For one, you have a really good chance of seeing Northern Lights during the months of December-March.  Two, during your Iceland elopement you could hold your wedding ceremony in natural ice cave!  …and how epic is that thought?!  An ice cave will melt over the summer and never exist again for anyone else, only for you in that moment!

But with all of that good stuff, there are some potential challenges that can also emerge with planning a winter wedding in Iceland…. Such as a snowstorm (or blizzard), gale force winds, and road closures.  It’s all about timing and having plan A, B, and C options in place ahead of time (and we got you covered!).

Knowing all this, Trishia and Chris who hail from the big island of Hawaii embraced all that winter could throw at them and were super excited to EXPLORE on their Iceland wedding day.  So come along with us today and experience their adventure wedding in Iceland!

The perfect combination for an elopement in Iceland: Lace Wedding Dress and BOOTS!

Our Iceland wedding hair and makeup team always does an incredible (and long lasting) job on our brides!

Trishia’s Iceland wedding bouquet made me swoon hardcore! So wild and wonderful!

…and Chris’ Iceland wedding boutonniere was the perfect mix of rustic elegance!

Hiking to their Iceland wedding ceremony location!

Safety first… time for crampons!

My favorite thing about ice caves is hunting for new ones at the beginning of every season AND knowing they will never be the same after the season ends… Making it a naturally unique Iceland wedding location!

The textures and tones an ice cave presents… Layers of black, white, and blue!

Chris and Trishia’s Iceland wedding ceremony in an ice cave was simply INCREDIBLE!

Oh la la the magic in their Iceland wedding photos!

Fun Fact: Chris proposed to Trishia on a beautiful black sand beach in Hawaii so it was only fitting that we find some black sand near this subglacial volcano!

Tiny people, Big landscape.

Add in the beginning of a snow storm, some cuddling and the romance ensued!

Snow up to your knees at times, no sweat for this adventurous couple during their elopement in Iceland!

After their glacier cave wedding ceremony, we found our way to one of the most AMAZING places I have ever found to have an Iceland Luxury Picnic!

Seriously, most amazing place I have ever found… These two rocked the romance in it too!

The colors and textures were indescribable for their Iceland elopement photos!

The snow was really putting on a show for us!  All apart of the unforgettable Iceland wedding day EXPERIENCE!

After all that white, we went on plan b… Searching for some GREEN!  This secret canyon is usually pretty green no matter the season but the storm took over as we arrived creating a super fun exploring experience!

When Iceland gives you sleet and snow, you reply back with smiles and jokes!

Plan C enters…. And I gave them GREEN!  The beauty of hiring a local Iceland Wedding Planner and Photographer… We know this place like the back of our hand!

These quite sweet moments get me every time during an Iceland wedding day… Pretty pretty!

An afternoon snack of dried fish and Brennivin (aka Black Death) was on the agenda and these two savored every bit!  It’s fun to introduce cultural elements to your Iceland elopement.

After a quick rest and refresh, they enjoyed a romantic delicious dinner for two for their Iceland wedding reception!

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#1: Experience the World’s First & Only Glacier Zip Line

Freaking for real!  It’s possible with our friends at Ice Pic Journeys!  And they even pair their tours with professional photos, so it’s a non brainer to book!

#2: Canyoneering in Iceland

Imagine yourself rappelling through a waterfall or down into a deep canyon! Hello adrenaline rush!  Canyoneering for some will be a unforgettable lifetime moment!

#3: The Inside the Volcano Experience

A true “Journey to the Center of the Earth!” (hands down one of the most amazing tours I have ever been on).

#4: Snorkeling or Scuba Diving 

Through the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in the famed waters of Silfra (which is within the Thingvellir National Park, UNESCO site).

#5: Paragliding

 See Iceland from a breathtaking viewpoint by booking a paragliding or zip-line adventure!  The folks at Zip-Line Iceland would love to show you the view from their unique world!

#6: River Rafting 

Rafting in Iceland is a daring experience! Imagine yourself battling the rapids of Gullfoss or on the many glacial rivers throughout Iceland!

#7: Surfing or Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Here in Iceland, believe it or not we have some of the BEST and most challenging surfing in the world!  …and if you wish for a bit less of an adventure on water then try SUP boarding in some of the amazing glacier lakes!

#8: Hiking the famed the Laugavegur Trek

This amazing piece of landscape is open June to mid Sept. and is an awesome 3-5 day hike.

#9: Glaciers and Ice Caves

Are you game for daring expedition instead of just a tour?  Maybe abseiling down into an ice cave or something more daring?  Try our friends at Vik Expeditions, if so!

#10: Horseback Riding 

Imagine yourself trailing through remote areas of Iceland with this talented animal friend!

#11: Snowmobiling (Winter) or ATV Adventures (Summer)

In winter one of the best ways to explore the dynamic landscape first hand is to do it via snowmobile.  Then in summer connect with how green the landscape becomes by zipping along in an ATV!

#12: Caving

Iceland is home to countless lava tubes that are just begging for you to explore!  Sometimes you go so deep into a cave that you find icicles coming up from the ground!  Soooo cool, right?! Check out the below image we did during a couple’s post wedding session in Iceland (photographed in 100% darkness)!

No matter how you like to plan your adventure in Iceland pre or post wedding, make sure you walk away with no regrets, lots of photos and memories!  Lastly, we hope you enjoyed reading about the top 12 adventurous things to do in Iceland today!!

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