Eloping In Iceland
The Complete Guide To Eloping In Iceland. From picking your date, location, itinerary and creating an elopement experience that’s tailored just to you. Created by Iceland Elopement Photographer Francis Sylvest.
How To Plan An Iceland Wedding or Elopement
Just know this: from start to finish, I’m here to help you Plan yIceland Wedding or Elopement With Ease Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I’m here to help give you the clarity and confidence you need to make your wedding day in Iceland a success.
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• Flex Days To Accommodate For Weather
• Access To Your Own Iceland Planning Portal
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• Customized Wedding Day Timeline Creation
• Customized Location Scouting
• Experience Planning For Your Day
•8+ Years Of Experience To Assist Your Every Need
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• Customized Itinerary Creation For Your Trip
• Contact Me At Any Time
• As Many Planning Meetings As You Need
Eloping In Iceland
The Best Time Of Year To Elope In Iceland
The time of year you choose to travel to Iceland will greatly affect your experience, the visuals you see and the landscapes you experience.
Iceland Spring Elopements:
Early April – May
Eloping in Iceland during the Spring features a beautiful mixture of snowfall, snowmelt & greenery. April still features winter conditions, but the perfect time to have a winter elopement without the extreme winter temperatures. Just be aware that not all areas of the Island are accessible in this season due to winter conditions. It’s often suggested that if eloping in Iceland during this season to stay closer to Reykjavik. The latitude is better for the season, and can provide warmer temperatures (15-20F) compared to the northern areas.
Iceland Summer Elopements:
June – August
The wildflowers are in full bloom, the Island is fully accessible, and the midnight sun provides a seemingly never-ending golden hour. It’s without a doubt the most beautiful time to elope in Iceland. Though beautiful, it also attracts the highest amount of visitors. Most easily accessible locations will be crowded, and privacy could be limited. What’s the best way to elope in Iceland during the summer? Consider eloping at midnight or later. You’ll likely have the best colors in your photos & incredible locations all to yourself.
Iceland Fall Elopements:
September – Late October
Like most places around the world, Autumn provides an incredible array of colors. In Iceland, this season brings cooler temps, fewer tourists and lower accommodation costs. It’s also known to be the Islands windier season as temps begin to drop and the days become shorter. Regardless of the conditions, it’s an absolutely beautiful (and affordable) time to elope in Iceland. As you near the Winter months, you’ll also improve your chances of seeing the Northern Lights, as well as higher chances of snowfall.
Iceland Winter Elopements:
November – March
The wildflowers are in full bloom, the Island is fully accessible, and the midnight sun provides a seemingly never-ending golden hour. It’s without a doubt the most beautiful time to elope in Iceland. Though beautiful, it also attracts the highest amount of visitors. Most easily accessible locations will be crowded, and privacy could be limited. What’s the best way to elope in Iceland during the summer? Consider eloping at midnight or later. You’ll likely have the best colors in your photos & incredible locations all to yourself.
Iceland Elopement and Wedding Locations
The time of year you choose to travel to Iceland will greatly affect your experience, the visuals you see and the landscapes you experience. Here’s How:
Iceland Waterfall Weddings
There are over 10,000 waterfalls in Iceland, each uniquely beautiful in their own way. With some reaching heights of nearly 700ft, others are equally wide. In canyons, on cliffs, wherever you can think, they’re there & beautiful. While some are hot tourists locations, there are still plenty of beautiful falls that are little more out of the public eye.
Iceland Glacier Weddings
Hence the name, ‘Iceland,’ there is plenty of ice to be found here. Glaciers are a huge part of Icelands visual offerings. Vatnajökull National Park has some of the countries most notable glaciers, most of which are very accessible. Other notable glaciers are located farther to the north in central Iceland. There are also more (but smaller) located in the Northwest Fjords.
Black Sand Beach Iceland Wedding
These aren’t your typical tropical beachfronts. With black sands and large peaks in the near distance, it’s quite ethereal. With a high amount of volcanic activity in Iceland, it’s a staple on most parts on the Island. These black sand beaches photograph incredibly well (especially light colors) and would be an incredible sight to experience.
Iceland Highlands Wedding
The highlands of Iceland will truly put you on another planet. This rugged volcanic terrain holds some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Iceland, but also the most challenging. With river crossings and varying weather, it’s highly suggested that you go with a professional guide. However, there’s no shortage of amazing guides in the country.
Creating A Unique Iceland Wedding Experience
Iceland Weddings
Want to still incorporate more traditional Iceland wedding aspects into your day such as an officiant, bringing family members with you or having a reception? Iceland is still the perfect place for your wedding! There’s no shortage of options to give you the wedding experience you’ve always dreamed of, but also still do a bit of exploring for some incredible photos.
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If you’d like to still have a traditional Iceland wedding but also still get some incredible visuals, consider booking coverage on separate day that’s solely dedicated to exploring, enjoying time together. That way, you can enjoy your wedding day with family and friends, and then have another day with no pressure to explore Iceland.
Iceland Elopements
Having an Iceland elopement is one of the most freeing wedding experiences. With nothing but beauty in every direction, the options are endless. Being able to have the space on your day to be present with one another is key – being in the outer worldly Iceland landscape only enhances that experience, and is truly unlike any other.
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Don’t spend too much time on the road or location hopping. The last thing you want to remember your wedding day by is being in the car. Due to the sheer amount of beauty, this is very easy to do in Iceland. Rather, choose 1-2 nearby locations to visit. If you’d like to visit more, consider adding coverage on another day to visit.
Getting Married In Iceland
Just Know This: In some cases it might be easier to get married legally in your home country and have a symbolic ceremony in Iceland. Here’s Why:
How To Legally Get Married In Iceland
US & Canadian citizens can get legally married in Iceland but it’s a bit of an ordeal. There are over ten documents that the Icelandic government requires you to show to get your Hjónavígsluskýrsla (Legal Marriage Notification).
You are also required to have a legally certified Icelandic official to perform your ceremony. I’m more than happy to walk you through this process if it’s the route you’d like to go, but most couples tend to opt for the much easier option #2 to reduce the higher levels of coordination.
Getting Legally Married In Your Home Country
This option will save you the hassle of making sure you have all the proper documents and bringing them along with you! It’s as easy as going to your local courthouse or city service office, getting your license and either filling it out then or upon your arrival back.
Most couples seem to opt for the latter, as it keeps a little more excitement alive leading up to your vows. This option doesn’t take away any meaning or value to your elopement day though! Your commitment is still the same!
The Cost Of An Iceland Elopement
These numbers are examples of the cost of an Iceland Elopement and are true to what I’ve experienced over the past year and you can expect in 2026 & beyond.
Iceland Elopement Pricing Breakdown
Misc. Items | 250 – 950 (usd)
(Food, Gas, Expeditions, Etc. Per Day, Both People)
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The Best Iceland Elopement Locations
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Traveling To Iceland
Just Know This: When Traveling To Iceland I can help you find the best travel rates, recommend travel dates for what you’d like to experience and help create an itinerary for your trip.
Flights To Iceland
First step is getting there! Like the statement above, I’m always more than happy to help my couples find the best rates & schedules to their destination.
While I can’t book the flights for you, I’ll be there for you every step of the way. If you’re a seasoned travel pro, no worries! Just do your thing & I’ll see you there!
At the very least, just know that it’s best to book flights to Iceland 6-8 months in advance to receive the best rates.
Transportation and Driving In Iceland
Since we’ll likely be away from forms of public transit, renting a vehicle is your best bet to get around. The vehicle you select to rent during your stay is also key. For instance, if there’s a possibility of snow being present, 4WD or AWD is needed. Likewise, if you’re on a summer trip and plan on sticking to main roads, it’s not always a necessity.
Regardless, I’ll walk you all through the details and make sure you’re prepared, informed & confident when booking your transportation! I’m also more than happy to chauffeur you to our locations the day of your elopement, but cannot provide that service outside of your date.
Accommodations In Iceland
Want to stay in a photogenic location to add some incredible views to your collection? Maybe you’re more into camping before your elopement. Either way, I can help direct you to the style of lodging you’d like. Iceland has an incredible mix of vintage farm-homes and modern accommodations that are unmatched. Wether you want a just place to stay at night or an incredible view to celebrate your commitment at, we’ll find the perfect place for you.
Iceland Travel Itinerary
There’s so much to do in Iceland, but how much should you try to accomplish on your trip? How long should your trip to Iceland be? These are just a few of the questions that I can help answer when building you a custom Iceland Travel Itinerary.
With many years of experience traveling to and specializing in Iceland weddings and elopements, I love to share my knowledge with couples.
If you’re interested in a customized or example Iceland travel itinerary, just let me know when you reach out!
Iceland wedding Photos and Films
Iceland Elopement Photography and Films Shot On Modern And Vintage Mediums
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Shot On Film
Iceland Film Wedding Photography on 120 & 35mm Film
Iceland Elopement Photographers
Francis Sylvest
Austin Francis Sylvest is a destination wedding photographer who specializes in Iceland Wedding Photography. His images evoke those warm, lived moments. Yet, they also capture his subjects in a way that best demonstrates his journalistic background and love of film photography and indie cinema.
With nine years of professional experience, Austin films and photographs wedding celebrations that include large multi-day events to elopements across the globe, with an emphasis in Colorado, Iceland, and New Orleans. His work garners a true to life, yet poetic take on the world that surrounds us.
Francis Sylvest Is An Iceland Destination Film Wedding Photographer and Videographer Who Specializes in Laid-Back Weddings and Elopements.
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