Why Weddings for 2 in Ireland Are Trending Among International Couples

The bohemian Galway City from Ed Sheeran’s song? Or the famous Castle Ward and its breathtaking gothic design?

As Ireland destination wedding planners, you could explore listing beautiful spots and attractions to further tell you why Ireland is such a great place to have your destination wedding. We’ve been to most of them and have included some of the best wedding venues here on our list so we could literally go on and on.

But hey, let’s leave the selling to the couples who actually got married here. Here are the top reasons why Weddings for 2 Ireland choose Ireland for their wedding in Europe according to real couples who eloped here.

Irish ancestry

The majority of US couples that we have assisted with wedding planning told us that having Irish ancestry is the number one reason they decided to get married in Ireland.

StatisticBrain.com lists 9.7% of Americans as having either partial or full Irish ancestry. That’s approximately 32 million Americans with Irish parents, grandparents, great grandparents etc. We have also heard from some brides and grooms that spent happy times during their childhood in the gorgeous Irish towns and cities. They decided they wanted to return to Ireland to tie the knot with their soulmate.

Scenic spots to get eloped in Ireland

Let’s face it. Ireland is known by the name of Emerald Isle for a reason. When it is Ireland most people are most fascinated by is the stunning spots. Ireland's stunning Atlantic coastline beaches, serene rivers and lakes with lush green parks unique Irish wildlife with rolling hills, the rugged mountains and cliffs offer it all. If you love natural beauty, Ireland is paradise on Earth. Couples are able to get married in these beautiful locations.

Wedding at castle in Ireland

Wedding at castle in Ireland appeals to brides wanting a fairytale wedding with numerous castles dotted around the country. Nearly 40% of our elopements that took place at a destination wedding venue were at a castle.

The massive influx of brides booking castles for their Ireland elopement is proof enough that castles are top notch Irish wedding venues.

Every castle in Ireland that is open to the public has been meticulously maintained to preserve the historic exterior and feel and updated inside to provide a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

Some have gothic architecture, manicured gardens, lake views, mountain views, elegant interiors you name it. While other castles provide more of a luxury hotel experience for couples.

Destination Weddings at Castles & Church Ruins

This is exciting news for history buffs looking to elope in a very unconventional wedding venue. Now you can have a Celtic ceremony amongst ancient ruins and have all of the history ambiance you desire.

There are hundreds of castles and churches scattered around Ireland dating back centuries. Many of these are situated right in the middle of Ireland’s rolling hills.

These church and castle ruins remain iconic and stunning because they are preserved by the Irish government to remember Ireland’s rich history. Browse through our Ireland wedding packages and find one that incorporates your favorite ruins as your elopement location.

And you don't have to be a resident in order to get married!

And, finally, Ireland doesn't have some of the stricter rules to tie the knot as certain European countries do.

One such rule is that they permit foreign visitors and non-Irish citizens to legally marry in Ireland. All couples who are not Irish need to do is provide a few documents and check in with the Registrar’s office a few days before the wedding ceremony as part of their legal marriage requirement.

TWINFLAMES ELOPMENTS follow up with a personalized schedule of destinations, activities, Ireland elopement photographer and accommodations. They're well-versed in Ireland and will help you get the most out of your stay there.