Let's Party, Norwegian Style!
The party's on for Princess Martha Louise's wild marriage
The stage is set for Princess Martha Louise's wacky wedding to self-styled shaman Durek Verrett. Last Thursday night, they hooked up their guests for a "get-to-know-you" bash at a fancy hotel in Ålesund, marking the kickoff of an epic three-day shindig in the west of Norway.
This shindig was all about "sexy and stylish," and let me tell you, people had their own ideas about what that meant. Check out the pics from Norwegian news agency NTB and "Aftenposten". Some folks went for bold colors, with ladies favoring sequins and sky-high heels.
But what about Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Martha Louise's sis-in-law? The tabloids snapped shots of her before she arrived at the bash in Ålesund. She was wearing a denim jacket, rolled-up jeans, white kicks, and a mask that screamed "Justin Timberlake 2001 with a touch of Corona." No word on if she showed up in that same outfit. The hotel bash's interior remained a secret, as the press got only a quick peek of the couple - decked out in matching pink duds, Martha Louise and Verrett.**
The princess and this Yank are set to tie the knot on Saturday in nearby Geiranger. After the events in Ålesund, the wedding party plans to sail on a boat through the Geirangerfjord to Geiranger on Friday, where another pre-wedding bash with a Latin vibe awaits them. King Harald V and Queen Sonja (both 87) skipped the opening event but will show up for the actual wedding ceremony.
The attendees loved the opening night of the party, buzzing with excitement for the main event. After the mixer, everyone was pumped for the bash on Saturday in Geiranger.
