Maria Galligani caught the Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud’s eye when they were growing up near each other in the suburbs of Oslo. “Maria, on the other hand, probably had no idea who I was, since I was two years younger and she was more interested in the older boys at the time,” he tells Vogue.
It wasn’t until March 2018 that the two were officially introduced by Casper’s best friend, fellow tennis player Joachim Bjerke, at an Oslo nightclub. “We stayed in touch, and our first date took place a few months later on a tennis court when I was home between Wimbledon and my next tournament,” says Casper. “Maria arrived at our local tennis club—where she had also played as a child—wearing a white Stella McCartney tennis dress, and the rest is history.” By September, they would make it official on a trip together to Mallorca.
The couple would take the next big step in their relationship while visiting the Maldives in November 2024. Casper proposed after the pair spent the day enjoying the beach. “When we returned to the little beach bungalow where we were staying, we played a game of backgammon, which Casper won—as usual,” says Maria, who works as a psychologist and helps with her family’s tabletop business. “I was tired of losing and went down to the water to watch the sunset. After a while, Casper joined me, gave me a hug, and said he had something that he thought would cheer me up.” That’s when he got down on one knee. “It could not have been a more perfect setting: a sunset on the beach, salt water in our hair, and sun-kissed skin,” she remembers. Since the proposal was at the beginning of their trip, the newly engaged pair was able to spend the next few weeks in celebratory bliss.
The couple decided to tie the knot in Mallorca, where they went on their first trip together. “We have returned many times since, both for work and for holidays,” notes Maria. The celebrations would take place over the long weekend of June 11 to 14 at the Grand Hotel Son Net, complete with a welcome party and a sports day with a golf tournament, yoga, and a garden party. “We wanted a wedding full of life and love, where our guests could gain insight into—and share—the love we have for each other,” the bride says.
There was one very special guest in attendance as well: the couple’s daughter. “Even before getting engaged, we had already started dreaming about starting a family, so we tried to time things in a way that would allow us to have the child we dreamed of included in the ceremony,” they share. “She was born on January 30, 2026, making her both the youngest and the most important guest at our wedding.”
The couple took their time with wedding planning, working with event planners Off Piste to execute their vision. “The choice felt natural because one of our closest friends works there—and they are the best in the country,” the couple explain. “We especially appreciated that they are based in Oslo, making our meetings convenient and close to home.”
For her trip down the aisle, the bride worked with another friend, the Norwegian designer Ove Harder Finseth. “It was a dream to work with Ove,” Maria says. “Ove told me that his creative process is deeply rooted in getting to know the bride’s personality before he begins designing.” After their discussions, the designer created a strapless number with ruching at the bodice and a lace cape with a hood. Maria paired the gown with Manolo Blahnik shoes and Ole Lynggaard jewelry inspired by nature. “I wanted my overall look to feel natural and effortless,” she says.
For the groom’s look, he wore a bespoke tuxedo made by tailor Skabo, which is based in Oslo. “I actually brought both a black and a white jacket because I was unsure which color I wanted to wear,” says Casper. “I started the day and the ceremony in the black jacket and changed into the white one when we sat down for dinner.”
The celebrations began on Thursday evening with a welcome dinner featuring a Spanish menu and a dress code of colorful attire. The bride went against tradition and chose to wear a printed orange Etro dress for the occasion. “She felt the brand’s designs suited both the setting and the location perfectly,” says the groom. After a morning of golf, yoga, and hiking, the couple and their guests got together for a tennis-inspired garden party complete with tennis ball decor and a “Wimbledon white and green” dress code. The bride wore a white Jacquemus dress to fit the theme.
The sun was shining on Saturday morning as the couple got ready for their wedding day. The ceremony scene was set with a backdrop of mountains, palm trees, and plenty of florals. “I was quite nervous before walking out. When I saw Maria walking toward me with her father, it was difficult to hold back my tears,” says Casper. “I felt emotional, grateful, lucky, and happy all at the same time.” The ceremony featured a few musical performances, as well as a poem written and recited by the bride’s sister, Julia. “After we had both said ‘I do,’ the atmosphere became playful and celebratory, and we walked back down the aisle to ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell,” they share.
Guests mixed and mingled at the cocktail hour, while the couple went off with their photographer, Eline Jacobine, to take portraits. The reception dinner featured toasts from the couple and was followed by a night full of dancing.
Reflecting on the weekend, the newlyweds say, “We are, of course, incredibly happy. It truly felt like the best weekend of our lives, and we were able to celebrate it with all of our closest family members and dearest friends. It became everything we could have dreamed of.”
Here we welcomed our guests for drinks before sitting down for the welcome dinner on the first evening.
A handwritten welcome sign greeted guests as they arrived for the welcome dinner.
Guests gathered around tables layered with patterned linens, potted florals, and warm candlelight.
The tablescape featured hand-block-printed linens, woven placemats, amber glassware, and vibrant florals inspired by the colors of Mallorca.
I loved everything about Maria’s dress for our welcome dinner. It fit her well and matched the place and setting perfectly. —Casper
On our way and excited to see the setting and location for the welcome dinner.
Our daughter, Camilla, seemed to enjoy being dressed for a “party” for the very first time.
All the golf carts lined up and ready for action at Son Vida Golf Club. —Casper
All players received customized balls, markers, and tees. —Casper
Friday’s post-sports lunch took place on the lawn at Grand Hotel Son Net, overlooking the pool and the Tramuntana mountains.
One of our favorite details from the post-sports lunch was the custom bar, which became a gathering spot for guests throughout the afternoon.
The bar was decorated with vintage tennis rackets, fresh lemons, and white blooms.
To tie into the afternoon’s tennis theme, we used tennis balls as escort cards, each paired with a guest’s handwritten place card.
We loved the idea of one long, serpentine table by the pool where everyone could come together after the morning’s activities.
For the tablescape, we chose a palette of soft greens and whites to complement the surrounding landscape and mountain views.
The tabletop details combined soft white florals, candlelight, and custom tennis balls featuring our monogram.
After a busy morning of sports and activities, we were all dressed up for the “Wimbledon white and green” dress code and felt ready to get the party started. —Maria
We had time to enjoy a quick moment at the after-sports garden party table, before all of our guests would make their way over and join us for a great meal.
Sharing a laugh with some of my best childhood friends. They both looked really sharp in all-white suits. —Casper
One last drink at the bar before it was time to sit down for a late lunch by the pool. —Casper
My cousin and I hadn’t seen each other in a long time, so having a quick dance with him after dinner was fun and joyful. —Maria
A special moment with my best friends, feet dangling in the pool and hearts full of excitement.
We worked with the very talented L’Atelier de Veronica Halim on all of our wedding stationery, from the invitations to the weekend details.
My white dinner jacket, tailored by Skabo. —Casper
Getting my cuff links on…harder than you’d think! —Casper
Looking through some old pictures with my groomsmen. Great memories to last forever! —Casper
Me and the boys. —Casper
My wedding dress by the incredibly talented Ove Harder Finseth hanging in the suite before I got dressed. —Maria
Finishing touches. —Maria
Sharing a special moment with my mother while she is helping me with my dress. —Maria
Excited to see Casper, but also starting to feel a little nervous. —Maria
Fully dressed up from head to toe—and then some! —Maria
Before the ceremony, guests were offered parasols and rose petals to throw as we walked back down the aisle.
A string trio played as guests arrived for the ceremony, with the Tramuntana mountains in the background.
I tried to stay composed and calm, but my heart was beating faster than it had in a long time at this point. —Casper
I probably had just spotted Maria on her way down, and this must be moments before the tears came. —Casper
I welcomed Maria, and her father “handed” her over to me. I felt very proud. —Casper
Moment of truth! The easiest “yes” followed up by a great kiss.
Even though we were outside, it felt like the room was filled with joy and excitement.
On our way to get a drink and greet our nearest and dearest.
Wedding dresses are not always the most convenient (as they shouldn’t be), so I’m just doing my best to help Maria walk either up or down. —Casper
Our hearts were filled with love and excitement!
My bouquet by Ro & Raff combined lily of the valley, sweet peas, and olive branches—a nod to our Scandinavian roots, my Italian heritage, and Mallorca. —Maria
Our guests gave us a memorable greeting after the ceremony!
Showing off that new ring!
Our escort card display featured hand-calligraphed tags created by L’Atelier de Veronica Halim.
The floral backdrop for our wedding tables was created by Ro & Raff, inspired by the colors of Son Net.
The wedding dinner tables overlooking the mountains at Son Net were dressed with soft florals, candlelight, and neutral linens.
Our wedding dinner was set outside at Son Net, surrounded by soft pink florals and the hotel’s beautiful terracotta facade.
A fun little moment we got to share from our bridal suite before heading down to start our dinner.
I believe my parents were giving their speech at this time—the first of the night—and it put a big smile on my face. —Maria
Then it was my turn to speak. A bit nervous at the beginning, as it was the first time I would give a speech at any wedding. I tried to remind myself that all the things I was about to say were nothing but loving and happy things, and it went surprisingly well. —Casper
A few tears here and there during my speech.
As the bride, it’s typically not necessary for me to speak. However, I really wanted to say a few words. I smiled and enjoyed my time speaking to Casper’s family and my family—and to Casper, of course. —Maria
After my speech, we listened to a song performed by Norwegian singer Astrid S. It was a gift from me to Casper. —Maria
Between our third course and dessert, we quickly left the dinner to snap a few photos in a more calm and golden light.
Enjoying a kiss in the sunset in front of the beautiful hotel.
This aerial view captured the magic of having all our family and friends gathered together in Mallorca as the sun began to set.
Time to dance! We kicked off the party after dinner with our formal dance. We hadn’t practiced much, but it ended up being just perfect for us. Luckily, some of the other guests quickly joined the dance floor and really got the party started.
I got back to the dance floor after changing into my party dress. Excited to party with my husband and best friends all night long. —Maria
I was quickly greeted by my now-husband, who had put his shades on and looked to be in the best party mood too. —Maria
I took his shades, bow tie, and jacket off and told him to get the party started! —Maria
Enjoying some good music while cooling off after some intense moves on the dance floor.
The boys gave me a lift and threw me up and down for a while. Really felt like I was on top of the world! —Casper
Some guests had requested a little DJ’ing from the groom, so I had no choice other than to go up there and pretend to know what I was doing. —Casper
Luckily, my wife quickly joined me, and we had the time of our lives! —Casper
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Shelby Wax is the Contributing Weddings Editor at Vogue. She previously held roles as Senior Editor at Brides and Editor at Lonny Magazine. Her work has also been featured in publications including Allure, The Hollywood Reporter, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Time, and Business of Home. A graduate of Scripps College, the California native loves writing ... Read More