Why choosing Iceland for your elopement? In Iceland elopement locations are endless! Magnificient Skogarfoss waterfall, which can surprise you with its winter look, tall, dramatic Kvernufoss soaking you with its drops, little by little, Dyrholay cliffs, plane wreck on a black sand desert, Reynisfjara black beach, geothermal fields creating a foggy background full of colors, waterfalls known only to the locals, lava fields, stunning cliffs and many other places will surprise you with their incredible looks! Let’s find out more information about this land if you are going to elope there.
Icelandic Churches
Iceland is full of tiny, wooden churches, definitely worth considering as a wedding ceremony location. If you chose a church as your wedding venue it is good to go through at least few of them and check not only multiple photos, but also area, reviews about the priest, who runs them and rules which you have to oblige. The most popular church for elopement in Iceland is so called Black Church in Budir, Búðakirkja. It did not gain popularity based on nothing – it’s a historical place, in a truly raw area of Snaefellsnes Peninsula, remote and wild.
A beautiful and delicate lace mermaid wedding dress with a cutout neckline, a trian and a long veil is amazing.
A boho Icelandic bride wearing a neutral polka dot wedding dress with bell sleeves and a crochet cover up.
A boho lace bridal separate with a crop top, a high low midi skirt is a lovely idea for Iceland, hang it over the fireplace, on a stone wall.
A chic and stylish Icelandic wedding tablescape with neutral linens, black placemats, greenery and white blooms and pillar candles.
A chic Icelandic wedding reception with neutral linens greenery tall and thin candles and a tiny kransenkake with sugar blooms and macarons.
A cute and small funfett wedding cake is also a great idea for your Icelandic wedding, especially if you are eloping.
A glam Icelandic bride wearing a neutral mermaid wedding dress with lace applique, with a long train and a matching cover up.
A gorgeous kransakaka topped with evergreens and pinecones and sugar patterns for a winter wedding.
A gorgeous kransenkake decorated with chocolate, strawberries and fresh blooms is a perfect idea for an Icelandic wedding.
A kransekake with little edible mushrooms is a fun idea for any woodland wedding and a great alternative to a usual cake.
A kransenkake is a traditional Norwegian or Icelandic wedding cake made of tiered rings of marzipan.
A lovely and simple A-line neutral wedding dress with a plain top and tiered skirt with a train and chic accessories, a black suit and shoes for the groom.
A minimalist plain mermaid wedding dress with short sleeves and a greenery crown, a black pantsuit with a white shirt and a floral tie.
A minimalist wedding dress and a crochet cover up, a black suit and a grey shirt are lovely for a modern Icelandic wedding.
A neutral wedding reception table with a white tablecloth and a moss table runner over it, candles and small blooms is a lovely idea for an Iceland wedding.
Where To Elope
Snaefellsness Peninsula, which is a very raw area for a real runaway adventurous elopement. South Coast has a lot of smaller waterfalls, which are amazing locations, as no crowds can be met there and the surroundings stay untouched. Fast ride from Reykjavik is located Reykjanes Peninsula with its geothermal fields, lake and dramatic oceanic coastline and mesmerizing colors of Blue Lagoon. Glaciers are amazing for photo shoots, you’ll be surrounded by an icy desert or will have a wedding ceremony in the ice caves. Highlands are also amazing, and you don’t have to be hiking lover, helicopter will get you right there!
A neutral wedding reception table with neutral linens, purple blooms and candles and elegant glasses - simplicity is a very Icelandic feature.
A plain wedding dress with an asymmetrical skirt, a custom made parke with sequin detailing on the back for an Icelandic bride.
A pretty wedding dress with a lace bodice and long sleeves and pleated skirts, groom wearing tan pants, a white shirt, a grey checked waistcoat and brown shoes.
A relaxed wedding reception table with blooms, candles and lovely porcelain is a perfect solution for your Icelandic wedding.
A stylish and simple Icelandic wedding tablescape with neutral linens, greenery and pillar candles on the table and elegant cutlery.
A stylish groom's look with a black suit, a white shirt and a dark floral tie plus a brown hat is lovely for an Icelandic wedding.
A stylish three-piece wedding suit with a grey waistcoat, a lace embellished A-line wedding dress with a train.
A traditional Icelandic cake called kransenkake made of almond cookies with cream inside, decorated with some chocolate for a more modern feel.
A traditional kransenkake wedding cake with a sugar rose and chocolate touches plus colorful macarons for an Icelandic wedding.
All the Icelandic landscapes are amazing for a wedding, they create a jaw-dropping backdrop for every part of your wedding.
An edgy groom's look with a white shirt, a moody floral blazer, a mauve bow tie and black pants is great to get married anywhere.
The Best Time To Elope
From mid-May to mid-August the sun only sets for around 3 hours per day in Iceland, and there is effectively light for the whole 24-hour period. In midwinter, there are around 4 hours of effective daylight. Fog and rain add drama to the atmosphere with lingering twilight. Winter is mostly for those who are ready to be spontaneous and aren’t afraid to improvise.
An Icelandic bride wearing a floral wedding dress with an asymmetrical skirt, peep toe lace up boots, a faux fur shawl and grey gloves.
Brides wearing matching neutral wedding dresses and greenery crowns plus carrying matching bold wedding bouquets.
Comfy amber boots instead of usualy shoes will be a lovely idea that will make your walking in the landscapes comfier.
Iceland Elopement Inspiration Images by Rebecca Douglas Photography http://www.rebeccadouglas.co.uk/ Film by Ignite Films http://www.ignitefilms.co.uk/ Dress by Saja at Rock the Frock Bridal Boutique - http://www.rockthefrockbridal.co.uk/ Flowers and Crown by http://www.flowersbysp.co.uk/.
Cover up with some boho blanket or shawl, add a hat to keep yourself warm while going for a walk in Iceland.
Dress up in a creative way, for example, into Game of Thrones looks, for your Icelandic wedding.
Elegant wedding outfits with a black suit, a grey waistcoat and burgundy tie for the groom, a refined lace mermaid wedding dress with a train for the bride.
Formal wedding attire for an Icelandic wedding, a sexy mermaid wedding dress with a train, a black tuxedo with a white shirt.
Go for a walk in breathtaking Icelandic landscapes and get inspired by the gorgeous nature of this island.
Go for refined wedding attire, a sparkling mermaid wedding dress with a slit, a black velvet tuxedo if you want to pull off an elegant wedding.
Go to the most famous Icelandic places to take portraits or just to have a walk after your wedding ceremony.
Gorgeous modern wedding dresses - a white one with a plunging neckline and cutout shoulders, a black one with strategically placed detailing.
Ice lagoons can be one of those spectacular places that you may visit while getting married in Iceland.
Legal Requirements
You will need a certificate of current marital status, eg. unmarried, divorced and divorced, legally divorced, widowed / widowed or unmarried, issued not earlier than 8 weeks before the date of planned ceremony, original birth certificates of both partners, confirmation of legal stay in Iceland (visa, plane tickets, etc.), passports (for EU members ID can replace passport) and visa if you have it. All required documents needs to be translated in one of Scandinavian languages or in English and must be submitted 3 weeks prior ceremony via email, although originals has to be delivered no later than 5days before ceremony. These requirements are valid for everyone besides citizens or residents of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, who will have process simplified. You will also need two witnesses. Same sex marriages are legal in Iceland, no matter where you are coming from, you will receive marriage certificate, like every heterosexual couple. Of course, you can organize here symbolical ceremony and get married in your home country, if you like. So, this is all the basic information you need to know about this gorgeous land, enjoy the landscapes and ideas of Icelandic elopements that we’ve gathered and get inspired!
Ice lagoons can be one of those spectacular places that you may visit while getting married in Iceland.
Icelandic churches are beautiful, and you may tie the knot right there, in the church, and then go for a walk in Icelandic landscapes.
The bride wearing a lace crop top with long sleeves, a plain maxi skirt with a train, the groom wearing a teal three-piece suit, a white shirt and tie, brown shoes.
Take pics and wedding portraits in the gorgeous and breathtaking sceneries of Iceland.
Bold Icelandic landscape is a gorgeous place to take pics and make your wedding portraits.
This famous black Icelandic church often appears in the pics and you may tie the knot right there.
Iceland waterfalls are amazing to take pics, your wedidng portraits and just to tie the knot there.
A burlap sack with a wire topper that shows off the map of Iceland is a lovely idea - pack your wedding favors in such sacks.
An ice lagoon is a usual thing for Iceland but an unusual for us, take pics there and enjoy the unique scenery.
Kransenkake is a traditional northern wedding cake, opt for one to embrace the location, instead of a usual wedding cake.
Try bold wedding attire, for example, an emerald wedding dress with a lace bodice and a plain skirt, to stand out in the pale scenery.
Icelandic sceneries are gorgeous for taking unforgettable pics and going for wedding portraits and your ceremony, of course.
An Icelandic waterfall is always a great backdrop for a wedding, whether it's a ceremony or just some wedding portraits.
Meet Icelandic horses, they are absolutely unique and very fluffy, they will make you swoon.
Go for delicate and relaxed wedding reception decor - with wildflowers, candles, rocks and geodes.
A bold floral centerpiece with greenery, neutral, pink and dark-toned blooms is a gorgeous bold and catchy decor idea for a wedding.
This crushed plane in Iceland is a popular piece for wedding photo shoots and can be used for weddings, too.
A neutral reception space done in white, with moss balls hanging over the table, neutral table decor and chairs decorated with burlap ties and moss monograms.
A small and pretty rustic wedding bouquet of bunny tails is a lovely idea for an Icelandic bride.
A wedding reception right on the lake shore in Iceland is a real dream, the scenery will enchant you at once.