Runaway Irish Weddings

Name: Runaway Irish Weddings
Address: The Rocks, Downpatrick, BT309FE, GB
Telephone: +447581307133
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Runaway Irish Weddings creates unique and beautiful elopement weddings. In Northern Ireland

06/12/2024

Thinking colours for a 2025 wedding. Top floral school share their predictions! What do you think? We LOVE it!

24/11/2024

Earlier we told you that we had fiddled around with our filler/foliage. What do you think?
A) just sweet white gypsophila or better known as baby’s breath perhaps
B ) a mix of gyp and skimmia ( the one that looks like clusters of mini deepest pink berries
C) just skimmia
I know which I like what do you think?

22/11/2024

What does a wedding venue get up to in the winter? This winter we decided to up our game! Venue owner Ann Pinkerton Humanist Wedding Celebrant NI is going back to school for the winter and is a student Kays Flower School. We always include wedding flowers as part of our wedding packages and decided it was time to get some professional training. After careful research we found this wonderful well known school. Follow our journey, it gets exciting now! After some foundation theory we now get our very first delivery of flowers from Holland at some point through the night.

For couples who have married or visited Runaway you will see we turned our small floral ceremony room and bar into a temporary flower studio. More exciting news coming about our new studio in the spring. So fingers crossed exams are passed ( Janette O'Rourke , our practical tutor has extremely high standards!!) then Ann will hopefully 🤞🏻 move on through the modules.

27/10/2024

HALLOWEEN WEDDINGS!
Thinking about getting married at Halloween? You may be surprised to read that Halloween was actually all about getting married way back in the mists of time! A couple of thousand years ago the Celts believed the veil between this world and the next was at its thinnest on Halloween night making it the perfect time to tie the knot as the marriage would not just last for the duration of the couples lives but for the afterlife too! Today it is celebrated in the Pagan calendar to welcome in the harvest and usher in the dark part of the year

In Pagan Ireland Samhain was celebrated on November 1st and is the Pagan new year. On October 31st, the eve of Samhain, the spirits of the dead were believed to revisit earth. Masks and disguises were worn to blend in with the demons and the visiting dead so that the living were not recognised and be kidnapped by the evil spirits or fairies.

It wasn’t always seen as a scary time. Traditionally people felt closest to their dead relatives at this time, the spirits were considered friendly and places were set at the table for them. Candles were lit in windows and homes to help the spirits find their way home.

Halloween was also all about finding your husband or wife or trying to tie the knot. Many old customs appeared over the years and around about the 18th century in Ireland a ring was hidden in a circle of mashed potato. The lucky person who found it was said to find their true love. Nuts were also burned in fires to reveal the name of the person you would marry . For the braver maidens, standing in a dark room at Halloween and looking over their shoulder into a mirror would reveal the image of their future husband… let’s hope it wasn’t one of those demons.

Today Halloween is becoming more popular as a wedding date and data reveals there has been a 10% rise in Halloween weddings in the UK with 271 weddings recorded last year (Hitched 2023) . It can be a time to get really creative with dark or rich coloured dresses and if a black dress isn’t for you, bridesmaids look fabulous in black. Flowers and candles in rich jewel colours look amazing and twilight, candlelit weddings are so atmospheric and wildly romantic. A quick browse on Etsy or Pinterest soon reveals a wealth of amazing ideas. In celebration of the wonderful history of Halloween or Samhain and marriage we dedicate this video to those dark and romantic souls! This fun shoot was created by a few Northern Irish wedding vendors who put this together for a bit of Halloween fun! We hope you love it as much as we do! Credits
Photography - Stephanie Williamson, Newcastle
Videography - John Grayston Lifestyle Foto
Bridal Wear - Seraphim Bridal
Make Up Artist - Catherine Massey
Hair - Romni Millar
Event Styling. - Blue Moon Events
Venue - Runaway Irish Weddings with Ann Pinkerton Humanist Celebrant
Thanks to models. - Nikki, Mel, Claire and Islay

25/10/2024

‘Fire in the Sky’ . So in love with these autumn colours and beautiful sunsets. …

14/10/2024

One of our favourite places for gorgeous elopements. The boardwalk is especially lovely for autumn small weddings and elopements.

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13/10/2024

Sky on fire at dawn

29/09/2024

Why get married with Runaway Irish Weddings? Are you thinking about a smaller yet still want the dream wedding… we create memories and here are just ten of very many reasons you should consider a small wedding.

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01/09/2024

The magical wedding of Caroline and Chris. A perfect day for a truly perfect couple and their lovely family. Even the weather was great. The couple enjoyed a perfect intimate wedding for eight. Later they enjoyed a fabulous tasting menu by . Make up flowers . Humanist wedding celebrant Venue videography Photography weddingcake

22/07/2024

Elopements are our passion and your day can be EXACTLY what you want! Bring a couple of friends or we can provide witnesses if you just want it to be about the two of you. Say the words and vows you want to suit you, a humanist celebrant will take you every step of the way and help you create a meaningful legal wedding ceremony! After enjoy a fabulous meal provided by a private chef or if you prefer enjoy an afternoon tea with fizz or even a fresh pizza out the oven! You can even go and do your own thing if you prefer! The choice is yours and we are here to create your perfect day! Call Ann 07581 307133

11/05/2024

The Northern Lights were spectacular.

17/04/2024

We are crossing fingers and toes that we keep our blossom for just a bit longer!

08/04/2024

Always dreaming and planning the next magical corner. Introducing our newly woven willow bower and willow tunnel. Now the days are getting longer and the sun rises higher slowly warming our gardens the first leaves are peeping out. Keep watching as they grow and become even more beautiful. We think fairy lights when these beauties have fully matured.

07/01/2024

Exciting things are happening here at Runaway. We are creating a beautiful wildflower meadow and orchard for the more wild at heart. The groundwork is complete now just waiting for the weather to get planting!

13/10/2023

Proudly presenting runawayirishweddings.com. Updated website

Runaway Irish Weddings at The Rocks, was owned and run by humanist wedding celebrant Ann Pinkerton. The Rocks became well known for it’s romantic small weddings in Northern Ireland.

10/09/2023

Will you say, “I Do!” this Christmas? Stacey and Danny had the perfect Christmas elopement. We still have Christmas dates including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day….. or do want you want to be the first couple married in Norther Ireland in 2025!! 00.01
Prices include overnight stay, legal wedding, dinner and breakfast

09/09/2023

Enjoying the late summer evening here in Northern Ireland. This is simply the perfect twilight wedding or elopement spot for couples staying here with us.

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……and so slowly the garden awoke. #elopementsnorthernireland #microweddings #intimateweddings #elopementireland #romanticweddingsireland #runawayirishweddings #gardenweddings #bohoweddingsireland #annpinkertoncelebrant

We take care of EVERYTHING…yes really ! Together with a very carefully selected small team of wedding professionals we work to create magical weddings. If you are looking for an incredible small wedding or elopement come and talk to us. Share your dreams and your vision for your wedding with us and let’s create a day to remember for always. #elopementsnorthernireland #microweddings #intimateweddings #elopementireland #smallweddingsireland #runawayirishweddings #

We recently came across the term ‘minimony’ having always referred to our weddings as tiny weddings, elopements or microweddings. We are one of the very few dedicated small wedding venues in Northern Ireland and probably the UK. Why do couples choose a small wedding? Let’s not be shy… COST is often the primary reason. The average wedding in the UK is now almost £26,000 up 4.7% on last year. That said we are not the ‘poor cousin’. We might be small but we are mighty! Here at Runaway Irish Weddings we offer private chefs with incredible menus to suit all tastes. Floristry is included with only the best blooms arriving fresh from Holland or even better from our gardens. The wedding ceremony is a humanist wedding which is both personal and meaningful. ‘Essentially this is ‘Your wedding your way’. We have so many wonderful additional touches included as standard and work hard to make each couple’s wedding absolutely unique. Why not come and meet us and find out more. Contact Ann 07581 307133 #minimonywedding #elopementsnorthernireland #microweddings #intimateweddings #elopementireland #smallweddingsireland #smallweddingnorthernireland #runawayirishweddings

A perfectly simple wedding. Enjoy a bespoke humanist wedding ceremony with close friends and after a fabulous afternoon tea. When your guests leave relax for a while before enjoying dinner and a stay in the romantic Summer House. #elopementsnorthernireland #microweddings #intimateweddings #romanticweddingsireland #elopementireland #afternoonteawedding #smallweddingnorthernireland #humanistwedding #runawayirishweddings #annpinkertoncelebrant

SPRING AND AUTUMN ELOPEMENT OFFERS FOR TWO Tucked away in a quiet corner of County Down there is a very special place. It is the most impossibly romantic tiny wedding venue perfect for a spring or autumn elopement. Stay in a beautiful pond side Summer House with its own very private garden and hot tub. Exchange your legal wedding vows in a romantic ceremony either by candlelight or choose a quiet corner in our gardens. Afterwards enjoy a meal prepared by your very own private chef. On your very first day as a married couple enjoy a lazy morning (no early check outs here!) and we will deliver your luxury honeymoon breakfast hamper to your door. Elopements are Monday - Thursday and we can provide witnesses or you can bring a couple of friends. Spring elopements (Feb—April) £1,400 Autumn Elopements (October—November) £1,600 .We can arrange a fabulous photographer, and lovely make up/hairdresser and also flowers if required. #elopementsnorthernireland #microweddings #intimateweddings #romanticweddingsireland #elopementireland #candlelitweddings #ELOPEMENT #elope

Oh my! So excited, the first turf was cut at the bottom of our meadows for our new cutting beds. Soon we will have new dedicated flower beds just for wedding flowers. Here is just a tiny selection of the bulbs we have ordered. They will also make the prettiest new garden to add to our existing gardens. Exciting new ventures for 2025 and so many more in the pipeline. #elopementsnorthernireland #microweddings #intimateweddings #romanticweddingsireland #elopementireland #candlelitweddings #irishcountryweddings #weddingscountydown #smallweddingsnorthernireland #smallweddingvenues

One of the many things included in your wedding at Runaway Irish Weddings is your table decor and we do love working to a theme. We have created Scandi Christmases, Vintage Tea parties, Street BBQ, Classical and elegant dinner parties, moody and romantic candlelit dinners , festival themed wedding breakfasts, Midsummer Night’s Dream extravaganzas and many more. #elopementsnorthernireland #microweddings #intimateweddings #romanticweddingsireland #elopementireland #candlelitweddings #irishcountryweddings #romanticweddings #twilightweddings #weddinginspiration #annpinkertoncelebrant #runawayirishweddings

2024 we loved you! We saw some amazing weddings, our new wild flower meadow and tree top deck. So many plans for 2025, we can’t wait! Wishing all our couples, staff and suppliers a Happy New Year! #elopementsnorthernireland #microweddings #smallweddings

We are always thinking of ways to make our couple’s experience just that little more magical and this winter we have been students at the renowned @kaysflowerschool . The images are just the start of our journey. At the end of the January we are starting THE most exciting part of our adventure so far and that is wedding floristry. Follow our journey! For now we are back to revising all the basics in readiness for the next big adventure!

Congratulations to all the festive couples celebrating their engagement! If you are considering a small wedding with up to 24 guests we would love to hear all about your plans. Every wedding is absolutely personalised to the smallest detail making your dream day perfect. Ann 07581 307133 #smallweddingvenues #microweddings #smallweddingceremony #humanistweddingvenue #elopementireland #elopementsnorthernireland #smallweddingsinnorthernireland #weddingscountydown

One of our favourite weddings of all time, the wonderful Stacey and Danny who spent a magical Christmas with us and tied the knot. Happy Anniversary ! If you are considering a small, intimate wedding in Northern Ireland please call us we would love to discuss your dream wedding! Call Ann on 07581 307133 #elopementsnorthernireland #microweddings #intimateweddings #romanticweddingsireland #microweddingsnorthernireland #candlelitweddings #irishcountryweddings #belfastwedding #belfastbride