Kristin Gjelsvik Marries Geir in Hemsedal After Multi-Day Celebration
Norwegian influencer Kristin Gjelsvik, 39, and her partner Geir have married during a three-day celebration at Skarsnuten in Hemsedal, according to reports by Nettavisen and Se og Hør. The wedding weekend opened with a welcome party on Thursday before the couple exchanged vows on Friday.
Sharing the Moment on Social Media
Prior to the ceremony, Gjelsvik posted an update on Instagram alongside a photo of the couple. According to Nettavisen, she wrote about experiencing a magical start to the weekend while feeling indescribably grateful to give her easy yes to the man of her life in front of their closest family and friends.
TV 2 reported that Gjelsvik also shared video footage on Snapchat showing the newlyweds celebrating as her husband sprayed a bottle of champagne, captioned simply with “We did it!”.
Family Dynamics and Wedding Guests
Among the attendees at the wedding was Gjelsvik’s former mother-in-law, Nina, who helped care for Gjelsvik’s son, Falk, during the ceremony. According to Nettavisen, Gjelsvik shared on Snapchat that her former mother-in-law stepped in for the wedding duties while managing the young boy.
Falk’s father is Dennis Poppe, whom Gjelsvik met on “Paradise Hotel” in 2012. The two were together for a decade before announcing their split in 2022.
New Home and Shared Surname Plans
The wedding follows another major milestone for the couple. According to TV 2, Gjelsvik and her husband took over their new home on Bekkestua in Bærum this July, purchasing the property for 23 million kroner.
In interviews ahead of the wedding, Gjelsvik told TV 2 that the couple intends to adopt a shared surname. Rather than following traditional naming conventions alone, both partners plan to carry each other’s last names to honor Gjelsvik’s existing family identity.
Pro Tip: Private Relationships in the Public Eye
Gjelsvik initially kept her relationship with Geir private after they first connected in 2023, only gradually sharing details and imagery on social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram leading up to their 2024 cohabitation and subsequent wedding.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Kristin Gjelsvik and Geir get married?
The couple married on a Friday in Hemsedal following a three-day celebration that began with a welcome party on Thursday, according to Nettavisen and Se og Hør.
Who is Kristin Gjelsvik’s husband?
Her husband is Geir, whom she began dating in 2023. The couple became engaged in the summer of 2024 and purchased a home together in Bærum.
Will the couple change their last names?
Yes. According to TV 2, both Kristin Gjelsvik and her husband plan to take each other’s surnames.