You're not giving up a big wedding — you're skipping everything you didn't want in the first place.
If the thought of planning an entire destination wedding makes your stomach turn, but you do want something meaningful and beautifu, Pocket Elopements might be perfect for you.
They're 90-minute sessions in gorgeous locations. Just the two of you, getting married in a way that feels light and easy. All the romance and joy, planned for you.
What is a Pocket Elopement?
Think of it as the essence of elopements: you, your love, and your vows, somewhere beautiful
How Do Pocket Elopements Work?
And how are they different from "not pocket" elopements?
Snag your date
Pocket Elopements are only offered on select dates throughout the year! New dates are released seasonally, about 3-4 months out. There's a calendar below where you can choose your date.
(Don't worry, I keep an eye on the tides and the sun when setting dates and times. I've got you.)
Pick your place
You have four stunning locations to choose from. From cliffs to ruins to forests, there's a little bit of everything. Each location is within about an hour of Cork City, in various directions. If you need more specifics, feel free to email me.
Sign & pay
Sign the contract and pay the invoice, and you're officially booked.
I'll hold your date for you for 4 days while you get some ducks in a row. After that, if the contract and invoice aren't done, I'll have to open it back up to other folks who are waiting.
Show up!
I'll check in with you several times before your elopement to send you more info, confirm all the details, and make sure we're all on the same page.
All you have to do is show up and get married!
Which one is right for you?
Pocket Elopements
Full-Service Elopements
- From 4 hours to 2 days of photography
- Personalized location scouting anywhere in Ireland
- Video call consult before booking, followed by ongoing consulting and vendor recs
- Available any date of the year (mostly)
- Ideal if you want a fully bespoke elopement experience
- 4 hours - 1.5 days of photography
- Personalized location scouting anywhere in Ireland
- Video call consult before booking, followed by complete planning assistance and vendor recs
- Available any date of the year (mostly)
- Ideal if you want a fully customized elopement experience
- Up to 1.5 hours of photography
- Choose from set locations
- Simple, digital booking process
- Available on select days, limited number available
- Perfect if you want something low-key and easy. Also great for vow renewals or anniversaries!
- Up to 90 minutes of photography
- Choose from set locations
- Simple, digital booking process
- Available on select days, limited number available
- Perfect if you want something low-key and easy. Also great for vow renewals or anniversaries!
Perfect if you know the vibe you're looking for and prefer a more straightforward experience. Still beautiful, fun, emotional, all the things, just smaller.
Preferred choice for folks who want their elopement thoughtfully crafted from the ground up with more time, locations, and personalized touches.
If you still aren't sure, or you have more questions, email me! I'm more than happy to help you make a decision, and you can trust that I'll be honest with you. Some people really will have a better experience going for the full service, but if you don't need that, I'm not going to push it on you.
HELLO@SOLARROSECO.COM
Still not sure? Get the "Eloping in Ireland" guide
What's Included?
- Choose from a curated list of beautiful location options
- All your images, sent to you digitally so you can download and share
- A visitors guide to the area so you can plan a trip around your elopement
Ancient Ruins
Mountain Lake
Choose Your Adventure:
These are the vetted, hand-picked locations you can choose from for your Pocket Elopement! Each is within an hour of Cork City, and they're all easy to get to and wildly photogenic. Here's what you can expect:
You'll walk across a field to reach these 800-year-old ruins. It's properly quiet here — just you, some crows, and centuries of history. Rarely anyone else around, which is exactly how I like it.
Fair warning: you'll need to climb over two (easy) stone stiles, and the field can be damp.
Gentle walk down to a mountain lake with a lovely breeze coming through the valley. It's calm and spacious, the kind of place that makes you want to take a proper deep breath. We'll use a tucked-away spot that gives you views from above the lake, so you get the beauty without the audience.
It's less than 1.5 miles total on wide gravel paths. Easy going down, bit of uphill on the way back.
Coastal Path
Forest Walk
Coastal walk with sea views the whole way up to an old signal tower. Expect wind (brilliant for photos), wildflowers in the spring, and the sound of waves below. There's also a lovely wee beach just five minutes away to get more personal with the sea.
The trail's just over a mile with some early incline, and it gets a little muddy when it's been raining.
Mossy forest with stone bridges and a babbling stream. It's green and quiet and feels storybook magical without being too precious about it. The trees filter the light beautifully. You'll also get to explore two different stone ruins.
One-mile loop with some incline at the start and finish. Might run into dogs on their evening walk.
Because these are pocket-sized elopements — wee, sweet things that you want to cradle close to your heart. They're the kind of simple, lovely moments that feel just right tucked away in your memory like something precious in an apron pocket.
You're still getting something beautiful and meaningful, in a perfectly contained little package. No fuss, no overwhelm, just the good bits wrapped up neat and tidy.
And I mean... everyone loves pockets.
Why "Pocket"?
I’m Rachel (they/them), your friendly, queer, introverted, camera-toting hedge witch, guide to all things cosy and candid.
I help U.S. folks elope in Ireland in a way that actually feels like them.
Let’s make this easy.
Your very own Ireland elopement photographer
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Ready for your pocket-sized adventure?
TL;DR: How Booking Works
- Pick your date from the calendar
- Choose your location
- Sign the contract + pay the invoice
- You're booked!
Once you're in, I'll send you all the details to finalize your trip — then we'll meet up in Ireland for your elopement. 🌿
The Detailed Version:
- Choose your date from the calendar below
- Pick your location
- Sign your contract
- Pay your invoice
Ready to Book?
Quick Heads Up:
But new dates drop throughout the year, and the waitlist always gets first dibs. Dates are released about 3-4 months in advance, so the waitlist is your best bet for the most current info:
Don't See Any Open Dates?
Pocket Elopements launch 18 July!