The Baily lighthouse at the tip of Howth Head seen from above at sunset, with cliffs and the open sea around it

Eloping in Ireland

Just the two of you, or a handful of guests: a cliff, a chapel, a sunrise — two to four hours.

No photographer in Ireland offers elopements on Lens & Vows yet: the first are joining now.

The best months across its regions: May, June, July and August.

Below: the regions that suit two people and our guides. Tell our concierge your date and the place, and it checks who is free.

Where

Places that suit two people

Each region has its own page: the months, the kinds of places, the photographers.

All of Ireland

Photographers

Elopement photographers in Ireland

No elopement photographers in Ireland yet

The first are joining now. Tell our concierge your date and the place: it checks who is free, including photographers in Ireland who take a short day.

Tell the concierge All photographers in Ireland

Plan

Read before you plan

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Elopement photographers in every country

Not sure yet?

Tell us about your wedding — we’ll find who is free

The place, the date, the guests, the photos you like. Our concierge checks who is free and fits, and comes back with photographers to choose from.

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