mari pronounced them husband and wife under the spiraling galaxy above.

Later, cuddled together under the Northern Lights, Jonas and Julie felt an unbreakable bond to each other and to Norway - the magical place that brought them together as one.

“This place has always amazed my clients, it is prestigious thanks to its waterfall and offers many different views: mountain, waterfall, river with “hytte” Norwegian traditional cabin in the background.” - Sophie Brioudes

Photography: Sophie Brioudes