Planning A Viking Wedding Theme: Tips For The Perfect Day (2024)

Vikings have been invading pop culture much like how the Vikings of yore invaded ancient lands. So it’s no surprise many couples are choosing a Viking wedding theme to make their big days a celebration of epic proportions. All you need are some winning Viking theme wedding ideas, which we share ahead, and the perfect wedding venue to bring them to life.

Luckily, Peerspace is here to help you with both! As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, rely on our platform to connect you with amazing event venues to suit your Viking wedding theme. And of course, we are also happy to help provide the following Viking wedding theme tips and tricks to ensure your big day is everything you dreamed of and more. Skol!

Tip #1: Find a stunning Viking-themed wedding venue on Peerspace

The perfect Viking wedding-themed venue does exist! And it’s just a short search away on Peerspace. To find your ideal Viking-themed wedding venue, head to Peerspace’s dedicated wedding venue page, type in your location, and then click search.

If you happen to live in Livermore, CA, you’d quickly encounter this beautiful rustic ranch with rolling hills and a historic barn. Its expansiveness and wild beauty make it a perfect wedding venue for a Viking-inspired bash. In fact, there’s plenty of space for hosting your ceremony, reception, and photos. And as you’ll see from its Peerspace listing description, this venue has a rich history to suit the richness of your theme!

To find a Viking wedding-worthy venue near you, use keyword searches and filters to narrow down the venue results until you find your dream location.

Here are a few more examples of Viking-themed venues you’ll find across the United States:

Book a Viking’s paradise in the New Jersey woods

A Viking would feel like they conquered a true paradise upon arrival at this mansion in the woods in Sparta, NJ! This venue offers tons of fun decorations and decor that fit perfectly with a Viking wedding theme, and the wooded area adjacent to the house would be perfect for a Viking-themed reception.

You’ll also be in good company booking this beautiful venue — it was a well-loved party venue of Charlie Chaplin back in the day!

Be transported back to the Viking times

This Luling, TX venue is sure to transport you back to Viking times for your wedding! As the Peerspace host says, “There is NO Place like it in Texas, let alone the rest of the USA.”

The venue has plentiful space for photos, your ceremony, and reception, and even includes a warehouse full of props and materials to build with! This property also comes with buildings constructed from 95% pure salvage materials and a bentonite mud bath you and your guests can relax in!

“So many unique locations and so much freedom to create what you desire,” said one Peerspace reviewer. “Definitely would recommend and plan on going back for future projects as there is no way we were able to utilize the spaces full potential in one day alone.”

Our shabby-chic wedding tips and tricks may just complement your Viking wedding perfectly. Check them out!

Have a magical day in a Scandinavian-inspired castle

This period-piece Victorian home in Arcadia, CA may be a bit more modern than Viking times but if you’d like to go with a modern Scandinavian twist for your Viking wedding theme — this would be the perfect spot!

The home itself is 3,570 square feet and offers gorgeous high ceilings, large open rooms, and plenty of vintage beauty.

“The character of the entire property with those unique wallpapers, fireplaces and windows is simply inspiring,” said one Peerspace reviewer. Read more reviews and see all the venue’s pictures on Peerspace. 

Create memories in a home built by a Scandinavian shipbuilder

For a quaint and classy Viking-themed microwedding, look no further than this gorgeous Seattle, WA home! This beautiful hoise was built in 1915 by a Norwegian shipbuilder (likely a bit of a Viking himself with that job description!).

The property includes an intimate, multi-terraced garden that overlooks a forest of black bamboo, perfect for a small wedding ceremony. Plus, this house faces west, making it an ideal wedding location for catching the beauty of evening sunsets.

Tip #2: Choose a Viking-inspired color palette as you decorate your venue

For a Viking wedding theme, yellows, reds, purples, and blues are going to be your go-to for decorating and dress!

According to the National Museum of Denmark, blue was a precious color purchased abroad and only for the most special occasions and the wealthiest individuals. That means blue would be a fabulous color for your wedding party — with yellow, red, and purple decorations throughout the venue!

Tip #3: Find a Viking-loving photographer to capture your big day

Not every photographer is going to truly understand your Viking wedding theme — but you definitely can find photographers that do! For example, check out Narrowleaf Photography, featured as #6 on Peerspace’s list of “The 9 Best Elopement Photographers in Minneapolis. You can see some beautiful pics from the shoot on Narrowleaf Photography’s Instagram.

“I have dreamt of photographing a Viking-themed elopement since doing a Vikings cosplay myself a few years ago,” said the Narrowleaf photographer who captured the pics. Here’s someone who understands your vision and will strive to ensure your wedding portraits reflect your theme!

Tip #4: Include some super fun Viking activities

What would a Viking wedding be without some fabulous Viking-themed activities? On the Nordic Culture website, you can find tons of fun activity ideas like wrestling, tug of war, and the game aptly named “Give birth to a bear.”

When you book a wedding venue through Peerspace, you get a beautiful venue and exceptional services. All Peerspaces are hosted by locals who strive to make your experience perfect. Reach out to your host with any questions or requests and they’d be happy to help you out with vendor recommendations and more.

For example, how about booking axe-throwing sessions to help you celebrate your big day? Sounds like a fun reception party idea to us! You can book axe-throwing venues in cities across the country with ease using Peerspace.

Here are a couple of quick examples:

• This axe-throwing venue with high ceilings near Buffalo, NY
• This axe-throwing venue with billiards in San Diego, CA
• This relaxing lounge with axe-throwing lanes in Cedar Hill, TX

Check out our Gothic wedding theme ideas for even more awesomely historic wedding ideas!

Tip #5: Decorate your venue using fabulous Viking decor

When it comes to a Viking wedding theme — your decorations need to be on point! Many Peerspace venues already come with great decorations already in place, like this Gothic Medieval-inspired home in Gallatin, TN. This home comes decorated with all sorts of Viking décor, including shields, horns, wall torches, and Nordic helmets!

Even if you don’t live near Tennessee to book this venue for your wedding, these are definitely decor options you’ll want to consider for your big day. Peerspace makes it easy to source venues AND inspiration for your big day. More on that ahead!

Tip #6: Search Peerspace for more decorating inspiration

Once you’ve found the perfect Peerspace venue for your Viking wedding theme — stay on the site to find more inspiration for your wedding through other Peerspaces around the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

For example, this gothic photo studio with an eerie atmosphere in Seattle, WA may be too small for your wedding event. However, the space offers decor and accent pieces perfect for inspiring your own Viking-themed decor ideas. We love the wooden accents, iron chandeliers, and dark walls in particular. Alternatively, you can use this space or other Viking-themed spaces you find on Peerspace for your engagement shoot and Save The Date photos!

Viking wedding theme: conclusion

We applaud you your use of a unique wedding theme! And as you can see, it doesn’t have to be challenging to host a Viking wedding theme. Most importantly, you need to book a sensational wedding venue that sets the scene for your themed wedding perfectly. And now you know Peerspace can help you do that with style and ease!

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