Travel Note
If you are reading this now, please know that you were invited because WE LOVE YOU! We know that this is a lot to ask and a long way to travel for many. With that said, we hope no one feels obligated to make such a long journey for us and we completely understand if you can not make it! For those of you able to come, we hope this experience can mean so much more to you than just our wedding! Because of that, we encourage all guests to make the most of this trip outside of wedding arrangements in some of the following ways: - Book extra nights before or after wedding festivities to explore other areas of Iceland - such as Downtown Reykjavík! - Research other must-see experiences - such as the Blue Lagoon! - Consider Icelandair's Stopover option and use our few wedding days in Iceland as an excuse to continue your traveling to Europe at no extra charge! Visit Icelandair's website and research "Stopovers" under the "Flights" tab to learn more. We can't wait to see you in Iceland.
Flight
You will fly into Iceland's capital city, Reykjavik. The flight is just over 6 hours from Chicago. EVERYONE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BOOKING THEIR FLIGHTS ON THEIR OWN. However, we encourage travelers who know other family/friends invited to coordinate together if they would like to travel as a group and/or share the costs of Lodging, Car Rentals, Etc. Icelandair Airline offers direct, affordable flights out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. We recommend subscribing to emails on their website to stay updated on sales and promos. We recommend traveling dates between Sunday-Wednesday for the most affordable options.
Hotel
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BOOK THESE ROOMS ON YOUR OWN. WE JUST NEED TO KNOW WHICH ROOM TYPE YOU WANT AND WHO YOU ARE ROOMING WITH. PAYMENT WILL NOT BE DUE UNTIL CHECKOUT. While we encourage guests to book lodging and extend their time in Iceland, we ask that all guests reserve a room at our "Home Base" hotel for, at minimum, Thursday, June 9th and Friday, June 10th. Given the mobile nature of our big day, it is better for everyone to all be together the night before, and night of, to celebrate! Check-in time is 3:00pm. Check-out time is 12:00pm. Hotel Stracta is offering us 20% discount on their nightly rate! Please review the offered room types and rates below. We need all guests to select their preferred room as part of their RSVP: - Standard / 1-2 People (Single or Double): $170/Night - Superior / 1-2 People (Single or Double): $200/Night - Studio / 1-3 People (Double Bed w/ Sofa Bed): $215/Night - 2-Bedroom Apartment / 2-4 People: $325/Night
Rental Car
PLEASE NOTE: You will need a vehicle to get to the hotel which is a 1 hour, 45 minute drive from the airport. While the drive may be long, we can promise the scenery will make it all worth it! Use Discount Code "WEDDING" on Hertz website for 20% Off!
House Or Rental
Depending on guests travel plans, we recommend spending a few days before, or after, the wedding events to book lodging through Airbnb to explore the city of Reykjavik or other areas of Iceland!