Are you planning a Dark Hedges wedding and looking for a wedding photographer? Having done many hundreds of weddings across Northern Ireland, including many in Dark Hedges, we have covered most of the popular, and quirky/unique venues in county Antrim over the years.
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The Dark Hedges—an enchanting tunnel of intertwined beech trees along Bregagh Road—was planted in the 1770s by the Stuart family to create a grand entrance to Gracehill House. Today, its ethereal canopy and twisting trunks form a naturally dramatic backdrop that’s ideal for couples seeking moody, atmospheric wedding portraits. Game of Thrones fans will recognise it as the iconic \”King’s Road\”, adding cinematic flair to your images. While the location can be busy, early‑morning shoots capture the site’s peaceful grandeur—and allow the beauty of the ancient trees to shine through unobstructed.
Dark Hedges Wedding and Video packages
Wedding Photography
Packages to suit all budgets, from 1 hour through to all day Wedding Photography
- 1 Hour Photography: £150
- 2 Hour Photography: £250
- 3 Hour Photography: £350
- All Day Photography: £550
- Travel charges apply
Photo & Video Packages
Capture your ceremony and speeches in full as well as an edited overview of your day
- 1 Hour Package: £400
- 2 Hour Package: £500
- 3 Hour Package: £550
- All Day Photo/Video: £950
- Travel charges apply
Wedding Entertainment
Ceremony Accompaniment and Pre-dinner Entertainment. Available as a Solo or Duo.
- Ceremony and Cocktail Hour
- Piano & Guitar
- Solo: £300
- Duo: £450
- Travel charges apply
Engagement & Extras
From pre-wedding shoots to bridal prep coverage, albums and canvases.
- Bridal Preps: £75
- Engagement shoot: £75
- Location Engagement: £125
- Location Photoshoot: £75
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80-100 pg Wedding Album: £150
16" x 12" Canvas: £55
Nestled in rural Antrim between Armoy and Stranocum, the Dark Hedges feel like a hidden fairytale corridor. The beech trees, now around 250 years old, reach skyward and blend into a textured arch that shifts with the seasons—lush and vibrant in summer, stark and haunting in winter . This dramatic natural architecture makes it perfect for portraits that evoke emotion—whether you\’re embracing in dappled sunlight or silhouetted beneath moonlit shadows. The site’s slender lanes invite intimacy in every shot without the need for grand styling.
Walking through the Dark Hedges is like stepping into living history—a corridor planted to impress visitors arriving at Gracehill House in the 18th century. Today, around ninety trees remain due to conservation efforts and battles with storms and footfall. The intertwining canopy, local \”Grey Lady\” legends, and the backdrop’s dramatic play of light and shadow create a deeply romantic ambience. For couples, this setting offers both grandeur and privacy—ideal for quiet moments, vows, and portraits that honour both place and emotion.
