Where the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the green carpet of Ireland meet, the Cliffs of Moher is where you’ll find Ireland’s best-kept destination wedding and elopement secret location.
If you are living overseas or planning a destination wedding in Ireland, we can help!
We know how important it is to have the right people behind you, whether you choose to bond at the Cliffs of Moher with its breathtaking views or elope over a traditional Irish stone bridge.
Over the years, we fulfilled the hopes and dreams of couples from all over the world so you can trust us to help you plan the most memorable day of your lives, leaving you free to celebrate your union in the relaxed and special atmosphere you’ve dreamt of.
Say ‘Yes’ to a Destination Wedding in Ireland
Experience an unforgettable destination wedding at our Lodges. Imagine saying „I do“ with the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher as your backdrop, surrounded by family and friends.
We offer a stunning setting for intimate ceremonies and are here to help make every detail of your day truly magical. With over half a decade’s experience of hosting destination weddings and elopements, we offer an unrivalled personal and professional service in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Getting married at The Lodges @ Sea View House Doolin
Here at Sea View House we specialise in smaller, intimate weddings and elopements. Whether you choose to share your wedding with a select group of family and friends, or elope on your own we will look after you.
As you prepare to take the next step into forever, we’re here to ensure your wedding day is everything you’ve always imagined – and more.
Let us plan the perfect destination wedding in Ireland with you
At The Lodges @ Sea View House Doolin, we handle every detail with care – from the idyllic ceremony location on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way to arranging the priest, photographer, musicians, and of course, the perfect wedding cake. We’ve helped couples from around the world plan their dream elopements, and we’d be honoured to help make your special day unforgettable.
In particular, Darra will prove to be your most precious resource for all the small but important details. No request is too small, especially for those couples who choose the privacy of an independent elopement. We can even act as witnesses for the ceremony if required and have all the experience it takes to create a dream wedding for you.
Wedding Package at The Lodges @ Sea View House Doolin
Over the years, we’ve been lucky to help many beautiful couples from all over the world, including North America, Canada, Australia and Germany, to have their dream wedding in Ireland.
We will work with you to create a package to smooth your path to a Doolin wedding or elopement, and it would be our pleasure to personalise it to be as unique as you are.
Our Wedding Packages include:
- Guidance and help in selecting the perfect location for your wedding ceremony.
- Arranged access to selected scenic locations in Doolin, at the Cliffs of Moher and many other places.
- Sumptuous accommodation for the Bride and Groom and up to 16 guests in our Luxury Lodges with hot tubs.
- Bride’s bouquet and groom’s boutonnière with flowers and colours of choice.
- A delicious two-tier wedding cake.
- A celebratory bottle of champagne which you can enjoy after the ceremony.
- A professional makeup artist and hair stylist for the bride.
- Use of our Lodges and Gardens at Sea View House for photographs.
- Indoor options for your ceremony if the weather is inclement.
- Sourcing a Celebrant or Celtic Priest to perform your symbolic ceremony or carry out a legal wedding ceremony.
- Assistance with choosing and booking one of our renowned local restaurants or pubs for your celebratory wedding dinner.
- Guidance and help in sourcing the perfect professional photographer and videographer.
- Guidance and help in sourcing musicians such as harpists or Irish pipers, if required for the ceremony.
- If required, we can act as witnesses for the ceremony.
- Our help on your special day to ensure that every little detail is just right and that the day runs smoothly.
- And much more…
Requirements for a destination wedding in Ireland
Whether you’re coming to Ireland for your big day or you’ve dreamed of eloping in the Emerald Isle, there are Country-specific requirements to keep in mind when planning a destination wedding in Ireland. We are happy to assist and provide detailed information if you are planning to get legally married at The Lodges @ Sea View House.
Requirements for a legal wedding in Ireland
Many couples choose to get legally married in their home country first, before eloping to Ireland to have a Symbolic Ceremony. Ceremonies can be held at Sea View House, along the Cliffs of Moher, or by the coastline. The ceremony can be carried out by an Officiant, Celebrant, Celtic priest, Monk or Family friend. However, it is relatively straightforward to get legally married here in Ireland. The Irish marriage license is valid internationally. We can assist you in arranging a celebrant who is licensed to carry out the Irish legal wedding ceremony (Solemniser).
Three Months Notification
You must register your intent to marry at least three months before your wedding date. You need to register your intent to marry with any Registrars’ Office in Ireland if you wish to become legally married in Ireland. You must also provide the Registrars’ Office with copies of your legal documents.
The 5-Day Rule when getting married in Ireland
Applies if you send in you are registering your intent to marry from outside Ireland:
You must present all your original documents in person at the same Registrars’ office at least five days before your Irish wedding (or a lesser number of days with the agreement of the Registrar) before the ceremony. Once verified, they will then provide you with your Marriage Registration Form. The 5-day rule is to allow for a buffer in case of flight delays, etc. You need to take this into consideration when planning your itinerary.
Weddings at The Lodges @ Sea View House Doolin – Reviews
Find out what couples have to say about our wedding services and their big day!
Benjamin G.: Perfect Hosts and perfect Wedding at the Sea View House
“We just spent two nights at the Sea View House but would have loved to stay there much longer. Niall and Darra were lovely hosts and we felt really welcomed and comfortable. The house is so perfect with a stunning view and the rooms are just wonderful with comfortable beds and a lovely bathroom. They also served an amazing breakfast, thanks again for that :-). They not only welcomed us into their home but also planned our wedding day. The day was just perfect and better than we could have ever imagined. They took away our nervousness and helped us to make the day unforgettable and we felt like we are with friends. Thank you Niall and Darra again for that wonderful day and for helping us to get everything planned and for answering all our questions (over and over again ;-)) and for bringing us together with so many lovely people like Mike and Bridget. We defenitely gonna come again and highly recommend you to everyone. Wish you the best!”
Emma D.: Best wedding ever!
“Niall and Darra were the best hosts we could have asked for. They made our day, and the planning of our day go so smoothly. The location is amazing. The food and rooms are done if the best I’ve experienced. I could not have asked for more!”
Ron W.: Perfect Wedding!
“We got married at the Cliffs of Moher in September 2021 and the Sea View House was the perfect place to stay. The Burren Breakfast is amazing. The Sea View House facilities are first class and gorgeous. Niall and Darra are amazing hosts and helped us coordinate everything for the ceremony. From getting us the rights to go onto the private property for the most picturesque location, to the best photographer, videographer, and celebrant we could possibly imagine, we let them lead the way and our wedding day could not have been more perfect. Preparing for the ceremony at the lodge was comforting and stress free. Everything we needed was available and Niall and Darra were there to help us along the way, making sure we didn’t forget anything and helping us pin on boutonnieres, fix ties, and hold our personal belongings. They even had a pint with us at the end of the day. The entire experience was amazing and we were lucky to have shared it with Niall and Darra at the Sea View House.”
Thomas B.: An epic wedding!
“Niall and Darra were awesome! We couldn’t have pulled off our Ireland wedding from the states without them! They were so helpful and knowledgeable about getting married in Ireland and lining up a Celebrant to perform the wedding, recommending local service providers for photography, video, make-up and hair, food, flowers and even a wedding cake. The lodging was 1st class! And the day went off without a hitch. They arranged access to a cliff location from a private landowner for our ceremony and the photographer even stayed with us all day. It far exceeded our expectations.”
Let us create the perfect destination wedding or elopement experience in the heart of Doolin
With our experience, we ensure every moment is perfectly orchestrated, so you can relax and enjoy the magic of your day.
Our single vision is to fulfil your happiness in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Global Geopark. Reach out today to discuss your personalised wedding package.
