Hello Magazine: Inside the Grand Wedding Plans of Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett

Wedding Preparations Tension Mounts in Geiranger

On Wednesday afternoon, Princess Märtha Louise (52) and Durek Verrett (49) arrived at Gardermoen, heading towards Geiranger. Earlier that day, the preparations began at Vinjevollen in Geiranger, where the couple plans to wed on Saturday.

Press and Guest Arrivals

Exclusive images from the wedding planning have been shared by Dagbladet. According to social media, guests have started their journey westward, and the press contact for the wedding, Simon Valvik, has just arrived in Geiranger.

• Before 1 PM on Wednesday, Valvik parked outside the hotel with over a hundred accreditation bands in his suitcase.
• Around 125 journalists and photographers are expected on the West Coast in the coming days.

Event Schedule and Excitement

On Thursday, Märtha and Durek are hosting a salsa party in Ålesund before their wedding on scenic Vinjevollen. Approximately 350 guests are expected to join the celebration.

Valvik is busy coordinating practical details, confirming that a finalized schedule for the press will be shared later that evening. He refrains from commenting on specific missing details until everything is in place.

Behind the Scenes of Wedding Planning

Valvik experienced some tension when his flight to Ålesund was canceled last minute on Wednesday morning. He had to scramble to book another flight, which caused a slight delay. He explains, “I had to jump into a car.” After several miles and ferry rides, he is now in Geiranger.

He wouldn’t share when he would meet Märtha and Durek but confirmed, “They are very excited and have been looking forward to this for a long time.” Many guests share that anticipation as well.

The team around the couple is preparing for intense days ahead. “It is exhilarating, and there is so much happening. Many preparations are required for an event of this size, but we are managing it easily. We have always had good cooperation with our partners, aiming for the best possible wedding celebration,” he states.

The main question lingering is where the couple currently is. Valvik admits, “I cannot answer that, as I do not have an overview of their exact logistics. The last report was that they are very excited.” Durek celebrated his bachelor party yesterday, and Valvik noted that it was a good atmosphere.