Emilie “Voe” Nereng and her husband, Mikael Hansson, incurred an unexpected 200,000 krone cost increase on their destination wedding in Croatia due to unfavorable currency fluctuations, according to statements Nereng provided to Dagbladet. The couple wed in a grand celebration in Split in July 2025 with approximately 90 guests, following a prior civil ceremony at the Oslo city hall.
Destination Wedding Costs and Currency Shocks in Croatia
Planning a large international event involves significant financial exposure. Nereng told Dagbladet that while the couple successfully managed their overall wedding budget according to initial estimates, they did not anticipate the economic shift in exchange rates.
“We couldn’t exactly foresee that the currency would become so crazy,” Nereng said, according to Dagbladet. “The krone was so weak at this point! So we ‘lost’ well … 200,000. Or, lost and lost. It became 200,000 kroner more expensive, we were going to pay in euros. We thought: ‘Oh, Croatia is so cheap’ — but no!”
Despite the currency deficit, Nereng stated to Dagbladet that the expenditure felt justified. The celebration included an open bar across two days at a rented villa in Split, and the TV profile noted she has not regretted the financial choice since.
Civil Ceremony in Oslo Prior to the Croatian Celebration
The Croatian wedding followed a legal marriage in Norway. Nereng revealed on social media shortly after the international event that she and Hansson had already exchanged vows in a domestic ceremony, according to her statements covered by Dagbladet.
“A week before Croatia we married in the town hall with closest family, best men, and Eddie,” Nereng wrote in an Instagram post, as cited by Dagbladet. On Snapchat, she added that the domestic registration served to finalize legal paperwork before the destination event, with Oslo Mayor Anne Lindboe officiating the free municipal ceremony.
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Civil marriage ceremonies at the Oslo city hall are offered without charge for residents of the city, a detail Nereng highlighted regarding their initial legal paperwork.
Wedding Planning Dynamics Featured on “Bloggerne”
The planning process for the couple’s nuptials is documented in the season of the TV 2 series “Bloggerne,” where viewers observe Hansson taking a leading role in arrangements. Nereng explained to Dagbladet that her husband handled the majority of the logistical decisions.
“He takes control, you know,” Nereng told Dagbladet. “I was a bit surprised actually, but it worked—and works—super well. It was very clear between us that he was going to plan the most, I almost came to a set table.”
The series also captures smaller domestic disagreements during the planning phase, including an incident at a hotel minibar in Croatia where Hansson considered purchasing a bag of Haribo candy for 50 kroner. Nereng questioned the expense in the episode, leading her husband to opt for a shared bottle of Farris water instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did Emilie Nereng and Mikael Hansson get married?
The couple legally married at the Oslo city hall one week prior to holding a larger celebration with approximately 90 guests at a villa in Split, Croatia, in July 2025.
How much extra did the wedding cost due to currency changes?
According to Nereng’s statements to Dagbladet, fluctuations in the exchange rate added 200,000 kroner to the overall expenses because payments were denominated in euros.
Who managed the wedding planning preparations?
Nereng stated to Dagbladet that Mikael Hansson took charge of the majority of the wedding planning and visual details, while she selected the songs for the ceremony and the flower colors.
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