Our little blue beach hut, named “Blæsenborg”, was built in 1918 and has been in the family for 4 generations.
The beach huts are one of Ærø's iconic sites, and are closely protected by local planning laws, so they still look just as they did when they were built. In many ways they perfectly represent the essence of a DIW Wedding: charming, down-to-earth, and Danish summer “hygge” at its best.
Just a few minutes drive from Ærøskøbing, this location is the perfect choice for you if you are nature lovers who want that sand-between-your-toes Nordic island vibe for your wedding day. It is Ideal for elopements and smaller groups.
Our beach hut venue is only available from May to October.
You hire the beach hut and its facilities for your private use, for 3 hours. Our full wedding planning service, styling and day-of coordination is included, as is all fees to local authorities and the registrar.
Every event is customised for your needs of course, but an example of a typical beach wedding is as follows:
We always make sure there is a bad-weather back-up plan in place just in case, and we will give you a tour of the location the day before.
We set up and style the ceremony location, including our beautiful rustic arch, on the beach, create floral arrangements, and set the table for a champagne toast inside our cosy little beach hut, and extra seating for any guests.
Some couples prefer to do seperate arrivals (with the groom often arriving with guests about 20 minutes before the ceremony, and the bride walking down the “isle” in the more traditional manner) but many of our couples are rather free spirits and choose to elope partly to avoid most traditions and throw the rule book out the window and so both get ready together and arrive to the ceremony together. Both or none are completely acceptable and you should do whatever fits your personalities and wishes for your day :-)
The registrar usually arrives about 10 minutes before the ceremony and we coordinate any last minute changes or personal additions.
We can play music according to your wishes or you can let the sound of the waves and the seagulls be your wedding day soundtrack.
The ceremony itself is very uncomplicated, the wording is respectful and contemporary, and the official part lasts no more than five minutes. Many of our couples love this simplicity. But it can be customised in any way you wish. Most choose to add an exchange of rings and some add their own vows, a reading by a family member or other personal touches. We’ll discuss this in the planning process so everyone involved (the registrar and photographer etc) are on the same page.
Immediately following the ceremony you both, as well as your two witnesses (we can provide them, if you are not bringing guests) and the registrar sign the marriage license on a small table nearby.
You are married!
This is the moment for our natural home-made flower confetti if you wish.
Then we pop the champagne (or sparkling elderflower cordial for a non-alcoholic option) so you can celebrate.
Most couples order a delicious cake or our savory fingerfood platter to enjoy.
This is usually the time we leave you to enjoy your day in peace or with your guests, first making sure you have everything you need. And if you have booked a photographer we’ll leave you in her capable hands for your portrait session.
When you have left the beach hut , we return to clear everything up. You don’t have to do anything except enjoy your day! :-)
