Dunluce Castle Elopement in Sage and White / Northern Ireland Wedding Photographers

Wedding or elopement photography in Northern Ireland usually falls into one of 2 categories - it’s pouring all over and we need to get family photos done indoors, or it’s cloudy and windy and we just need to roll on with it. The Irish coast definitely sets the mood for any shoot and dictates the overall aesthetic - just look at this engagement photos taken at exact same place 2 months earlier featuring lush greens and sunset! Nonetheless, here in Ireland, we are blessed with amazing castles, cliffs, and Celtic sea and that’s the set up for today's fine art editorial elopement with this gorgeous couple (see blog post for their engagement photos).

Elopements are such a great option for couples traveling to Ireland all year round. You’re guaranteed a breathtaking scenery, no-frills ceremony with only a few close family and friends present — or perhaps no one at all. Elopements have an overall better flexibility, budgeting options and of course, it’s just utterly romantic and special to read your private vows in a faraway land. One choice isn’t inherently better than the other; it’s an intensely personal decision, but I’m always glad couples stay true to themselves and trust me in photographing such a big moment.

Today's fine art wedding shoot at Dunluce Castle, Northern Ireland is an amazingly creative mixture of Charlotte’s vision combined with a set of skilled vendors, perfectly stylish Irish cottage, cliffs of North Coast, centuries-old castle and of course, a little help with planning from the photographer and a stunning couple. Beautifully flawless makeup by my favorite Sinead (Maid by Sinead), whom I trusted so many times and can’t recommend enough (Instagram @maidbysineadbridalmakeup). The dresses come from a local bridal shop in Lisburn (Instagram @ivyandwhitebride) which stocks the most amazing editorial and modern pieces you could ever dream of finding in Ireland. This one was designed by Bo & Luca (Instagram @boandluca), a luxury, an Australian brand. You can see every detail on Charlotte’s hair thanks to KellyAnn (Instagram @hairbykellyannjackson) and her skills in creating textured, relaxed hairstyles, absolutely perfect for a non-traditional and laid-back wedding. Beautiful, locally grown flowers created by Emma from Honeybee Blooms (Instagram @honeybee_blooms), always a pleasure to work with her in creating bespoke posies with attention to every detail. The kimono comes from the brad I had a pleasure to work with before in France, This Modern Love (Instagram @this_modern_love_bridal) which was my recommendation. It’s simply stunning, so delicate, handmade and perfect for the bridal preparation morning. The shoes were Charlotte’s something old, the veil came from Hello Precious Veils (Instagram @hellopreciousveils) and stationery from Ollies Studio (Instagram @olliesstudio). Photography, Paula from @hellosugar_photography

Dunluce Castle sunset engagement shoot / Northern Ireland Wedding Photographers

Hi, lovelies! Wedding season is in full swing and I'm finding it hard to believe we're approaching September! Not to mention there are so many beautiful engagements and weddings to hit the blog in the next few months - the season has been crazy busy and I'm looking forward to showing you all my beautiful couples. 

Today's photos are a bit different from my usual bright and airy style of editing, mostly because sunset shoots during summer heatwave are full of lush greens and golden warmth. I'm not the one to desaturate them completely, especially if my couple is getting married in December! There will be plenty of grey and white on the ground for Lucy & Sam's wedding later on this year, so let's keep the engagement photos warm and glowing. 

I'm so very happy with this year's adventures and all the couples willing to go an extra mile to the place like Dunluce Castle to have their engagement photos taken. North Coast has a very special place in my heart, as discovering it was my first proper task when I started my scholarship at Queens nearly 4 years ago. It was also my first step to becoming a wedding photographer in Northern Ireland! I'm always up for meeting on the coast - if not for the photos, then for a lovely cup of tea and catch up before your big day :)

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