Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life and planning it is one of the most exciting parts. Choosing the dress and venue are ultimately the two biggest decisions you have to make and they’re areas that need to be thought about and planned correctly. Visiting potential wedding venues is something most couples look forward to and it’s a given that you want the best venue possible, to help towards creating one of the most memorable days of your life. Whether you’re after a castle, stately home, church or hotel, Ireland is home to some simply beautiful venues to host your wedding day. For any couples planning their big day, we thought we’d share some of the spectacular venues located around the country.
If you’re reading this post but already have your venue booked but are looking for ideas for an engagement photoshoot or somewhere to go on honeymoon; The Dingle Peninsula, located on the South West coast of Ireland, was recently voted the best honeymoon location in a survey carried out by Chill Insurance. Ireland has a host of perfect locations for your honeymoon, so it’s worth researching all of the amazing places on offer.
Ballynahinch Castle, Connemara
Located in the heart of Connemara, this beautiful venue is surrounded by idyllic views and the perfect backdrop for your wedding day photos. As luxury meets rustic, this beautiful castle is the perfect venue for a winter wedding, offering an exclusive, cosy atmosphere, perfect for an intimate wedding day. Sadly your wedding day doesn’t last very long but photos last a lifetime and your wedding album will be full of lasting memories. One of the standout points of this venue is the picturesque setting which surrounds the castle. With natural woodland and tranquil waters surrounding the castle, Ballynahinch offers the perfect setting for not only your wedding day, but the photos to show for your special day.
Castlemartyr, County Cork
Nestled in a 220 acre private estate, this five star wedding venue is sure to make your day extra special. The beautiful exterior of the manor house is a stand out feature and one of many reasons why soon to be married couples, opt for this venue. With its picturesque gardens and open views, Castlemartyr offers the perfect setting for a summer wedding. An added extra for the bridal party during the preparations the night before the big day, there is on site luxury spa to help you and your bridal party unwind and relax for the day ahead. Although the venue has a modern exterior, the inside has a traditional feel, offering the best of both worlds when it comes to the atmosphere you want to create.
G Hotel, Galway City
Hotels are now becoming a popular venue for weddings, as you can enjoy your whole day and night, all in one place. Ireland is home to some lovely hotels and one of which is the G hotel in Galway City. The hotel prides itself on its stand out décor, scrumptious food and professional service, making your wedding day even more relaxed. The wedding suite is simply unique, offering sophisticated art décor interiors, with an added splash of elegance. Throughout the hotel is a modern, lively feel which will help towards the settings for your special day. Whether it’s an intimate ceremony or a more livelier occasion, The G hotel can provide it all.
Why choose Ireland for your big day?
It’s no secret that Ireland is home to endless towns and cities offering the perfect location for your wedding day. With beautiful landscapes and natural heritage, it’s hard to guess why you wouldn’t want to tie the knot in this beautiful country. Above are just three locations which may help you decided on a venue for your wedding day, but this Irish cultural drives eBook may give you some more destinations to choose from, as well as for your honeymoon.
