Lisa & Loui, July 2026

The bride got ready in one part of the Manor House, with her best friends, her sister-in-law and her mother. From there she could watch the guests arrive and perhaps catch a glimpse of her husband-to-be, while the moment inside the house stayed private. It was something quite special, she writes.

Lisa and Loui were married at Agerup Farm & Manor House on Saturday 4 July 2026. They were around 85 in all, 15 of them children, and the family stayed on the estate for the whole weekend.

They were looking for a place in the middle of nature where they could have a fairy-tale wedding and spend a long weekend with their family. They knew Agerup was the right place as soon as they drove along the roads lined with avenues of trees.

A weekend, not just a day

Having the whole place to themselves all weekend was what they loved most. Both families live outside Denmark, so it meant a lot to them to spend the whole weekend together, not only the wedding day.

Having the family close all weekend also gave them a particular calm. When the big day came, they had already settled in and were not nearly as nervous.

Their biggest worry beforehand was how the guests would get to Agerup, and whether those who could not stay on the estate would find somewhere else to sleep. Because Agerup is close to Sakskøbing, it was no problem for the other guests to find a place to stay or to drive there.

The day

The ceremony was held in the park behind the Manor House, facing away from the house, and the bride made her entrance down the steps at the back. The reception was outside in front of the Manor Barn, and both dinner and the party were inside the Manor Barn.

For the groom, one of the best moments was walking back into the house after the ceremony. They had a moment entirely to themselves, with their guests outside in view through the windows.

How they did it

They had a caterer and three serving staff. The starter and dessert were served at the tables, and the main course as a buffet. For the reception they did their own tapas and charcuterie, served with the wedding cake, and they made the flower arrangements themselves. The freedom to plan it all themselves meant a lot to them.

Around 10 to 15 people got everything ready, and seven cleared away. It went well and surprisingly quickly.

One thing they would do differently: settle a good table plan early, and a plan for how the serving staff and catering area should look. On the Friday before the wedding they decided at the last minute to put some of the buffet tables inside instead of outside. Planned earlier, the setup would have been even easier.

Their advice to other couples: visit Agerup one extra time before the big weekend, to make sure all your plans and dreams can be carried out the way you imagine.

What the guests said

Everyone loved the house and the surroundings. Not every guest had time to explore the estate, but those who stayed all weekend loved walking around it and discovering the small, hidden places.

Lisa and Loui answered in Danish; this text gives their answers in English.

Suppliers: photography Tanja Gehlhaus · music Lasse Christiansen · styling Aya · equipment Ebbes Udlejning · flowers: the couple themselves