Will and Carson An Intimate Iceland Elopement at Irafoss Waterfall Reykjavík, Iceland | April 16, 2025
A Destination Elopement Rooted in Adventure Some love stories are built slowly. Others feel like they ignite all at once. For Will and Carson, adventure has always been woven into the fabric of their relationship. They met in college while taking the same class, quickly becoming inseparable. Before long, they were not only building a life together, but also creating a business side by side. What started as shared classes turned into shared dreams, shared work, and eventually, a shared vision for how they wanted to get married. Iceland was not just a destination for their elopement. It was the place that lit a fire in their relationship long before wedding plans were ever part of the conversation. Inspired by The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, both Will and Carson carried a deep longing to experience Iceland in their lives. Discovering that this place held meaning for both of them felt like an impossible coincidence, one that only strengthened their connection. When it came time to choose how to get married, the answer felt obvious. They wanted an adventure. Just the two of them. No expectations. No performance. Just presence.
A Waterfall Found by Chance Originally, Will and Carson envisioned exchanging vows on Iceland’s black sand beaches. But in the days leading up to their wedding, as they explored and wandered without a plan, they pulled off the road and discovered Irafoss Waterfall. The moment Carson saw it, she knew. The towering cliffs, the sound of rushing water, the way the light moved through the canyon — it felt meant to be. There was no hesitation. This was where they would get married.
Their ceremony was deeply personal. Will’s dad officiated, making the moment even more meaningful. Carson and Will exchanged heartfelt vows that reflected their lives together, their shared work, and the depth of their friendship. Carson spoke about a verse often called “cliché”, something they have heard at weddings over and over again— 1 Corinthians — and how she finally understood it. Because Will was all of those things. Patient. Kind. Steady. Present. Tears flowed freely. Will’s dad cried. We cried. It was impossible not to. Witnessing this ceremony was powerful not just as filmmakers, but as friends. Capturing something so intimate for people we love felt like a gift we never could have imagined.
Becoming The Ulmens After the ceremony, Will and Carson took time to simply breathe it all in. They wandered across from Kvernufoss for portraits, then continued their adventure to Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, driving Iceland’s winding roads in their vintage Land Rover. The day unfolded naturally, without a schedule dictating where they needed to be next. There was a palpable shift in the air. A quiet transformation from being Will and Carson, to officially becoming The Ulmens. These moments matter because life moves fast. Especially for two people whose work revolves around capturing other people’s stories. This was their pause. Their chance to stand still inside something monumental.
A Love That Feels Full Circle What made this elopement so unique was not just the landscape, but the history behind it. This was not a one day story. It was the culmination of years of growth, partnership, and shared dreams. Even when logistics delayed their ceremony at Irafoss due to tourists and shifting timelines, Carson never wavered. All she said was, “I don’t care when it is. I get to marry Will, and that’s all that matters.” One of the moments we will never forget was walking together to the Secret Life of Walter Mitty house. Standing there with them felt full circle. A quiet acknowledgment of how far they had come and how much more life awaited them.
A Reflection on Love and Adventure Will and Carson are best friends. Soulmates. Adventure lovers through and through. When they watch their film years from now, we hope they feel the pull to do it all again. To chase the same wonder. To remember how it felt to stand beneath a waterfall in Iceland and promise forever. This wedding represents the kind of stories we love to tell because it is rooted in intention. In choosing places that matter. In building a life fueled by curiosity, creativity, and deep love. For couples who yearn for far off places and intimate moments, Will and Carson’s elopement is a reminder that the most meaningful celebrations don’t need an audience. They just need honesty.
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