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opinion polls all state that the bill has been incredibly
popular with the Icelandic public – and the stunning city
of reykjavik has a prominent gay scene.
‘Icelandic laws don’t require couples to reside in the
country, and once the right documents have been
supplied, the rest is all about the romance – as it should
be,’ say gay-owned and operated lGBt travel company
Pink Iceland, making this amazing country a great place
for Brit couples looking to elope.
Pink Iceland recommend weddings set in nature, as
Iceland boasts some fantastic natural locations.
ceremonies can be arranged by waterfalls, in caves,
forests, by lava pools, geothermal areas – the list is almost
endless. for something really offbeat, you can even have a
ceremony in a Nordic temple. As they’ll take care of the
paperwork, all you’ll need to do is sign – simple!
For a guide to planning an Icelandic wedding, visit
www.pinkiceland.is
cIty of dreAMS
the Big Apple answered the call on 24 July 2011, when the
Marriage equality Act was passed by the New york State
legislature and signed by Governor Andrew cuomo on that
very same day. New york became the fifth state in America
to license same-sex marriage.
having your wedding in the city that never sleeps
means your options are limitless. city hall is at the heart
of the city, and a recent renovation of the building makes
it the perfect place for a romantic secret elopement. the
city has gorgeous – and reliable! – summers, so for
something a little off the beaten track, you can arrange to
say your vows in the middle of central Park. Alternatively,
entertain a small gathering of your nearest and dearest in
a chic and stylish Manhattan loft or in the trendy dumbo
area of Brooklyn.
Move straight on from your wedding to your honey-
moon by taking in everything the city has to offer –
‘One of the first
couples to tie the
knot under the new
laws were Iceland‘s
Prime Minister,
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir,
and her wife...’