Your Adventure Wedding Blog

"Important encounters are planned by the souls long before the bodies see each other." -Paulo Coelho Meeting Davíð Geir Jónasson, changed the course of my life forever. Do you remember how we met?  In that moment, as clique as I know it sounds, I knew my life wouldn't be the same again.  Seriously, in all of the millions of people...

  To have an adventure wedding, you have to be a certain kind of couple... Comes with them are usually endless amounts of curiosity, lots of love, good stories, and vibe that resonates with me the entire year.  My soul feeds off of their love, their moments, and their adventure keeps me high on adrenaline for days.  I love what I do...

  Weddings in Iceland have always had a special place in my heart.  Endless reasons, but the main one being that I actually met my husband during an elopement in Iceland years ago.  Check out Iceland Wedding Planner for more specific details!   We are always extremely honored when a couple chooses us to plan and photograph their adventurous elopement in...

  When I caught the travel bug, one of the first countries I spent an extended amount of time in was in Southern New Zealand.  For a thrill seeker like me, it was the mecca of adventure.   Specifically, in the South Island, I found to be a place that I could do a skydive at sunrise, be bungee jumping...

  Bordering in between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in North Africa is a colorful country called Morocco.  The textures and tones you will find throughout this historical country are rich and full of flare.  From the vibrant markets, the mysterious blue city, to famed Sahara Desert you will have countless photo ops during your destination wedding in...

  Have you ever heard of the word, "mega-diverse?" A place that is chockful of epic amounts of flora, fauna, animals of all kinds, and magical landscapes... Sounds like a dream, right? It's not, it's real life in Peru! Having a destination adventure wedding in Peru could mean your day could be spent exploring textured landscapes such as the following:...

  Tell me you don’t want to get married in the famed “Outback?” Or the magical Blue Mountains?  You can’t if you’re a lover of warm weather!  Australia as an adventure destination wedding location just makes sense! Allow me to give you a few reasons why: Australian Alps The majestic Blue Mountains Canyons that go on forever! Daintree Rainforest Fraser...

  Hitting the newsstands today is Mozi Magazines fantastic Travel Issue and we are honored to be a part!  It's packed full of lots of information on amazing locations and endless amounts of inspiration!  Our 4 page topic is: Adventure Weddings 101.  The magazine is available by digital download or print.  Feel free to go HERE to read the synopsis...

  Coming all of the way from Australia, Shea and Danielle desired to have an elopement unlike anyone else’s.  Good thing they came to us!  Did you see the first half of their Norway elopement we shared last week?  If not, please go back HERE to see their beautiful Norway wedding ceremony in a stunning stave church and Norway wedding...

When two extremely adventurous people meet while out on a daring expedition, only good things come from it.  Consequences of such meetings usually include endless laughs, incredible moments in time, and smiles that make your cheeks hurt.  And if you’re tremendously lucky, you walk away with a new forever friend.  Fortunately, in the story of Danielle and Shea not only...

Hello Fans and Friends! Did you catch us this week on the fabulous wedding blog, My Wedding?  If not, go back HERE to see the awesomeness of Cassie and Kyle's adventure wedding in Iceland! Also checkout their full wedding story and adventure in Iceland on our partner website, Iceland Wedding Planner, HERE. With a smile, Ann Peters + Team (Adventure...

  Thanks for joining us for Part 2 of Liz and Mike's magical Norway wedding in the Geirangerfjord!  If you missed Part 1 of their Norway wedding at Hotel Alexandra, head back HERE to see.  I'm going to go minimal on my commentary today because the photos will blow you out of the water!   One of my all time...

When you think about Norway, what vibe or elements come first to mind? Maybe one of these... Mountains Fjords Captivating Cliffs Red Fishing Houses Winding Roads Viking Heritage Liz and Mike hold adventuring and traveling together high on their #couplesgoals.  They live their lives based on unforgettable experiences, not just moments in time.  Traveling educates them, opens their minds, and...

A question we often get asked is: What type of shoes are most appropriate to wear to an Adventure Wedding Day? Our Answer: Large Waterproof Boots AND Hiking Boots AND Comfy Pair or Pretty Heels. Yes, I said 3 pairs!  It's been our experience throughout these 5+ amazing years of planning adventure weddings in Iceland, Patagonia and beyond that packing...

  Once upon a time… Or to my extreme sports enthusiasts out there: “Oh shit there I was…”   I was the Iceland Wedding Planner and Photographer for a super cool couple from Chicago, Illinois.  It was raining that day in Iceland, so we executed our “Plan B” ceremony location, my favorite cave.  However, when we arrived we were greeted by...

  If you’re a lover of the outdoors, positive energy, and lands that feel enchanted… Your Scotland Destination Wedding should be in the magical area of Isle of Skye!   There you will find rock formations that will leave you in complete and utter “Awe,” castles that have rich amazing history, winding roads, sweet little waterfalls that will take your breath...

  Being the second largest city in Norway, one would go in with pretty high expectations for food, sites, and service, right?  Don't worry, this fabulous city does not disappoint!  ...and it needs to go on your Norway wedding planning bucket list in 3, 2, 1!   From the moment I flew into the Bergen Airport (BGO) I was greeted...

  Deciding to blissfully elope or hold your destination wedding in Iceland, is an unforgettable decision for you and all involved!  In choosing Iceland, you have signed up for the biggest adventure of your lives!  Seriously!  BEST. DECISION. EVER. Nowhere else can you see an endless list of natural wonders all in the same day like... Glacier Lagoons Fairy-tale Waterfalls Moss...

  What better place to hold your destination wedding or whimsical elopement than in between Norway and the North Pole?   There you will find a series of Archipelago Arctic islands called Svalbard (formally owned by Norway).   If you're a lover of mysterious adventure, colder temperatures, unique wildlife, colorful villages, and rugged natural beauty- This unforgettable location may be...

Greenland... one of my personal Nordic destination wedding loves! This fabulous icy country doesn't get enough love and attention from the destination wedding industry and frankly it should for many reasons!   Planning a Greenland Wedding, is for couples who are truly fearless explorers at heart, cold weather lovers, and have an unquenchable curiosity!  Is this you?  If so, you can...