• 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!

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There is so much about eloping in Iceland that I adore!  It’s untamed, unscripted and unbelievably beautiful.  Then add in Jasmon + Yi Ling and endless smiles ensue.  Follow us along today and EXPERIENCE their lovely Iceland Elopement!

The Iceland wedding morning began early in the Hotel Stracta studio apartments.  Our Iceland hair and makeup styling teams worked on getting Yi Ling all dolled up as we photographed their super fun wedding details!

…and can we take a second and SWOON over their Iceland wedding rings?!  

They are one of my favorites!  If you look close, you can see the coordinates for their ceremony location. How fun right?

The 10 minute hike into this offbeat canyon is a super fun walk to their Iceland wedding ceremony spot.

Yi Ling’s Iceland Bridal Bouquet was super dreamy!

I loved Jasmon’s boutonniere too, so stylish against his gray suit!

Choosing a Iceland wedding ceremony location that moves you to excitement is key to having an unforgettable experience.  These two fell in love with this offbeat waterfall right away and they were thrilled to marry there rain or shine!

It’s been at least 3 years since we had photographed at Skogafoss Waterfall (as you are aware, we only go to tourist locations if the couple has a deep rooted request).  But it was super fun seeing these two be marveled by it!

The fabulous cave below was not on the original adventure wedding plan for the day.  But the weather got to be super fierce (extreme rain and wind) and our other location was too dangerous to hike up to safely so this secret spot was a perfect “plan b!”

But even in the rain, we must play!

Our clear umbrellas are a perfect accessory to combat the rain and windy conditions Iceland can bring to weddings sometimes!

Grass covered houses during your romantic Iceland elopement?!  Hell yes!

So much fun and so much LOVE! Congratulations to the newlyweds!

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As someone once said, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”   No joke folks, it rains in Iceland more often than not so if you are planning to have a wedding in Iceland you must embrace this simple fact and be excited to run around in it.  Come along with us today as Gina and Terry show you exactly how to do that!

A sunrise start in mid September began this Iceland adventure wedding day!

After crossing a few rivers via super jeep and then on foot, Gina, Terry, and their intimate wedding party made their way to their ice cave wedding ceremony spot!

The funny thing about rain on your Iceland wedding day, is that most of my couples don’t seem to notice (or care) because they are so high on adrenaline and love!

They may have been soaked and shivering at times, but they got married in front of their gorgeous ice cave in Iceland!  ….Note: Our teams always have your safety in mind so unless an ice cave is fully stable we cannot take you inside.

Gina and Terry held a traditional Asatru Ceremony in front of that ice cave in Iceland. It’s the closest thing to a Viking style wedding ceremony where you hold oath rings to say your vows and take your first drink as newlyweds out of a horn!

This ice cave was formed by snow that fell hundreds of years ago that has been traveling slowly down the glacier.  Pretty neat, huh?

Rain or Shine, this place is pretty flipping EPIC to explore!

One of my favorite moments of the day… It had rained so hard during the ceremony that the water levels were out of control making our bridge we brought useless.  Don’t worry, we always a “plan b” and  “plan c” in our pocket!  The bride and guests took “plan b” which was a piggyback ride through the river and the groom took “plan c” forging it on his own!

Sometimes we find it fun to breakup the Iceland wedding ceremony pieces.  So we continued the awesome “drink from the horn” Asatru tradition at another location.

Lunchtime brought a stop at a mountain hut to dry off and warm up during their fall Iceland wedding day!

What I enjoyed the most about Gina and Terry during their Iceland wedding day was that they genuinely loved and laughed their way through the rain savoring every silly awesome second of it! #couplesgoals

Our secret caves often provide fantastic shelter from the rain during Iceland wedding days!

Woohoo!!  A rain free moment and a rainbow!

But in Iceland they say… If you don’t like the weather, wait a few seconds, it’ll change! And change it did!

Rain is often challenging when it comes at you sideways, these two took it like seasoned champs and made it look GOOD!

Weddings and Waterfalls just go together on Iceland wedding days!

…and then sometimes you have to find your way to Mars to find some sunshine

After an action packed adventure wedding day, Gina, Terry, and their fabulous guests found their way to a delicious dinner!

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Most people think that having summer wedding in Iceland will be guaranteed sunshine and warm temperatures.  Whereas, the reality of the situation is that if holding an Iceland wedding in the South chances are great that it may rain, be windy, or overcast no matter the time of year.  Luckily Marek and Luisa knew this and embraced running around in, laughing, and playing in the rain!  …and they did it in style!  Totally makes me want for it to rain on my wedding day!

Having some Scottish roots, Marek donned his family’s tartan colors and Luisa complimented her fabulous Iceland wedding dress with a matching shawl.  Also note Luisa’s AWESOME footwear… Hiking boots and Tom’s!  Perfect combo.

The Iceland adventure wedding day began with a ceremony on one of my favorite black sand beaches.

Oh la la and how dreamy is that sea arch with these two?!

…and her Iceland wedding flowers how vibrant and sweet!

Iceland Caves and Views #perfection

Exploring secret waterfalls on your Iceland wedding day should always be on the agenda!

…and sometimes when the fog and rain get so bad, you just have to explore through it!

An adventurous wedding day in Iceland requires a refuel stop of Icelandic hot dogs!

The romantic quite moments these two shared throughout their elopement in Iceland were stunning!

One of our Iceland adventure wedding spots had more Puffins than I could count!

Many times, our couples face their fears together among the amazing Icelandic cliff lines.

After 12 hours of adventuring Marek and Luisa delighted in a sweetly styled dinner for two!

Several more of our favorites from Luisa + Marek’s adventurous elopement in Iceland follow below, enjoy!

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

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Do you remember their stunning Iceland wedding last April?  It was magical.  If you cannot recall right away, I encourage you to go back HERE or to Destination I Do  Magazine to swoon over their dreamy Iceland wedding day!

Bethany + Richard, we wish you an endless amount of more anniversary’s to share and we welcome you back to Iceland anytime =)  …savor this amazing time together!

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

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You have an amazing moment in time that stands still. It gives you goosebumps when you recall it days, weeks, years later.  It happens and my amazing clients, Sarah + Sean from Oklahoma are perfect examples of it!  Today I share with you Part 2 of their beautiful Icelandic elopement.  Did you see their marvelous wedding ceremony and part of their astounding Iceland wedding portraits last week?  If not go back to Part 1, here.

The second half of their romantic Iceland elopement brought not one, but TWO dreamy waterfalls, majestic mountains, Iceland’s most powerful subglacial volcano, and a cliff line view that cannot be replicated anywhere, seriously!  So all that being said, I must warn you… there will be lots of SWOONING ahead so watch out!

With a smile, Ann Peters (Iceland Adventure Wedding Photographer + Planner)

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Right from the very beginning of contacting me, Sarah let me know that as a couple they value: Travel & Adventure. …heck yes, our ideal clients!

They chose to forgo a local wedding in their home state so they could turn their focus fully to each other and go on an adventurous day the two of them would remember forever.  Can I get an “Awwww” folks?!  Serious sweetness.  Their intentions were pure, passionate, and they were absolutely at home in the dramatic Icelandic landscape during their elopement adventure.

Don’t be fooled by the image header of captivating blue skies… Their summer Iceland wedding day went like this: Drizzle -> Rain -> Downpour of Rain -> Overcast -> Partly Sunny -> Steady Light Rain -> Blue Skies -> Cloudy -> Rain.  Sounds about right for a 17 hour adventure wedding day in Iceland!  But don’t worry, we have THE BEST clients!  …because these two just embraced and rolled with the unpredictability as you will see =)

Today I share with you Part 1 of their remarkable elopement in Iceland images, compliments of Photos by Miss Ann.  Stay tuned next time for Part 2 of their adventurous Icelandic elopement.  Did someone say Iceland glacier wedding portraits?!  I plead the fifth

With a smile, Ann Peters (Iceland Adventure Wedding Photographer + Planner)

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Bethany and Richard from Chicago, Illinois embraced these ideals from the very beginning of their Iceland wedding planning escapades. When Bethany first emailed me she said, “The thing that struck me was how much the ruggedness and sheer beauty of the landscape complemented the couples in your photos.  We want to have a strong sense of place in our wedding and be surrounded by nature.” Then we Skyped… Um yeahhhhhh no brainer, I want you as my clients! Your wish is my command my dear!

When we set out to plan their fabulous wedding day in Iceland we had the opportunity to incorporate some ethnic dynamics such as a Chinese Tea Ceremony, family style story-telling, and Iceland inspired party favors at their wedding reception.

Bethany and Richard fell in love with holding their Iceland wedding ceremony at the legendary Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and so we did… Around 9am on a fabulous April morning, all of the guests began their Icelandic adventure wedding day from Vik and headed east for a thrill-seeking day of sunshine, hiking, and being awed by the vivid landscapes! Upon arrival to the lagoon, the excitement between the bride and groom was infectious and you could not keep your eyes off of them! They delighted in a beautiful Iceland Humanist wedding ceremony where they spoke their own vows to each other, ended with a sweet kiss in front of the floating icebergs and a rose petal toss in celebration!

Two super-secret waterfalls were next on their Iceland wedding adventure agenda and they were stunning as you will see from the gorgeous images from Photos by Miss Ann, below. The travel part of journey ended at the dramatic Reynisfjara black sand beach basalt columns and boy was it a lovely wave-crashing snow filled ending! After arriving back to the hotel, the guests freshened up and came downstairs to Richard and Bethany’s exquisitely set Iceland wedding reception! Oh la la and make sure you check out their Iceland wedding centerpieces, wedding favors, and menus, you’ll swoon I’m sure of it. Enjoy these Iceland wedding images below and as a side note folks – Did you see their impromptu Iceland Pre Wedding Session at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall? If not, go back here to view.

Bethany + Richard,

You two!!!!! Your wedding day was so much fun, can we do it all again like ASAP? You guys will go down in my Iceland wedding day history books as the couple who never said no =) I think seriously everything I suggested you both looked at me in unison and said YES! One of my favorite parts of the day was when Bethany hiked up her fabulous couture dress and scaled a fence, ladder, and went mountainside barefoot! A day full of amazing surprises, endless blue skies (until our snowy black sand beach photos), and spectacular Iceland wedding portraits! Thank you for the chance to be part of your epic day!

Lots of love, hugs, and smiles, Ann Peters (Iceland Wedding Photographer and Planner)

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This fabulous pair contacted me last spring, to plan and photograph their amazing February 14^th Iceland destination wedding adventure and ooooooh boy did we plan something EPIC! Can someone say FIRST Iceland wedding in a super-secret Icelandic cave? Yes, please! At sunrise, we loaded their 40+ Scottish guests into super jeeps and surprised them with a unique lantern lit ceremony locale! They were in awe. <Remember! You saw the location here at Iceland Wedding Planner / Photos by Miss Ann, FIRST>

The Grooms Style: They donned themselves head to toe in traditional Scottish garb! Their tartan’s were: Purple Slanj and Scotland Forever Ancient and they looked just dapper!

The gents held a traditional Icelandic Ásatrú wedding ceremony which is inspired by the historic Norse culture. The ceremony was performed in Icelandic, included holding an oath ring as they spoke their vows and the guests even drank whisky from a horn as they toasted the groom’s new life together!

The next several locations on their wedding day adventure came with sideways rain and 20-30mph wind gusts. We mustn’t forget Rule #1 about getting married in Iceland:  Iceland is moody and unpredictable! Pretty sure most couples would have tapped out at this point and said, “Plan B indoor locations, please!” Paul and Marc, didn’t! The guests and grooms prevailed over it and made it to another cave on a gorgeous black sand beach. The group drank Prosecco, recanted awesome stories of the grooms, and had many laughs over the ever-changing Icelandic weather which had just transitioned to hail/snow. To be expected and embraced! The guests found their way back to the jeeps for a packed lunch and the grooms and I continued on for some epic rainy day wedding portraits in front of some gorgeous basalt rocks that emerged from the sea.

Sometimes, the weather gets pretty rough in Iceland and pushes you to your absolute maximum limits. When we reached Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, the rain and wind were pushing 40mph! Needless to say, the stop was not long and we executed Plan B to turn the adventure into a driving tour. One of the last stops was Sólheimasandur Black Sand Beach, which is a private beach where an abandoned United States DC-3 airplane resides. The plane crashed in 1973 and is one of Iceland’s super-secret spots.

Marc + Paul’s Iceland wedding reception was full of endless amounts of energy! Their guests were pleasantly surprised by the party favors on the table… Mini bottles of Reyka Vodka which were covered by little hand knit Icelandic sweaters that had their initials on them! How flipping cute, right?! From the endless laughs, smiles, stories, the Scottish Gay Gordon traditional dancing, to late night Icelandic snacks the guests and grooms went strong long after midnight!

To Paul + Marc:

I’m your biggest fan =) Your love story captivated me as soon as I Skyped with you two. I mean who is lucky enough to have an instant serendipitous connection be… A Rainy Night + Mutual Friends x All Night Talk of Zombies / VW Campers / Antarctica Penguins = 7am Marriage Talk?! Then to have a surprise proposal in Iceland under the Northern Lights?! I am insanely jealous and so is the rest of the romantics out here with me! Needless to say after hearing all of this… I was dying to be a part of your wedding day and make it out-of-this-world! Thank you for choosing me to plan and photograph such an epic adventure for you and your guests! I welcome you back to Iceland every year to renew those vows =)

Lots of Hugs, Smiles, and Love to You, Ann (Iceland Wedding Photographer and Planner)

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Our post this week is geared specifically to your Iceland destination wedding attire.  Although Iceland is considered an exotic locale to hold a destination wedding, it does not yield tropical temperatures.  Planning to have your Iceland wedding ceremony outside we recommend you have some type of bridal coat or a long sleeve wedding dress.  Even Iceland summer brides should consider having one as well because the wind in Iceland can be chilly!

Now that I have thinking about it… Are you unsure of what coat style would be best for your Iceland wedding day?  Or are you stumped on where to find a bridal jacket that will complement your Iceland wedding dress?  You’re in luck! Today we will share with you some wonderful options you may want to consider when planning your destination wedding in Iceland.  I think the best way to elaborate on this topic is to share with you my own personal experience.  When deciding on what type of coat I wanted to wear for our Iceland wedding at Seljalandsfoss waterfall in April I considered the following:

1. What Color (Do I match my Iceland wedding dress or be bold with my color choice)
2. What Length (Full, at knee, at hips, cropped, or just barely covering the shoulders)
3. What type of Material (Fur, satin, cotton, wool, a poly blend, lace, etc)
4. Type of Trim (Fur, beading, ruffles, rhinestones, lace, feathers, or satin trim)
5. How does the bridal coat or shawl fasten (Button, tie, hook, zipper, or wrap)
6. New or Vintage

A couple questions I asked myself once I narrowed down what type of style I was looking for:

1. Will it go with my fabulous wedding dress?
2. Does it complement my husband’s tux/suit?
3. Will it flow with our wedding accent colors?
4. Should I have a custom bridal coat made?  (If so, how early should I order a custom wedding coat?  Answer: At least 8 weeks).
5. Where should I look for premade choices or ideas for bridal jackets?
   • Our Amazon Storefront!  There are a lot of primo seamstresses on there that can make a unique option for you.
   • EBay!  Really awesome and most times an affordable. Search terms like “bridal coat,” “wool bridal coat,” winter bridal coat,” “white/ivory bridal coat,” “fur wedding coat,” “bridal shawl,” and “vintage bridal coat.”
   • Your local vintage stores.

Types of Iceland wedding coats follow below:

• Satin Tied Fur Shawl
• Cropped Fur Coat
• Fur Vest
• Fur Muff
• Full Length Bridal Coat
• Waist Length Bridal Coat
• Icelandic Wedding Cape
• Colored Accent Sweater
• Icelandic Wool Sweater
• Icelandic Suede Coat
• Ruffled Stole
• Pashmina
• Sequined Wrap
• Colored Suit Blazer
• Bolero
• Lace Overlay
• Hooded Fur Cloak
• Satin Wrap
• Feather Jacket
• Rosette Shrug

Our Iceland bridal coat photo inspiration today, comes out of my very own closet!  We all have our vices, right?  I can never say no to coats and polka dots =) After seeing all of these I bet you will be dying to know where all these gorgeous coats are from… You may have to scour EBay to find the exact ones but here is the list:

• Ivory Fur Cropped Bridal Coat (Fur Shawls )
• White Wool Bridal Coat by M.R. Homme
• Pink Fur Coat by Arden B
• Suede Icelandic Coat by Nordic Wear
• Black Wool Princess Coat by Guess Marciano
• Black Fur Cropped Bridesmaid Coat (IWP Amazon Storefront)
• Black Mohair Bolero by R&M Richards
• Ivory Asymmetrical Faux Fur Caplet by Cejon

I hope today’s post has led to some inspiration for your Iceland wedding style!  Last year, we wrote a fantastic blog post featuring Icelandic wedding shoes; feel free to go back here and check it out to help further develop your Iceland wedding style.  In the meantime, if you are considering a destination wedding in Iceland feel free to contact us to discuss the endless options and the opportunity for us to perhaps be your Iceland wedding planner and Iceland wedding photographers!

With a smile, Ann Peters (Iceland Wedding Planner & Photographer)

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