Get Married and Spend A Week in Iceland for $11,000 and Under
- Carly D'Angelo-Hall
- Apr 1
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 1
Your Icelandic Wedding Adventure Is About To Begin!
If you're a couple who...
Began planning a big wedding over the winter and the costs and stress now have you leaning in a different direction
Have been engaged for a while and haven't started planning anything because you don't have time
Have been thinking of eloping but aren't sure where to start
Values sharing experiences together, loves to try new things, and wants a wedding day focused on each other
...then you've found yourself in the right place! As an adventure wedding consultant and photographer who plans vacations at least once a week just for fun, I decided to challenge myself to plan and price a full week-long wedding adventure for a couple somewhere I personally know would make an experience they'll remember for a lifetime.
And $11k for a vacation might sound pretty crazy for some people, but think of it this way - you're spending $11k on a week's vacation, wedding vendors, and complimentary travel planning instead of spending over $11k on catering alone for the average 150-person wedding. That's just food!
And these plans are very much customizable. Nothing is set in stone, so if you'd like to stay at a different hotel or vacation rental, skip the tours, or do your own hair and makeup, you can certainly tailor your plans to fit your wants and needs.
So that being said - here's how you can get married in Iceland for under or around $11,000 in July 2025!
*Please Note: These plans were created for a couple traveling between July 8 - July 15, 2025 specifically. Pricing may fluctuate based on when your plans are booked and if dates are adjusted.
**I have no affiliation with any of the recommended companies priced below.
Iceland Elopement Plans & Pricing
July 8 - July 15, 2025
The Rundown
ELOPEMENT ESTIMATED TOTAL: $11,000
Includes:
Plane Tickets from Pittsburgh
Hotel Accommodations for 6 nights
Car rental for 7 days
Skye Lagoon Couple’s package
One excursion tour
Full-day Photography
Elopement Planning Consultant
Officiant for US Legal Ceremony in PGH
Hair & Makeup
Bouquet
Complimentary Travel Planning Services
The Details
TRAVEL PLANS
Flights: Iceland Air | $731 per person Total $1462
Includes seat selection, carry-on, and checked bag
Leaving PIT: July 8, 2025 | 8:00 pm
Landing KEF: July 9, 2025 | 6:25 am
Total 5 hr 55 min
Leaving KEF: July 15, 2025 | 4:55 pm
Landing PIT: July 15, 2025 | 7:20 pm
Total 6 hr 25 min
Hotel: Iceland Parliament Hotel, Reykjavik Total $3048
King Classic Room
July 9 - July 15, 2025
Located in downtown Reykjavik, and has a beautiful day spa, accessible for $42/person per day. It is on the higher end of pricing for what's available in town, but I chose it because of the great experience I've had there personally and also because of it's accessibility in town. Very close to shops, bars, restaurants, and museums! And an easy drive to the Golden Circle.
-OR-
Iceland Parliament Hotel, Reykjavik $1644.21
King Classic Room
July 9 - July 12, 2025
+
Rangarfludir Riverside Cabin, Hella $973
Cute one bedroom + full bathroom cabin Click here to see listing
July 12 - July 15, 2025
Located in a small town in the southern coastal area of Iceland. Easy access to tourism destinations like Diamond Beach, the Black Sand Beach, glaciers, and waterfalls.
Combined total for both $2617.21
Car Rental: Sixt, Keflavik Intl Airport Total $663
Small Car (Toyota Corolla)
July 9 - July 15, 2025
THINGS TO DO
Prices include passes/tickets for 2
Skye Lagoon:
Sér - 7 Step Ritual Total $242.86
Sér for 2 Package Total $315
Includes 2 passes, 1 alcoholic beverage each, and a charcuterie board
Saman Total $197.30
Sightseeing Around The Golden Circle
Day Trip on the Southern Coast
Walking & Sightseeing Reykjavik
A Night Out at the Bookstore
Museums
Puffin Viewing Tour Total $120
Lava Tunnel Tour Total $128
Glacier Tour Total $203
Ice Cave Tour Total $396
Whale Watching Tour Total $214
Snorkeling the Silfra Fissure Total $266
YOUR WEDDING DAY
Photography / Planning Consultant / Officiant: Wild North Weddings Total $5000
Includes full day of photography, high-resolution digital image files, location scouting, vendor recommendations, permit guidance, legal ceremony in Pittsburgh + marriage certificate signing, timeline planning, all travel fees, taxes, and reserving the wedding day + 2 days around it for backup situations.
Hair & Makeup: Average $300-$500
Bridal Bouquet: Average $250-$600
Not Included: Marriage license fees, wedding outfits, rings
EXAMPLE TIMELINE
(Staying in Reykjavik)
10:00 am Wake up / Breakfast & Coffee
11:30 am Hair & Makeup
1:00 pm Get dressed
1:30 pm Head to the car to leave for the Southern Coast
4:00 pm Explore waterfalls and other sites
5:40 pm Leave for dinner
6:00 pm Dinner near Vik
7:30 pm Continue to explore the Southern Coast
10:30 pm Sunset - drive back to the hotel
12:30 am Arrive back at hotel
(Staying in Hella)
10:00 am Wake up / Breakfast & Coffee
11:30 am Hair & Makeup
1:00 pm Get dressed
1:30 pm Head to the car to leave for the western coastal area with stops at Fjaðrárgljúfur and Svartifoss along the way
5:30 pm Leave for dinner
6:00 pm Dinner near Vik
7:30 pm Continue to explore while making our way back towards Hella (stops at the Black Sand Beach and other sites along the way)
11:30 pm Sunset, stargazing photos by the cabin
Ready to get started on planning your Icelandic Wedding Adventure?
Only half of the work is done, but I'm ready to help you get all the way there! Fill out my contact form to inquire about your adventure in Iceland (or anywhere your wedding dreams may wander!). We can talk about all of the possibilities and customize this trip to be exactly what you'd like. And I'll connect you with my travel planner to help get it all done and possibly save even more!
Hey! I'm Carly, a destination wedding and elopement photographer + planning guide who's documented weddings from Hawaii to Scotland. My top priority on elopement days is to help you create an experience, not just deliver great photos. I want to tell your wedding story, share the emotions you felt that day and the fun you shared together, and provide you with memories that you'll love forever. And in addition to photography, I'll also provide:
✓ Location Scouting & Research
✓ Vendor Recommendations
✓ Customized Timeline Building
✓ Activity Recommendations
✓ Assistance with Permits
✓ An exclusive elopement planning guide
Comments