Madison & Sam
A 3-day adventure Ring Road elopement in Iceland
Itinerary of their Ring Road elopement
Due to Leave No Trace policy, the exact location names have to stay undisclosed
Day 1 – Monday
We will leave Reykjavik around 9am in order to be on time for the dog sledding tour which starts at 10am (30mn drive from Reykjavik). We will be back around 11am, which will give us time to drive to the restaurant in Selfoss (50mn) and eat (1.30h). We will then head to the waterfall (1.15h drive) for a beautiful stop on the road. We will leave around 3.15pm to the Glacier and visit there (2.40h drive) with many stops on the road for photos. We should arrive at the glacier around 6pm, which will give us time to take sunset photos around the glacier and on the beach (10 minutes away). We will then leave around 7.30pm and head to the hotel (10mn) where you’ll be able to check out at the hotel and have a nice meal and night.
Day 2 – Tuesday
12.45-2.45pm Getting ready (hair and makeup)
2.45pm – First look
3.00pm – Heading to the glacier for couple photos
4.00-5.00pm – couple photos at the glacier
5.00pm – End of the shoot and drive to town
5.30pm – Check-in at the hotel
6.00pm – Heading to the village for couple photos
6.15-6.30pm – Heading to the beach for the ceremony
6.30-7.00pm – Ceremony
7.00-7.30pm – Couple photos
7.30pm – Back to town for a nice meal and the night
7.45-9.45pm – Dinner
10.00-12.00pm – northern lights shoot (weather permitting)
Day 3 – Wednesday
We will leave the hotel around 8.30am in order to be at the glacier at 9.30am ready for the ice cave tour. We should be done around noon, and we will then head to a restaurant nearby for a nice lunch. Around 2.00pm, we head to a little church covered by grass and moss, and continue our route to the canyon (1.10h drive). We take about 45 minutes for couple photos, and leave around 4.30pm to the waterfall (1.30h drive). From 6.00 to 7.30pm, we take couple photos in and around the waterfall, and head back to Reykjavik (1.45h drive). Arrival in Reykjavik around 10.15pm.
What they have to say about their adventure
First of all, let me say that this was one of the best if not the best experiences of my life. When my husband and I decided to elope we had looked for awhile for who would fit with our style. I happened to find Zephyr & Luna and ultimately Amber who fit the bill amazingly. We actually decided that the 3-day package would be the best for our plans after contemplating the one and two day packages. From our first zoom meeting, to the informational guide she sends to help you along the way, the beginning of our adventure started off. When it came time to fly into Iceland, or any questions I had, Amber was there to quickly answer. Our time in Iceland was great! Even when the weather was not cooperating in March, Amber figured out a game plan for our trip (in Iceland you must always be flexible). She was always there to listen to what we wanted but honestly her vision is what made our time so enjoyable. She made us feel very comfortable, happy and laugh and cry along the way. She gave us a lot of different itineraries we could choose from and was happy to take our ideas in and work them in the best she could. I would recommend Amber over and over again for our experience and we hope to use her again someday in the future. Maybe if we can take a family trip somewhere beautiful. We not only had an amazing photographer, but I feel like we have gained a friend who we were able to experience the happiest day with.
Reflections on the day
Madison and Sam’s ring road elopement in Iceland was truly an unforgettable adventure. We had planned an incredible itinerary filled with exciting activities, but Iceland’s notorious March weather had other ideas. The country was experiencing one of its worst winters in over two decades, and we were met with constant weather alerts. As we prepared for their elopement, we were faced with the challenge of navigating through snowstorms and road closures, unsure if we would even make it to their ceremony location. The journey ahead was daunting, but Madison and Sam were determined to make their ring road elopement a reality, and so was I.
On the morning of their elopement, we knew we had to leave early to stay ahead of the road closures. The weather was relentless, with snow whipping around us and the wind nearly blowing us off course. Driving was slow and tense as visibility dropped to nearly zero in some places, with nothing but a white cloud of snow surrounding us. Despite the harsh conditions, we carefully made our way forward. Madison and Sam remained in high spirits, their excitement never waning as we pushed through the storm. Even though it was tough, we knew this was all part of the adventure that makes a ring road elopement in Iceland so unique.
Throughout the day, we made several stops to capture beautiful, windswept moments, despite the rain and snow coming down on us. The weather wasn’t ideal, but Madison and Sam embraced every challenge, laughing and holding each other close as we took photos that reflected the raw beauty of the Icelandic landscape. They were fully immersed in the moment, enjoying the wild, unpredictable weather as part of their ring road elopement journey. After a well-deserved break for a warm meal, we continued driving through the ever-changing weather, passing glaciers and black sand beaches as we made our way to the hotel for the night.
The next day was the big day, and we woke up to an equally unpredictable forecast. As we prepared for their ceremony, we watched the weather closely, knowing that timing would be everything. After a tender and emotional first look, we set off for their ceremony location. The rain still lingered, but we held on to hope as we drove through stunning landscapes. Finally, as we reached their chosen spot for their ring road elopement ceremony, the clouds parted, and the sun broke through. The vast, empty beach became the perfect setting for their intimate vows, with mountains in the distance and waves gently rolling in. It was a magical, peaceful moment, made even more special by the wild adventure it took to get there.
On the final day of their ring road elopement, we set out for a long drive through the snow once again. The weather threw one last snowstorm our way, slowing us down and transforming the drive into a nerve-wracking journey. We made it just in time for their ice cave tour, where we explored breathtaking, deep blue caves carved by nature. After a quick picnic in the car, we headed back toward Reykjavik, watching the light change over the landscape as we traveled. Just as we thought the adventure was over, we were treated to a surprise appearance of the Northern Lights, softly dancing across the sky—an epic conclusion to an unforgettable three-day ring road elopement in Iceland.
Behind the scenes of their Ring Road elopement
A short anecdote: This couple’s March elopement in Iceland turned into an unforgettable adventure when a red alert hit, and roads were being closed right behind us. As the wind howled and snow whipped around us, I drove through the extreme conditions to get them to their destination. Despite the chaos, the couple’s spirits stayed high, and the wild weather only added to the epic, adventurous feel of their day. It was challenging, but we made it through, creating unforgettable memories in the heart of Iceland’s raw, untamed beauty.
This elopement won 3 international photography awards
Photos of this ring road elopement
