Planning a destination wedding is a great way to relax and get away from it all while immersing yourself in a new environment. A destination wedding in Iceland provides the opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones and explore all that Iceland has to offer. However, because Iceland offers a diverse range of unique and gorgeous locations, it can be difficult to choose the perfect venue for your wedding. With that in mind, here are some venue ideas for your dream Iceland wedding.
Dyrholaey Sea Cliff
If you’re a sucker for panoramic views of the coast, Dyrholaey Sea Cliff is the perfect location for your wedding. Dyrholaey Sea Cliff can be described as an “island with a door hole” that provides scenic views in every direction. There’s a bridge off the cliff that lets you see as far as the Myrdalsjokull glacier in one direction, ans Reynisdrangar’s sea in the other direction. The Sea Cliff also features a lighthouse at the top for an even better view of your surroundings.
While panoramic coastal views make for a gorgeous wedding photoshoot, Dyrholaey Sea Cliff has even more to offer. At the bottom of a cliff, a dramatic black sand beach offers beautiful views of the ocean. A wedding on the black sand beach at Dyrholaey against a sunset will leave your guests in awe.
Godafoss Waterfall
Among Iceland’s many waterfalls, Godafoss (or “the waterfall of the gods”) is one of the most picture-perfect. Godafoss Waterfall is a 30-meter wide, horseshoe-shaped waterfall in northern Iceland. The waterfall features a unique wedding backdrop, and you’ll be able to hear the sound of water flowing through an ancient lava field throughout your ceremony.
The waterfall has become such a popular spot for tourists over recent year that Iceland wedding planning experts recommend getting married on the left side of the falls.
Under the Northern Lights
One of the most recognizable churches is Budir’s little black church is set in the midst of a lava field, and features a glacier as a backdrop. Although the appearance of the Northern Lights is largely unpredictable, getting married under the Northern Lights would make for a one-of-a-kind wedding photoshoot. Budir’s church offers a great vantage point for the Northern Lights, and experts can help you plan your wedding around a time when they’re more likely to be visible.
Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall
Overlooking the distinctive Mt. Kirjkufell, Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall is surrounded by lush green fields and serves as an extremely photogenic wedding backdrop. Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall not only provides a peaceful setting for wedding portraits, but also offers the opportunity to hold an intimate wedding ceremony for two.
Iceland’s all natural blue ice caves
Iceland’s blue ice caves offer a one-of-a-kind wedding experience, featuring beautiful hues that range from clear to the deepest shades of deep blue and violet. Iceland’s ice caves are especially unique in that they are all natural and not man-made. Exchanging vows against a backdrop of deep blue ice will create memories that last for a lifetime and leave guests wanting to plan their own Iceland wedding.
The Icelandic highlands
Iceland’s highlands are both vast and uninhabited, making them the perfect location for a blissful and serene wedding. Whether you want to hold an intimate ceremony or invite everyone you know, these vast highlands can accommodate wedding parties of any size.
In addition, the highlands are home to some of the most beautiful views in Iceland, from glaciers to lava formations. Since the Icelandic highlands are only accessible during certain seasons, set aside some time for planning if you’re interested in the venue.
Getting married in Iceland is an unforgettable experience that’s sure to start your marriage off on the right foot. If you’re considering planning a wedding in Iceland, Iceland wedding planners can help you choose the perfect venue for your ceremony.
