Category: Wedding Planning

Iceland Waterfall Wedding: Amy + Todd

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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?

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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.

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                              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.

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                                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!

Why you Should Hire a Day of Planner For Your Wedding in Iceland

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A Iceland Day of Planner can make all of the difference on your wedding day. Your wedding day should be as stress free as possible. By hiring a Iceland Day of Planner the special couple can focus on making incredible memories and leave the little details and worries to the professionals. For destination weddings , an Iceland Day of Planner can play an essential role, especially where you may not be able to pull as many strings as you could back home.

 
Our Team at Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons has you covered as our Iceland Day of Planners are ready for what ever you might throw their way.  Our Iceland Day of Planners are all highly experienced in all of Iceland’s weather conditions and will be able to ensure a safe and beautiful memory for all involved in your special day.

 
Iceland Weddings and Honeymoons take weddings to another level. Often couples and their guests can find themselves hiking the glorious landscapes, canyons, caves, and beaches Iceland has to offer. Having an Iceland Day of Planner at your side through out the day can be a blessing in all sorts of ways. They ensure that all of your guests are always accounted for; they are there to stand in the glacier rivers and hold your guests hands while they cross; they can even arrange for meal, wedding cake or flower arrangement pick up. All of our Iceland Day of Planners are ready with a Go Bag in case of emergencies. Go Bags include items like first aid kits, water, lint rollers, protein bars, umbrellas, woolen socks, our personal favorite Hot hands, and much more.

 
Our Iceland Day of Planners will politely ask unwanted tourist to stop taking pictures of you while you are posing for your wedding photos. They can offer their expert advice on where is best to stand for your ceremony and even run in to fix your dress before the perfect picture is shot.

 

 

Seated Ceremony

Seating your guest at your ceremony is highly recommended for many reasons. Firstly, your guests will be more comfortable, especially older guest or people with small children. Secondly, it is more photographically pleasing when it comes to your ceremony pictures. Your Iceland Day of Planner can arrive at your ceremony location before you to assure all of the seating. Not to mention, if your ceremony is located at a waterfall our Iceland Day of Planners will be arrange the seating in such a way to ensure the wind will not throw the water in the direction of the guests or the pair saying their “I do’s”.

 

 

 

Champagne Toast

You have exchanged your vows, said your “I do’s” and followed it by your first kiss as a married couple. Imagine hearing the “POP!” of your favorite Champagne while your guest gather to grab a glass to salute you into the new chapter of your life. Sound like something from a fairy tale? Your fairy tale? Our Iceland Day of Planners can make this memorable Champagne Toast happen for you and you won´t have to worry about a thing.

 

 

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Reception Decor

Have you rented decor for the reception or even brought some with you from overseas? Do you have a seating chart and want to have place setting cards organized in the correct order? While you are enjoying the rest of your amazing wedding day our Iceland Day of Planners can be setting up the most beautiful reception hall you have always imagined for your special day.

 


These are just some of the examples of some of the things our Iceland Day of Planners have done and are not limited to. Do you have an amazing idea you need help putting to action? Let our Jack of all Trades Iceland Day of Planner help you make it happen. Contact Us and lets start planning your dream wedding or elopement today!