Game of Thrones’ vibe for a small wedding atop Antrim cliffs
They Were Fantastic and Would Highly Recommend We worked with Claire and she was amazing! She walked us through all steps and was able to answer our questions and put us at ease through the whole process. She connected us with an amazing photographer/videographer and made all the steps very clear for the ceremony and connecting us with all the vendors for the reception and transportation. Getting married in Northern Ireland was a true dream come true, and there is no way we would have been able to pull it off without Peach Perfect and more specifically, Claire's help. She worked great with the time zone changes as we were based out of the US, and we were always confident our questions would be answered quickly if they came up. I would definitely recommend Peach Perfect if you are thinking of getting married in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Cost-wise, it did seem pretty reasonable. We had a rather large party come out with us, and unfortunately we booked just before the USD decreased in value quite a bit compared to the GBP and Euro, so costs went up for us a bit more than we originally planned, but Claire was able to identify areas we could adjust to make the price work if needed. We ended up keeping a lot of the options and actually expanding the photography and videography, but were impressed with the quick replies and information on what we needed to do to make things work. We would definitely recommend Peach Perfect to anyone, and if you get the opportunity to work with Claire, that is an even better bonus!
Emily and Alexander's intimate wedding in Ireland
Forty guests. Ancient castle ruins. The wild Atlantic stretching endlessly behind them. Emily and Alexander brought their closest people from the US to the dramatic Antrim coast for an intimate wedding in Ireland that felt epic and personal all at once.
On September 15, 2025, this couple exchanged symbolic vows atop the cliffs where Dunluce Castle has stood for centuries, with a solo musician setting the perfect atmosphere and the Atlantic providing the soundtrack.
With the help of Claire, their wedding planner in Ireland, every detail came together seamlessly — from connecting them with exceptional vendors to coordinating across time zones to ensuring their celebration felt intimate and special.
The venue: Where medieval ruins meet the Atlantic
When Emily and Alexander started searching for wedding venues in Northern Ireland, they wanted something that would take their breath away. Dunluce Castle delivered exactly that — medieval ruins perched dramatically on basalt cliffs overlooking the North Atlantic, with views so stunning they feel almost cinematic.
This isn't just any castle. Dunluce dates back centuries, its weathered stone walls telling stories of Irish history while providing one of the most spectacular backdrops imaginable for an intimate wedding. The clifftop location means panoramic ocean views in every direction, with waves crashing against rocks below and the remnants of this once-grand fortress creating natural drama that no decoration could match.
What makes this venue particularly special for small weddings is its raw, untouched quality. There's nothing polished or resort-like about it — just authentic Irish coastline, ancient architecture, and the kind of natural beauty that makes couples and their guests genuinely gasp when they arrive.
For Emily and Alexander, who wanted their forty guests to experience something truly extraordinary, Dunluce Castle was perfect.
Planning a Northern Ireland wedding from the US with Claire
Coordinating an intimate wedding across the Atlantic with forty guests sounds daunting. But working with Claire, their wedding planner in Ireland and day-of coordinator, made the entire process feel manageable and even enjoyable. From their very first planning call, Claire walked them through every step, answering questions and putting them at ease.
Claire didn't just coordinate — she curated their entire vendor team. She connected Emily and Alexander with an amazing photographer and videographer who understood how to capture both the grandeur of Dunluce Castle and intimate moments between the couple.
She arranged transportation for their forty guests, ensuring everyone could reach the clifftop location comfortably. She made every step clear and manageable.
What impressed the couple most was Claire's responsiveness despite the time zone difference. Based in the US, Emily and Alexander always felt confident their questions would be answered quickly. When currency fluctuations affected their budget (the USD decreased against GBP and Euro after they'd booked), Claire quickly identified areas where they could adjust costs if needed.
This is what working with a dedicated local planner delivers — someone who knows the vendors, understands the locations, and genuinely cares about bringing your vision to life without stress.
A symbolic ceremony on the cliffs
On a September afternoon, with autumn light beginning to soften and the Atlantic providing endless views, Emily and Alexander gathered their forty guests at Dunluce Castle's clifftop for their symbolic ceremony. A solo musician played as guests arrived, the live music mixing beautifully with the sound of waves below.
Symbolic ceremonies offer something special — complete freedom to focus on personal vows and meaningful moments without legal paperwork complicating the day. Emily and Alexander could craft their ceremony exactly as they envisioned, speaking words that mattered to them with the medieval ruins and ocean creating a backdrop that felt both ancient and timeless.
The musician Claire had recommended set the perfect tone throughout the ceremony. Live music at clifftop locations requires someone who understands how wind and natural acoustics work, and this performer delivered flawlessly. The ceremony felt intimate despite the forty-person guest count, with everyone present completely absorbed in the moment and the spectacular setting.
This is what happens when you choose a venue with inherent drama and beauty — the ceremony becomes about the couple and their vows, with nature providing everything else needed.
Bringing forty guests to the Irish coast
Emily and Alexander's intimate wedding brought forty of their closest people together — substantial enough to feel like a real celebration, yet small enough to maintain genuine connection with everyone present. Northern Ireland accommodated their vision perfectly, and Claire ensured the group size never felt unwieldy or lost the intimate atmosphere they wanted.
Transportation coordination became crucial with this many guests, and Claire handled it seamlessly. Everyone could focus on celebrating rather than worrying about logistics or getting lost on unfamiliar Irish roads. The clifftop location meant stunning views for every single guest, with no bad angles or obstructed sightlines during the ceremony.
What made this work was treating it like an adventure everyone shared together. Their guests had traveled from the US to witness this clifftop celebration, and that shared journey became part of the experience itself.
The dramatic setting made the trip feel worthwhile — this wasn't just attending a wedding, it was participating in something truly extraordinary.
Claire's experience with varying group sizes meant she knew how to maintain intimacy while accommodating forty people comfortably. The reception planning, vendor coordination, and timeline management all reflected this balance perfectly.
Capturing Northern Ireland's dramatic beauty
One of the benefits of working with the photographer and videographer Claire recommended was their intimate knowledge of Northern Ireland's most photogenic locations. After the ceremony, Emily and Alexander explored areas around Dunluce Castle that showcased the Antrim coast's raw beauty.
The photography and videography package was one area where Emily and Alexander actually expanded their original plans, and seeing the results made that decision obvious. Northern Ireland's landscapes — particularly around Dunluce Castle — offer endless cinematic opportunities. Ancient stone ruins, dramatic cliff edges, wild coastline, and that particular quality of Irish light all combined to create images that felt both grand and intimate.
The extended coverage meant capturing not just the ceremony but the full scope of their day, from getting ready to sunset photos on the cliffs. These weren't rushed, posed shots — they were authentic moments of two people completely absorbed in each other and their surroundings, documented by professionals who understood how to work with Northern Ireland's unique landscape and lighting.
Why it was worth every mile
Looking back, Emily and Alexander describe their experience with one phrase: "a true dream come true." Working with Claire and Peach Perfect Weddings made something that seemed impossibly complex — coordinating a forty-person small wedding in Northern Ireland from the US — feel completely manageable.
The cost ended up being reasonable despite currency fluctuations, and Claire's willingness to adjust and adapt while maintaining quality impressed them throughout the process. They got the dramatic clifftop ceremony they'd envisioned, exceptional photography and videography, seamless coordination, and an experience their forty guests will talk about for years.
Would they recommend Peach Perfect Weddings to other couples considering destination weddings in Northern Ireland? Absolutely. And if you get the opportunity to work with Claire specifically? That's an even better bonus.
Getting married at Dunluce Castle with the Atlantic stretching endlessly behind them, surrounded by the people who matter most — worth the flight from the US? Every single mile.