Wedding Videographer Oslo

Wedding Videographer Oslo

Oslo is a city that combines modern Scandinavian architecture with historic settings and direct access to the fjord. Just a short flight from Stockholm, we regularly film weddings in Oslo and around the Oslofjord. David Backlund leads every production with the same calm, documentary approach that defines everything we do at Nordvér Films.

Norwegian weddings have a character of their own. Often a little more relaxed than Swedish ones, with longer dinners, more spontaneous speeches, and a warmth between guests that translates beautifully to film. Oslo also gives access to dramatic natural landscapes within just an hour’s drive.

Wedding Venues in Oslo

Oslo has an impressive range of wedding venues that work beautifully on film. The Opera House, with its angular white marble architecture, is an iconic backdrop. In central Oslo, Gamle Logen offers elegant historic halls, and Akershus Fortress combines medieval history with views over the fjord. For more contemporary settings, there are galleries and industrial event spaces in Vulkan and Grünerløkka.

Just outside the city, along the Oslofjord, you will find manor houses and coastal towns with a quieter atmosphere. Many couples choose to have the ceremony in Oslo and the reception at a waterfront venue, giving the film a natural arc from city to nature.

The Norwegian Light

Norway offers extraordinary summer light. In June and July, the sun sits low on the horizon for hours, creating a golden, directional light that is perfect for filming. Even at ten in the evening in July, the light is soft and warm. This means we can film outdoors well into the evening without artificial lighting, capturing speeches, toasts, and first dances in natural golden hour light.

Winter weddings in Oslo have a different kind of beauty. Short days mean candlelit ceremonies, warm indoor light, and the contrast of snow-covered landscapes against cozy interiors.

Fjords and Nature Near Oslo

One of Oslo’s greatest advantages as a wedding city is proximity to nature. The Hardangerfjord, with hotels like Hotel Ullensvang surrounded by fruit orchards and glacier views, is a few hours away. Sognefjorden and Geirangerfjorden offer settings that look almost unreal on film. For couples who want something more intimate, the Lofoten Islands offer fishing villages, white sand beaches, and midnight sun in summer.

How We Work in Oslo

For weddings in Oslo, David arrives the day before to get to know the venue and the light. On the wedding day, he films from getting ready to the last dance, quietly and discreetly alongside the photographer. We use handheld cameras and natural light, moving through the day without interrupting or directing.

The final film is delivered within 12 weeks: a cinematic highlight film of 5 to 8 minutes. We also offer ceremony and speech recordings as additions.

Photo and Film Together

Many of our Norwegian weddings are photographed by Karin Lundin, who co-founded Nordvér Films with David. Booking both photo and film means a team that is already in sync, shared travel logistics, and a seamless experience on the wedding day.

Key takeaways

• Wedding films start at around 45 000 SEK (about 4 000 EUR), with every proposal tailored to hours and travel.
• You receive a cinematic highlight film of 5 to 8 minutes, delivered within 12 weeks.
• We are based in Stockholm and film weddings across Sweden, Scandinavia and Europe.
• Photo and film can be booked as one coordinated team together with wedding photographer Karin Lundin.
• We answer every enquiry within 48 hours.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a wedding videographer cost in Oslo?

Wedding films with Nordvér Films start at around 45 000 SEK, roughly 4 000 EUR. For weddings in Oslo we add travel from Stockholm, and the proposal always includes those costs so there are no surprises.

How long is the wedding film?

The final film is a cinematic highlight edit of 5 to 8 minutes that follows the full arc of the day, from getting ready to the last dance. A longer full weekend film is available on request.

When do we get our film?

Within 12 weeks of the wedding. Every film is edited personally by David Backlund, and post-production is never outsourced.

Do you travel to Oslo for weddings?

Yes. Oslo is an easy trip from Stockholm, and we film weddings across Scandinavia. Travel costs are included in the proposal.

Can we book photography and videography together?

Yes. Nordvér Films was co-founded by wedding photographer Karin Lundin, and when you book photo and film together you get one coordinated team that already knows how to work side by side.

How do you work during the wedding day?

We film in a documentary style. We do not stage moments or direct you, and we use handheld cameras and natural light wherever possible. Most couples tell us they forgot the camera was there.

How far in advance should we book?

We take on a small number of weddings each year, and summer dates are usually the first to go. Reach out as soon as you have a date, and we will reply within 48 hours.

Get in Touch

Planning a wedding in Oslo or somewhere else in Norway? Contact us with your date and venue, and we will get back to you within 48 hours.