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38 w e s t w o r l d | s u m m e r 2 0 1 5 istock, getty images Iceland: Against a Backdrop of Waterfalls and Glaciers Declare your love in the land of ice and fire over the roar of Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall), or on a stark-yet-stunning lava field, where wisps of steam waft from geothermal pools, and Icelan- dic huldufólk, or elves, peek from behind boul- ders. Arrive in winter and the northern lights may put on a show during your ceremony. In light-filled summer, opt for an extended sunset by Snæfellsjökull National Park, on the west- ernmost tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, where the little black Budir Church is a favou- rite spot for weddings. Or get hitched atop Mýrdalsjökull Glacier at the south rim of Katla Volcano. ingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site along the famous Golden Circle route, is also a popular spot for outdoor weddings. And just 20 km to the south lies the super-sleek ION Luxury Adventure Hotel, itself an haute-and-hip wedding venue. Local charm: In the Viking era, it was custom- ary to drink mead to seal the union, and con- tinue for a full moon (the "honeymoon"). Now, you might just try a shot of aquavit beforehand to settle any jitters. Good to know: Two weeks prior to the wed- ding, a non-impediment form needs to be submitted, along with passports, birth certifi- cates and an affidavit of marriage (issued at least four weeks prior), plus any documenta- tion of divorce, annulment or death of a for- mer spouse. After the ceremony, a marriage certificate is available from the National Regis- try Office. Ireland: In a Historic Country Manor Aristocratic great houses, once the family seats of nobility, meld the lavish with the inti- mate (think Downton Abbey: less imposing than a castle, roomy enough for a large week- end shooting party). ese romantic estates, scattered across Ireland and the United (right) A cliffside ceremony in Santorini, Greece; (below) Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland.