KVERNUFOSS ELOPEMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Kvernufoss elopements photography.
Iceland waterfall wedding
If you're thinking about saying 'I do' in Iceland, then I wanted to tell you about eloping at Kvernufoss waterfall.
What to expect from eloping at Kvernufoss.
Kvernufoss is one of the best-kept secrets for waterfall elopements in Iceland. Eloping here will be an adventurous experience for both you and your partner!
Yes, you can get officially married at Kvernufoss Waterfall! I work with a brilliant officiant who does outdoor ceremonies in Iceland!
If you want to elope in Iceland, then you must know by now that it is just not about a beautiful ceremony and party in Iceland. It’s about finding the perfect place for an unforgettable experience. And it shouldn’t be a giant wedding that lasts for days, but the bride and groom have to have time to share this special experience with their loved ones too. So, let’s see what options there are for you and how you can make your elopement in Iceland worth remembering.
Kealey & Preston’s experience on eloping at Kvernufoss.
“Kvernufoss was a magical and secluded spot for our vow ceremony! It wasn't too far off the beaten path but still felt like an adventure getting there. Being right next to the roaring and misting waterfall, professing our love and commitment to each other was exhilarating! It's a feeling and memory I will never forget.
After our ceremony, we hiked back out to enjoy a small celebratory picnic next to the water, and by golly, that view of the falls behind us was worth it all! It was a day straight out of a fairy tale!”
Shayln & Bart’s experience on eloping at Kvernufoss.
“We chose to have our ceremony at Kvernufoss per Lisa’s suggestion and we were not disappointed one bit. We originally wanted to have the ceremony at Seljalandsfoss, but knew there would be numerous tourists there and didn’t want that lack of privacy. Lisa suggested Kvernufoss, as you still get to be right up to the waterfall, but without all the tourists. It really is a beautiful hidden gem! We were able to have the ceremony be whatever we wanted it to be, and not a single tourist showed up, so we had the waterfall all to ourselves. It was the most magical experience.”
What to know about eloping at Kvernufoss.
The waterfall is 30 meters high and also a waterfall where you can walk behind, like Seljalandsfoss, Kvernufoss is a dramatic waterfall surrounded by a mossy gorge.
2. Kvernufoss has become more and more popular in the last year. Due to this, they have restricted areas where you can go by the waterfall. They do this to protect the land at Kvernufoss and for tourists not to destroy the area. If you planning to elope at Kvernufoss during summertime, you might want to consider eloping so-called after-hours to have the waterfall more to yourself.
What to wear in your Kvernufoss elopement in Iceland.
You can wear your wedding dress and suit for your elopement ceremony and waterproof, warm coats while you walk towards the waterfall.
Make sure your shoes are also waterproof and not slippery. During wintertime, it’s good to have crampons if the path to Kvernufoss is icy.
Plan out the details for your Kvernufoss elopement in Iceland.
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There are multiple ways to do your elopement ceremony as there are places to get married.
Just us. This is usually what elopement ceremonies are all about: just you two there and all the moments will be shared by you two. No guests or family members there. The ceremony is still official for you to get legally married.
Intimate ceremony. This is usually used in the meaning that in the ceremony there can be your parents, siblings or only your best friends involved. If you feel nervous about sharing your vows with your partner in front of your family, you can have a separate moment where you share them and then the moment where your family attends.
Symbolic marriage. The simplest way to get married. Eloping can happen anywhere. A symbolic ceremony is in most places not legally recognized so you will be needing an officiant to officiate you as a married couple.
Civil ceremony. Usually happens in a courthouse and you will sign the register. You will mostly need witnesses (usually two) to sign the register also.
Religious ceremony. If you wish to have a religious ceremony abroad, it’s good to start by contacting your local with necessary requirements. They can have recommendations of the church to get married in.Hand-fasting. It's an ancient Irish tradition, where the couple's hands are tied together as a symbol of their union. The celebrant ties the couple’s hands together with several ribbons.
Unity ceremony: are symbols of the choice you're making to merge your life with your partner. There can be unity candles, planting a tree together, combining two different drinks into one. -
Waterproof jackets and shoes, extra socks, sunglasses, reusable water bottle, Legal documents and others to have your elopement happen legally in Iceland, wedding rings, vows, snacks, the medication you might be needing, wedding flowers, tissues
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Read some letters or notes from the people you love, celebrate with picnic or with special drink.
Where to stay at your Kvernufoss elopement.
Accommodations that are close to Kvernufoss waterfall:
Hi, I’m Lisa! Elopement photographer in Iceland.
The fresh air. The hush of silence that can only be heard in nature. That is how it feels to get married in Iceland. You feel a connection with nature as it embraces you and your loved ones. I absolutely love elopements and having Kvernufoss as your elopement location is an epic one! You will have a new Icelandic friend who will make your day an unforgettable experience and help you craft it according to your values and needs. I will do the location scoutings for you, create a timeline for your day and show you the local secrets of Iceland.
Ok, it’s time to make your Iceland elopement come true!
Get in touch.
McWhirter elopements
+3546596405
lisa@mcwhirterelopements.com
Iceland elopement photographer
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