S&A wanted to do something truly unique to celebrate their wedding in Iceland. After numerous email exchanges and a couple of phone calls, their choice materialized into a two-day elopement adventure spanning South Iceland and one of Iceland’s best-kept secrets–the Westman Islands.
A Two-Day Wedding Adventure
Being an Iceland wedding photographer who loves the Westman Islands, I was absolutely stoked about photographing S&A's Iceland wedding! These two are the kind of couple you click with right off the bat, and it felt more like adventuring with pals. With their closest family and adorable daughter, we explored the whole southern region on Day 1, then caught the sunrise ferry to the Westman Islands on Day 2.
The Westman Islands, Iceland
Now, let's talk about the Westman Islands for a moment. It is a cluster of gorgeous islands and rugged rock formations emerging from the untamed waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It's a haven of intriguing coves, dramatic cliffs, and charming puffin communities that are so cute, they’ll make your heart skip a beat. In fact, the Westman Islands boast the largest Atlantic puffin colony in the world, adding an extra special touch to these stunning shores. When sailing around the islands, it's not uncommon to also spot whales and seals.
Heimaey, the archipelago's main island, might not be massive, but trust me, it's a treasure trove of mind-blowing spots and jaw-dropping landscapes. Plus, witnessing the Vatnajokull glacier from the summit of a volcano on an island in the middle of the ocean is a truly awe-inspiring experience.
A More Relaxed Wedding Experience
We know the thought might have crossed your mind about whether two days is stretching it. Definitely not – two days are absolutely perfect, and in fact, we can't recommend it enough!
In our books, two-day weddings in Iceland are a total winner. Having more time allows you to go at a more leisurely pace and at the same time, be able to explore various locations or areas. With S&A, we enjoyed a relaxed pace, which meant having time to celebrate their big day, ride horses along the black sand beach, indulge in some seriously tasty Icelandic food (surprising, right?), cut the delicious wedding cake, take a boat ride, and even explore the landscape of a volcanic island. Oh, and we captured hundreds of shots amidst the precious and infinite fields of lupins.
We hope you enjoy this beautiful couple, their wedding, and the photos as much as we do. We're already gearing up for the next adventure – hope to see you there!
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