This Elopement.

This Couple.

Their Story.

It all made my cheeks hurt from SMILING so much!

Jodi and Patrick met each other 35 years ago in college and had a “love at first sight” moment.  In the words of the bride, “After that brief but powerful initial encounter, we each went our own ways, not knowing that we each felt like we had met the love of our lives, and lost track of each other for 30 years.”

Finally, 7 years ago they found themselves reconnecting from across the USA and finally spilled the beans about how they felt about each other decades ago.  Hit the fast forward button and they make a home in NYC then find themselves seeking a unique way to elope… An adventure wedding in Iceland followed by a honeymoon which would explore the entire island was what called to both of their souls!

So come with us today as we relive their EPIC adventurous elopement in Iceland!  Side Note: Their fabulous Iceland elopement was recently featured on Offbeat Bride, check out more of their amazing love story HERE!

The action packed Iceland wedding day began at 5:30am at Hotel Grimsborgir with hair, makeup, and an exciting first look!

Jodi’s Iceland wedding bouquet was one of my all time favorites!

Ugh, and Jodi’s STUNNING Iceland wedding dress was brilliant!  I love princess gowns like this that blow so beautifully around in the Icelandic wind!

…and what adventure bride would be complete without waterproof rain boots?!  Jodi’s something “blue” were these beauties!

Patrick was head to toe handsome with his awesome gray suit!  I love gray Iceland wedding suits on our grooms!

And what adventurous groom would be without his hiking boots on his Iceland wedding day?!

Our Iceland wedding hair and makeup stylist hooked Jodi up with the perfect windproof styles!

Then our amazing super jeep team took them to their beautiful lakeside ceremony spot where after exploring commenced!

After their Iceland wedding ceremony, they had so much fun exploring the area!

A luxury picnic lunch on a private black sand beach is the BEST way to celebrate your elopement in Iceland!

Our next stop during Jodi and Patrick’s luxury elopement in Iceland had views for days…

Not to mention that the Iceland wedding photographer (Ann Peters) was also in a harness tethered to a rope tied to the super jeep to get the next few amazing shots!  True adventure wedding photographer style

Private geothermal areas are my new favorite spot!

The sun and these amazing golden cliffs for Jodi and Patrick’s amazing Iceland wedding photos!

After a glorious 12 hour adventure wedding, we found our way back to the hotel to rest and refresh before their sweet little dinner for two!

Oh la la Jodi and Patrick!  Epic day with one of the most adventurous couples EVER!  Thanks for being so unforgettable!  May these Iceland wedding portraits allow you to relive that EPIC day in your lives over and over again!

© 2017, Iceland Wedding Planner /  Photos by Miss Ann, All Rights Reserved.

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Kevin reached out to us several months before he was planning to propose to his lovely lady, Theresa.  We built on Kevin’s idea of wanting the moment to be unforgettably romantic, in a private location, and incorporated some cozy Icelandic elements!  So come along with us today to experience their stunning luxury proposal in Iceland!

He told her they were going on an adventure that evening after visiting the Blue Lagoon… Little did she know as they were exploring, they would share such an unforgettable life changing moment together!

After the initial surprise shock-factor wore off, she of course, said YES!

HUGS and soooo much LOVE during this surprise proposal in Iceland!

Then he led her into their secret little cave… where she was in total “awe” of the amazing luxury picnic setup that he had put together!  …huge high 5 Kevin!

Then came one of my favorite moments, she finally has a look at the ring and LOVES it!

After some sips of La Caravelle Champagne, we ventured around for a sunset Iceland engagement session!

After the session, they finally got a chance to delight in the luxury picnic! Complete with lots of things to eat, sip, snuggle up with, a even a firepit to keep warm!  A truly luxurious romantic evening in Iceland fit for a king and queen!

One of our favorite champagnes out there is La Caravelle.  They are an amazing boutique champagne house that you must try!  Only the best and most delicious for our clients!

And what luxury picnic would be complete without having sweets from the best chocolatier in Iceland… Hafliði Ragnarsson!

The views were incredible from their secret Iceland marriage proposal spot!

Most times before sunset (if it sets) in Iceland, you often see the moon come out for several hours before the sun sinks into the mountains.  A perfect end to an incredible surprise proposal in Iceland, I must say!

© 2017, Iceland Wedding Planner /  Photos by Miss Ann, All Rights Reserved.

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Once they contacted us here at Iceland Wedding Planner, they realized how awesome it would be to have private wedding locations and were very keen to have a “day of memory making” no matter the weather conditions.  Well, Iceland never disappoints with surprises and unpredictable weather, that’s for sure!  For 3 days straight there was a storm that hit the South and their wedding day was right between them.  They embraced the unruly weather and came prepared even with wedding attire that would stand out from the blizzard-like conditions!  Well done Angela + Shirish, I must say!

So! Come along with us today to experience their intimate winter wedding in Iceland!

Often into April we still have snow and snow capped peaks!

Okay okay so can we PAUSE for a second and enjoy the details of Angela’s Iceland wedding dress?  Did I mention she also had a blue velvet cape?! #yesplease

…and how darling were her shoes for their dinner after their Iceland wedding adventure?

Ohhhh and Shirish, he had some serious style too with his Iceland groom details!

If you have not been to Icelandair Vik before, there is usually an incredible view of the Reynisdrangar basalt stacks but they are hidden because of the blizzard-like conditions!

…and so we were off into the extremely exciting adventure wedding day trek!

There was just something so magical about the two of them smiling at each other from across the fire in front of that beautiful secret waterfall and Angela’s cape blowing!

They jointly recited their vows together to make it even more meaningful.  Notice they were laminated!  They were ready for any kind of weather Iceland decided to give them!

Exchanging tokens doesn’t always have to be “rings” you know, right?  Shirish chose to give Angela a necklace and Angela chose a watch for Shirish!

Hello Blizzard.  Biggest snowflakes I think any of us had EVER seen!

Seriously folks, the snow was PILING up on all of us!  Such an epic memory!  Endless HIGH FIVES to these two and embracing the snow storm during their elopement in Iceland!

I almost feel like they were challenging the snow, like “Is that the best you can do?”  They just adventured and laughed harder through it!

Coffee Break!

Mmm and onto the warmest and luxury part of the day… Their Iceland Luxury Picnic in a private cave!

One of my all-time favorite sayings is, “Life is either a great adventure or nothing at all!”  So very true!

Nothing more amazing than quite moments spent in secret canyons with hidden waterfalls for Iceland wedding photos!  Swoon!

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• Will his look be formal or informal?
• If formal, will he wear a traditional black suit/tux, a non-traditional suit style, or an honorary style (IE, military, country based or of a religious tradition)?
• If informal, will he have a blazer made of tweed, linen, corduroy?  Wear the shirt tucked or untucked?
• Bowtie, Tie or Nothing?
• Vest or no vest?
• Suspenders or not?
• Fancy cuff links or not?
• Coordinating Shoes?
• Other awesome Iceland wedding accessories (IE, Fun socks, jeweled boutonniere, personal vow book, engraved ring, handkerchief, or watch, etc.)?
• Will you surprise him with something fun to wear?

Some of our favorite Iceland wedding groom details are featured below!  Hope it gets you thinking!

From our own wedding in the Lofoten Islands… My handsome Icelandic husband wore a traditional Calvin Klein black suit with a gray shirt and tie… Tiny twist on the traditional route.  Then halfway through the day he switched his shirt and tie for another look when I switched my dress!  Shout out to my dear friend Jean Smith for capturing ?

Remember Marlene and Alan’s elopement adventure in Iceland? Alan donned a traditional black 2 button suit and tan shoes.  Classic and impressive!

How fun would it be to have your groom in a non-traditional tux for your Iceland wedding?!  Do you recall Christophe and Mary’s Vik Iceland wedding adventure?  Christophe, I dare to say coined the word, dapper!

One of my favorite informal looks for an Iceland elopement is a clean-cut linen suit!

Iceland wedding accessories… Groom Shoes, Vow Book, and Jeweled Boutineere!  I’m a fan!

Blue suits were the trend last year and Luke (remember his pretty bride Kristi and their adventure wedding?) wore it well with mixing in green and gray accents!

So much about Matt and Elita’s adventurous elopement that I LOVED!  I mean seriously… The beard, the braid, the custom suit, vest, and rocking a fun tie?! #yesplease!

Nothing beats a fancy watch on a groom-to-be!  JS Watch Co. Reykjavik is a personal favorite for me!

Derek last year (remember his and Abbie’s elopement adventure, go back HERE to recall) showed us how good-looking it was to mix navy and tan!

I’m a sucker for “boots and suits” on Iceland wedding days, but rocking out a pair of nice shoes is pretty freaking awesome too (and then add in a hat like Todd did on his and Sheena’s lava tube cave wedding and it turns into something pretty special)!

If you have family roots that take you back to Scotland, it may be a lovely option to honor with wearing a tartan suit!

A way to further personalize your Iceland wedding day (or elopement) is to have your wedding date embroidered in your groom-to-be’s suit!

Footwear… Hiking boots at some point during the day is a MUST!  Remember Luisa and Marek’s rainy wedding day?  Those boots helped them rock it out!

Amy surprised Israel with cuff links that had coordinates of the wedding ceremony, what a thoughtful detail!

Ugh!  And do you remember Joe’s tweed suit?! Go back HERE and see their ice cave elopement!

© 2017, Iceland Wedding Planner /  Photos by Miss Ann, All Rights Reserved.

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Iceland Luxury Picnics crafts unique experiences for all types of occasions in all areas around the island.  So if you find your way to Iceland because you are planning to…

Elope in Iceland

Get Married in Iceland

Propose in Iceland

Honeymoon

Celebrate an Anniversary

Delight in a Birthday

Cheers a Milestone Moment

Booking a Luxury Picnic in Iceland is a perfect way to enhance that special moment and impress your loved one with an unforgettable memory!  Come along with us today as we introduce you to some of their offerings!

One of the most popular options Iceland Luxury Picnics offers is a Lavish Luxury Styled Picnic.  This is the most detailed and romantic package to indulge in!

Creature comforts like pillows and blankets are included and ready for you to snuggle up with!

Whether you’re looking for an adventure theme or ultimate romance, Iceland Luxury Picnics will do their best to accommodate your unique requests!

How delicious does bruschetta and cured meats sound for your luxury picnic in Iceland?!

Or what about sipping champagne overlooking an epic view?

Or sharing with your loved one a yummy cheese tray, Icelandic chocolates, and fruits during your Iceland elopement or wedding lunch…

The level of attention to detail is at a superior level when you book a picnic with Iceland Luxury Picnics!

Half of the fun in exploring a new country is experiencing the unique culture and THE FOOD!  Having an traditional Icelandic picnic is a fantastic way to give it a go.  Iceland Luxury Picnics offers a delicious option, see here.

The Icelandic beer scene has really taken shape over the last 5 years with several microbreweries and flavours emerging.

Sampling a tasty display of traditional Icelandic sandwiches Rúgbrauð and Gravlax is a perfect way to introduce yourself to the native food.

And we must not forget about giving Skyr a whirl!

Cuddling up on sheep skins or reindeer furs is such a romantic picnic option!

Fish jerky, licorice and chocolate balls (with coconut toppings) are some of the traditional Icelandic snacks you can anticipate trying during your luxury picnic!

Icelandic Brennivin (also known as “black death”) is often paired with the tasting of fermented shark but it’s actually one of Iceland’s oldest schnapps (circa 1935)!  Adding a shot or two of this will make you feel like a real Viking during your luxury picnic in Iceland!

Iceland Luxury Picnics has the capabilities of setting up any sort of picnic anywhere in Iceland.  They are also offer smaller scale of sweet champagne picnics as well, see here.

A beautiful bottle of bubbles pairs well with exciting news of an Iceland marriage proposal, being newly married, or celebrating that milestone anniversary!

© 2017, Iceland Wedding Planner /  Photos by Miss Ann, All Rights Reserved.

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Matt and Elita came to us here at Iceland Wedding (Your Adventure Wedding) saying they were a 10 on our adventure scale, rain or shine.  That’s a HUGE number in our world with a lot of amazing options.  They were excited at the idea of hiking to some unforgettable spots and spending time to explore on their first day as newlyweds.  So come along with me today to see how their incredible elopement adventure day in Iceland played out!  Also feel free to checkout one of our favorite wedding blogs, Offbeat Bride where more photos from their day!

With a smile, Ann Peters + Team (Iceland Wedding Planners + Photographers)

I love when couples choose to get ready together on their Iceland wedding day.

How pretty is this Iceland wedding bouquet?!

…and so much happening here I love!  The beard, the braid, the suit, the boutonniere!  This Iceland groom has style!

Hiking, backpacks, kisses, and ice caves, all just kinda go together during an Iceland wedding day!

Hiking to your Iceland wedding ceremony spot is a super special moment!

…and who doesn’t want to forge some rivers during your Iceland elopement!

Elita and Matthew said their vows to each other at a beautiful glacier area during their Iceland elopement adventure.

Elita forged rivers like a BOSS during her elopement in Iceland! That’s what extra boots and socks are for right?!

An elopement in Iceland goes up a notch when you partake in a traditional hot dog bbq with all the toppings for your lunch stop!

© 2017, Iceland Wedding Planner /  Photos by Miss Ann, All Rights Reserved.

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It was chock full of stunning winter landscapes, hanging icicles, magnificent mountains, tantalizing textures and tones!  Enjoy reveling around in the bliss of their Iceland proposal adventure with us!

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Ohhh la la THIS Iceland wedding dress and details might go down as an all time fave!

The perfect combination of bouquet and boutonniere for K+A’s Icelandic Elopement!

During an adventure wedding in Iceland, our couples and their guests more often than not, have 3 pairs of shoes on hand… Hiking Boots, Waterproof tall boots, and Iceland wedding reception dress shoes.

K+A were most intrigued by a traditional Asatru Iceland wedding ceremony. Their Iceland wedding ceremony was dreamy on that beach!

After the beautiful beach above, we showed this fab duo a secret cave that had the most amazing outlook!

Will you take a walk through a lupine field on your Iceland Wedding Day?

The textures and tones of our secret locations for Iceland weddings is totally incredible, right?

…and who doesn’t want to stop in a cave for lunch?

Then on to a magnificent glacier to privately explore?

Have you ever seen a green like this?!  Yeah, it only exists in Iceland.

This amazing elopement happened on the longest day of the year here in Iceland, and oh boy did we take advantage of it and this couple hit a new record of locations we adventured to… 12!

There are never any “rules” during our Iceland adventure wedding days, so if you feel cold or want to change part way through the day into hiking gear, do it!

Thanks for stopping by to check out this dreamy and awesomely adventurous elopement in Iceland!  Stay tuned next week when we announce something super duper exciting for us!

With a smile, Ann Peters + Team (Iceland Wedding Photographers + Planners)

© 2016, Iceland Wedding Planner /  Photos by Miss Ann, All Rights Reserved.

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Today, though we wanted to wish a very happy 1st Iceland Wedding Anniversary to two amazing couples that were married within days of each other!

July 5th 2015 – Happy 1st Iceland Wedding Anniversary Shira + Matan!

Do you remember how AH-MAZING their 40+ person wedding was?  If not, please go back to our Iceland Wedding Planner blog post HERE to refresh your memory.  Or also check out Destination I Do to see their fabulous wedding featured!

July 7th 2015 -Happy Iceland Wedding Anniversary to D+G!

These two! Hardcore adventure seekers I will forever love. Tell me you recall their stunning Luxury Elopement in Iceland?!  If not, go back HERE to relive some of my favorite moments from their spectacular day!

Stay tuned over the next few weeks some really fun Iceland Wedding Planning topics!

With a smile, Ann Peters + Team (Iceland Wedding Photographers + Planners)

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Do you ever get those?

Living in Iceland, I get them a lot when I ice climb, hike, SUP, and of course while scouting secret Iceland wedding locations.  But on Iceland wedding days, it’s somehow amplified.  No joke!  I almost hyperventilated in excitement over the below image.  Right light, right mountain, and what an amazing couple!  When all of those elements come together my mind is blown!

Cross those fabulous things with adding in some epic Icelandic wildlife and this Iceland elopement went off the charts!  Do you see the sneaky little seal who photo-bombed the Iceland wedding ceremony?

Another thing that makes me smile during an Iceland wedding photo adventures, is surprising my clients with new super secret waterfalls.  These two didn’t even bat an eyelash when I told them the hike time!  ? ? ?

When you have an early April wedding in Iceland (which this fab couple did) you can usually expect some snow still lingering (unless we’ve had a more wet than snowy winter).  This often times adds to the dramatic landscape giving you the vibrant greens, browns, and whites like the beautiful below Iceland elopement wedding portrait!

Weddings in Iceland with us equal adventure, that simple.

Ideal for couples who love the outdoors (and will run around in them rain or shine), enjoy hiking, crave wedding photos in dynamic locations, and are wanderlust addicts.  Imagine yourself discovering uniquely shaped glaciers like this couple did!

Here at Iceland Wedding Planner, we are providers of EXPERIENCES, not just a “wedding day”  We stay away from  churches and the usually flooded tourist locations, so that there are not 100+ people Instagram-ing your wedding.

We prefer to have our clients totally immersed and connected to TRUE and PURE Iceland.  The unknown. The untouched. The places that will leave you in utter “Awe” and get you totally addicted to this island!  If adventuring to secret waterfalls, caves, cliffs, glaciers, private beaches and rock formations sound like fun to experience on your wedding day in Iceland… Contact us to get that exciting conversation started! ?

With a smile, Ann Peters + Team (Iceland Adventure Wedding Planners + Photographers)

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