Scenic Iceland July Wedding: Cortney + Ben

Fair to say there is no lack of dynamic scenery in Iceland.  After all every inch of this tiny island in the North Atlantic oozes beauty.  But not every area is created equal.  In fact, almost a decade ago, we use to plan adventure weddings throughout the entire country.  However we realized our hearts are engrained in the South.  Plus, in our opinion it is the most scenic and rich in different types of landscape features.  Meaning you can see and do more in a day with far less driving than other areas.  And who doesn’t want that?!  Likely one of the many reasons Cortney and Ben chose to plan their Iceland July wedding adventure with us!  See how their fabulous day plays out…

Morning First Look

July 15th 2022 started with sunshine lighting the mountains in the tiny town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.  Cortney and Ben decided to get ready separately and hold a quite first look before grabbing wedding “go bags” and beginning their scenic Iceland July wedding day.

Iceland July Wedding Ceremony at a Waterfall

Upon arriving to the Iceland wedding ceremony location, everyone was astonished!  Never had anyone ever been to a remote waterfall that was just there for them.  No tourists, no ropes, no signs, no barriers.  Next, our Iceland Wedding Planner team got to work setting up chairs, sound system, and seating guests.  Cortney and Ben romantically walked down the aisle together.  One of their favorite people performed a symbolic ceremony.  Meanwhile, they exchanged candid personal vows, rings, and partied down the aisle way afterwards!

To the Moon & Back

Do you know NASA has sent countless astronauts here to train? Likely because so much of the highlands offer lunar-like landscapes.  So if the saying, “love you to the moon and back” is a fave then make sure desolate areas are on your Iceland July wedding itinerary!  Ben and Cortney had a blast exploring the black sand moon-like areas!!

Colorful Champagne Toast Lunch Experience

Holding an Iceland July wedding is the perfect excuse to have a champagne toast that turns to a lunch experience!  Firstly, the backdrop was visually inspiring.  After all where else can you find such vivid greens, crazy shaped mountains, and black sands?!  Secondly, if you know anything about champagne, Barons de Rothschild Brut is a delicious treat!  Thirdly, sipping it alongside trying Icelandic chocolate, fruit, and kleina with this view is simply unforgettable.  Fair to say their guests thought so too!  After, a traditional hot dog highland BBQ and exploration of the area with our Iceland wedding photographer followed.

Highland Exploration

On overcast or rainy adventure wedding days everything looks so much greener and every single location becomes an option.  To illustrate, no matter how many times we have been in an area, light changes things and brings our attentions to spots we normally wouldn’t notice.  In fact, after saying goodbye (for now) to their guests, Cortney and Ben got the opportunity to discover this unique location during their Iceland July wedding!

Scenic Waterfall Discovery

As if their Iceland July wedding ceremony waterfall wasn’t big enough, they had to one up it and discover a gigantic one!  Freaking nuts from the ground but somehow even more powerful seeing the perspective from our adventure wedding photographers drone!!

Offbeat Snowy Canyon Hike

In some parts of the Icelandic highlands, summer never came this year.  Hard to believe, I know but it’s true!  Likewise, some of the interior roads didn’t open until late July and than somehow became “impassable” again come mid-August because winter reared it’s head early.  But luckily our impromptu stop at this scouted-only waterfall had just a bit of snow sticking around.  Therefore, the newlyweds hikes down into the canyon to experience its beauty!  Truly a perfect addition to their Iceland July wedding journey!!

Cascading Lava Rock Waterfall

Dreams of Iceland are often filled with lava rocks.  However, what about a combination of a river waterfall cascading over lava rocks?!  Magic, just magical!  Even if you’re not a lover of waterfalls, basalt ones will most certainly steal your heart!

Getting Married in July in Iceland

Are you sold on having an Iceland July wedding yet?!  Also, the weather tends to be decent as well as it is often one of our warmest and driest months.  But what is most interesting about summer in Iceland is how the colors change from spring to summer and back to fall/winter.  For instance, some parts of the highlands look like fall colors as they bloom and become more vivid for summer as you’ll see below.

Hotel Klaustur Wedding Reception

In conclusion, Cortney and Ben made it back to Hotel Klaustur shortly before their guests would rejoin them for a lovely wedding reception.  Next, when the group entered their private room, they were greeted with earthy elegant yet romantic vibes.  Further, the group tasted an extraordinary 4 course meal.

Also, these two loved their experience driven wedding with us so much they left a Google Review for you to checkout!  Lastly, the group partied until the summer sun went down!  Feeling overwhelmed but inspired after this gorgeous Iceland July wedding?  Our Iceland Wedding Planner team would love to chat with you, feel free to contact us!

© 2022, Photos by Miss Ann (DBA Iceland Wedding Planner / Your Adventure Wedding), All Rights Reserved.

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