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Iceland Elopement: A Winter Wonderland Wedding on the Southern Coast

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Romantic couple kissing by icy water during their wedding day

If you’re planning to elope, you’ll definitely want to consider the southern coast of Iceland as your destination! With black sand beaches, snow-capped peaks, and glacial lagoons, it’s a winter wonderland of adventure and one of the prettiest locations ever to say “I do”.

Chaise and Dallas opted for a romantic Icelandic elopement in the winter, and with Donna Irene Weddings behind the lens, they spent 4 days exploring and celebrating their love to the fullest. Keep scrolling to read more about their adventure below + visit the full gallery for more dreamy moments.

Couple in wedding attire pose on icy shore in Iceland

Gorgeous elopement in Iceland on a black sand beachCouple exchanging rings during a beautiful mountain wedding

A winter elopement in Iceland

From Donna Irene Weddings: Chaise and Dallas reached out to me after having followed my work for awhile telling me about their plans to elope in Iceland and saying their only priority was that I was the one to photograph it. And of course, it was an obvious yes! They shared that they wanted to skip the big wedding and didn’t want to go the traditional route so instead, they decided to have their elopement to take place in the winter in Iceland.

Romantic elopement in Iceland on a black sand beach

Romantic couple embraces in front of the mountain landscape

Woman in flowing dress standing by mountains, Iceland

Bride in a beautiful wedding dress on the beach at sunsetBride twirling in a flowing dress on a sunny beach at sunset

Sunrise I do’s on a black sand beach 

The three of us spent 4 days road tripping around the southern coast together, driving past endless stretches of snow and ice. For their elopement day, we drove 7 hours to Stokksnes, Iceland where we woke up for sunrise to capture their vow exchange on a desolate black sand beach.

Couple kisses in front of stunning waterfall in snowy landscape

Couple holding hands walking on a beach during sunset

Couple in love on a cliff, enjoying a sunny day with natureCouple holding hands with vintage watch in natural light

Couple standing in front of a dark, textured stone caveCouple embraces in a dark cave, sharing a tender moment together

Couple holds hands on dramatic columnar basalt cliffside landscape

celebrating their love

We spent the rest of the trip exploring glacial lagoons, waterfalls, and then ended the trip by visiting some “hot springs” (that were actually freezing!) that they were brave enough to jump in! Despite the freezing cold and wind, this Iceland adventure was the perfect way to celebrate their love.

A building reflected in a tranquil pool with snow capped mountains

Romantic couple embraces intimately in a beautiful natural pool of water

Couple embracing in water, romantic moment captured during photoshootCouple cuddling by a cold water spring pool with snow in the background

Couple walking together in a snowy mountain valley landscape

Photographers: Donna Irene Weddings

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