The Charm of Small Icelandic Towns

Welcome to Vik Iceland!  This tiny town in South Iceland will most certainly surprise you.  So many fabulous things to do!  Also, super fun fact… Did you know the founder, Ann Peters is building her dream house at the top of the town by the iconic church?

Our Iceland Wedding Planner team was so excited to have Tory and Geoff experience this charming little town and the magic of July in Iceland.  Meanwhile, the morning began pretty chill with our team photographer photographing the Iceland wedding dress and details while hair and makeup got Tory ready.

Following, the pair grabbed their go bags and shared a sweet first look before their highland vow renewal begins….

Icelandic Highland Vow Renewal

Renewing your wedding vows is a beautiful yet sentimental way to celebrate and reaffirm the love and commitment you’ve shared over the years.  Firstly, it’s an opportunity to reflect on your journey together.  Secondly, to acknowledge the challenges and triumphs.  Thirdly, to make new promises for the future.

Nevertheless, whether you choose an intimate ceremony with just the two of you or a festive gathering with family and friends, a vow renewal is a heartfelt and meaningful way to honor your marriage!  Having held a simple ceremony back in the USA during COVID, Tory and Geoff wanted to find their way to Iceland after things settled down to embark on an adventure together.

Since these two wanted to experience a private adventure day, our team design the perfect highland vow renewal!  In fact, at the first location, they spoke their personal vows to each other and then explored after.  So fabulous!!

Thriving on Adventure & Love

After venturing around the highland vow renewal waterfall Geoff and Tory went on a hike to their next waterfall.  But the super awesome thing about the next waterfall is that is made of lava rock!!  Such a fun contrast between the super green waterfall they renewed their vows at.

Waterfalls & Vivid Interior Mountains

Additionally, when you think about Summer in Iceland what comes to mind?  Nicer weather? Likely how GREEN everything is right?  Everything just comes alive with color between June 15-August 15th.  Lupines are blooming for half that time (~June 15 – July 15) too!  This pair were keen to adventure together all around this vivid canyon following their highland vow renewal… How epic, right?!

Glacier Exploration

Meanwhile, on their highland vow renewal agenda, they hit up the glacier!  Which fun fact, is considered another part of Iceland’s interior.  To illustrate, this type of landscape looks and feels very moon like.  Furthermore, being in the television and film industry our bride Tory was definitely intrigued and excited to hike around!

Summer Vow Renewal Photos in Iceland

Undoubtedly, what summer highland vow renewal would be complete without experiencing a black sand beach?!  None!  Moreover, Geoff and Tory strolled along the beach hand in hand.  After all, who wouldn’t take all of the these gorgeous historical vibes in!  Hello ancient lava!!

Icelandic Cliff Top Puffin Watching

During the month of July in Iceland, you’ll find alongside many of the oceanside cliffs in the South, puffin nests!  Puffins are some of the cutest birds you’ll ever experience in Iceland.  And seeing them as a little family is even more exciting to experience.

Therefore, it was important to Tory and Geoff to spend some time at the end of the day to look for puffins before dinner.  Fair to say, they had so much fun watching them fly in/out of the nests!

Ready to plan your own adventure elopement or Iceland highland vow renewal?  If so, we would love to chat!  Feel free to contact us to get that adventure started!

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Iceland Honeymoon Bucket List

When you think about a bucket list, what comes to mind?  Maybe an experience to have, a place to visit, an achievement, an accomplishment or something else.  There’s a first time for everything, especially in Iceland.  …and specifically when you plan our your Iceland honeymoon bucket list!  But where do you freaking start so you don’t get over whelmed?  Allow us to break it down for you…

Best Tours in Iceland

Alright!  So if you find yourself wanting to embark on a self-drive adventure for your Iceland honeymoon bucket list…  Your options for joining adventure tours are endless!  However if you have a limited amount on your trip to Iceland you’re going to plan strategically.  Also you will want to ensure you do the very best tours with the best people and cross off your must do things.

So allow us to help you!  We’ve been planning and writing about adventurous things to do in Iceland for well over a decade.  Therefore, we will break it down by topics and give you direct links to book and read more.  After all, we’re local we know what’s up!

Romantic Tours in Iceland

Oh la la romance in Iceland!  Our Iceland Wedding Planner’s team favorite topic, truly!  In fact, we love crafting and suggesting the most romantic things to do in Iceland.  But what does romance mean to you?  Maybe chilling in hot springs together, a day exploring, a romantic overnight on a glacier lagoon?  Here are some ideas and direct booking links to get you started!

Hot Springs in Iceland

• Hvammsvik Natural Hot Springs are our personal go to when we want to sip Moet Champagne and relax with stunning views!
• The Forest Lagoon in North Iceland is such an unforgettable hot spring and one of Iceland’s newest!
• For those of you that want a hike to an exclusive hot spring then Husafell Canyon Baths is it!
• In North Iceland you’ll also find Myvatn Nature Baths which is very similar to the Blue Lagoon.
• Have plans to tour the famed Golden Circle?  A stop at the Secret Lagoon is a must do!
• Krauma Nature Baths if you’re on the way to West Iceland is a must go spot.
• In our opinion, doing a day up North visiting the tiny fishing town of Húsavík, whale watching and hitting up Geosea Hot Springs is uber romantic!
• East Iceland has floating hot spring pools called Vök Baths!  How freaking exciting, right?!
• Find your way to the Blue Lagoon and experience a place every traveler should once!
• Staying in Reykjavik but want a date night or afternoon with your partner?  The Sky Lagoon is a must do!  Why?  It’s a short drive or taxi ride from the city limits, offers fabulous views, a sweet cafe / bar, and the hot spring experience is 5 stars!  You can opt in for the Ritual journey, grab your favorite beverage from the swim up bar, and relax in style!

Additional Romantic Experiences in Iceland:

• Overnight on a Glacier Lagoon!  For real, do it it’s one of the best experiences I have personally ever had!
• Book a luxury picnic overlooking the glacier!
• Watch Northern Lights or Whale Watch on a Yacht in Reykjavik!
• Go horseback riding on the beaches of Vik!
• Experience Iceland by air!  Nothing more romantic than feeling like a VIP as you load into helicopter with the one you love ready to witness new landscapes!
• Adventure to an ice cave together!
• Rent an Camper Van in Iceland and do Iceland your way!
• Reykjavík Sea Angling Gourmet, yup enough said, right?!
• Celebrate New Years Eve on the Reykjavik Sea!

Unique Iceland Tours with Photos

 Experience driven couples crave unique things to do.  You know the kind of things you’ll talk about and high five each other when you’re 80 that you did that together.  More often than not, offbeat things to do are a staple for these couples.  Additionally, for those of you that don’t want to venture down the path of driving in Iceland we have some perfect options for you!  Also, what better keepsake on your Iceland honeymoon bucket list adventure than to embark on adventure tour paired with professional photos?  Our friends at Ice Pic Journeys does just that and so much more!  Come with us as we highlight some of the best offerings available in Iceland…

Iceland Driving Tours with Photos as Keepsakes

• Take an adventure into Thorsmork from the city limits of Reykjavik!  You’ll have private driver who also duals as a pro photographer documenting your day.
• You cannot visit Iceland without seeing icebergs in the glacier lagoon!  This tour has a private pro photographer driver at your disposal who will take you to the famed Glacier Lagoon + Diamond Beach + a Glacier Hike from Reykjavik!
• Journey to the famed spots the South Coast of Iceland offers with a private driver who will forever document your adventure from Reykjavik!
• The Icelandic Highlands are not to be missed!  So embark in style with a photographer guide who will document the experience for you!
• Explore a the best of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula with a private photographer guide by day tripping from Reykjavik.

Adventure Tours Paired with Professional Photos

• Venture on the worlds first & only Glacier Zipline (Book between May – September for Summer or Book between Oct – April for Winter) and have the photos for bragging rights after!
• Head into an ice cave in East Iceland before the crowds with an Early Bird Tour, Ice Cave Captured Afternoon Tour, or Private Ice Cave Adventure with a driver-guide who is also a professional photographer!
• Go hand in hand on a Glacier Hike together and have fabulous couples photos to keep after your adventure.  Book for Summer or Winter!

High Five for making those epic Iceland honeymoon bucket list memories!

Adrenaline Junkie Tours in Iceland

Ready to get that adrenaline pumping and make some EPIC once in a lifetime moments?  Here’s our list of the best tours for extreme sports to book on when planning your Iceland honeymoon bucket list!

• Zipline through the canyons above the town of Vik in South Iceland!
• Get out of your comfort zone and try Dog Sledding in Iceland.
• Go sky high by doing Iceland paragliding adventure!
• Try Ice Climbing and get professional photos of you being badass doing it (included in the tour)!  Book Summer Ice Climbing (May-Sept) and Winter Ice Climbing (Oct-April).
• Ever consider Harbor Diving?
• Want to drive a super jeep on your own?  Do it!  Book a Super Jeep 101 experience!
• Try out what it’s like to Snorkel between Tectonic Plates or Scuba Dive in Iceland!
• Take an ATV out on a Black Sand Beach with our friends at Black Beach Tours!
• Get out and go rafting in Iceland or try river kayaking from Reykjavik!
• Heli Happy Hour is a must do!  After all who the freaking heck has the balls to do that?
• Fly like superman on the MEGA Zipline which is close to Reykjavik!
• Glide through the snow on an Iceland snowmobile!

Iceland Indoor Tour Options

No matter the time of year you venture to Iceland, there is a chance of challenging weather happening.  Maybe that means   Therefore, it’s nice to have some indoor tour options to have in mind.  Here’s our list of favorites for you to consider and book directly!

Indoor Tour Options from Reykjavik:

• Lava Show Reykjavik  -The only live lava show on the planet!
• Fly Over Iceland -Pretty thrilling experience for a rainy day in the city!
• Hop Sightseeing Bus -See Reykjavik in a cozy covered bus with flexibility!
• Perlan -If you are short on time this is a fantastic way to experience what an ice cave or the Aurora Borealis is like!  As they have 2 exhibits that do just that with the bonus feature of fantastic views of the city from here as well.
• Whales of Iceland Museum is perfect for you whale loving folks out there!
• Inside the Volcano Experience is not far from Reykjavik city limits and one of the most invigorating tour options we have in Iceland.  After all, how many people in the world can say they have been lowered to experience the inside of a volcano?  Did you know we were the first to hold a wedding inside a volcano too way back when?!  Although the hike could be in the rain the discovering inside is enclosed.
• The Lava Tunnel is 30 minutes Southeast of Reykjavik and a fabulous way to be witness to an incredible lava tube tunnel.  Don’t miss it!

South Iceland Indoor Tour Options:

• Caves of Hella -Passing through the South?  Book a spot to journey into these fabulous caves!
• LAVA Center is an interactive exhibition all about Icelandic volcanos.  Perfect spot to enjoy Icelandic history on a rainy day.
• Lava Show Vik is the original location in the heart of this tiny town!  Ideal to take a break from the crazy weather!

West Iceland Indoor Tour Options:

• The Cave –Experience one of the most thrilling lava tube experiences in Iceland and for sure in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula!  Rewind back to Stacey & Aaron’s March Elopement where they rented the cave privately!
• The Witchcraft Museum – Love Eerie Iceland stuff?  A visit to this museum is a must then, make time for it!

North Iceland Indoor Tour Options:

• The Beer Spa – Yup you read that right!  Love beer, give it a freaking try!

In conclusion, you can find all of our hand-picked tour experiences in our Iceland Wedding Planner Shop!  Lastly, if you need help planning your epic Iceland honeymoon bucket list or elopement experience, let’s chat further!  Feel free to contact us to begin that exciting journey!

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Renewing Your Vows in Iceland

Deciding to renew your wedding vows in Iceland adds another level to your commitment to each other.  Likewise, many couples find it is a wonderful opportunity to write new vows to reflect your years together.  Further, some look at the milestone moment as a new beginning for their relationship.  For example, you spend a few hours or the day reminiscing over how far you’ve come as a couple.  Prevailing over all that life has dished out and all of the amazing opportunities that await your future together!

Also, maybe you wanted to embark on a hiking elopement originally, but felt pressured to go in a different direction.  Well, when you approach an upcoming anniversary like 1 year, 5 years, or any really, you may want to renew your vows the way you want to.  For instance, this was exactly the case for Savannah and Greg and why they planned a summer vow renewal in Iceland!

Summer Vow Renewal

Now on to the summer vow renewal!  Firstly, that fabulous July morning, Greg and Savannah from Huntsville, Alabama met our Iceland Wedding Planner team at a private property canyon.  Second, following a short hike, these two held an adventurous vow renewal atop a cliff within the canyon.  Third, within their intimate ceremony, they exchanged personal vows, rings (Greg surprised her with a new one), and kisses!  Furthermore, the weather in Iceland held too, so it could not have been more perfect!

Canyons & Caves

Next, once the summer vow renewal ceremony concluded, it was time for the forever newlyweds to adventure together.  To illustrate, once the ceremony spot was explored, they headed deeper into the canyon.  Additional waterfalls lined the canyon walls.  Also a super sweet small natural cave appeared!  Further back also opens to a Kauai looking area.  So fair to say there were no shortage of epic views!

Private Waterfall Wedding Photos

Continuing their summer vow renewal journey…  The pair bounced hand in hand over to explore a secluded waterfall.  So much love and adoration was oozing from these two that it was contagious!  Afterwards, the two hopped into their camper van and continued their Iceland self-drive trip or second honeymoon!  Lastly, if you’re ready to celebrate your wedding anniversary in an unforgettable way, feel free to contact us to get that conversation started!

© 2023, Photos by Miss Ann (DBA Iceland Wedding Planner / Your Adventure Wedding), All Rights Reserved.

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