ICELAND
ICE CAVE & GLACIER PROPOSALS
It’s about the story of how you asked, and how the world held its breath when your partner said yes.
Iceland ice cave and glacier proposals.
Meet Iceland’s Expert Ice Cave & Glacier Proposal Photographer: Lisa McWhirter
Planning a proposal inside an ice cave isn’t something you can Google and wing.
Hey, I’m Lisa. Proposal photographer and planner in Iceland.
Proposals in Iceland? Yeah — we do those. A lot of those.
Like, “over 60 per year, every year” kind of lot. This isn’t our first rodeo — it’s our favourite thing to capture.
Now don’t stress — I’m not dropping you off at a glacier with a map and good vibes.
I only work with trusted guides at Katlatrack who eat this terrain for breakfast and know how to keep everyone safe, snug, and on their feet. That means helmets, crampons, backup plans — the works.
You get to focus on your person, the question, and that goosebump-inducing silence before they say yes.
I’ll handle the logistics (and bring the hot chocolate).
So You’re About to Propose in a Freaking Ice Cave?
Why Proposing in an Ice Cave Is a Total Power Move:
A Location That Will Never Exist Again
This isn’t a painted backdrop or photo spot. It’s a cathedral sculpted by ice and time — glowing blues, crystal textures, frozen bubbles, light beams that look unreal.
It feels mythical. It looks cinematic.
It stays unforgettable.
Ice caves melt and reform every year. The exact space you propose today will disappear by next season.
Your love story becomes a literal one-of-a-kind moment carved by nature.
Total Privacy
There’s no audience.
No strangers taking photos.
No being in a position where you need to propose in front of other tour groups.
Just the two of you tucked inside a glacier while the world outside continues without knowing.
You don’t get a private moment.
You get an entire hidden world to yourselves.
Where To Have Your Ice Cave Proposal: Katla Ice Caves
The ice cave proposal is done with the badass glacier whisperers over at Katlatrack, based right in the heart of Vík town (aka black sand beach central).
These aren’t random tour guides from a bus stop. These are glacier experts who:
Carve safe paths into the caves
Monitor shifting ice daily
Choose stable areas in real time
Know exactly where to take us to avoid risk
We’re talking real-time communication, daily condition checks, and route planning based on weather and structural changes.
Helmets? Check. Crampons? Check. Backup plans? Always.
Safety Comes First — So You Can Focus on the “Yes”
Before the big moment, you’ll get:
Crampons fitted
Helmets with lights
Guidance on walking safely on the glacier
Exact cue for the proposal moment (I help set it up)
A private time inside the ice cave
While you focus on the question, I’m:
Coordinating with Katlatrack’s team
Watching weather shifts
Capturing the emotion
Bringing warm drinks + hand warmers, celebration drinks and flowers
Keeping the surprise safe until the last second
You’re not winging it.
You’re being taken care of.
Ice cave and glacier proposal package
Photography & Coverage
3 hours of adventure photography
Proposal moment is being captured
Just-engaged photos in + outside the cave
Drone photos where the weather allows
Private online gallery + slideshow
Sneak peek within 24 hours
Full gallery delivered in 14 days
Safety & Logistics
Private super jeep transport
Private ice cave guide
Helmets + crampons + safety gear
Exclusive cave access (no strangers watching!)
Extras Included
Surprise proposal planning & timeline
Step-by-step secrecy support
20+ page planning guide
Hot chocolate + hand warmers, celebration drinks and flowers
Ring hiding hacks & instruction (yes, really 🤫💍)
USD 3700
Adventure proposal package: Ice Cave -edition
We also offer payment plans for the proposal package.
Wanna spread things out a bit? Totally doable.
We can split your booking fee into 2 or 3 instalments, and space out the rest of the payment however it works best for you.
Just let me know what feels right, and we’ll create a custom plan that takes the stress out of this part, too. Because planning your dream day shouldn’t feel like pressure — it should feel like a possibility.
Plan out the details for your ice cave proposal. We have the answers!
Can the cave be crowded?
No, we use a private tour, so the moment is 100% just for you.
What if the cave changes or closes?
Glaciers shift, but we always have multiple backup options and live communication with guides. Your proposal WILL happen, safely.
Will my partner suspect anything?
Nope — proposing on an “ice cave adventure tour” is the world’s easiest secret. There is a secret way to keep me hidden, and I will let you know during our call.
Can we add a video?
Yes — add a cinematic highlight video to your proposal, or plan a second day of adventure for more filming.
Your Proposal call.
What Happens on Our Free Proposal Call?
This is where the adventure actually begins — no pressure, no sales pitch, just the three of us planning a moment your partner will never see coming.
We’ll dream big and plan smart, because proposing inside a glacier deserves both.
Here’s what we cover on the call:
The Plan
How to propose at Katla ice cave without suspicion — where it happens, how it flows, when the light hits best, and the exact moment you drop to one knee.
The Logistics
Travel, weather, timing, safety, crampons (yes, we talk about how those boots work), and how to keep the ring safe until “the question.”
The Plot Twists
Backup options that are equally magical — because Iceland likes to keep things spicy, and I like to be ten steps ahead.
You won’t leave the call overwhelmed.
You’ll leave thinking:
✔ “That’s exactly what I want.”
✔ “I can actually do this.”
✔ “This is going to be legendary.”
And yes — you might also leave thinking:
“Lisa is the glacier-proposal fairy godmother I didn’t know I needed.” 🧊✨
🍵 I’ll bring the Iceland knowledge and the planning strategy.
You bring a cup of coffee and the person you’re ready to spend your life with.
👉 Schedule your ice cave proposal call
Let’s build a moment that deserves a thousand goosebumps.
Ok, it’s time to make the ice cave proposal come true!
Get in touch.
McWhirter elopements
+3546596405
lisa@mcwhirterelopements.com
Iceland elopement photographer
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