VOLCANO ICELAND ELOPEMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY

Volcano Iceland elopements photography

Iceland volcano wedding

You want an adventure. You want to do something that regular people wouldn't even think of doing. You want to elope to Iceland.

People from all over the world come to Iceland for its dramatic scenery, majestic waterfalls, and fascinating Icelandic horses. Now you can add one more great reason to the list: getting married by a volcano.

If you don't want the stress and responsibility of organizing one of those big weddings, but you love the idea of getting married in a beautiful location, doing something adventurous, making it your own and having fun with your guests — then an elopement might be perfect for you.

IMPORTANT: RIGHT NOW THERE ARE NO ACTIVE VOLCANOES IN ICELAND

What to expect from eloping at a volcano in Iceland.

If you’re willing to uproot your life, throw caution to the wind and run off to the most gorgeous country in the world — Iceland is your kind of place.

Yes, you can get officially married by a volcano in Iceland! I work with a brilliant officiant who does outdoor ceremonies in Iceland!

Elopement in Iceland is an experience of your life for many reasons. Iceland is one of the most interesting and beautiful countries in Europe, which makes it a perfect destination for elopement travel. The fascinating geology of the island, its impressive and unique volcanic activity never fail to awe the visitors; its rugged terrain primarily consists of tectonic plateaus divided by valleys, and mountain ranges.

The first step to eloping in Iceland is picking your day, time and location. As no one knows about you getting married, there are no distractions of doing things according to certain schemes or plans. You can plan everything on your own and create a day that suits only you both, as a couple. You will have all the time to think everything out and make it one of the most beautiful days of your life.

What to wear in your volcano elopement in Iceland.

Curious about what to wear in your volcano elopement? Iceland might hold the record for most days of sun per year, but you can still enjoy your elopement day fully!

You can wear your wedding dress and suit for your elopement ceremony and waterproof, water and windproof coats while you walk to the volcano and keep them with you close by.

Make sure you have waterproof hiking boots. Visiting volcanoes is not a place for high heels or other comfortable shoes!


Plan out the details for your volcano elopement in Iceland.

  • There are multiple ways to do your elopement ceremony as there are places to get married.

    Just us. This is usually what elopement ceremonies are all about: just you two there and all the moments will be shared by you two. No guests or family members there. The ceremony is still official for you to get legally married.

    Intimate ceremony. This is usually used in the meaning that in the ceremony there can be your parents, siblings or only your best friends involved. If you feel nervous about sharing your vows with your partner in front of your family, you can have a separate moment where you share them and then the moment where your family attends.

    Symbolic marriage. The simplest way to get married. Eloping can happen anywhere. A symbolic ceremony is in most places not legally recognized so you will be needing an officiant to officiate you as a married couple.

    Civil ceremony. Usually happens in a courthouse and you will sign the register. You will mostly need witnesses (usually two) to sign the register also.

    Religious ceremony. If you wish to have a religious ceremony abroad, it’s good to start by contacting your local with necessary requirements. They can have recommendations of the church to get married in.

    Hand-fasting. It's an ancient Irish tradition, where the couple's hands are tied together as a symbol of their union. The celebrant ties the couple’s hands together with several ribbons.

    Unity ceremony: are symbols of the choice you're making to merge your life with your partner. There can be unity candles, planting a tree together, combining two different drinks into one.

  • Waterproof jackets and shoes, extra socks, sunglasses, reusable water bottle, Legal documents and others to have your elopement happen legally in Iceland, wedding rings, vows, snacks, the medication you might be needing, wedding flowers, tissues

  • Visit the waterfall early in the morning or as last thing of the day.

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Hi, I’m Lisa! Elopement photographer in Iceland.

The fresh air. The hush of silence that can only be heard in nature. That is how it feels to get married in Iceland. You feel a connection with nature as it embraces you and your loved ones. I absolutely love elopements and having a volcano as your elopement location is an epic one! You will have a new Icelandic friend who will make your day an unforgettable experience and help you craft it according to your values and needs. I will do the location scouting for you, create a timeline for your day and show you the local secrets of Iceland.

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Ok, it’s time to make your Iceland elopement come true!

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McWhirter elopements

+3546596405

lisa@mcwhirterelopements.com

Iceland elopement photographer

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