Wedding in Iceland

Northern lights and forces of nature

Reykjavik Gullfoss & Geysir Vik & South Coast

📍 Overview ❓ FAQ 📋 Planning

LANGUAGEIcelandic

CURRENCYIcelandic Króna (ISK)

FLIGHT TIME3-3.5 hours

BEST SEASONJun-Aug (sun), Sep-Mar (aurora)

PRICE RANGE (our estimate)€7,500 - €27,000+

LEGAL MARRIAGEYes

Iceland offers something truly unique - weddings by powerful waterfalls, among glaciers or under the northern lights. An adventure like no other.

Important Information

What you need to know before planning your wedding in Iceland

Legal Wedding

Iceland allows legal weddings for foreigners. Contact Sýslumaður (district commissioner) for information.

Weather

Iceland's weather is unpredictable. Always have a backup plan and warm clothing.

Northern Lights

Best September-March, but requires darkness and clear skies. No guarantee!

Logistics

Distances in Iceland are long. Rental car or private transport is necessary.

Popular regions in Iceland

Each region has its own character and charm

Reykjavik

World's northernmost capital with unique atmosphere and proximity to natural wonders.

Cultural cityGood hotelsNear attractionsNorthern lights

PRICE RANGE (our estimate)€7,500 - €19,500

BEST FORCouples who want accessibility

Tips: Hallgrímskirkja offers fantastic views. Blue Lagoon can be combined with wedding. Book high season (June-Aug) early.

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Gullfoss & Geysir

Spectacular natural forces along the Golden Circle. Powerful waterfalls and active geysers.

Powerful waterfallsGeysersDramaticNature

PRICE RANGE (our estimate)€10,000 - €24,500

BEST FORCouples who love the power of nature

Tips: Waterfall is most spectacular in spring and early summer. Have backup date - weather can quickly ruin plans.

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Vik & South Coast

Black beaches, glaciers and dramatic landscapes. Iceland's wildest and most photogenic coast.

Black beachesGlaciersAdventureSeclusion

PRICE RANGE (our estimate)€10,000 - €27,000

BEST FORCouples who want adventure

Tips: Reynisfjara black beach is most dramatic. Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon perfect for sunset photos.

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Timeline & Checklist

An overview of important milestones

12-18 months before

✓Choose season

✓Book planner

✓Start guest list

9-12 months before

✓Book flights

✓Arrange accommodation

✓Choose vendors

6-9 months before

✓Arrange documents

✓Book transport

✓Save-the-dates

3-6 months before

✓Confirm vendors

✓Invitations

✓Backup plans

1-3 months before

✓Check weather

✓Logistics

✓Warm clothes!

Our wedding

Plan the whole wedding in one place

Our wedding, our planning tool, keeps your guest list, budget, menu, seating plan and your own wedding website together.

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Guests and RSVPs
Type in your guests or paste a whole list. Guests reply on your wedding website without an account, and one click adds each reply to the list.
- Venue
- Food and drink
- Photo and video
Budget
Note what each item is expected to cost, what you have agreed and what you have paid, and see at once what is left.
Seating
Add tables in different shapes and seat your guests seat by seat. Only guests who said yes or have not replied yet are listed.
Wedding website
A page for your guests with the schedule, travel, rooms and dress code, where they reply without an account. Your guest list, budget and notes are never shown.

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