Fabulous Norwegian Brides 1870-1920

Today’s little photographic gem of a collection shows off some old photos of Norwegian brides. The pictures are to be found in the Norsk Folkemuseum, Oslo. Subtlety was neither aimed for nor achieved with these bonny bonnets.

Brides of Norway look quite wondrous:

If you were wondering, the book is the bible.

This is Betty and her good luck “twig”.

Here the bride is being handed a ticket to see Mastodon play at the Manchester Evening News Arena.

Hurray! Someone’s smiling!

That’s all. Pretty cool no?