Ideas for Eloping in Iceland | Iceland Elopement Photographers
The Couple and Their Decision to Elope in Iceland
Sometimes when couples inquire, they already have an idea of where they want to elope. It can be a special place that they are already familiar with such as where they got engaged or where they went on their first date, or it can be somewhere completely new that they have never been before.
When Cindy and Andy inquired with me, they were completely open to any location so when I suggested an elopement in Iceland they were immediately on board.
We hopped on a call and started planning and before we knew it, the time had arrived for these two to get married in one of the most magical places ever!
From Eating Hot Dogs in the Car To Licking Icebergs on the Black Sand Beach, this Is How To Elope In Iceland Adventurously
The day Cindy and Andy eloped was exactly what I had envisioned an elopement in Iceland would be like. We experienced it all from canyons to glaciers to waterfalls to black sand beaches and these two gave me their all, making for the most incredible day filled with memories!
The thing about eloping in Iceland is that the weather there is very similar to the weather in the Pacific Northwest. It changes by the minute and you can’t really trust any weather apps. As I drove to Cindy and Andy’s cabin that morning, the rain outside got heavier. If you have been following my work for a while, you can see that I am no stranger to unexpected weather but still, something inside me wanted to make sure my couple can have a day they will never forget, I still wanted to make sure they can get more than just photos, I wanted to make sure their experience matters. So I was worried of course. Not for myself or my gears, but worried about the couple.
When I finally arrived at their cabin, the first thing the couple said when they welcomed me in was “Rain is good luck” and we embraced each other with the warmest hug. These two weren’t going to let the weather hold them back from having the incredible day they had always dreamed of.
While the couple finished getting ready, I started on their detail photos. I have to say that everything from their leather ring boxes to the leather vow books was some of the best elopement accessories I have ever seen. The color palette and everything were just so magical, and I could tell the couple had really been intentional about everything they selected.
We headed out and drove a couple of hours to our first location. As we drove across the beautiful countryside, we stopped and shared some gas station hot dogs and countless cups of coffee. It was truly one of my favorite memories from the day.
We arrived at their location and started hiking up a beautiful green trail to get to their ceremony spot. When we first planned for Cindy and Andy’s destination elopement, I knew I wanted to take the couple away from the typical Iceland spots (the ones where tour buses can get to and hence it can get busy fast.) I’m so grateful Cindy and Andy allowed me to pick this spot for their elopement in Iceland. Along the way, we saw views of a glacier and also experienced a canyon and waterfalls. Best of all, there were only 4 other people hiking this trail so we got complete privacy in the most amazing landscape.
After the couple exchanged their private vows, we headed to two more locations finishing the day at a black sand beach surrounding an icy lagoon. The beach was filled with tons of little icebergs so, of course, I made the couple pick one up and lick it. 🙂
All in all, we were awake for 22 hours for this elopement in Iceland and I wouldn’t have done it any other way. We saw mountains, listened to birds chirping, felt the rain on our skin, licked the icebergs on a black sand beach, and truly just lived every single moment of this day.
Andy and Cindy, I’m so so grateful for you both. Your smiles and energy are infectious in the best way. Thank you for trusting in me, for allowing me to be a part of your forever story, and for giving me all your hearts. Congratulations again on your beautiful elopement day!
– Henry
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Photographer: Henry Tieu Photography (aka Henry)
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We’re Henry, Sergio, and Nick, the faces behind these honest, meaningful, and artful photographs of couples eloping in the most beautiful places. Since 2018, we’ve photographed more than 200+ intimate weddings and elopements all over the world and on 6 different continents. Our work has been published on Junebug Weddings, Green Wedding Shoes, Brides, Dancing With Her, etc…We’ve won international awards for best wedding photos but what’s most important to us is actually winning our clients’ hearts with our art.
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