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Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

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When Jeremy and Rachelle sat down to start planning their wedding, the daunting thought of picking a venue, creating a menu, guest list and all the other odds and ends became a reality. Not to mention the huge financial cost. They sat there silently thinking it over until Rachelle said: “Why don’t we get married in Iceland instead?”.

A few weeks later, with no set plans, Jeremy and Rachelle were living out of van travelling around Iceland. They were hiking over glaciers, under waterfalls, exploring moss worlds, playing with horses, and relaxing in hot springs. All with the idea that they would know the spot to get married when they found it.

One day they discovered the ancient ruins of an old church, the only building to survive a volcanic eruption that took place long ago. The lava flow from the eruption parted ways and went around the church sparring it. Immediately Jeremy and Rachelle knew they had found their location. On the spot they exchanged their vows, in what has to be the most intimate way possible; alone together, with only the natural world as witness. Jeremy gave Rachelle her ring, and she gave him his. They kissed, hugged, and jumped back in the van to continue their adventure.

With the extra money Jeremy and Rachelle saved by not having a traditional wedding, they were able to afford to fly me out at the end of their time in Iceland to document the trip. I am a fine art photographer who quit the fashion industry 5 years ago to live in a cabin in the woods.

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When Jeremy and Rachelle sat down to start planning their wedding, the daunting thought of huge financial cost became a reality

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

They sat there silently thinking it over until Rachelle said: “Why don’t we get married in Iceland instead?”

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

A few weeks later, with no set plans, Jeremy and Rachelle were living out of van travelling around Iceland

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

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They were hiking over glaciers, under waterfalls, playing with horses, and relaxing in hot springs

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

All with the idea that they would know the spot to get married when they found it

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Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

One day they discovered the ancient ruins of an old church

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

It was the only building to survive a volcanic eruption that took place long ago

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

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The lava flow from the eruption parted ways and went around the church sparring it

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

Immediately Jeremy and Rachelle knew they had found their location

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

On the spot they exchanged their vows, in what has to be the most intimate way possible; alone together, with only the natural world as witness

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Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

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Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

Couple Decides Not To Have A Traditional Wedding And Travels To Iceland Instead

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Troy Moth

Troy Moth spent the first few years of life living in a tent in a remote tree-planting camp on the West Coast of Canada. He loved the wild and abundant nature he grew up immersed in, but eventually the call to adventure became too much and he moved, first across Canada to the big city (Toronto), then across the world to India, to pursue a career in photography. After shooting for clients like Vogue, he now focuses on his art.

Troy Moth spent the first few years of life living in a tent in a remote tree-planting camp on the West Coast of Canada. He loved the wild and abundant nature he grew up immersed in, but eventually the call to adventure became too much and he moved, first across Canada to the big city (Toronto), then across the world to India, to pursue a career in photography. After shooting for clients like Vogue, he now focuses on his art.

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NorwegianTravelers 9 years ago

Beautiful landscape photos :) and lovely story! :)

16points

skydancer 9 years ago

a picture of the church where they said their vows was not included, as it was a pivotal part of the story...

14points

AmropaliShetty 9 years ago

I was expecting it to be included as well.

4points

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RachelleGarrett 9 years ago

Follow our adventures! Jeremy's insta link is above. Rachelle's is https://instagram.com/rachelleharrisson/ xo

6points

MattPalmer 9 years ago

I feel like we'd get along well with you guys! We did the same in 2012!

2points

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Filostravelers 9 years ago

Nice project, Troy! Again.

2points

Michel Guntern 8 years ago

Glad we got to see the real Jeremy and Rachelle eventually.

1point

MaryAmar 9 years ago

I LOVED IT.THIS COUPLE IS THE ONE I AGREE WITH. - I HATE CONVENTIONAL MARRIAGES WHERE GIRLS CRITICIZE EVERYTHING AND EVERYBODY. MAN CRITICIZE FOOD. EVERYBODY CRITICIZES THE MUSIC, THE DECORATION AND OTHER'S DRESSING. THIS IS SOOO BORING AND SOOO USELESS AND SUPERFICIAL... IN A MOMENT WHEN THE WHOLE FUTURE OF THIS NEW FAMILY IS BEING BUILT UP, NO SPIRITUALITY MAY BE FOUND IN THESE EVENTS. SO I UNDERSTAND WHY THESE COUPLES DIVIORSE PROMPTLY AFTER BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOTHING SERIOUS INSIDE THEIR HEADֱ

1point

KennethMason 9 years ago

While wedding are nice, a trip loke this is so much more than a once in a lfe time event. A trip like this can change your life and help bring you closer together. Even closer than a wedding. A trip like this can help define us as people, or as a couple. The church mentioned in the story was missing. Such a special mention deserves a special picture.

1point

DebraBrooksKapellakis 9 years ago

I would like to see a photo of where they got married. I would like to see their faces. These photo's are incredible. I like that they did THEIR wedding THEIR way. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

1point

HalldórHreinsson 9 years ago

What do you mean you don't see churches? I see nothring but cathedrals in these pictures :)

1point

IraAjah 9 years ago

All is beautiful <3 Who taking all this picture by the way? a tripod?

1point

Vivek Murthy 9 months ago

thanks Dr Oku for the restoration of my marriage after 2 years of separation with the help of Dr Oku the great spell caster my marriage was restored back, even through the trials and tribulations. My wife has returned home after much time with another Man after the spell of Dr Oku solution came through, at first I was having doubts and crying out to Him. Dr Oku promise and guarantee me that after 28 hour my wife will come back home begging, i thought it was just saying what he can not do until after 7 days casting of the spell my wife came back kneeling and begging for forgiveness I was shocked of the magical power spell of dr oku and I was very happy to see my first love in high school came back to me again Email okuspellcaster@gmail.com Whatsapp: +2349060261758

0points

Kleiner 9 years ago

Simple things are the greatest! The less you want the better you feel! :)

0points

SwanJaninek 9 years ago

#RelationshipGoalsAF

0points

JasonMiller 9 years ago

How do I share it here on Panda?

0points

DirkDeBeer 9 years ago

Best way to date that I ever heard of.

0points

TerriGold 9 years ago

Do they ever face the camera?

0points

AbhinavKathuria 9 years ago

Who took their photos :P

0points

ElenaRogers 9 years ago

Phew, they finally looked at each other in the last picture! Was starting to worry with all of the artsy hand-holding shots... not really showing the love there.

0points

JasmineTam 9 years ago

So pretty

0points

NicoleDiGiose 9 years ago

Love this idea, and standing out from the crowd.

0points

chachkimooch 9 years ago

"...alone together, with only the natural world as witness."(Well, and all of us...) Lovely photos!

0points

TracyNewton 9 years ago

Where is the church they speak of?

0points

MayaneBaumgärtner 9 years ago

I also changed my wedding party per trip!

0points

TravelingRockhopper 9 years ago

beautiful pictures!

0points

Sonia.Alexandra 9 years ago

Beautiful scenery and great idea. Congrats! ;)

0points

IvoDuarteNogueira 9 years ago

who took this photos?

0points

TroyMoth (Post author) 9 years ago

I did! web: www.troymoth.com - Insta: www.instagram.com/troymoth

1point

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GOLDENSTARVISALINKS 9 years ago

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-1point

Martin 9 years ago

Nice Asses

-2points

SwanJaninek 9 years ago

Pervert

1point

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NorwegianTravelers 9 years ago

Beautiful landscape photos :) and lovely story! :)

16points

skydancer 9 years ago

a picture of the church where they said their vows was not included, as it was a pivotal part of the story...

14points

AmropaliShetty 9 years ago

I was expecting it to be included as well.

4points

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RachelleGarrett 9 years ago

Follow our adventures! Jeremy's insta link is above. Rachelle's is https://instagram.com/rachelleharrisson/ xo

6points

MattPalmer 9 years ago

I feel like we'd get along well with you guys! We did the same in 2012!

2points

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Filostravelers 9 years ago

Nice project, Troy! Again.

2points

Michel Guntern 8 years ago

Glad we got to see the real Jeremy and Rachelle eventually.

1point

MaryAmar 9 years ago

I LOVED IT.THIS COUPLE IS THE ONE I AGREE WITH. - I HATE CONVENTIONAL MARRIAGES WHERE GIRLS CRITICIZE EVERYTHING AND EVERYBODY. MAN CRITICIZE FOOD. EVERYBODY CRITICIZES THE MUSIC, THE DECORATION AND OTHER'S DRESSING. THIS IS SOOO BORING AND SOOO USELESS AND SUPERFICIAL... IN A MOMENT WHEN THE WHOLE FUTURE OF THIS NEW FAMILY IS BEING BUILT UP, NO SPIRITUALITY MAY BE FOUND IN THESE EVENTS. SO I UNDERSTAND WHY THESE COUPLES DIVIORSE PROMPTLY AFTER BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOTHING SERIOUS INSIDE THEIR HEADֱ

1point

KennethMason 9 years ago

While wedding are nice, a trip loke this is so much more than a once in a lfe time event. A trip like this can change your life and help bring you closer together. Even closer than a wedding. A trip like this can help define us as people, or as a couple. The church mentioned in the story was missing. Such a special mention deserves a special picture.

1point

DebraBrooksKapellakis 9 years ago

I would like to see a photo of where they got married. I would like to see their faces. These photo's are incredible. I like that they did THEIR wedding THEIR way. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

1point

HalldórHreinsson 9 years ago

What do you mean you don't see churches? I see nothring but cathedrals in these pictures :)

1point

IraAjah 9 years ago

All is beautiful <3 Who taking all this picture by the way? a tripod?

1point

Vivek Murthy 9 months ago

thanks Dr Oku for the restoration of my marriage after 2 years of separation with the help of Dr Oku the great spell caster my marriage was restored back, even through the trials and tribulations. My wife has returned home after much time with another Man after the spell of Dr Oku solution came through, at first I was having doubts and crying out to Him. Dr Oku promise and guarantee me that after 28 hour my wife will come back home begging, i thought it was just saying what he can not do until after 7 days casting of the spell my wife came back kneeling and begging for forgiveness I was shocked of the magical power spell of dr oku and I was very happy to see my first love in high school came back to me again Email okuspellcaster@gmail.com Whatsapp: +2349060261758

0points

Kleiner 9 years ago

Simple things are the greatest! The less you want the better you feel! :)

0points

SwanJaninek 9 years ago

#RelationshipGoalsAF

0points

JasonMiller 9 years ago

How do I share it here on Panda?

0points

DirkDeBeer 9 years ago

Best way to date that I ever heard of.

0points

TerriGold 9 years ago

Do they ever face the camera?

0points

AbhinavKathuria 9 years ago

Who took their photos :P

0points

ElenaRogers 9 years ago

Phew, they finally looked at each other in the last picture! Was starting to worry with all of the artsy hand-holding shots... not really showing the love there.

0points

JasmineTam 9 years ago

So pretty

0points

NicoleDiGiose 9 years ago

Love this idea, and standing out from the crowd.

0points

chachkimooch 9 years ago

"...alone together, with only the natural world as witness."(Well, and all of us...) Lovely photos!

0points

TracyNewton 9 years ago

Where is the church they speak of?

0points

MayaneBaumgärtner 9 years ago

I also changed my wedding party per trip!

0points

TravelingRockhopper 9 years ago

beautiful pictures!

0points

Sonia.Alexandra 9 years ago

Beautiful scenery and great idea. Congrats! ;)

0points

IvoDuarteNogueira 9 years ago

who took this photos?

0points

TroyMoth (Post author) 9 years ago

I did! web: www.troymoth.com - Insta: www.instagram.com/troymoth

1point

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GOLDENSTARVISALINKS 9 years ago

Wazifa for Visa Problems If you are facing any issues/problems regarding specially visas/going abroad due to visa problems. You want your visa to be sucessful or you want to get your visa immediately for your emergency needs. Do not panic, have a lot of patience, insha ALLAH you will get your visa as soon as possible. please!! do not doubt any wazifa before or during performing it. Otherwise, you will loose actually. Here is the Surah from Quran-e-Kareem, and how to perform this wazifa for any countries visas first you will start wazifa you will taken manzoori to do this THANKS MY MUSLIMS BROTHERS ************************************************************** GOLDEN STAR VISA LINKS LEGAL APPLY REAL VISA OF COUNTRIES Successful passports visa services Successful Consultancy available for visited visa Comp

-1point

Martin 9 years ago

Nice Asses

-2points

SwanJaninek 9 years ago

Pervert

1point

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