Elopements to Ireland to get married

Meet Jacqueline and Alexander! They travelled from Australia to fulfil their dream of eloping in Portofino, Italy. They combined their wedding with a big, joy-filled Italian trip (Rome, Portofino, Santa Margehrita Ligure,and Milan), turning their celebration into a story that was part wedding, part honeymoon, and entirely unforgettable.
In this episode of the podcast, host Kelly sits down with Howard from Romantic Castles of Ireland to chat all things destination weddings in Ireland. Howard shares his extensive experience helping couples from abroad plan their dream Irish weddings at one of the family’s four stunning castle venues. Here’s a breakdown of the key questions and insights covered in the conversation.
When you think of the word elopement, you might picture a couple sneaking off in secret to get married without telling a soul, and maybe without their parents’ blessing. But in today’s world, elopements have evolved into something far more romantic and intentional. The modern elopement is essentially a small, destination wedding, and it’s all about celebrating your love in an intimate, stress-free way. And if you’re dreaming of a magical backdrop for your vows, Ireland ticks all the boxes.
Sarah and Colin planned their wedding all the way from the United States, but said ‘I Do’ in beautiful Ireland. They wanted the wedding to be full of surprises for their guests, as well as simple and elegant. They selected flowers that were mainly white, with soft hints of pink. The day itself was full of activities, like live musicians, fireworks, saxophone player and Irish dancers.
Dreaming of a tropical honeymoon without the hassle of multiple layovers? You’re in luck! Several stunning tropical destinations offer direct flights from Ireland, ensuring you start your romantic getaway as smoothly as possible. Here are some top picks for Irish couples seeking sun, sand, and unforgettable memories.
With the cost of large, traditional weddings getting much higher in recent years, destination weddings and elopements have seen a fast increase in popularity. Many couples are rejecting the big, traditional wedding close to home and opting to get married abroad instead.
Planning your wedding in Ireland? One of the first questions that likely comes to mind is: how much does it cost to get married in Ireland? It’s a smart place to start. Knowing what others typically spend can give you a solid foundation for building your own budget. While every couple’s celebration is unique – shaped by personal preferences and priorities – looking at average costs can help you plan realistically and avoid surprises.
Today, we are taking a look at 5 unique Irish wedding traditions and how modern couples can incorporate these into their wedding ceremony.
So you’ve decided an elopement is the perfect way to seal the deal in your relationship, things are booked and now you need to find an outfit! No panicking allowed on our watch, whether you prefer a dress, trousers, jumpsuit or all of the above we’ve got your covered! Join us on a little fashion trip today with 15 stunning outfit ideas for your stylish elopement…
The great thing about getting married is that it looks different for everyone – we love individuality! If the sound of eloping is top of your agenda right now, amazing, we can’t wait to see how your day unfolds. If Ireland is calling you, no matter where in the world you are right now, we hope these five posts will help you realise your dream Irish elopement…
Take a look at the types of wedding venues in Ireland. There’s bound to be something on our list that you fall in love with!
We’re an Irish wedding website… you can’t blame us for wanting everybody to get married in Ireland right?
Some couples love a wedding with all the frills, while others are more up for an intimate affair. If you’re wanting to escape the planning and choose an elopement in Ireland instead, then check this out!
We’re pretty proud of being able to help couples plan their dream wedding days, no matter where they are in the world. If the green fields of Ireland is calling you to elope we know these five posts will help you fulfil your elopement dreams…
If you’re on the fence and not sure what to do, here are some reasons you might consider eloping.
Meet Kristen and Adam, a beautiful couple who dreamed of an elopement in Ireland! The wonderful Stephen Neary planned this gorgeous event in Doolin, County Clare. We love that Kristen and Adam had their day their way… an intimate affair with just each other!
Here are some reasons you might want to elope instead of having a big wedding!
Lisa and Elia describe their wedding ceremony as cozy and intimate. Their elopement was in a country style, with very green and rustic surroundings.