Hey there and thanks for checking out our blog on how to plan a wedding in Reykjavik. By the time you finish reading this short post we bet you will be able to save yourself some time and maybe even a little bit of money too.
A list of local wedding and reception venues seems like the most natural starting point. We know that some reading this will get married in the church they went to as a kid but plenty of others may prefer to rent a different venue and there will be a variety of great places to host your ceremony or the reception.
Contents
- 1 Reykjavik Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Reykjavik Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Reykjavik
Following that we will get into the best bridal shops near you to buy a dress and many of the other things you will need. Wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s will be getting a shout out as well.
After all of that is out of the way we will move on to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo so you can make sure everyone involved is looking their best. The next few lists will be all about the food as we mention where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
And to get you out of here there will be a breakdown of the best wedding planners in Reykjavik for anyone who wants to hand all of this work off to a professional. Often times many wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to doing it all for you.
A map will be shared towards the end that has all of these various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which places are most convenient. In case you were curious all of our other blogs on cities around Europe can be found at that link if you want to give them a look.
Reykjavik Wedding & Reception Venues
Make sure everything goes as planned by choosing right location for a wedding and reception inReykjavik:
- Gamla Bíó at Ingólfsstræti 2a
- Iðnó at Vonarstræti 3
- Aurora Basecamp at Bláfjallavegur, Hafnarfjörður
- Whales of Iceland at Fiskislóð 23-25
Gamla Bó features a round table in the hall accommodating up to 280 people for weddings or receptions near you with additional seating available on the balcony and the option to set up long tables for up to 300 people. The hall also has plenty of space for 750 people for standing events.
Only 20 minutes by car from Reykjavik Aurora Basecamp is a special place with stunning lava field views and a large outdoor space. For a local wedding celebration the indoor banquet room has tables and benches that can seat 80 to 100 people.
The stunning life-size whale models, underwater sounds, and ambient lighting are all featured at Whales of Iceland which also has a room for 300 seated guests for wedding ceremonies or receptions in your area.
Bridal Shops
Buy your dress at one of the best bridal shops near you that will also carry many other items you may need:
- Begga Bridals at Laugavegur 168
- Brúðhjón at Lyngholt, Gardabaer
- Loforð at Eyjarslóð 9
Where To Get Your Invitations
Andartakið at Fiskislóð 75 is a good place to get invitations for a ceremony and reception in your area.
Choosing The Right Florist
Everything will look incredible if you let one of these florists help you pick out the flowers:
- Reykjavíkurblóm at Borgartún 23
- Í Húsi Blóma at Spöngin 25
- Blómabúðin Upplifun at Laugavegur 15 101
- Blómagalleri at Hagamelur
- Flowers by Monika at Hverfisgata 85
- 4 Árstíðir at Skipholt 23
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
You will be very busy when the time comes so let one of these local wedding photographers and videographers keep an eye on the crowd to catch everything:
- Styrmir & Heiðdís Photography
- Iceland Photographer
- Kristin Maria Iceland Wedding Photographer
- Arctic Weddings Iceland Photography
- Bettina Vass Photography
- M-Videography
- R.K Studio HD
Bands & DJ’s
DJ Pétur – Plötusnúður will make sure that the reception is fun for everyone.
Hair & Makeup Stylists
These wedding hair and makeup stylists near you will make sure that you really stand out:
- Margret Magnus Hair & Makeup Artist at Vífilsgata 23
- Ásthildur Makeup Artist at Efstasund
- Zenz at Njálsgötu 11
- Roksana Kruszewska Makeup Artist
Tuxedo Rentals
If you know of any good places for the groom and groomsmen to rent a tuxedo please tell us in the comments, thanks.
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
A tasty and stunning wedding cake in Reykjavik can be purchased from one of these bakeries:
- Bernhoftsbakari at Klapparstígur 3
- Mosfellsbakarí at Háaleitisbraut 58-60
- Bakarameistarinn at Stigahlíð 45-47
- Sætar Syndir at Smáralind, Kópavogur
Caterers
Veislumiðstöðinn will ensure that everyone will be raving about the food the next day.
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Our favorite rehearsal dinner venues in town would be:
- Nauthóll at Nauthólsvegur 106
- Apotek Kitchen + Bar at Austurstræti 16
- Höfnin Restaurant at Geirsgata 7
- Snaps Bistro at Þórsgata 1
- Grillmarkaðurinn at Lækjargata 2a
- Bryggjan Brugghús at Grandagarður 8
Reykjavik Wedding Planners
Get a little bit of help or a full service package from one of the best local wedding planners:
- Pink Iceland at Hverfisgata 39
- Love Iceland Wedding at Ármúli 40, 3rd floor
In the past we have also discussed:
- Florists, Invitations & Cakes In Oslo
- Florists, Invitations & Cakes In Copenhagen
- Florists, Invitations & Cakes In Stockholm
- Florists, Invitations & Cakes In Helsinki
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Reykjavik
You should feel way more prepared to plan your wedding in Reykjavik after reading all of that. The best planners near you were covered if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own now.
We tried to break it all down including local wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
At this point we don’t really know how else to help but we definitely hope that you go on to plan a great wedding in Reykjavik!