Kafia & Lars

With great joy and gratitude, we welcome you to our wedding website. We are so happy to celebrate our love surrounded by family and friends, and to honor both our Norwegian and Somali traditions on this special day. Thank you for being part of our journey, we cannot wait to celebrate with you.

18:00 – Doors open
18:30 – Mingling and light refreshments
19:00 – Arrival of the bride and groom
19:30 – Buranbuur: Traditional Somali dance and music
20:30 – Shaash Saar Cermony and gift exchange 
21:00 – Dinner is served
22:30 – Re-entrance of the bride and groom
23:00 – Coffee and cake

Dancing and mingling for the rest of the evening

Venue
Our wedding celebration will be held at Plaza Event in Skedsmokorset, located at Husebyveien 8, 2020 Skedsmokorset.

Getting There
The venue is easy to reach by car, and parking is available nearby. If you are travelling by public transport, we recommend checking the best route closer to the day.

Hotels Nearby
For guests who wish to stay overnight, there are several hotel options in the area, including Quality Hotel Olavsgaard, Lily Country Club, Thon Hotel Lillestrøm, Scandic Lillestrøm, and X Hotel.

Are children invited?
We kindly ask that this wedding will be an adults-only celebration.

Will alcohol be served?
Our wedding celebration will be alcohol-free.

What is the dress code?

For women

Please feel free to wear a formal dress, a dirac, or any outfit that makes you feel comfortable and beautiful. We warmly welcome both traditional and modern attire, and encourage you to choose something festive, elegant, and true to your personal style. Below are some style inspirations.

For men

Gentlemen, your dress code is simple: a suit and your best behavior ;)

Will there be a wedding ceremony?
Our ceremony will be private. The event you are invited to is the wedding celebration, and we are so happy to share this special part of the day with you.

 Can I bring a plus one?
We ask that only those named on the invitation attend our celebration.

What is Shaash Saar?
Shaash Saar is a Somali wedding tradition where the bride is honored and celebrated. Guests are welcome to participate in the gift exchange during Shaash Saar, but it is not required. A gift table will also be available.

What is Buraanbur?
Buraanbur is a traditional form of Somali poetry. It is often accompanied by rhythm, clapping, singing, and dance, and is used to celebrate, honor, and express joy during special occasions such as weddings.

What gifts do we wish for?
We have prepared a wedding registry down below

Have more questions?
If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly.

Kafia: +47 413 93 134
Lars: +47 902 86 002

Link to the registery.