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Emilee and Landon’s wedding in Iceland was anything but conventional. With no wedding party, a small guest list, and design decisions rooted in intention rather than tradition, they built a day that reflected who they are—quietly adventurous, deeply thoughtful, and drawn to beauty that doesn’t try too hard. From the moment guests stepped off a bus at a waterfall wedding ceremony site to the last bite of a five-course reception dinner under the midnight sun, every detail reflected the couple’s intentional approach to love and celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n

But before Iceland, there was Colorado—and a pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We met on Hinge and connected right away,” Emilee shared. “Our first date was effortless—we talked for hours. A couple of months later, the world shut down, and we ended up in each other’s bubble.” That unexpected stillness gave them the space to explore nature, build a foundation, and discover a love that felt both easy and real.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Featured Vendors:
\nStyrmir & Heiðdís Photography<\/a>
\n Pink Iceland<\/a><\/h2>\n
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The original plan was to get married in Colorado. But something didn’t feel quite right. “It eventually became overwhelming,” Emilee said. “I wanted something <\/span>small and intimate<\/span><\/a>, while Landon wanted to celebrate with those closest to us. Iceland had always held a special place in my heart—I had visited before and fallen in love with its beauty.”<\/span><\/p>\n
They pivoted to a <\/span>destination wedding<\/span><\/a> with 42 guests and never looked back. Together, they envisioned a wedding that felt like “stepping into a dream—whimsical, natural, and full of quiet magic.” With the invaluable support of their planner, Pink Iceland, and photographers Styrmir + Heiðdís, the end result couldn’t have been a more perfect reflection of their vision.<\/span><\/p>\n
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What We Love About this Iceland Destination Wedding:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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No <\/span>theme<\/span><\/a>–just the feeling of Iceland personified<\/span><\/li>\n
A floral aesthetic inspired by Emilee’s colorful Rue de Seine<\/a> Rider gown<\/span><\/li>\n
A small guest list allowed for meaningful splurges<\/span><\/li>\n
The post-ceremony grazing picnic in place of a standard <\/span>cocktail hour<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
Five-course dinner at a cozy Icelandic restaurant<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Infusing Meaning into the Details<\/span><\/h2>\n
“We weren’t following a theme or trend—we were chasing a feeling,” Emilee explained. Inspired by the landscape, the couple embraced organic elements that felt native to Iceland. In the simplest of terms, <\/span>Zophia Flowers<\/span><\/a> worked with the natural surroundings instead of competing with them. “Lupine surrounded us at the ceremony site. The florals felt like they were always meant to be there.”<\/span><\/p>\n
The color palette echoed both the environment and Emilee’s dress: soft blush, dusty rose, sequoia green, and earthy neutrals. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Stationery helped tie it all together, with wax seals, silk ribbons, and watercolor botanicals. “Every detail was a love letter—to our guests, to Iceland, and to each other.” Emilee and Landon worked closely with their stationer, <\/span>Amy Elizabeth Artistry<\/span><\/a>, to custom design every piece of the invitation suite and day-of paper. The illustrations told the story of their relationship—bougainvillea for their Amalfi Coast engagement, a mountain motif for their shared love of adventure, and even a sketch of their pup. These personal touches appeared everywhere, from wrapping paper to menus to welcome notes, making the experience feel deeply reflective of their story.<\/span><\/p>\n
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“My dress was the first I tried on, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it,” Emilee shared. “It had color, movement, and a floral pattern that somehow matched the wrapping paper our stationer had designed for our save-the-dates. Choosing it surprised me—I never thought I’d wear color. But it felt serendipitous. It completely matched the vision I had for the day and the landscape around us. It felt very in harmony with Iceland.”<\/span><\/p>\n
Shop Emilee’s bridal style:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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