Traveling tips and detailed journey info
We had booked Budir's private dining room many months in advance, at their suggestion. I had a difficult time finding pictures of the room, even though it seems they do host a lot of parties there. So, I had some idea of what it would look like, but I wasn't positive. The room was accessible …
After our wedding ceremony, we had a few photos and went back to the hotel to dry off a bit. I had booked a Superjeep tour to take everyone around Snæfellsnes for some sightseeing and more photo opps. We had originally planned to have two Superjeeps for our group, but with a last minute wedding …
Peter and I both had a late night writing vows. We had been talking about them for ages, but didn't get a lot done ahead of time. I went through three drafts, and told him my overall structure for the vows, but otherwise the content of both sets was a surprise. We laid out all …
We drove from south Iceland, passing through Reykjavík, to Snaefellsnes to get to Hotel Budir. The drive was nearly the same as the trip to Stykkishólmur, and so was very familiar. We had lunch in Reykjavik, and met up with our families so we could caravan to the hotel. They had not yet been out …
A few photos taken at night
An afternoon in Stykkishólmur
Rental cars, Iceland driving, and some high quality bureaucracy
I've "had" my dress since May 2018, but I've still never set foot in a bridal salon. I actually WON my dress from Allure Bridal by entering a contest (seriously one of those "enter your email to win" type of things). So many friends and family were incredulous--did you really win? Do you have the dress in …
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A little overview of the process and steps to making marriage legal in both the USA and Iceland.
A bit of justification for holding a destination wedding in Iceland and popular ceremony locations
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