IRELAND ELOPEMENT BUDGET GUIDE FOR COUPLES TRAVELLING FROM AMERICA

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WHAT DOES A SIMPLE IRELAND ELOPEMENT COST?

A SIMPLE IRELAND ELOPEMENT USUALLY STARTS FROM AROUND $5,000 USD OVERALL

Planning your elopement from America can feel a bit confusing at first, especially when you are trying to work out what everything costs in another country.

So here is the simple version.

My photography packages start from $2,000 USD.

Most couples travelling to Ireland spend around $5,000 USD or more overall once they include photography, accommodation, hair and make up, flowers, a celebrant, transport, food, cake, outfits and any location fees.

Here is a rough guide:

Photography starts from $2,000 USD

Hair and make up can be around $400+

Flowers can be around $150+

A celebrant can be around $750+

Location fees or permits can range from $0 to $1,500 depending on the place

Accommodation, transport and food will depend on where you stay, how far you travel and whether you bring guests

This is only a guide, not a fixed rule. Some couples keep things very simple with just the two of them, while others add a cosy cottage, a small cake, a private dinner or a second adventure location.

The main thing to know is this: photography starts from $2,000 USD, but your full Ireland elopement budget will usually be around $5,000 USD or more once everything else is included.

If you are not sure where to start, I can help with location ideas, simple timeline advice and tips to keep the day relaxed, fun and easy to plan from abroad.

A bride and groom are smiling and laughing while standing on a grassy area outdoors, with cloudy sky in the background. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress, and the groom is dressed in an orange suit with a dark tie. They are holding a champagne bottle together.

feeling wild and spontaneous?

LET’S JET OFF TO IRELAND AND TIE THE KNOT!