Eloping in Iceland: Colin + Serena

October 24, 2020October 25, 2020Leave a comment

Love conquers all. The heart wants what the heart wants. Both of these quotes could not be more true for this month’s blog. Our super photogenic couple, Colin and Serena, got married on a perfect day on August 21st, 2020. Yes we said it, 2020! There were a few hiccups along the way but none the less they tied the knot in beautiful Iceland.

Colin and Serena started their journey in Iceland traveling the whole country, taking in all of Iceland’s majestic scenery. The couple spent three weeks in Iceland, celebrating their wedding day towards the end of their trip. Their ideal way to see all Iceland has to offer was by “self-driving”. They rented a SUV with a roof tent, which provided them the ability to travel at their own pace – no need to travel back and forth from hotels. Even better, the luxury of not having to accommodate a large group of fellow tourists meant it was just the two of them. How romantic!

The couple decided on a laid back early evening ceremony, leaving the couple plenty of time to relax and enjoy their wedding day. Luckily, the weather decided to honour their special day. They were blessed with 18°C temperatures, no wind, and not a cloud in sight! The best weather they had their whole trip!

Serena and Colin started their day by enjoying breakfast together and basking in the memories of their courtship. After lunch, a stylist came to do Serena´s hair and makeup in preparation for the ceremony. Another benefit to arriving in Iceland early; with plenty of time before their wedding day, the couple was able to meet their Iceland Wedding celebrant a few times prior to their wedding day. By the time of the ceremony, it felt as if they were being married by a good friend.

The ceremony took place at the foot of one of Iceland´s most photographed mountain, neighboring a nearby waterfall. After a heart felt, specially tailored speech the couple were finally married.

They spent their last night ‘not married’ and their first night as newlyweds in a cozy, romantic cottage they had rented from Dís Cottages. The cottage, with modern interior and comfort, complimented their wedded bliss. Dís Cottages were built in 2017 and are surrounded by the Icelandic nature, including a view of Colin’s and Serena’s ceremony location! How dreamy is that!

Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons always recommends hiring a seasoned photographer who knows all about Iceland’s ever-changing weather conditions and scenery. Our photographers pride themselves in scouting different locations in order to make your day as memorable as possible. On Colin’s and Serena’s wedding day they visited different locations including a beach, a waterfall, glacier, famous sea formations, and beautify colored mountains.

We would like to share a few words from Colin and Serena about Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons:

“We are really happy with Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons. We felt that we were in good hands from the beginning and your tips were valuable.

You recommended us the best photographer we could have ever imagined to capture our big day. Christin even came to Iceland two days earlier than planned as the Icelandic government implemented new travel restrictions.

The pastor’s hospitality fulfilled the cliché 100%. We met him and his wife the day after our arrival and spent the whole evening together. They even kept our wedding gowns at their house so we were able to go camping without a wedding dress and a suit. He was the perfect celebrant for us.

To sum up, our day was perfect. :)”

Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons, would also like to give a big shout out to their photographer Christin; thank you for your dedication and for surpassing the happy couple’s expectations.

Are you in complete awe of Colin and Serena’s Iceland Elopement? Are you inspired to start planning your own Iceland wedding or elopement? Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons is thrilled to help you start planning your own special day. Contact Us and let’s get started!

Iceland Elopement in February

April 24, 20201 Comment

In this month’s blog we will be featuring the wonderful couple Christina and William from Canada. The couple chose to tie the knot on their 10 year anniversary together, and what better place than Iceland! Christina and William decided on an intimate Iceland elopement with just the two of them. The happy pair contacted us in September of 2019 and over the next 5 months Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons joyously assisted in planning their wedding. On Monday February 24^th, Christina’s and William’s dream came true: a perfect, intimate, elopement ceremony under the Icelandic sky.

Planning any wedding can be an exciting, but also a daunting task – especially if your dream is to marry in a foreign country. When planning their dream wedding in Iceland, Christina and William, decided to calm their worries and reached out for assistance. By choosing a local wedding planner, Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons, Christina and William were able to get assistance with the complicated tasks, such as the marriage license. We were also able to provide them with the inside scoop on all the marvelous locations and numerous accountable vendors available in Iceland.

As mentioned in our last blog Skógafoss Wedding In Iceland, an Iceland Elopement in February can be quite tricky when it comes to weather. As many other places around the globe, the weather in February can mean clear blue skies one minute and a snow squall the next. When you have a bad ass couple like Christina and William, who cares what Mother Nature is throwing at you? When they initially contacted Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons, Christina and William mentioned, and we quote, “we’d ideally like to do this somewhere outside. In the snow or rain is fine.” In February, expect the weather in Iceland to be a numerous combination of the following; rain, snow, fog, sun (yes, it can most definitely happen) and gale-forced winds. None the less, our amazing adventure driven couple were in it all the way – that is our kind of couple! February 24th was a cold, windy, and snowy day. However, when it was time for the ceremony, the skies cleared, and the snow stopped. It’s almost as if Freyr, the Norse God of sunshine and fair weather, was in on the ceremony. Even though weather can be unpredictable, do not let it ruin your moment. Going in with an open to ‘whatever weather mentality’, can make your Iceland wedding an incredible adventure and provide some amazing photographs: you, in an ice cave, with snowing falling in the background outside the entrance of the cave, and the sun just peaking out from behind a cloud…..AMAZING!

Christina and William’s wedding day included mesmerizing locations such as a snow covered lake, a super cool (but hot) geothermal area, numerous caves, and classic Icelandic lava fields aged over 800 years. Their photos do not do these locations the justice they deserve. Pack your bags and come visit Iceland, in all its glory, to see it yourself.

Depending on what you have your heart set on seeing while visiting Iceland, you will need to plan for the correct season. For instance, if you wish to experience the Northern Lights you will need to aim for a time where there is primarily darkness. From October through to March there are fewer daylight hours, therefore making it more ideal to see the Northern Lights (Note: the Northern Lights have been seen as early as September and as late as April). You can read more about the Northern lights HERE.

If you plan on being in Iceland during its famously know midnight sun season, you should aim for May through August. Although Iceland is not known for having a very hot-tempered climate, do not underestimate the power of the sun. Due to Iceland’s geographical location and the tilt of the Earth’s axis, Iceland is closer to the sun, in the summer months (hence midnight sun) than a lot of other warmer climate countries. Even though it may not be a sunny 30°C (86°F) in Iceland, we highly suggest always wearing sunscreen. The great thing about Iceland having such a diverse weather palate, it means that every season is wedding season.

Has Christina and Williams Iceland elopement encouraged you to take the leap and start planning your Iceland wedding or elopement? Contact us and we can start planning today.

We would love to give a big shout out and thank you to our Iceland Wedding Photographer Jean Smith for allowing us to feature her photography in our blog.

Skógafoss Wedding in Iceland

March 25, 2020March 26, 20201 Comment

They meet. They fall in love. He presents a ring. She says yes. And then the wedding plans begin. The couple sends our team, Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons, an inquiry in September of 2019. One week later, on October 1st they commit to working with our team; they are ready to take the leap and start their planning process with us.

This month’s blog is dedicated to the charming couple Becky and Calum, from the United Kingdom, who decided to have their wedding in Iceland. Instead of a guest filled celebration, the couple wanted to have an intimate elopement; no guests – just the two of them. And on February 10th, 2020; their wedding dreams came true.

In Iceland, February can be a very tricky month weather wise. You can expect any kind of weather: sun, rain, snow, hail, gale-forced winds, overcast skies – all at the same time; or a mixture that changes every few minutes. February is known to be Iceland’s most stormy month. Regardless of the questionable weather, it is also the month that brings hope and promise. February can be a month with lots of road closures so leaving buffer time/day and having a planner who can change things quickly for you is beneficial to keeping your stress level down. In the winter months, Iceland has minimal daylight; you blink, and you may miss the sun. In February, the sun starts to stick around a little bit longer every day to remind Icelanders the coming of spring: warmer temperatures and endless daylight. On February 10th of this year the sun rose at 9:41 am and set at 5:43 pm. The air was crisp and cool, with bouts of wind; but lucky for Becky and Calum the sky was lit with beautiful sunshine. They cherished every single minute of it.

The couple chose to have their wedding ceremony at Iceland’s famous Skógafoss waterfall, located in the south of Iceland. The majestic waterfall is 60 m high, which is almost 197 feet tall, with a width of 25 meters (82 feet). The glacier waters of Skógá River collapse over the cliff, a border separating the coastal lowlands and the mountainous highlands, to create this stunning attraction. Ever wonder how to have a waterfall wedding in Iceland?

Becky and Calum were legally married in Iceland by one of our Iceland Wedding Celebrants. Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons helped the couple with all the required legal documents and proceedings, including booking them an appointment with the District Commissioner in the Southern Region of Iceland.

Calum is of Scottish decent, so it was important for the couple to find a celebrant who was familiar with the handfasting ceremony. A Handfasting ceremony is a Celtic tradition symbolizing the binding of two together or “tying the knot” by physically binding the hands of the betrothed together. The couple stands side by side holding each other’s hands or facing each other with both their hands intertwined with one another. The celebrant recites a series of vows, and with each vow a layer of the string or cord is wrapped around the hands of the couple. Couples may also choose to write their own vows, which they profess during the handfasting and then proceed directly to the exchange of the rings.

After their intimate ceremony the couple ventured out along the south of Iceland with their Iceland photographer Lezek. Iceland Wedding and Honeymoons would like to thank him for sharing his photographs with us, seen in this blog.

Has this month’s inspired you to get married at one of Iceland’s hundreds of waterfalls? Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons has a long list of breathtaking locations; any of which could be exactly the one you have been looking for. Whether it be an elopement, a family filled celebration, or a wedding with your closest friends; we are certain we have the perfect location suited for you and your group. Contact us today and we can start the planning of your special day!

Iceland Wedding in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

January 19, 2020Leave a comment

Have you found your way to the magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula? Countless folklore stories say that it is an enchanted area filled with alchemy and mystery. And when you visit the area it feels a bit more “alive” then the rest of Iceland. So why not have an Iceland wedding in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and be among the legends?

Planning an Iceland Wedding in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Meet Brittni and Mark, these two fell in love with all of the charm the peninsula exudes and embarked an adventurous day within for their wedding in Iceland. But let’s go back to give you the lowdown… This lovely couple originally reached out to our Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons team in the beginning of July 2018 to inquire about planning a fall 2019 wedding.

Days later, they committed to being clients and we started planning their dream Iceland wedding together!

Our Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons team helped with the following:

An appointment with the District Commissioners Office (in the region the Iceland wedding in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula ceremony was to be held).
Iceland Wedding Celebrant (Officiant)
Iceland Wedding Photographer
Iceland Wedding Bouquet
Vegan Wedding Cake (Yes a traditional Kransakaka – Iceland wedding ring cake can be made vegan too, believe it or not!)
Private Iceland Wedding Reception Venue

Our Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons team also assisted with the following:

Wedding Location recommendations and support (pros and cons),
Marriage Licence Support (before and after).
Accommodation Recommendations
Wedding Spa/Nail salon recommendations.

Iceland Marriage License Process:

When looking to have a legal (recognized outside of Iceland) marriage ceremony in Iceland, the paperwork can be confusing. There are required documents which need to be in order for the wedding to be deemed legal. Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons will help you through every step of the process.

Convinced the process sounds to complicated? Worried about the marriage license? Booking with our Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons team, means we are there to assist you every step of the way (before and after!). Couples have come up with questions and concerns (and no worries, there is no such thing as a stupid or dumb question) we have not been able to tackle and solve. After all, it is what we are here for….you!

Once we had all of Brittni’s and Mark’s paperwork and had them pre-approved, we booked them an appointment with the local district commissioner in the district they were to get married. This appointment is usually only a few minutes and is usually booked on the last weekday before the wedding.

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Waterfall Wedding Ceremony

With the legal proceedings out of the way, the betrothed were ready to say ”I do”. Brittni and Mark choose to have their wedding in the fall, a time when the landscape colors of Iceland can be the richest. Brittni’s gown, an elegant white lace and sheath dress did not disappoint. Mark wore a deep blue suit, which accented Brittni’s dress, and contrasted perfectly with the Icelandic fall colors.

Brittni and Mark wanted to have an intimate wedding with only their closest friends and family. The couple along with their 15 guests headed to their selected breathtaking ceremony location with a waterfall as their backdrop. At their ceremony location they met with their Iceland Wedding Celebrant.

*Please Note: Only an Icelandic based celebrant can conduct a legal wedding ceremony. If you plan on having your own celebrant you would need to have a civil ceremony (only on weekdays) before you have your outdoor wedding ceremony.

Creating a Schedule for your Iceland Wedding Day

One of our favorite things to do is to help provide feedback on Iceland wedding locations. We adore putting together an unforgettable day and schedule for our couples to maximize their adventures through Iceland. Likely get amazing wedding photos along the way too! Following their waterfall wedding ceremony, two newlyweds went around with their local Iceland wedding photographer to stunning locations such as…

Moss Covered Lava Fields
Lake and Ocean Views
Amazingly shaped mountains
Sea Arches
Golden Beach
And the famed little black church, Búðakirkja!

Iceland Wedding Reception

After a fun filled day, these two ended their wedding day with a cozy reception in a private room at Lækjarbrekka, one of Reykjavík’s most charming restaurants. Also happens to be one of the town’s oldest houses dating back to 1834.

We highly recommend visiting the restaurant while in Iceland. We promise you will not regret it! Neither did Brittni and Mark. Lækjarbrekka was very accommodating to the couple and their group by allowing them to bring in a cake from another vendor, seeing as a few of their guests were vegan. To accommodate their guests, Brittni and Mark decided on a vegan version of a traditional Icelandic wedding cake.

Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? In their own words, here is what Brittni and Mark felt of their experience:

“So a month has gone by and live is finally starting to settle again. We just wanted to say thank you.

The Pastor was an incredible person. We met him before the wedding for a coffee to talk about the plan for the wedding and it was great to meet him. He was so great and taking your advice on using him was a great idea and we thank you for that.

Bragi ended up being the most fun of everyone we met. He and his wife were beyond professional yet so much fun at the same time. He has us laughing a lot and the photo shoot was so organic. He’s the first person I would be suggesting to anyone that you’re planning weddings for.

Laekjarbrekka was unreal. The room we ended up getting was so nice. The food was so delicious and presented so well and all of our needs were met. The two servers that assisted in the evening were so helpful and did an amazing job. Everybody that attended the dinner made a point to tell us how good it was.

And the cake, was AMAZING. It was perfect. They had it set up for us in the corner of the room and everyone was amazed at how different it was than a traditional North American style cake. We ended up travelling a bit after the wedding in Iceland and Brittni and I snacked on it the whole time haha!

And of course, the location we decided to use. was an incredible backdrop for our day. The tourists that were there respected us having the ceremony and actually congratulated us on our way out. It was magic. The pictures are going to be stunning.

We just wanted to extended our thanks to you for helping us out with everything. We couldn’t have done it without you and I would highly recommend you to anyone looking to get married in Iceland. Thank you so much!

Regards,

Brittni and Mark”

Are you in awe of this gorgeous couple’s intimate Iceland wedding in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula experience? We absolutely are! Furthermore, has the magical Icelandic nature inspired you to take the leap and have your own Iceland wedding or elopement? Contact us and we would love to start your Iceland wedding or elopement planning process!

We would also like to thank Bragi the local Iceland wedding photographer for sharing his work with us of this gorgeous couple! Thanks again Bragi!

Iceland Cave Wedding

December 30, 2019January 7, 20201 Comment

Our last blog of the year is dedicated to the very in love, very photogenic couple Brittany and Seth. The couple reached out to us in January with very a specific idea of what they envisioned for their event of the year, their Iceland Wedding.

We started our planning time together only 11 days after their original inquiry. We helped take care of every aspect of their Iceland Wedding including:

Private Property Ceremony Location
The photographer
A Day of Planner
Transportation
Bridal Bouquet and Bridal Party Flowers
Ceremony Decor
Iceland Lunch Experience
Accommodation Recommendations
Private Room for Iceland Wedding Reception
Reception Decor
Traditional Iceland Wedding Cake
Reception DJ / MC

We also helped with last minute details to help insure things went as smoothly as possible.

Iceland Wedding Ceremony Location

Brittany and Seth had 50 guests and wanted the perfect location to hold their Iceland Wedding Ceremony. They wanted a venue that was both outdoor but had the comfort of a roof in case of inclement weather. Which is why they in the end chose the Iceland wedding location: Hjörleifshöfði Cave.

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Please take note… The cave is located on private property, which is why Brittany and Seth contacted our sister company Iceland Wedding Planner to rent the cave from the landowners. The cave rental includes:

Privatizing the Cave (IE, There is not already a wedding or event there when you arrive or a film project shooting).
Closing the road to it, by placing “closed” signs to the road leading to the cave.
A staffer on site to keep out rouge tourists that do not respect the sign and walk to the cave (yes this happens).
Cleaning of the cave. For example, that there are no pink rose petals from a previous wedding when you get there. (Believe it or not, as the the cave grows in popularity with self-drivers, it has been used in many different ways such as overnight camping or even as a bathroom facility. THIS IS NOT ALLOWED, but it has happened thanks to naughty travelers).

Having an Iceland cave wedding is so charming! Furthermore, the couple also took our advice and went with a seated ceremony. A seated ceremony is far more comfortable and not to mention more photogenic for your Iceland wedding photos. They rented the chairs and sound system from Iceland Wedding Planner, you can too, just click HERE!

Iceland Wedding Ceremony

Brittany and Seth had their hearts set on having their dear friend conduct their Iceland wedding ceremony. These pictures just do not do this ceremony justice, as it even had us tearing up!

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Ceremony Decor and Flowers

As décor for their Iceland cave wedding, Brittany and Seth did not just purchase 1 bouquet but 8! One for Brittany and 6 for her bridesmaids plus one extra one, as these bouquets doubled as centerpieces for their Iceland wedding reception. They also purchased 2 eucalyptus runners to form an isle way decorated with led light candles to add extra ambiance. It was stunning!

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Champagne Toast

After the beautiful couple exchanged their vows during their Iceland cave wedding ceremony and said their “I do´s” the happy couple returned to the back of the cave. Meanwhile their guests formed 2 lines outside of the cave for their grand exit as a married couple!

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Following their epic silver streamer premiere they had a delightful champagne toast. They had the help of our Day of Planner to set up the Champagne table (in this case an epic rock). The décor not only had the champagne glasses, champagne, but also greenery and candles to continue the overall theme. The newlyweds and their guests thoroughly enjoyed!

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Iceland Wedding Lunch Experience

Being so close to lunchtime by the Iceland wedding ceremony end, Brittany and Seth surprised their guests with a traditional Iceland lunch experience. In fact, no experience in Iceland is complete until you have tried the Icelandic Hot Dog, and trust us, this is no basic hot dog!

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The Icelandic hot dog is mainly made of lamb (not who knows what pig parts like our American counter parts). Once the hot dog has been formed it is drowned in pig lard for extra flavouring. Iceland even has their very own version of favorite condiments they use on top of their hot dog. Which includes raw onions, fried onions, ketchup, spicy mustard, and Remalodi (tastes like relish/potato salad mix).

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We highly recommend adding the Icelandic BBQ experience to your Iceland cave wedding.

Iceland Wedding Photographer

Brittany and Seth choose a photographer to cover their whole experience. From getting ready at their luxury lodge and hotel to covering the end of their Iceland wedding reception celebration. Choosing a photographer for your Iceland wedding should take time and precision, as the weather in Iceland is constantly changing. So you need to be sure your photographer can handle the change in climate and especially extreme rains!

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We just can not get over how photogenic this gorgeous couple is! They look like something from a magazine!

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The lovely couple wanted their group of guest to experience a tour of Iceland which is why we helped them plan a full day out and about for their guests. At one point, the newlyweds went off for a more private experience with their Iceland wedding photographer. While their guests visited 4 locations on the day. Fun Fact: They even went on the Golden Circle Tour a few days prior followed by a night of pizza and beer at a local pizza at a craft beer bar!

Iceland Wedding Reception

After their Iceland cave wedding and an exciting magical day of adventuring, our newlyweds and their guests took a bit of time to rest and refresh before the Iceland wedding reception. Brittany and Seth as we previously mentioned were very detail oriented and had a vision for how they wanted to have their reception.

Their seating chart was very easy to understand as they had brought with them beautifully cut seating labels for their guests to take home as a keepsake.

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Even their guest book was whimsically clever, a puzzle of Iceland in which their guests wrote their names / wishes to the couple! How adorable is that?

Brittany and Seth ordered a Traditional Icelandic Wedding Cake along with a beautiful red velvet American style wedding cake. Once everyone was full from the many courses of delicious Icelandic food and cakes they danced the night away while their DJ played all of their favorite songs! Truly, a perfect end to a perfect day!

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Has Brittany and Seth’s Iceland cave wedding inspired you to plan a similar day? Maybe the landscapes they explored further sold you on getting married in Iceland? Feel free to Contact Us! As we would love to be the local Iceland wedding planner who can help you with all of your wedding or elopement in Iceland plans today!

We would also like to send some love to Christin Eide for all of the beautiful pictures featured in this blog!

Iceland Waterfall Wedding: Amy + Todd

August 23, 2019January 7, 20201 Comment

You are in for a treat as this months blog features a highly photogenic couple! Let us walk you through our process together.

Amy and Todd booked with us in October of 2018 and held their amazing wedding on July 4th of 2019. Giving us 10 exciting months to plan their Iceland Wedding! For a wedding with less than 10 guests we usually suggest having the planning process within 6 months. Giving yourself enough time to get all the details together. 10 months is more than stellar! Here you can read more about when it is the best time to start planning your wedding. Can you imagine the excitement of researching all of our locations with your better half over a glass of wine or our favorite, champagne? It’s the perfect date night in our opinion!

We started with the basics, choosing the right celebrant, the perfect ceremony location and a photographer who was the best fit for them. Little did the amazing couple know, they picked Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons best team members. Once the main aspects of the wedding had been taken care of it was paperwork time. Although the paperwork process can seem stressful, hiring a planner really makes for a smoother ride. Amy and Todd hit a few bumps in the road with the paperwork, but nothing our team wasn’t prepared for. With the right solutions Amy and Todd were able to obtain the correct documentation to be legally married in Iceland. How impressive is that?

Waterfall Wedding Ceremony in Iceland

When Amy and Todd reached out to us their main goal was to have a beautiful, intimate wedding with their 4 sons. Their ceremony location was exactly that! . If you are worried about a rouge tourist, we highly recommend hiring a Day of Planner. Here you can see how hiring a day of Planner can really help on your Iceland Wedding day.

Iceland Traditional Turf House Wedding Photos

A Iceland Wedding is not complete without some history to take back home with you. The Icelandic turf houses in all of their glory! The pictures just can’t do them justice. You simply have to see them for yourself. Thankfully all throughout Iceland you can find museum exhibits of the Icelandic turf houses. The turf houses shown below date back to the early 19th century. It was common for the traditional turf houses to have a kitchen, living room, pantry, fireplace and a special place for cattle.

Most countryside museums, and a few waterfalls in Iceland have a parking fee, or a donation box. The fee can range anywhere from 1,500 ISK to 15,000 ISK for professional photography on the location. These fees and donations are for upkeep on the area and paths.

Iceland Wedding Photos in Lupine Fields

The lupine in Iceland was originally imported from Alaska and introduced to the country in 1945. The lupine is commonly used to prevent soil erosion. However The Alaskan Lupine has caused quite the debate as the plant is highly invasive, threatening other Icelandic flora like blueberries. The intensely purple flower is in full bloom during the June 15th and July 15th and can be seen in almost all parts of Iceland. Calling for the perfect photo opportunity. After the summer months the lupine becomes a green bush. Some believe the flower to have healing powers.

A few words from Todd and Amy

“Everything was amazing! Nothing but good things to say.

Our only issue was the paperwork and getting the Apostle seal, but that was a challenge on our end, not yours. We did appreciate the help with the specifics on that and the back and forth, since our county here was confusing as heck. 😉

We loved the Pastor, and the photographer did an amazing job with the photos.
Lots of extra help with dinner recommendations and flowers as well.
In the end, we felt really good about the decision to have you help us.
We are so happy with the outcome!
Thanks you much!”

-Todd and Amy

Did you find yourself day dreaming of your own Iceland Wedding or elopement? Has Amy and Todd’s story inspire you to take the leap and start planning your own epic wedding in Iceland? Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons would love to help you plan the most special day of your lives together. Contact Us and we can start planning today!

Waterfall Wedding in Iceland : Josh & Katelyn

February 28, 2019January 7, 2020Leave a comment

This months blog is dedicated to Josh and Katelyn who celebrated their wedding day on a beautiful Sunday morning in October. They chose to have their ceremony and tie the knot at a beautiful breathtaking waterfall in Iceland. Not only did they get married at a gorgeous waterfall, but they also visited three other magnificent Icelandic landscapes to enhance their wedding day experience.

Katelyn and Josh were very timely in their Wedding Planning process and started their planning time with us a year before their date. The earlier you start the planning process the better. Planning ahead not only lessens the stress on your wedding day, it helps you to stay on budget. Planning ahead of time also makes it easier to book venues and hotels to ensure you lock down everything you dream of for your wedding in Iceland.

One of our amazing Wedding Photographers, Christin, was hired to photograph Katelyn and Josh’s waterfall wedding in Iceland. Christin was able to capture the love, the beauty, the happiness, and the memories of the special day. She was the perfect fit for Katelyn, Josh and their love. No one can deny how much love the bride and groom have for each other, especially when it is evident in their photos.
We only work with the best of photographers. It is telling how beautifully Christin captures the joy in Katelyn’s eyes as she gets ready for the happiest day of her and Josh’s life.

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The happy twosome tied the knot with their closest friends and family at this gorgeous waterfall in Iceland. Fall weddings in Iceland are a great option for two main reasons: less tourists and gorgeous fall flora. If you want to steer clear of the tourist crowds (no one likes a rogue tourist photo bombing their first kiss) and want breathing taking photos; then a September to October wedding in Iceland is something for you. However, like many other places, fall weather in Iceland can be unpredictable. Sunny skies can quickly turn to rainy days, or vice versa. Iceland has an unofficial motto regarding weather: if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. So to plan on the side of precaution Katelyn and Josh were well prepared with clear umbrellas for their guests. Clear umbrellas can also be very photogenic. You can rent clear umbrellas from our Mother Company.

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Followed by the ceremony the newly weds enjoyed exploring Iceland with their photographer. Christin documented their adventure crossing the different textures Iceland has to offer. Century old moss covering lava, waterfalls, black sand beaches, and fields of purple thyme are only some of the flora you can expect to see as you wander the beautiful landscape Iceland has to offer.

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Want to accent your dream wedding with the exciting landscapes Iceland has to offer?
Our Team makes it a point to make all of your wedding dreams come true. If you have enjoyed our blog and feel we may be the right fit for you please Contact Us to get your planning started for your miraculous day.

Countryside Church Wedding in Iceland

September 17, 2018January 7, 20202 Comments

Does your dream Iceland wedding entail a beautiful countryside church? Does it include stunning landscape? Tradition? History? If so, you are in luck! Iceland has a church in almost every town; even the very remote countryside towns. This particularly charming church was built in the very early 1900’s and was renovated to include the majestic steeple ten years later.

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