Spring is in the Air

"Ja visst gör det ont när knoppar brister.
Varför skulle annars våren tveka?
Varför skulle all vår heta längtan 
bindas i det frusna bitterbleka?
Höljet var ju knoppen hela vintern.
Vad är det för nytt, som tär och spränger?
Ja visst gör det ont när knoppar brister,
ont för det som växer
och det som stänger"

...
(Karin Boye, fra 'Ja visst gör det ont')



Våren er på vei. En skarpere sol, himmelen nesten gjennomsiktig, jorden pulserer og vekster river seg smertefullt frem. Nakne trær sprer skygger som fingre over asfalt. Natten er fløyel og full av lyder. Byene myldrer og har sin egen støvete duft. 

Alt er skjørere, gyllent, glassaktig, det er en galskap i vinden. 

Jeg elsker denne tiden.

Shopping & the City



Hello Ladies,

These are some of my favourite (window) shopping haunts in the heart of Copenhagen:

-Birger Christensen: Østergade 38 (Strøget) http://www.birger-christensen.com/
-By Malene Birger boutique: Antonigade 10 http://www.bymalenebirger.com/
-Gossip: Ny Østergade 10 http://www.gossipshop.dk/
-Holly Golightly: St. Regnegade 2 http://www.hollygolightly.dk/
-Kassandra shoes: Grønnegade 27
-Marc by Marc Jacobs: Chr. IX gade 3-5 http://www.marcbymarcjacobs.dk/
-Rue Verte: Ny Østergade 11 http://www.rueverte.dk/
-Time's Up Vintage: Krystalgade 4, in the Latin Quarter. This classic vintage treasure trove has amazing shop windows reminiscent of the Parisian fifties and a truly inspiring website http://www.timesupshop.com/

PS: visit Agnes Cupcakes in Sværtegade 2 for a sugary shopping break http://www.agnescupcakes.com/ (click on their calendar for the cupcake flavours of the day)



the Art scene

 

For the art crowd (click links for ongoing exhibitions):

-Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (with a beautiful winter garden) http://www.glyptoteket.com/

-Statens Museum for Kunst (the National Gallery, just beyond Kongens Have) http://www.smk.dk/

-The Hirschprung Collection (opposite Statens Museum for Kunst) http://www.hirschprung.dk/

-Thorvaldsens Museum (across the canal from Amagertorv square) http://www.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk/

-Nationalmuseet (just behind the Parliament building of Christiansborg) http://www.natmus.dk/

-Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (see link for directions) http://www.louisiana.dk/

Copenhagen cuisine



Some ideas for culinary lovers:

-Cafe Sorgenfri (traditional 'smørrebrød') http://www.cafesorgenfri.dk/

-Restaurant Oubæk (deliciously composed gourmet dishes) http://www.restaurantoubaek.dk/

-Les Trois Cochons (genuine bistro cuisine) http://www.cofoco.dk/

-La Vecchia Signora (traditional Italian) http://www.la-vecchia-signora.dk/

-Bankeråt (pub-dusty atmosphere, hip lunch and dinner crowds, quaint furnishings and mannequins with stuffed animal heads! We love the cat in the Diesel leather jacket) http://www.bankeraat.dk/

-LêLê (trendy Vietnamese) http://www.lele-nhahang.com/

-Sticks'n'Sushi (sushi heaven!) http://www.sushi.dk/

-A.C. Perchs Tearoom in Kronprinsensgade (scones and atmosphere) http://www.perchstearoom.dk/

-Skildpadden (sandwich/salad bar at Gråbrødretorv in the Latin Quarter) http://www.skildpadden.dk/

Cheers

Hotels etc.



See the following links for hotel accommodation in Copenhagen:
http://www.hotels.com/
http://www.booking.com/
http://www.hotel.dk/
http://www.billige-hoteller.info/
http://www.visitcopenhagen.dk/
http://www.weekendophold.dk/

If you want to stay a little out of town and enjoy the sea air and the view, here are some suggestions:

-Hellerup Parkhotel (chic and charming residential area on the way out of town) http://www.hellerupparkhotel.dk/
-Rungstedgaard (next to the Karen Blixen museum) http://www.rungstedgaard.dk/
-Quality Hotel Marina Vedbæk http://www.choicehotels.dk/
-Skodsborg Kurhotel & Spa http://www.skodsborg.dk/

the Gift List



Your presence is the best gift we can wish for..

But if you need ideas for gift-giving, please visit the link below:

http://www.illumsbolighus.dk/

(enter Jens Iversen or Catherine Nelson under 'gavelisten' on the toolbar menu to access our wedding list)
ps: this site can be translated to English

Thank you!

Where's the Party?

After the ceremony, we will be off to Hellerup Park Hotel (Strandvejen 203 in chic residential area Hellerup) and hold the reception & dinner in Restaurant Saison's banquet facilities.

If the weather allows, welcome drinks will be served in the park opposite the hotel.

Driving directions: http://map.krak.dk/m/aJPrq 

There is a parking lot behind the hotel building.



at Church

Vor Frue Kirke (Cathedral of Our Lady) is located at Nørregade 8 in Copenhagen's Latin Quarter.

Inside the Church are beautiful marble statues by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen.

Please be seated by 14.15 as the ceremony begins at 14.30.
Programmes will be handed to you at the entrance.
Photographs may be taken upon the bride's entrance and the couple's exit.

Parking facilities.

Dress code: Black Tie Optional



for Men: either tuxedo/smoking or dark suit and tie

for Women: long dress, cocktail dress or formal separates. Ooh, and accessories!



PS: remember to leave top hats at home :)



Vegetarian? Dietary requirements

Remember to inform us of any allergies and special requirements, so we can adapt the dinner menu to your needs..



R.S.V.P: 21. April

Kindly reply by 21. April 2011

Use the following:

Jens: jens_iversen@hotmail.com

(0045) 20731228

Catherine: catherinelson@hotmail.com

(0045) 27581575

Thank you.

the Invitation

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