Your Destination Wedding in Ireland, Beyond the Elopement
Exclusive private hire of exceptional Irish venues
Dreaming of a destination wedding in Ireland that is bigger than an elopement, with more guests and more time to celebrate? As your wedding planner in Ireland, we arrange exclusive private hire of some of the country’s most exceptional venues, so you and your guests have the whole place to yourselves.
Eloping in Ireland is an Ireland-based wedding planning team. Since 2014 we have helped couples from the USA, Canada and around the world celebrate in Ireland, with more than 1,500 weddings and elopements planned and 300+ five-star WeddingWire reviews. For your wedding in Ireland we look after the whole celebration: the ceremony, accommodation, photography, flowers, music, food and drink, and travel for you and your guests.
Each venue below is available for exclusive hire, and every wedding is tailored to your preferences, guest numbers and budget.
Plan your Irish destination wedding with local experts.
Since 2014, our Ireland-based planners have helped couples from the USA, Canada and around the world celebrate at incredible venues across Ireland and Northern Ireland. With more than 1,500 celebrations planned, 300+ five-star WeddingWire reviews and multiple Couples’ Choice Awards, we combine local knowledge with trusted venue and vendor relationships to make planning your wedding in Ireland from overseas simple.
Have an exceptional Irish venue all to yourselves.
Exclusive private hire means the venue is yours for the length of your stay, with complete privacy for you and your guests. Imagine your ceremony, your celebrations and your overnight stay all in one extraordinary setting, with our team looking after every detail.
Tailored to you.
Every wedding is planned around your preferences, guest numbers and chosen services. Pricing is available on request, so tell us your plans and we will prepare a personalized quote. We make it easy, fun and stress-free to plan your destination wedding in Ireland.
Your destination wedding in Ireland — unforgettable from start to finish!
Every wedding is special to us
Ballinlough Castle
Price on request
Discover the magic of an exclusive Irish castle wedding at Ballinlough Castle in Co. Westmeath (just one hour from Dublin). Set within 300 acres of stunning countryside, this historic family-owned castle offers a romantic and peaceful setting for your destination wedding in Ireland.
Enjoy three nights of exclusive private hire, giving you and your guests the opportunity to experience the magic of having your very own Irish castle in a beautiful and secluded setting.
Surrounded by beautiful woodlands, landscaped gardens, and a picturesque lake, Ballinlough Castle combines centuries of Irish heritage, complete privacy, and breathtaking scenery for an unforgettable celebration.
Pricing & Availability
Every wedding at Ballinlough Castle is tailored to your individual preferences, guest numbers, and chosen services. Pricing is available on request, and our team would be delighted to prepare a personalized quote for your dream destination wedding in Ireland.
What your castle wedding could include:
- Three nights exclusive private castle hire
- Luxurious accommodation
- Castle ceremony
- Officiant/Celebrant
- Celtic handfasting ritual
- Photography
- Content creator/video
- Hair & makeup service (at the castle)
- Personal florist
- Live ceremony music (harp, string quartet, violin, piper)
- Evening entertainment (DJ, traditional Irish musicians, band)
- Custom-designed wedding cake
- Castle banquet, wine & drinks
- Travel consultant (can assist you & your guests with booking transport, accommodation, tours, restaurants, golf tee times, adventure activities etc.)
- Wedding planning service
Springfield Castle
Price on request
Escape to your very own private Irish castle at the magnificent Springfield Castle in Co. Limerick. Dating back to 1280, this historic castle is nestled within a beautiful 200-acre wooded estate, offering a magical setting for your destination wedding in Ireland.
Enjoy two nights of exclusive private hire, including overnight accommodation for you and your guests, allowing you to experience the charm and privacy of having an entire Irish castle to yourselves.
With its historic medieval tower, elegant interiors, and breathtaking countryside surroundings, Springfield Castle offers a truly romantic and unforgettable setting for your intimate wedding celebration.
Pricing & Availability
Every wedding at Springfield Castle is tailored to your individual preferences, guest numbers, and chosen services. Pricing is available on request, and our team would be delighted to prepare a personalized quote for your dream destination wedding in Ireland.
What your castle wedding could include:
- Two nights exclusive private castle hire
- Luxurious accommodation
- Castle ceremony
- Officiant/Celebrant
- Celtic handfasting ritual
- Photography
- Content creator/video
- Hair & makeup service (at the castle)
- Personal florist
- Live ceremony music (harp, string quartet, violin, piper)
- Evening entertainment (DJ, traditional Irish musicians, band)
- Custom-designed wedding cake
- Castle banquet, wine & drinks
- Travel consultant (can assist you & your guests with booking transport, accommodation, tours, restaurants, golf tee times, adventure activities etc.)
- Wedding planning service
Kilkea Castle
Price on request
Begin your fairytale Irish castle wedding at the magnificent Kilkea Castle in Co. Kildare. Dating back to 1180, this beautifully restored 12th-century castle combines over 800 years of history with timeless elegance and romance.
Enjoy a one-night castle experience, with luxurious overnight accommodation allowing you to extend your celebration and soak up the magic of this extraordinary historic estate.
Set within 180 acres of landscaped gardens, ancient woodlands, and picturesque countryside, Kilkea Castle offers majestic medieval architecture, beautiful ceremony locations, and breathtaking surroundings for an unforgettable destination wedding in Ireland.
Pricing & Availability
Every wedding at Kilkea Castle is tailored to your individual preferences, guest numbers, and chosen services. Pricing is available on request, and our team would be delighted to prepare a personalized quote for your dream destination wedding in Ireland.
What your castle wedding could include:
- One night exclusive private castle hire
- Luxurious accommodation
- Castle ceremony
- Officiant/Celebrant
- Celtic handfasting ritual
- Photography
- Content creator/video
- Hair & makeup service (at the castle)
- Personal florist
- Live ceremony music (harp, string quartet, violin, piper)
- Evening entertainment (DJ, traditional Irish musicians, band)
- Custom-designed wedding cake
- Castle banquet, wine & drinks
- Travel consultant (can assist you & your guests with booking transport, accommodation, tours, restaurants, golf tee times, adventure activities etc.)
- Wedding planning service
Cloughan Castle
Price on request
Step into a world of medieval romance at the beautifully restored Cloughan Castle in Co. Galway. Dating back to 1239, this magnificent 13th-century castle offers an enchanting setting for your destination wedding in Ireland.
Enjoy two nights of exclusive private hire, complete with seven luxurious bedrooms, giving you and your guests the opportunity to experience the magic of having your very own private Irish castle.
With its historic stone walls, medieval tower, elegant interiors, and breathtaking countryside views, Cloughan Castle combines complete privacy, authentic Irish heritage, and timeless romance for an unforgettable celebration.
Pricing & Availability
Every wedding at Cloughan Castle is tailored to your individual preferences, guest numbers, and chosen services. Pricing is available on request, and our team would be delighted to prepare a personalized quote for your dream destination wedding in Ireland.
What your castle wedding could include:
- Two nights exclusive private castle hire
- Luxurious accommodation
- Castle ceremony
- Officiant/Celebrant
- Celtic handfasting ritual
- Photography
- Content creator/video
- Hair & makeup service (at the castle)
- Personal florist
- Live ceremony music (harp, string quartet, violin, piper)
- Evening entertainment (DJ, traditional Irish musicians, band)
- Custom-designed wedding cake
- Castle banquet, wine & drinks
- Spectacular Cliffs of Moher Photo session on day 2 with chauffeur car
- Travel consultant (can assist you & your guests with booking transport, accommodation, tours, restaurants, golf tee times, adventure activities etc.)
- Wedding planning service
Your Wedding, Your Way!
Every destination wedding in Ireland is unique, and we believe yours should be too! Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate ceremony or a larger celebration with family and friends, our team will help you create a truly personalized wedding experience. From the ceremony to the celebrations, everything can be tailored to your vision, preferences, and budget.
Frequently asked questions
Each venue’s list of inclusions is shown above. They can include exclusive private castle hire, luxurious accommodation, the ceremony, an officiant or celebrant, photography, a content creator, hair and makeup, a personal florist, live music, evening entertainment, a custom-designed wedding cake, a banquet with wine and drinks, a travel consultant and our wedding planning service.
Every wedding is tailored to your preferences, guest numbers and chosen services, so there is no fixed price. Pricing is available on request. Use the Request Your Personalized Wedding Quote button and our team will prepare a personalized quote for you.
It depends on the venue. Ballinlough Castle is three nights of exclusive private hire, Springfield Castle and Cloughan Castle are two nights, and Kilkea Castle is one night.
Yes. Our travel consultant can assist you and your guests with booking transport, accommodation, tours, restaurants, golf tee times, adventure activities and more.
A private hire wedding is a bigger celebration than an elopement, with more guests and exclusive private hire of an exceptional Irish venue for you and your guests.
Click Request Your Personalized Wedding Quote, tell us about your plans and our team will get in touch. You can also email [email protected] or text us toll-free at 1-833-210-7193 (USA & Canada only).
Ready to plan your destination wedding in Ireland?
We’re proud to be a part of these romantic Irish weddings and elopements!
Daryl & Nicole
Best Decision Ever!
My Wife and I eloped from Chicago. We had never visited Ireland and we weren’t sure where to start with planning a quick elopement. I’m extremely happy to say that hiring The Eloping in Ireland Team was the best decision we could’ve ever made. Every vendor we worked with was so incredibly kind, professional, and responsive. Our entire experience was incredible. I promise, you won’t regret working with this team. Thank you for making our wedding experience the best we could’ve ever hoped for.
— Daryl & Nicole (Chicago, USA)
Kimberly & Matthew
I have so much to say and none of the words I have seem to truly describe what an amazing experience I have had with Eloping in Ireland planning my spectacular wedding day for me. From the very beginning to the very end they took care of everything for me, they were friendly, helpful, informative and any possible request I had was fulfilled perfectly.
You can immediately tell that this company truly cares about providing you with the most magical wedding day you could have ever imagined having. I can confirm 100% that they pride themselves in providing the absolute best vendors and service you could imagine.
Every vendor was absolutely amazing and they all made the process so enjoyable and everyone had amazing personalities which I loved so very much. All I can say is if you’re thinking of using Eloping In Ireland, trust me, don’t think twice and just book with them and trust them.
— Kimberly & Matthew (Florida, USA)
Shiobhan & Chad
It can be terrifying to say the least, to reach out and put your wedding day in the hands of a stranger. Through the entire process, I never felt an ounce of anxiety or that I was dealing with a stranger! And if you knew me, that alone speaks volumes for the wonderful job done by Stephen and his team.
Prompt response times (with any little question), professionalism, compassion, and attention to every detail and moment that Stephen and his team are dedicated to was impressive. Our day was magical and stress free as a direct reflection collectively of all their hard work. We cannot thank them enough for our blissful wedding!
— Shiobhan & Chad (Massachusetts, USA)
Nancy & Jason
We thought planning a wedding in another country would be scary and stressful. Eloping in Ireland took all of that away. They are the real deal. They answered every question and responded to every request almost immediately.
Every detail was exactly as promised and more. This included every service they put us in touch with. Perfect 100% experience. Thank you so much to the Eloping in Ireland team for making our wedding a fairy tale.
— Nancy & Jason (Michigan, USA)
Lottie & Dan
Stephen, Olivia, and Roisin were a dream to work with. They answered all my questions in a timely manner and got us in touch with wonderful vendors. We had a perfect, stress-free day that went exactly as planned.
I knew exactly what I wanted from my wedding day the minute I met my husband 20 years ago but never thought it possible. Eloping in Ireland not only made it possible, they made it exactly as I always pictured it. Perfect!
— Lottie & Dan (Missouri, USA)
Coya & Rebekah
Eloping in Ireland helped me plan the best day of my entire life!!!!!!! Stephen and his team were phenomenal. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect.
If you are questioning whether you should elope or get married in Ireland, the answer is yes. And if you are stressed about planning such an extravagant wedding in a country you’ve never been to, look no further. Stephen Neary and his Eloping In Ireland team will make every single one of your wedding dreams come true.
I am still in complete disbelief of how absolutely brilliant our Ireland wedding was. I would do it all exactly the same. This team that Stephen put together are no longer just our wedding vendors. They are truly family.
—Coya & Rebekah (Virginia, USA)
