We’re heading to the sunny South-East today to charming County Carlow where stunning scenery and quaint villages are in abundance. It’s also home to some beautiful venues to suit weddings both big and small. Check out four idyllic Carlow wedding venues below…
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Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Tullow
Guest capacity: 350 | View Profile
With its sweeping tree lined drive and stunning manicured grounds with lake, the gorgeous Mount Wolseley is a dream setting for weddings. The insides are just as impressive with lavish interiors, a beautifully appointed civil ceremony suite for exchanging vows and the Austin suite with fairylight backdrop for receptions. It can cater for both lavish and intimate weddings from 50 up to 400 guests. They also have a range of packages to suit every style of couple and have lots of lovely little extras you can avail of too from a picnic basket by the lake to hot chocolate and cookies, vintage lemonade stands and pizza bars!
Lord Bagenal Inn, Leighlinbridge
Guest capacity: 280 | View Profile
The award-winning Lord Bagenal Inn is a four star, family run hotel in the heritage village of Leighlinbridge. They can cater for weddings both big and small – the bright and spacious Marina Room is epitome of elegance with its classic décor and overlooks the River Barrow. It can host up to 280 guests while the stylish and contemporary Waterfront Suite can cater for more intimate celebrations of up to 70 guests. The Lord Bagenal Restaurant is also ideal for smaller, more informal wedding gatherings. They have a one wedding per day policy so they can provide a personal and attentive service, specifically with you in mind!
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Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Road
The Woodford Dolmen Hotel’s traditional style charm, together with its picturesque gardens and breath-taking surrounding countryside provide the perfect backdrop for weddings. Couples can exchange ‘I do’s’ in the classically decorated civil ceremony suite, followed by a reception in one of two beautifully appointed ballrooms, both of which have spectacular views of the grounds as well an outdoor terrace with fairy lights and fires for guests to cosy up to later in the evening. They have a range of packages with lots of little touches such as a wedding car, DJ, and their Sapphire Bell package even includes Tayto sandwiches for the Resident’s bar.
Talbot Hotel Carlow, Portlaoise Road
Guest capacity: 250 | View Profile
The fabulous 4 star Talbot Hotel is renowned for delivering relaxed, memorable weddings and civil ceremonies. Couples can look forward to a red carpet arrival as well as lots of lovely little touches such as tea and homemade cookies on arrival, candelabras and a choice of flowers for the reception as well as personalised menus (a gorgeous keepsake). You’ll kickstart your drinks reception in the hotel lobby or on the first floor mezzanine before retiring to the elegant Leinster Suite which can host up to 200 guests. They also have a number of smaller suites available for more intimate weddings. They have a one wedding per day policy so you have their complete attention!
