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Winter Wedding in Iceland: Danny + Chloe

Iceland Wedding Planner — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:54:39 +0000

Today I’d like to hit the “pause” button on our fabulous top hotels series and rewind back to November 21st 2014!

Why?

Because that is when Chloe and Danny held their wedding in Iceland! We here at Iceland Wedding Planner, want to wish this adventurous couple a very Happy 1st Anniversary!!! Do you remember their gorgeous Iceland waterfall wedding? If not, go back here immediately! …and also go back to Offbeat Bride to relive their wedding further!

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

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Iceland Wedding Photographer: Bethany + Richard’s Southern Iceland Adventure Wedding

Iceland Wedding Planner — Sat, 30 May 2015 10:28:49 +0000

When my couples find me, they are in search of something… Distinctively different. They understand my mission and that I plan and photograph adventure weddings. My Iceland destination wedding couples, are not worried about getting their wedding attire dirty, in fact they look at it as if it’s a medal proving their wedding day fearlessness! They climb, hike, traverse, and withstand the moody unpredictable conditions this epic country exudes and tackle it with a great big excited smile. My clients crave a long awesome adventure filled day that will be chock-full of stunning locations that are super-secret.

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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Iceland Wedding at Lakeside Country Church

Iceland Wedding Planner — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 21:16:58 +0000

Hello Iceland Wedding Readers!

One of the most endearing aspects of eloping is the event is for the couple only. The decision is rare, pure, and true. When Farid and Vanessa from Singapore, contacted us about planning and photographing their intimate Iceland elopement, they wanted just that, a special day for just the two of them. They also wanted to experience Iceland in a way that they would remember for lifetime. We devised an action packed Iceland winter wedding adventure for the two of them to partake in and I went along to tell their story.

That being said, we’ve decided that Farid & Vanessa’s enticing Iceland elopement was so gorgeous we want to share it with you in three parts so you don’t miss out on any of the details of their beautiful February wedding in Iceland. Our first segment in this series will be their Iceland wedding ceremony at our favorite lakeside country church! Yes I said lakeside country church…Swoon! You’re smitten already, right?

After Skyping with Vanessa and Farid, we felt this super sweet church, Thingvellir National Park, and the ION Luxury Adventure Hotel were a perfect fit for their Iceland wedding adventure. The ION Hotel and area around Lake Thingvellir exude a very earthy elegance which is exactly what Vanessa and Farid were after for their magical wedding day in Iceland. …and need I say more about this romantic red roofed country church? It is totally out of a storybook!

I am continually amazed by the locations and character of all of the country churches. The churches vary in age, history, and handcrafted details. Chris and I stumbled upon this beautiful old church (built in 1863) on one of our trips and fell in love with it! Even while it was pouring down we couldn’t resist peaking in the windows and planning out where we would photograph our first bride and groom at this historical Iceland church.

It wasn’t until later we found out the bride, Vanessa had already pinned (on Pinterest) a photo of this little seaside church. Then when we were sharing photos with them from one of our scouting trips, they saw images of the church and just knew that it was meant to be their Iceland wedding ceremony spot!

Farid and Vanessa, I was so honored to be a part of your unforgettable wedding day in Iceland. You’re adorable together and Chris and I wish you endless years of exciting adventures and love! Thank you for being brave, bearing the crazy winds and chilly winter temperatures! We hope these images allow you to relive your Iceland wedding adventure and this sensational time in your lives! We also hope these beautiful Iceland wedding photos let your family and friends be a part of this unbelievable journey you shared. Lots of hugs, smiles, and luck to you newlyweds! ? –Photos by Miss Ann

Friends, stay tuned next time for more romantic Iceland wedding photos in the renowned Thingvellir National Park… Also, in case you missed it last week, take a moment and go back to delight in their snowy Pre-Wedding Iceland Engagement Session here.

With a smile, Ann & Chris (Iceland Wedding Photographers)

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