When I helped C+D plan their elopement, I scoured the internet and Google Earth, asked friends of friends who live nearby, and basically just cyber stalked elopement spots within an hour’s drive of Dublin. After a lengthy google doc outline multiple location options, timelines, etc., the couple chose an abandoned castle out in County Wicklow. And after having the place basically to ourselves, I am SO glad they went this route instead of the super touristy cliffs out west.

This was actually a two-part elopement back in late November. The night before the scheduled elopement, I texted the couple to check in and they replied “um Michelle, it looks like 45 mph winds, should we reschedule?” Ultimately, I left the decision up to them because I’m bold and I’ll shoot in anything. I also think the universe has a fun way of working and wild elements in Iceland was your elopement destiny, than so be it. So we met the officiant in the parking lot of a lesser-famous waterfall on the south coast of Iceland (about 2 hours from Reykjavik) and attempted what we thought would be their all-day elopement. The winds, overspray from the waterfall, and cold temps were too much for our couple who didn’t have the luxury of fleece layers, a winter coat, gloves, and a hat- so they decided to call it and try again the next day.