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IRELAND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGES

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Ireland elopement packages with everything you need, nothing you don't. You get planning assistance, photography, visitor guides, itinerary building, and vendor recommendations.

These packages are not all-inclusive.

Nothing wrong with that style, but it isn't mine. I'd rather you get the choice to hire exactly who you want instead of "whoever happens to be available that day." Hire the vendors you need, don't hire the ones you don't, and choose people who fit your personality and style.

I'm Rachel (they/them), and Ireland isn't just another destination for me, it's Home. I was born here, moved to the States as a child, spent all my summers here, and eventually made my way back for good.

Which means I understand Ireland in two ways: as someone who belongs to it, and as someone who remembers what it feels like to discover it for the first time.

Because I know Ireland's soul, not just its tourist spots, you're getting more than a photographer. You're working with someone who can help you:

  • Uncover the hidden gems beyond the typical tourist stops
  • Experience authentic Irish culture
  • Navigate Irish weather and logistics
  • Create a relaxed, meaningful experience rather than a rushed photoshoot
  • Discover the perfect spot for your ceremony and beautiful places to explore

Meet your guide to

hidden Ireland

How We Design Your Elopement

Every elopement I create follows the same simple philosophy: Location first. Everything else is easy after that, because I know what works for each place I recommend.

Instead of beginning with rigid timelines or getting bogged down in details, we start with real places I know well. On your consult call, we’ll talk through what kinds of landscapes speak to you (cliffs, forests, ruins, coastline) and the type of experience you want to have. I’ll narrow that down to specific locations that fit your vision.

Many couples leave that first conversation already knowing exactly where they’ll get married.

Included in Every Elopement Experience:

Every Ireland elopement package includes both photography and planning support, so you’re not trying to piece things together from blogs and guesswork. I remove the uncertainty and build an elopement for you that works.

Some places in Ireland are super well known (think Cliffs of Moher), and they’ve got the tour buses and selfie sticks to prove it.

And then there are the places locals keep to themselves.

Over the years, I’ve built a catalogue of ceremony locations, the best viewpoints, and hidden landscapes that work really well for elopements. Beautiful places where you can stand together and say your vows without an audience of tourists.

(And yes, we’ll always have backup options, because Ireland does love a plot twist.)

Access to Hidden Ireland

Instead of building your elopement around a rigid timeline, like traditional weddings, I’ll design an experience for you that feels more like a story than a schedule.

If that sounds like poetic, vague nonsense, what I mean is this: you won't have to follow the itinerary to the minute or risk your day being ruined. Instead, we plan for breathing room and flexibility.

That flexibility means we can:

  • Stay somewhere longer if you're loving it
  • Shift time to avoid or chase weather
  • Move to backup locations if need be

An elopement experience that feels like an adventure

Your elopement isn’t a photoshoot.

It’s a real experience you're sharing together, not social media content. And the last thing I want is for you to feel like you need to pose for the camera like school photos from 2002. My approach is lightly guided and documentary at heart, helping you feel comfortable.

My work has a film/oil painting vibe that doesn’t follow trends, so you still love your photos decades from now.

You’ll receive:

  • A full gallery of carefully edited images
  • Landscape imagery that captures that “quintessential Ireland” look you came here for
  • Drone photography and video clips

PHOTOGRAPHS THAT you'll enjoy taking

Planning a wedding abroad can feel intimidating at first. Big (valid) questions pop up, like:

  • Where should we go?
  • What if the weather changes?
  • How do we make this happen?
  • What is going on?

I'm here to make it feel exciting instead, step by step. From our first conversation to the day you arrive in Ireland, you'll have support, recommendations, and guidance. I'm not going to leave you to your own devices and say, "See you next year, hope you know what you're doing!" Christ, can you imagine.

Eloping in Ireland can be so very easy. ...If you work with someone who makes it easy.

RELAXED, EXPERIENCED GUIDANCE

Rachel was incredible at their job. From the initial consultation, through the planning phase and all the way to the ceremony itself. They made our special day (and days before) absolutely magical and captured every little detail to help us relive that day for the rest of our lives. I couldn’t have asked for a better, more hospitable person, the photos all came out perfect and the location scouting was impeccable.

If you’re thinking about sending it to Ireland to elope, Rachel is the one to take care of you.

Rather than thinking in terms of time, it’s more helpful to think about scope: how many locations we include, how much wandering is involved, which activities you want to do, etc.

Most couples travelling to Ireland choose a full-day elopement, not just because they want more photos and more variety, but because they want more breathing room. There’s more flexibility if the weather shifts, more time to explore, and more space for you to settle into things.

Ireland Elopement Packages: 

- HALF-DAY ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE:

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Take full advantage of your trip to Ireland with a multi-day elopement! Two- and three- day elopement experiences are available if you want the full, immersive, Irish experience. Multi-day elopements are great if you’re bringing guests but also want time to yourselves, you want to see several different areas in Ireland, or you just want an epic trip designed and photographed for you by an expert.

Elopements here aren’t measured in hours of photography coverage, my darlings.

They’re measured in possibility.

A focused, charming experience centred around one location.
Perfect for couples who want something intimate and sweet.

Starting at €3400
- FULL-DAY ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE:
A more expansive day with room for multiple locations, slower pacing, and far more flexibility if the weather shifts. This is the experience most couples choose when they want their elopement to feel like a complete day in Ireland, beyond the ceremony.

Starting at €4800
- MULTI-DAY ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE

Rachel was incredible to work with! They were so communicative throughout the whole process and really put zero pressure on us during the planning. The location lookbook they created to help guide our planning was so helpful, and they did an amazing job at capturing different options for us. We felt so comfortable throughout the getting ready phase and during the ceremony, we were able to solely focus on each other and that moment, which Rachel captured beautifully. We would work with Rachel for our wedding in any life!

What a full-day elopement can look like

Some couples initially imagine something "small and simple" for their elopement. What they usually mean is intentional, relaxed, and meaningful. Something about big weddings isn't for them, and they don't want the "fuss."

A full day doesn't mean more fuss. Here's what it can look like in Ireland:

LATE MORNING:
A slow start at your cottage or bnb, coffee together, getting ready with the windows open and either helping each other get dressed or surprising each other with your outfits.

AFTERNOON:
Driving along the coast to your quiet ceremony location and walking out along the cliffs until you find the perfect spot.

You say your vows somewhere breathtaking, explore the nearby landscapes, maybe have a picnic or take a ferry to a nearby island.

SUNSET:
One final stop for portraits and exploration as the sun sets over the Atlantic.

EVENING:
Heading to a pub or restaurant for a celebratory end to the day, maybe pulling your own pints or enjoying some live trad music.

The Consult Call

Every elopement begins with a conversation, and these calls are truly one of my favourite parts of the whole process.

Think of it like: if we could meet up in a cosy cafe and flip through photo books of all the cool places that fit your wedding day dreams, that's what I would do.

But geography bends rules for no one, so online it is, but that's the vibe.

(opposite of a corporate Zoom call, I am allergic)

Most couples show up with:

  • an overall mood/feeling/vibe they're drawn to
  • a general sense of which types of landscapes they love

And that's more than enough.

During the call, we'll talk through what's pulling you to Ireland, look at real location options together, and begin shaping what your elopement could actually look like.

Folks usually leave that conversation able to picture their elopement. Planning becomes exciting instead of amorphous and overwhelming. It's the first real step in making your elopement ideas a reality, and a chance to see whether working together feels right. You're not wasting my time by showing up without everything figured out! That's what the call is for. 

(Also to prove I'm a real human and not AI; hello!)

Frequently
Asked
Questions

We literally have nothing planned yet... +

Would you believe that about 98% of my couples start exactly where you are? Having a blank canvas to work with is a good thing! Let's chat about it—I do free consultations before booking, no strings attached. They're a chance for us to see if we're a good fit and do some tangible planning together.

What kind of planning support do you offer? +

While I'm not a traditional wedding planner, I do quite a lot of planning, just modified for elopements, in my own particular way. I help you choose your perfect location, shape an itinerary around it, and keep everything running smoothly on the day itself. I'm also here for all your questions and general consulting throughout the process.

(The main difference? While I'll absolutely connect you with vendors I know and trust, I don't book them directly. This gives you the freedom to create the experience that's right for you. I make suggestions, but you're the ones who'll be making all the decisons.)

What if we want something custom that doesn't fit into a typical package? +

You have something fun planned, don't you? The easiest way to get on the same page is to talk on a quick call. Message me and we can set that up! (Short version: yeah, sign me up)

Do you offer multi-day elopements? +

I. Do. And they're such a good time.


Most multi-day experiences include photography coverage spread across two days, often a full day and a shorter, more relaxed second day, but the exact shape depends on what you're dreaming up. Couples usually choose a multi-day elopement when:


- they're bringing guests and want time just for the two of them
- they're drawn to locations that are too far apart for one day
- they want to build activities or experiences into their trip (island ferries, falconry, horse & cart rides, walking alpacas, etc.)


For many of my couples, this is their first time in Ireland. A multi-day elopement gives you space to actually experience the place you travelled all this way to see, not just rush in and out for your ceremony. If you think you might want a more expansive experience, we can talk it through on your consult call and see what would feel best for you!

How do we book you? +
Super easy:
1. Send me a message
2. We'll chat about what you're looking for and choose your elopement location
3. Once you've chosen your location(s), just sign the contract and pay the retainer

That's it, you're booked!
How far in advance should we book? +
The earlier the better, my darlings. More planning time means a more relaxed experience for everyone. I'm currently booking 2026/2027 and typically book 6-12 months in advance.

"Rachel had a great way of making us feel comfortable enough to be ourselves and was able to capture who we are as a couple. They communicated well with us about what we were doing next and never pressured us to do anything out of our comfort zone. Not to mention our photos came out gorgeous!"

Ready to Talk it Through?

You don't need a location, a timeline, or any of it figured out yet. If you're considering eloping in Ireland, if you know in your gut that it's something you want, that's enough for me.

The best adventures start with "just" a feeling. Let's talk and see where yours leads.

I’ll be in touch by email to set up your consult call! That call is where we talk through what you’re drawn to, answer your questions, and start turning this into a real plan, including choosing the place(s) where your elopement could happen (!!)

There’s no pressure to sign a contract or anything on the call. It’s a chance to feel things out together and see if this feels like a good fit.

What happens after you hit send?

For other inquiries: please email hello@solarroseco.com

Thank you!!

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You'll be getting a personal email from me within 24 hours. Truly, cannot wait to meet you both and hear all about your elopement. 

Next step for you: I'll be sending you a link to book your free consult call in that email, but you can also schedule it here: