Freyr was worried when his sister, Freyja, left Asgard in search of Odur and never returned. Thus, he sneaked onto Odin's high chair, Lidskialf, one day, where he could see all the worlds. He did not manage to see Freyja, but in the land of the Rime Giants, he caught a glimpse of Gerd, the most lovely of the Rime giants. After a brief moment, she disappeared into her father's castle, and Freyr knew he was in love.

For a long period of time, Freyr was brooding and upset, refusing to tell anyone about what had happened. His friend, Skinir, finally learned the truth and set out to the land of the Rime giants, to ask for Gerd's hand. Gerd, on hearing the proposition, recalled a prophecy of her brother's death. Fearing the worst, she agreed to meet Skinir.

Skinir first offered Gerd eleven golden apples for Freyr's hand, but was turned down bluntly by her. He then threatened her with death, but still she refused. Finally, Skinir threatened Gerd with a spell that would torture her, and she finally relented. The lovers would meet in a peaceful copse in the woods, where they would be wed.

After three days of waiting, Freyr happily went to the woods, only to find Gerd's brother there. Gerd's brother would not allow the marriage to go on. After a brief battle, Freyr stabbed him with a horn, and proceeded to meet Gerd where they fell in love at first sight.

The Aesir and the Vanir gathered for the wedding. Freyja and Odur also attended, after Freyja had managed to beg for Odur's forgiveness for her infidelity. The celebration went all through the night.

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