The Beginning of Forever

Oslo City Hall - Munch Room

Ceremony

Sara's Residence

Reception

We came across this song and instantly loved the vibe it brings — warm, romantic, and perfect for the mood of our celebration. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Our song

Our Wedding

Det hele begynte sommeren 2024. Broren min, Mikka, fortalte meg om en filippinsk venninne som hadde en kusine som ikke var i et forhold. Jeg ba om et bilde – og i det øyeblikket jeg så det, var min første tanke: Wow, for en vakker kvinne. Jeg fikk nummeret hennes og sendte en melding på WhatsApp. Lite visste jeg da at denne meldingen skulle forandre livet mitt.ㅤSiden september 2024 har vi snakket sammen hver eneste dag. Hver melding, hvert ord, trakk meg nærmere henne. I desember reiste jeg til Malta for å møte henne for aller første gang. Jeg var nervøs – men all nervøsiteten forsvant i det øyeblikket jeg så henne. Hun var enda vakrere enn jeg hadde forestilt meg, og hun tok pusten fra meg.ㅤDagene vi tilbrakte sammen på Malta var magiske. Da jeg måtte reise tilbake til Norge i januar, forlot jeg øya som en forandret mann. Jeg var hodestups forelsket.ㅤI april kom Kathrina for å besøke meg i Norge – med noe av familien sin. Vi tilbrakte en uke sammen, full av fantastiske øyeblikk. En kveld spurte jeg henne om hun ville være kjæresten min. Hun sa ja – og i det øyeblikket føltes alt riktig. Vi ble et par.ㅤFra det tidspunktet begynte vi å drømme om fremtiden. Jeg hadde alltid sagt at jeg aldri kom til å gifte meg, men plutselig føltes tanken på ekteskap helt riktig. Jeg visste at jeg ville tilbringe resten av livet mitt med henne.ㅤI juni reiste jeg tilbake til Malta i tre fantastiske uker. Vi nøt hvert eneste øyeblikk sammen. Selv da jeg ble forkjølet mot slutten av turen, spilte ingenting annet noen rolle så lenge jeg var med henne.ㅤI september tok vi vår aller første tur sammen som par – til den romantiske byen Roma. På togstasjonen på vei til hotellet var jeg så spent på å være der med henne at jeg på mystisk vis mistet telefonen min. Kathrina var litt stresset over å finne ut av airconditionen, mens jeg bare var oppslukt av å være med henne og helt glemt at det kanskje ikke var “perfekt timing” for et frieri. Og så, på hotellrommet vårt, midt i kaoset og latteren, fridde jeg.ㅤDer var hun, litt stresset, og der var jeg, på kne med en ring. Ikke det perfekte romantiske øyeblikket man ser på film, men det var vårt øyeblikk – rotete, uventet og helt uforglemmelig. Og selvfølgelig sa hun ja.ㅤI oktober kom hun tilbake til Norge. Bare henne denne gangen. Jeg laget hjemmelaget pizza – og hun likte den faktisk! Mens hun var her, ble søknaden vår om ekteskap godkjent. Vi valgte en dato. Vi planla fremtiden vår. Og før vi visste ordet av det, måtte hun reise tilbake.ㅤNå, i november, har jeg ikke holdt, kysset eller sett min elskede siden hun dro. Jeg savner henne dypt – men kjærligheten vår er enda sterkere.ㅤDet som venter på noe godt, venter ikke forgjeves.ㅤSnart vil min elskede komme tilbake til meg. Og kort tid etter vil vi endelig bli mann og kone. Sjelevenner. Livsledsagere. For alltid.

Vår kjærlighetshistorie

Nil's story

For a long time, I was comfortable being on my own. I wasn’t actively searching for love, and I wasn’t afraid of being alone.I trusted that if someone was meant for me, it would happen naturally, without pressure or expectation.ㅤSeptember 2024 — during a two-month vacation back home, my cousin told me that someone she knew was asking if she happened to know a single woman who might want to talk to his brother. I said yes — casually, without thinking much of it.ㅤLater that night, his first message appeared:“Hey, you ...”Not exactly the strongest opening line, but it made me smile. But there was something honest behind it, and so the conversation began.ㅤWhat made it even more interesting was that he had no social media accounts (just TikTok — which he somehow got me into). He never asked for selfies, never suggested a video call, never pushed for anything. It was simply two people talking — no filters, no pressure, just real conversations. And unexpectedly, it worked.ㅤBy the time I returned to Malta, I realized I was genuinely looking forward to his messages each day.ㅤWhen we finally met in December 2024 at Malta Airport, I arrived in simple winter clothes with no makeup and no expectations. He stood there — bald, with a goatee (not exactly my “type,” as I teasingly remind him) — but with warm eyes and a calm, reassuring smile. Everything felt unexpectedly natural. I wasn’t nervous at all; it felt like meeting someone I had known for years. ㅤHe even spent New Year’s Eve with my loud family and friends. He wasn’t used to that kind of chaos, but he embraced it with such openness. Watching him blend into my world was the moment I first felt something shift.ㅤWhen I visited him in Norway, I saw that he was exactly the same person in his own space as he was with me — sincere, respectful, and grounded. During that trip, he asked me to officially be his girlfriend because he knew it mattered to me. That small gesture showed me how thoughtful he is. That is when I truly felt chosen.ㅤThe more I got to know him, the more I saw how he treated me with respect, patience, and genuine love. He slowly opened his mind to the idea of marriage — something I knew he never imagined for himself — simply because he understood what it meant to me, to my parents, and to my culture. And little by little, our conversations naturally shifted toward the future we wanted to build together.ㅤThen came the unforgettable proposal in Rome — our first ever trip as a couple. We were so excited to see each other again after almost two months apart and to explore a new city together. It was fun, chaotic, and so perfectly “us.”ㅤOn our first day, he lost his phone at the train station — not because he was careless, but because he was so excited. Meanwhile, I was in our accommodation trying to figure out an all-Italian remote-controlled AC, mildly stressed and confused. And then, in the middle of all that chaos, he decided it was the perfect moment to propose.ㅤIt wasn’t the “ideal romantic setup” you see in movies. No dramatic setting, no perfectly timed music. It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t orchestrated. But it was perfect for us — simple, sincere, and full of love.In that moment, I saw clearly the kind of man I was choosing to marry: steady when I am overwhelmed, calm when things go wrong, loving even when the scene is far from romantic. A partner, not an opponent, in whatever chaos life brings.ㅤSome may think our story moved quickly, but for us, everything unfolded naturally — at the exact moment we were both ready.ㅤMeeting later in life wasn’t an accident — it was fate.ㅤOur love wasn’t planned, but it was meant to be.ㅤA quiet prayer answered at the most unexpected, yet most perfect time.

Her POV

Kath's story

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For the Ladies / For damene :

Du kan velge blant fargene nedenfor. Ta på deg ditt beste semi-formelle antrekk, men som også er komfortabelt nok til å bevege deg fritt gjennom dagen. Tusen takk!

For the Men / For herrene:

Gentlemen, feel free to match the colors of the ladies if you like, but if that’s not your thing, don’t worry! Just wear your best and most comfortable semi-formal outfit. One tiny favor — try to steer clear of black. Have fun, look sharp, and get ready to celebrate with us! -- Herrer, dere kan gjerne matche fargene til damene hvis dere vil, men om det ikke er helt din stil, ikke bekymre deg! Ta bare på deg ditt beste og mest komfortable semi-formelle antrekk. Én liten ting – prøv å unngå svart. Ha det gøy, se bra ut, og gjør deg klar til å feire med oss!

Dress Code

A Little Something for Our Future Together / En liten gave til vår fremtid sammen

If you were thinking of giving a gift to help us on our way, a gift of cash towards our honeymoon would really make our day. However, if you prefer to purchase a gift, the link to our registry is below - if you'd like some guidance. But please know that your presence at our wedding can be your present - its the greatest gift of all. You can click this <a href="https://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/kathrina-anna-pascua-and-nils-peder-sara-lillestrom-akershus/5065975/giftlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LINK</a> or scan the QR code to redirect to our registry. ---- Hvis du tenker på å gi en gave for å hjelpe oss på vei, ville et bidrag til bryllupsreisen virkelig gjøre dagen vår spesiell. Om du heller ønsker å kjøpe en gave, finner du linken til ønskelisten vår nedenfor, hvis du ønsker litt veiledning. Men vit at din tilstedeværelse i bryllupet vårt kan være gaven din – det er den største gaven av alle. Du kan klikke på denne <a href="https://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/kathrina-anna-pascua-and-nils-peder-sara-lillestrom-akershus/5065975/giftlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LENKEN</a> eller skanne QR-koden for å gå direkte til ønskelisten vår.

The items on our registry are just examples of what we like - feel free to use them as a guide! It doesn't need to be the exact same item. We'll be grateful for anything in similar style or idea. Just click the "buy now" and marked as already bought so it'll be deleted on the list and no one would gift the same item. Thank you! ---- Gjenstandene på ønskelisten vår er bare eksempler på hva vi liker – bruk dem gjerne som en veiledning! Det trenger ikke være akkurat det samme produktet. Vi vil være takknemlige for alt i lignende stil eller idé. Bare klikk på “kjøp nå” og merk varen som allerede kjøpt, så blir den fjernet fra listen og ingen får samme gave. Tusen takk!

Nils Peder & Kathrina

Nils Peder & Kathrina

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