One of the many reasons to tie the knot in gorgeous Ireland is that many beautiful wedding venues you can choose from. Whether you’re after a majestic castle, a cosy country house, a restaurant known for its mouth-watering food, or something totally alternative, Ireland has what you want! And even better, these venues pride themselves on keeping up to date and in tip top shape. Take a look at these recently renovated wedding venues in Ireland – they are simply stunning!
All of the wedding venues in this list have been renovated in some way over the last two years. For some, the changes have been major, such as a completely renovated ballroom). And for others, the changes are smaller but have a big impact. Regardless, these updates are what keep wedding venues looking gorgeous and ready to host the wedding of your dreams!
Heights Hotel, Killarney | See More
You’ll find a truly comfortable and homely experience at The Heights Hotel, Killarney.
After an extensive €3.5 million refurbishment programme over the past 24 months, we’ve upgraded our ballroom and re-designed our guest rooms with our wedding guests in mind!
We completed this refurbishment to enhance guest experiences, modernise facilities, and reaffirm our reputation as one of Killarney’s premier wedding destinations.
The Westgrove Hotel, Clane, Co Kildare | See More
Our hotel offers a uniquely designed, exclusive wedding experience, where the entire wedding area is dedicated solely to the couple on their special day. Guests enjoy all the luxurious amenities of a 4-star hotel, while the couple benefits from an entire private wing reserved just for their celebration.
This exclusive area features a stunning Mezzanine with breathtaking views of the Wicklow Mountains, a cosy and intimate private bar that opens onto a sun-drenched Roof Terrace—perfect for memorable drinks receptions and spectacular sparkler photos. The centrepiece of this wing is the magnificent Alexandra Banqueting Suite, adorned with elegant King Louis chairs and exquisite décor.
Additionally, the Ceremony Suite, located within this exclusive wing, includes complete aisle décor, providing a seamless transition from ceremony to celebration. Over the past two years, we have meticulously redesigned all areas with the modern, style-conscious couple in mind, incorporating contemporary carpets, sophisticated furnishings, and exquisite lighting.
Every detail has been thoughtfully curated to ensure a truly unforgettable wedding experience.
We have also redesigned our garden area to serve as a breathtaking backdrop for the couple’s photos. Always in bloom, the garden offers a vibrant and picturesque setting, ensuring couples capture stunning memories of their big day.
Photo credits: OC Videography & Alan Dunne Photography & Paolo Furlan Photography
Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club, Monaghan | See More
We are proud to be a family-owned and run hotel, boasting over half-a-century in hospitality, which means we understand the importance of consistently reinvesting in our spaces to ensure the best experience for our guests, regardless of their visit.
Over the course of 2023 – 2024, the hotel undertook extensive renovations to enhance the experience and comfort of our guests, some of which are noted below:
In the Sakura Suite, we’ve updated the carpet to create a refreshed and elegant setting for your ceremony. The Seasons Suite now features vinyl-wrapped partitions for a more seamless look, a brand-new dancefloor, and stunning chandeliers to elevate celebrations. Our Honeymoon Suite has been fully refurbished with a reimagined layout, offering a luxurious and modern retreat for newlyweds. Additionally, albeit a small addition, but still a notable one, we have added a full-length mirror in our glass pavilion, creating the perfect selfie station for ladies (and others!) en route to the toilet facilities. These updates reflect our commitment to providing beautiful and functional spaces that contribute to making every moment unforgettable.
Springfield Hotel Leixlip | See More
The Springfield Hotel has been beautifully refurbished to a modern standard, offering a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for all guests. With 58 newly updated bedrooms, the hotel provides an ideal setting for weddings, whether you’re hosting an intimate ceremony or a larger celebration. Guests can enjoy a range of benefits, ensuring a memorable and comfortable stay. The combination of modern amenities and warm ambiance makes it an excellent choice for your special day.
The Johnstown Estate | See More
Renovations commenced in order to transform our ballroom and private suites to bring a new, refined, modern luxury to the Estate. We also expanded our offering with a new ceremony suite and Orangery, a vast and iconic glass dome featuring a grand piano, bar and lounge for our wedding’s drinks reception. The €9million investment was not just bricks and mortar but to elevate the guest experience with enhancements on service, food and dedication to each wedding creating unique and memorable experiences.
Photo credit: Ebony & Pearl Photography
Diamond Coast Hotel | See More
The recent renovations to our Main Lobby and Inishaven Bar were undertaken to enhance the overall guest experience, creating spaces that are both inviting and functional. The lobby has been refreshed with a bright, airy design, making it the perfect setting for welcome drinks with a warm and vibrant atmosphere. Meanwhile, the Inishaven Bar has been transformed into a stunning modern space, ideal for hosting day-two celebrations. Its updated décor and improved carvery area ensure a stylish and comfortable environment for guests to relax and enjoy.
Clanard Court Hotel: The Little White Chapel | See More
You can choose between two beautifully styled and elegantly charming spaces for your Civil Ceremony, inside and outside. Our Secret Garden outside civil ceremony set-up leads from our Garden Ballroom to an impressive patio area with the gorgeous backdrop of our private landscaped gardens, featuring a twinklingly lit willow tree, decorative flower/plant walls and gazebo. Our very special Little White Chapel is available for inside civil ceremonies, located adjacent to our Secret Garden against the stunning backdrop of the rolling country fields that surround us.
Glenside Hotel | See More
Welcome to our newly decorated and renovated Mary Suite. Experience true romance in this beautiful setting, curated with wall panels to keep a classic and timeless look and feel while keeping a contemporary decadent finish in mind. Complete with Zoffany eggshell pastel paints and wallpaper, velvet rich curtains, occasional paisley chairs, ornate gilt mirrors and shaped upholstered headboard for the main feature, an extra-large super king-sized bed.
A separate dressing room area with dark oak dressing table, extra-large wall mirrors and hanging space provides the perfect space which is ideal for preparations on a wedding day.
Suite includes the following:
- Extra Large King Sized Bed
- Dressing Room Area
- Seating area with Occasional Chairs & table
- Plasma Flat Screen Smart TV
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Ensuite bathroom with double sink vanity unit & freestanding corner bath
- Our Mary Suite is the perfect place to prepare, celebrate, and relax throughout your special time with us.
Photo credit: Pause Time Photography
Sligo Park Hotel | See More
We are delighted with our new ambient, indoor-outdoor area for our wedding guests and residents. We wanted to create a nice space exclusively for receiving our wedding arrivals and for our residents to use as a pleasant area to sit and relax in during afternoons and evenings. The finished pergola is a wonderful enhancement of Sligo Park Hotel’s facilities, and we look forward to seeing our wedding guests and residents enjoying spending time there.
Photo credit: Andrew Bradley
Lakeside Hotel | See More
The Lakeside Hotel, known for its warm hospitality and charming atmosphere, has long been a favourite destination for wedding couples in Ireland. Weddings have been taking place here for 125 years! With the launch of its new drinks reception experience, the hotel has elevated its offering, ensuring that guests can enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature while celebrating a special day.
Set against the backdrop of Lough Derg’s sparkling waters and the rolling hills of the surrounding countryside, the new drinks reception area is located in a prime position within the hotel grounds.
Photo credit: Darren Kirwan
The Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa | See More
We completed a full refurbishment of our hotel conservatory & foyer area. This area is popular with our wedding couples for photographs, in particular family photos throughout the reception afternoon/evening. We reupholstered all the seating in the area, fitted new carpet, painted and also purchased some beautiful new soft furnishings including handmade silk lamps from a local lady in “Koko Designs”, hand carved table numbers from another local company “Carraig Na Ron” and art by the hotel owner “Rose Blaney.
We have also redecorated our bridal suite. Installed a new luxurious bed, painted, recarpeted and updated all soft furnishings in the room. The new decor has proven to be a big hit with all couples who call in for wedding viewings as many of them comment on the room.