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First Ever Wedding Ceremony at North Pole
First Ever Wedding Ceremony at North Pole
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Famous Norwegian explorer Borge Ousland and his bride Helge became the first couple ever to get married at the North Pole. 13.04.2012, Sputnik International
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First Ever Wedding Ceremony at North Pole Famous Norwegian explorer Borge Ousland and his bride Helge became the first couple ever to get married at the North Pole.
Famous Norwegian explorer Borge Ousland and his bride Helge became the first couple ever to get married at the North Pole.
© Photo : Russian expedition "Borneo-2012" official blog Famous Norwegian explorer Borge Ousland and his bride Helge became the first couple ever to get married at the North Pole.
Famous Norwegian explorer Borge Ousland and his bride Helge became the first couple ever to get married at the North Pole.
© Photo : Russian expedition "Borneo-2012" official blog The couple, accompanied by a Lutheran pastor and some 30 guests.
The couple, accompanied by a Lutheran pastor and some 30 guests.
© Photo : Russian expedition "Borneo-2012" official blog The wedding ceremony was held in accordance with all traditions.
The wedding ceremony was held in accordance with all traditions.
© Photo : Russian expedition "Borneo-2012" official blog There were lit candles, dressed up bridesmaid and bestman, and the bride dressed in a silk white wedding dress.
There were lit candles, dressed up bridesmaid and bestman, and the bride dressed in a silk white wedding dress.
© Photo : Russian expedition "Borneo-2012" official blog The Cross was made of a couple of crossed skis.
The Cross was made of a couple of crossed skis.
© Photo : Russian expedition "Borneo-2012" official blog The ceremony ended with champagne and fireworks.
The ceremony ended with champagne and fireworks.
© Photo : Russian expedition "Borneo-2012" official blog The guests initially arrived at the Russian Barneo ice base on board an Antonov An-74 aircraft and then took a helicopter to reach the North Pole
The guests initially arrived at the Russian Barneo ice base on board an Antonov An-74 aircraft and then took a helicopter to reach the North Pole
© Photo : Russian expedition "Borneo-2012" official blog The unique event took an unscheduled turn when British explorer Mark Wood crashed the wedding. He was solo-skiing to the North Pole as part of an expedition to raise awareness on climate change.
The unique event took an unscheduled turn when British explorer Mark Wood crashed the wedding. He was solo-skiing to the North Pole as part of an expedition to raise awareness on climate change.
© Photo : Russian expedition "Borneo-2012" official blog The wedding party ended after midnight and in the morning the newlyweds and their guests left the Barneo base.
The wedding party ended after midnight and in the morning the newlyweds and their guests left the Barneo base.
