Your Love Story Deserves to Be Cinematic
For over a decade, Sam & Dani and our team have captured elopements and intimate weddings across Ireland, from the wild beauty of the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland to secret castle ruins and windswept shores.
Every film and photograph is created with genuine emotion and cinematic detail, made for couples who want a story that feels honest and unforgettable.
The 10 Best Places to Elope to in Northern Ireland
Discover the most unique and epic locations on the causeway coast
the guide to eloping in Northern ireland
Your Elopement PlannING Guide
starts here!
Why elope to Ireland?
Still on the fence about eloping?
Eloping to ireland
Elopements in Ireland
the secret of northern ireland
Experience Ireland Your Way
From Dunluce Castle to the Giant’s Causeway and Ballintoy’s rugged shores, we help you plan, capture, and relive the adventure of a lifetime with stunning photos and cinematic films that feel like you.
- Dual photo + video coverage for seamless storytelling
- Expertise in destination elopement planning
- Drone footage and cinematic editing
- Real moments, making it natural, not staged poses
Why Couples Choose Cinematic Tide
Not sure where to start? We help couples from around the world plan, photograph, and film their dream elopement experience in Ireland.
As your guide and planner, we know the best spots, where to go at different times of the year and all the nitty gritty details we don't want you to worry about! You don't want the stress, but want the most awesome experience while you are here!
The Causeway Coast is a haven of dramatic cliffs, mystical castles, and pristine beaches that serve as the perfect backdrop for your elopement. You can have all that or whatever you want on your elopement day!
Plan Your Ireland Elopement
Forget the rulebook. Your elopement can be a deeply personal experience for just the two of you, or a micro-wedding shared with the handful of people who know your story best. It’s the perfect balance of intimacy and celebration.
We invite you to think beyond a single day. Imagine a three-night stay on our beautiful coast, giving you the space to breathe and turn your wedding into an adventure. Let's find you a stunning Airbnb or private retreat where your story can unfold without a timeline.
Intimate Weddings
what our couples say about us...
"A Work of Art!"
If you’re looking for a dynamic photography & videography team in Northern Ireland, look no further—Cinematic Tide is the BEST IN THE BIZ! From the moment we met Sam and Dani over a video call, we knew they were the ones. Their infectious energy, kind presence, and attention to detail made planning our elopement an absolute joy.
Leading up to our big day, they helped us with everything—locations, schedules, vendor recommendations—and once we arrived, they checked in regularly with updates and local tips. It felt like visiting family because they cared so much.
On our wedding day, they made us feel comfortable, kept things light, and even lent me a jacket to stay warm! Their candid, documentary-style photos are stunning and perfectly capture our true selves. And the wedding film? A WORK OF ART. Showing it at home brought 120 people to tears.
Sam and Dani, we’re forever grateful for these lifelong memories. You’ll always have friends in Toronto!
Tiffany & Gabe - Toronto, Canada
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Sam and Dani for our elopement in Northern Ireland. As a former wedding videographer myself, I knew how important it was to have photos and video that captured the beauty of the day—and Sam and Dani exceeded all our expectations. Their style immediately caught our eye, and their knowledge of breathtaking locations, technical skills, and hard work truly set them apart.
They took us to incredible spots where every shot felt like something out of a dream. The results were stunning, and we’ll cherish these images and videos forever!
Not only did they deliver everything quickly, but our video was ready just in time for our celebration at home, less than a month after our elopement—a huge plus that made sharing our memories with loved ones even more special.
Sam and Dani were easy to communicate with, and the entire process felt seamless. We’ve been flooded with compliments and could not be happier. If you’re looking for a photo/video team, look no further!
They took us to incredible spots!
Lucy & Steve - Hamilton, Canada
We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Sam and Dani. They are a dream team, and we were so lucky to work with them. From the moment we reached out, Sam and Dani brought exceptional professionalism through prompt communication and dedication to making our wedding video a perfect reflection of us.
Eloping internationally can be intimidating, but we always felt in the best hands with Cinematic Tide.
One of the highlights of our experience was how they considered our personal style and taste, ensuring every detail—from music to editing—felt uniquely "us." Their seamless blend of digital and film formats created a stunning, timeless video that we’ll treasure forever. When we shared it with family, jaws were literally on the floor, and it was all anyone talked about.
Beyond their artistry, they went above and beyond in ways we’ll never forget, even helping us secure a motorcycle for our shoot. If you’re looking for stunning artistry and unmatched professionalism, look no further than Cinematic Tide!
"Jaws were literally on the floor!"
Natalie & Kyle - California, USA
Kinbane Castle & Dunluce Castle Elopement
Watch the complete elopement film
Photography is the greatest invention and most important physical property
I own.
Tessa & Brent - Washington, USA
We hired Sam and Dani with Cinematic Tide for our Adventure Elopement on the cliffs of Northern Ireland in and we absolutely LOVED our experience and our highlight film we received.
We are ever eternally grateful for the incredible skills and this memory Cinematic Tide has preserved for us. As someone who is genetically destined to get Alzheimer’s, or dementia, photography is the greatest invention and most important physical property I own. This was the best way to start our 13th year together, with the reminder of our personal commitments and the best day of our lives.
To all future couples, I highly recommend you make the investment. Get both the highlight and the full ceremony edit. You won't regret it getting it but you will regret NOT getting it.
The highlight film is for your family and friends, but the ceremony is for you. Rehearing my husbands vows and getting to see his entire reactions to mine all over again had us both crying and holding each other. I think we will watch this after every fight, it reconnects us in a way you can only experience through reliving your ceremony together.
Kinbane Castle & Dunluce Castle Elopement
Watch their reaction VIDEO + film
We hired Sam and Dani with Cinematic Tide for our Adventure Elopement on the cliffs of Northern Ireland in and we absolutely LOVED our experience and our highlight film we received.
We are ever eternally grateful for the incredible skills and this memory Cinematic Tide has preserved for us. As someone who is genetically destined to get Alzheimer’s, or dementia, photography is the greatest invention and most important physical property I own. This was the best way to start our 13th year together, with the reminder of our personal commitments and the best day of our lives.
To all future couples, I highly recommend you make the investment. Get both the highlight and the full ceremony edit. You won't regret it getting it but you will regret NOT getting it.
The highlight film is for your family and friends, but the ceremony is for you. Rehearing my husbands vows and getting to see his entire reactions to mine all over again had us both crying and holding each other. I think we will watch this after every fight, it reconnects us in a way you can only experience through reliving your ceremony together.
Photography is the greatest invention and most important physical property
I own.
Tessa & Brent - Washington, USA
Magical Elopements & Modern Weddings
for the discerning couple
Meet Dani & Sam
Photographers & Videographers
We are Dani & Sam – We have been married for over 14 years and have travelled to almost 70 different countries together. We are based on the North Coast of Northern Ireland and shoot all over Ireland, UK and internationally.
We live 10 minutes away from a vast beautiful coastline with beaches, cliffs, and castles (and lots of Game of Thrones filming locations!)
Calvin
Calvin is a super talented photographer and videographer but super easy going and his cheerfulness will bring a smile to your face!
GET TO KNOW US
We are Dani & Sam – We have been married for over 11 years and have travelled to almost 70 different countries together. We are based on the North Coast of Northern Ireland and shoot all over Ireland, UK and internationally.
We live 10 minutes away from a vast beautiful coastline with beaches, cliffs, and castles (and lots of Game of Thrones filming locations!)
Dani & Sam
Your photographers & Videographers
Elopements & Weddings Start Here
tailored & planned for you
EVERY MOMENT TELLS YOUR STORY
We fell in love with weddings 14 years ago because we saw how empowering telling stories of human connection, relationships and families remind us of who we are and what is important in life.
There’s something powerful about honesty and authenticity. For us there are no staged or weird poses. Sure we will give you some direction as you have never done this before. But the rest is up to you to create those moments together!
It doesn't matter if it's small and intimate weddings or elopements, big, grand and elegant weddings. We want to create intentional stories that mean something to you.