Ireland’s Leading Wedding Venues

Venues Leading Wedding

Choosing the right reception venue should be an easy task as there are so many venues available, with one to suit every taste and budget. You can hold your reception in a grand castle, a family run boutique hotel, a plush restaurant, a private club, a country pub or even in your back garden, whichever takes your fancy. We take a look at some of the leading Irish venues who specialise in weddings. All of these venues will be only too willing to give you an exclusive tour of their venue and you’ll be warmly received and pleasantly surprised by not only the venue itself but also the service that these wedding venues offer. As these are Ireland’s favourite wedding venues you should pop in sooner rather than later to make sure they are free on your preferred date.

Breaffy House

Breaffy House Resort with its majestic 19th century Victorian façade is located on a stunning 101-Acre woodland estate in Co. Mayo. It’s ‘Castlesque’ appearance makes ‘Destination Breaffy’ the ideal wedding venue.

The hotel offers a range of premium wedding packages and has over 50 years wedding expertise. The Diamond wedding Package includes a Prosecco and strawberries reception, entertainment, canapes, ½ bottle of wine per person, 6-course wedding banquet and hot evening buffet. The luxurious ‘Moet & Chandon Wedding package’ includes all the elements of the Diamond Package plus a Moet & Chandon Champagne reception, Gourmet 6 course wedding banquet and 10 complimentary superior deluxe upgrades.

Additional Bespoke Wedding upgrades include Fireworks, Helicopter Rides & Pre and Post Wedding parties.

Call 094 9044108 Email: weddings@breaffyhouseresort.com Website www.breaffyhouseresort.com

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village

The Perfect Venue, Whatever the Season… Hidden in a secluded Wicklow Valley, less than an hour’s drive from South Dublin, lies BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, a luxurious 4 Star Wedding Venue. Situated in the heart of Macreddin Village, BrookHall is a dedicated wedding venue that is home to; The River Room, which can seat up to 200 diners, a Mezzanine Bar, a dedicated reception area, en-suite bedrooms with French windows and a swimming pool. The privacy of BrookHall will provide relaxed surroundings for couples and their guests to make their day uniquely special and memorable for years to come. For those of you lucky enough to be getting married on a balmy summer’s day or evening, five double doors leading onto south facing decking overlooking Ballycreen Brook, will afford the perfect setting for showcasing the glamour of your wedding day. And for winter weddings, a great stone fireplace at either end of the room will guarantee a truly warm and romantic atmosphere. Macreddin Chapel – is our very own private and unique ceremony venue which seats up to 140 guests and is conveniently situated on the grounds just across the Village green. Macreddin Chapel is approved by the HSE for Civil Marriages and can also be used for a simple but intimate blessing. BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, County Wickow, Ireland T: 0402 36444 E: weddings@brooklodge.com

Castlemartyr Resort

It is not only the elegant 18th-century manor house and the 13th-century castle ruins that make Castlemartyr Resort stand out from the crowd, but the meticulous attention to detail that their award-winning team of wedding planners provide. Nestled in 220 acres of mature landscape, the manor house is the heart of this unique resort, having been restored and extended to offer perfectly styled accommodation, award-winning dining, Spa and Health Club, as well as an 18 hole inland links-style Golf course. The Capel Suite is unlike any other ballroom in Ireland. With its floor to ceiling windows, giant chandeliers, mood lighting and magnificent drapes. While more and more couples choose to host their ceremony outdoors to the backdrop of the stunning 13th-century castle ruins. From the traditional to the informal, all celebrations are a challenge to ignore the mundane and create the original. They currently have select 2023 dates available from €100pp, and have also just introduced new Manor House packages for couples looking for a more intimate celebration. Contact this multi award- winning wedding team today to book your appointment, Tel 021 421 9000, or at E: sales@castlemartyrresort.

You Chose Love, You Chose Forever, now it’s time to choose your Venue. Set in the historic village of Carlingford between the mountains and the sea, the newly designed 4* Four Seasons Hotel & Spa, Carlingford provides a truly idyllic setting for your wedding. It has unveiled a superb redesign including a beautiful wedding suite, the new Luxe Spa, boutique styled bedrooms and more. In this Medieval Heritage setting you will find historic details and rustic surroundings to create a magically romantic moment for timeless photographs. This is the ultimate destination for romance, culture and elegance. Their expert wedding dream team, will help make any wedding the celebration of a lifetime, whether it is a private moment or with hundreds in attendance. The Grand Summer Ballroom has detailed Georgian ceilings, striking crystal chandeliers, floor to ceiling cut glass mirror and lush carpet and the balcony boasts breath-taking views across the bay and Cooley Mountains. Experience peace and tranquillity in the new Luxe Spa pre or post your wedding day with their new Bridal specials.

For more information or to book a private show around please email events@fshc.ie

or call on +353 (0)42937 3530. www.4seasonshotelcarlingford.ie.

Kilshane House

Spectacular Kilshane House, built in 1822 in the heart of County Tipperary, is exclusively yours for the wedding of your dreams. The huge curvilinear Conservatory, circa 1860, is ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies all year round. Alternatively, a ceremony in the pagoda on the lake or in the garden is unforgettable.

The Orangerie, with a dance floor at one end and the bar at the other, along with the terrace under glass overlooking the lake, can comfortably seat a total 280 guests at elegant round tables for fine dining. Allinclusive wedding packages celebrate your day and the season in which it takes place with no hidden extras. Try an elegant dinner in the formal dining room for 24 guests the night before the wedding and an informal barbecue the day after in the Conservatory for 100+ guests. Although there are 56 bedrooms en-suite, the only guests are ones you invite. With all the advantages of a private house and none of the disadvantages of a hotel. You are cordially invited to see how the unique Kilshane House is!

W: www.kilshanehouse.ie E: info@kilshanehouse.ie Tel: 062 82444

The Lodge at Ashford Castle

Set within the beautiful Ashford Estate with spectacular views of Lough Corrib, it’s hard to imagine a more romantic setting for your special day. Situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Cong, in the heart of Mayo, The Lodge at Ashford Castle will provide the fairy-tale day of your dreams. As part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, The Lodge embraces the philosophy of ‘no request is too large, no detail too small’. Whether you desire an intimate celebration with close friends and family, or favour a more elaborate affair, The Lodge offers a choice of exceptional spaces to really set the scene. Enjoy al fresco drinks on the lawn overlooking Lisloughrey Pier and dine in the elegance of the Harbour Room with its sparkling chandeliers and panoramic vista. Expect the finest cuisine using ingredients from artisan suppliers throughout the Connemara, Mayo and Galway regions and at the end of a perfect day, their sixty four sumptuous rooms and suites will accommodate your guests in style. Providing the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs, the estate offers plenty of activities to keep your guests entertained –the perfect excuse to stay longer!

For a wedding unique to you contact E: cduggan@thelodgeac.com W: www.TheLodgeac.com Tel: : 094 9545400

The Lord Bagenal Inn

The Lord Bagenal Inn prides itself on providing a personal and exclusive wedding service specifically with you in mind. Booking your wedding with The Lord Bagenal Inn guarantees you an experienced team and dedicated Wedding consultant. Offering you the flexibility to plan and organise Your Wedding Your Way. Choose from our Wedding Packages or using the Menu Selector you can create your own unique package. The Marina Room with its spacious, bright, classic décor caters for weddings of all sizes.

Opening out onto a garden terrace, the hotel encapsulates the peace and tranquillity of this stunning river backdrop, with Wedding photographs capturing everlasting memories to treasure forever. Civil, Humanist & Solemnised Ceremonies indoors or out. Whether your wedding is traditional or a more relaxed informal gathering, The Lord Bagenal Inn has something for you #yourweddingyourway.

Offering a discount for off peak and mid week weddings. W: www.lordbagenal.com Tel: 0599 774000

Portmarnock Hotel and Spa

On account of its stunning location and its ideal situation, tucked away in a private all-encompassing beachside stretch, Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links is a hugely popular wedding destination for more reasons than one. Catering as much to indoor grander weddings as to smaller outdoor, intimate affairs and civil ceremonies, the Hotel’s coastal surrounds presents a perfect backdrop against which to set your timeless photographs on your special day.

With a dedicated wedding team on hand to organise anything and everything you might need for your special day, we think of all of the smaller things so you don’t have to. From our complimentary sample menu, seating arrangements and stylish transport, simply say the word and let us take care of all of the rest.

For more details please contact: Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links, Strand Road, Portmarnock Co. Dublin, Tel: +353 (0)1 846 0611 Email: weddings@portmarnock.com, www.portmarnock.com.

Rathsallagh

Imagine the Wedding of your dreams in your own 17th Century Country House with its romantic setting on 500 acres of rolling fields, thousands of mature trees and long winding avenue ensuring your complete privacy. Rathsallagh is more than a wedding venue, with its open log and turf fires, luxurious dining room, bed rooms and drawing rooms it is your very own private Country House for your special day.

Rathsallagh is a member of the prestigious Blue Book and is regarded as the ultimate Country House wedding venue in Ireland. Less than 50 minutes from Dublin and in business for over 30 years Rathsallagh can cater for Weddings from 50 to 240 guests and with its walled gardens and Orangery Rathsallagh is ideal for civil ceremonies and blessings.

Rathsallagh House, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (045) 403 112. Web: www.rathsallagh.com. Email: info@rathsallagh.com

Tullamaine Castle & Dundrum House

Two new and one well known Wedding venues on the map for Tipperary for 2022

With a huge focus on service and locally sourced food, three new Tipperary wedding venues look to open their doors in 2022 and welcome bridal parties from near and far. Dundrum House Hotel & Golf Resort A hugely popular destination, but closed for the past 6 years, Dundrum House Hotel & Golf Resort will re-open its doors in late 2022 to welcome wedding parties once more. The Manor House, currently undergoing a huge refurbishment, will no doubt be a very popular backdrop for celebrations for a whole new generation of wedding parties Deansgrove Steakhouse Set in the grounds of the Dundrum resort, this paddock to plate steakhouse is available for private hire. Only serving Tipperary sourced meat, a real gastronomic treat awaits you and your guests

Tullamaine Castle & Stud

Ever dreamed of getting married in your own castle? Your dream can become a reality! Available for private hire from the summer of 2022, 12 rooms in-house with additional accommodation available. Catered by us, or bring in your own – all options available in this historic venue

Tulfarris

Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort is the perfect marriage of elegance and beauty, providing everything you need for a magical wedding day. The stunning Blessington Lakes, secluded beaches and captivating woodlands are the perfect backdrop for your special photographs. Whether it’s an intimate affair for 20 or a lavish occasion with 250 guests this 4 star resort is the ultimate wedding and civil ceremony destination. Our enchanting Manor House provides the perfect beauty spot to spend your first night as husband and wife. All of the lavish suites command stunning views across the beautiful lakes or up to the Wicklow Mountains, giving you the ultimate Lord and Lady of the Manor experience. Our main hotel comprises 60 superbly appointed deluxe rooms overlooking our 18 hole championship golf course and our selection of restaurants and bars provide unlimited options for your day-after party. Ideally located just an hour from Dublin and with all inclusive packages, this is an opportunity not to be missed to start planning your dream wedding. Tel : 045-867 600. www.tulfarrishotel.com, info@tulfarris.com