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Getting married in Lapland

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Hi everyone,

We are planning to get married in Finnish Lapland in February 2006. There don't seem to be that many operators that cater for this, and the ones I've found mainly don't do the areas we're most interested in. If anyone has any suggestions or tips we'd be most grateful.

Also, as it will be rather cold (!) in Lapland, I will be needing a warmish dress. I want a proper white bridal gown but something which I won't freeze to death in. Any suggestions?

TIA everyone :-)
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  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,324 Forumite
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    Thermal underwear is a must if you want any photos outside, but really that may not be possible. Indoors it will be very warm! The Finns joke that in England we heat our houses to the same temperature as outside. They don't: they insulate well and they heat well!

    I don't know a lot, just that my now-husband spent a winter in Finland when we were first getting to know each other. That is over 20 years ago, but he said that casual visiting wasn't a possibility in most places: you had to phone in advance and arrange your visit because most people lived in flats, with no external door bells. Your friend had to be on the other side of the front door to let you in as soon as you arrived, or you were at risk of freezing to death.

    Can anyone on the travel board help more?
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  • plumpmouse
    plumpmouse Posts: 1,138 Forumite
    Hi

    Congratulations


    I don't know much about arranging a wedding Lapland but do have a suggestion regarding your dress. Have you ever seen the lovely velvet capes that you can buy to wear over a traditional white dress. Not sure if this would be warm enough for Lapland but it may be worth looking into
    Give me the boy until he's seven and i'll give you the man.
  • macchicken
    macchicken Posts: 275 Forumite
    there is a range of clothing called 37.5 (try surfing round to find it) keeps your body tempreture at 37.5 degrees, try getting a body suit to wear under a normal dress!
    let us know how you get on!
    good luck
    That mrs macchicken to you!
  • Ally
    Ally Posts: 5,787 Forumite
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    This is so weird ....... I saw a dress today which would have been perfect ..... it was beautiful ..... had a jacket too ....... looked very ummmmm 'snowy' if that makes any sense at all ::) When I first saw it, I thought it would be perfect for a wedding somewhere cold ..... or for me, under the Northern Lights ....ohh I wish *sign* ::)

    Anyway, it was very thick and had very fine fur details (not real, and did look very classy) :) ..... not sure where you live ..... if you pm me, i will send you the details of where the store was (SE London area), can't remember what it was called .... sorry, but it is the only bridal store in the area :)

    Also, the tips for 37.5 sound fantastic .... I will also keep that in mind ...... though .... I do wonder, how quick can ya rip them off ??? ;) ;D
    I can say whatever I like here ... 'cos no one can see me .. ner ner ner ner ner !!!....

    How do you know I ain't sitting here butt naked?!?!

    I thunk I've made you think for a minute!
    :j :rotfl: :j
  • Sofa_Sogood
    Sofa_Sogood Posts: 5,258 Forumite
    When I first saw it, I thought it would be perfect for a wedding somewhere cold ..... or for me, under the Northern Lights ....ohh I wish *sign* ::)

    Especially if you stayed here http://www.icehotel.com/

    ;)
  • Ally
    Ally Posts: 5,787 Forumite
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    Especially if you stayed here http://www.icehotel.com/

    ;)

    WOW :o ... I wanna go there now .... better have a word in the OH's ear while he sleeps .... well, words over and over and over again (it does work doesn't it ???) .... ;D ..... but I think it would be a good idea to learn how to pronounce his surname properly first :-/ ::) that could really spoil the occassion if I get it wrong ;D
    I can say whatever I like here ... 'cos no one can see me .. ner ner ner ner ner !!!....

    How do you know I ain't sitting here butt naked?!?!

    I thunk I've made you think for a minute!
    :j :rotfl: :j
  • Sofa_Sogood
    Sofa_Sogood Posts: 5,258 Forumite

    WOW :o ... I wanna go there now .... better have a word in the OH's ear while he sleeps .... well, words over and over and over again (it does work doesn't it ???) ....  ;D ..... but I think it would be a good idea to learn how to pronounce his surname properly first  :-/ ::) that could really spoil the occassion if I get it wrong ;D

    It's amazing :D

    I think they rebuild it yearly :o so better get working on your memory skills ;)
  • Ally
    Ally Posts: 5,787 Forumite
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    "Price: SEK 5 600"
    how much is that in English ???
    I can say whatever I like here ... 'cos no one can see me .. ner ner ner ner ner !!!....

    How do you know I ain't sitting here butt naked?!?!

    I thunk I've made you think for a minute!
    :j :rotfl: :j
  • Sofa_Sogood
    Sofa_Sogood Posts: 5,258 Forumite
    "Price: SEK 5 600"
    how much is that in English ???

    Haven't a clue ??? but have another look

    http://www.scantours.com/ice_hotel.htm

    ;D ;) ;D
  • Sofa_Sogood
    Sofa_Sogood Posts: 5,258 Forumite
    :o:o:o

    You can even get married there!

    http://www.scantours.com/ice_hotel_chapel.htm
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