This HGTV Designer Said “I Do” on Top of an Ice Floe in Antarctica

When one groom is a producer and interior designer for HGTV and the other is a costume designer for top television shows like The Walking Dead, the wedding is bound to be incredible. But when long-time partners, Brian and Hollis, got engaged, they decided to forego the production and stress of an over-the-top wedding and opted instead for an intimate ceremony woven into the itinerary of a dream Antarctic vacation. With art photographer, Robert Peterson of Rustic White Photography, in tow, the pair set off for the trip of a lifetime.

The best time to visit the Antarctic Peninsula is December through February, which happens to be the White Continent's summer. Although the weather is unpredictable year-round, it's possible for summer days to include totally calm seas and temperatures up to 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

In order to reach Antarctica, most tour companies disembark from Patagonia. While both Argentina and Chile are options, Brian and Hollis opted for Chilean Patagonia, spending three full days in Torres del Paine National Park while awaiting word for what day they'd depart for the White Continent from the southernmost tip of Chile.

December can be a mild month in Chilean Patagonia complete with lush green vegetation and farms in almost every direction. The camps of Torres del Paine are romantic and easy to access, plus many have wine tastings and offer horseback riding.