Mollie & Ryan

May 28

Written By Yasmeen McNally

Real Love Story

Mollie & Ryan

A Coastal Elopement at Dunquin Pier, Dingle, Co. Kerry

Venue: Dunquin Pier

Location: Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Package: Sláinte

Photos: Carrie Duggan

Their Story

A last-minute elopement on the edge of the world, exactly as it should be.

Mollie and Ryan had planned to tour around Ireland with Mollie’s parents, but when they arrived, they decided to make it even more special: they’d get married. On the coast. At Dunquin Pier. The very edge of Europe. With just the two of them and their parents, they exchanged vows overlooking the Atlantic, the wild beauty of the Dingle Peninsula spread out beneath them and the Blasket Islands rising from the water beyond.

The ceremony was intimate, joyful, and perfectly them. Afterwards, they celebrated with a pint of Guinness at Maudie O’Sé’s, a legendary pub perched on the cliffside, toasting to spontaneity, family, and the magic of saying yes when the moment is right.

Captured by the talented Carrie Duggan, whose photography preserves the raw joy and beauty of their unforgettable day.

The Gallery

Moments from their day.

Mollie and Ryan standing together at Dunquin Pier, Dingle, on their elopement day

Mollie and Ryan walking together near the pier overlooking the Atlantic

The couple at Dunquin Pier with the Dingle Peninsula stretching behind them

★★★★★

We had the best experience with Ladybird Ever After. Yasmeen and Laurence are so amazing! From the calls, vendors, location ideas, and making the day so special… it was incredible! The day was so stress free, we were able to be present and be in the moment, and every vendor involved made the day so much better. We are forever grateful for stumbling on Ladybird Ever After on Reddit. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone. We wish we can live the day over and over again. If you are thinking about it… just do it💙🆋

Mollie & Ryan — Dunquin Pier, Dingle, Co. Kerry

Venue

Dunquin Pier

County

Co. Kerry

Region

West

Package

Sláinte

Photographer

Carrie Duggan

Type

Coastal Elopement

Dunquin Pier perched on the cliff edge of the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry

About the Venue

Dunquin Pier,
Dingle, Co. Kerry

Dunquin Pier — Dún Chaoin in Irish — is one of the most dramatically situated piers in all of Ireland, perched on the edge of the Dingle Peninsula with views across the Atlantic to the Blasket Islands. It is one of the most westerly points of Europe, a place where land meets sea with raw, unfiltered beauty. The narrow pier winds down the cliff face, offering a setting unlike any other — intimate, wild, and utterly unforgettable.

An elopement here is a statement: a commitment made at the very edge of the world, with nothing but wind, sky, and ocean as witness. It’s the perfect choice for couples who want something genuinely unique and deeply connected to the wild heart of Ireland.

Coastal Elopement Dingle Peninsula Co. Kerry Westernmost Location

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