Belleek Castle Hotel

We had an intimate wedding at Belleek Castle. Being from Washington State, we had to do everything through email and phone calls. Eva and Elaine were absolutely amazing. Knowledge and communication was everything. Had reminder emails to ensure we met deadlines. Day of Eva was there from start to finish. Ensuring everything went off like clockwork. The Castle was beautiful. The grounds have so many spot for photos. The dinner was amazing 😍. Everyone loved everything. Complements to the chef everyone enjoyed every bite. The bar tender Stephen was the best. He was great to chat with and he also made great suggestions for mixed drinks. My husband loved one of the drinks and Stephen made sure he stocked up for the wedding so he could have it the night of.
The whole experience of being married in a Castle was a dream. This will be a memory I will never forget. Would highly recommend Belleek Castle and all there employees who were amazing on the day. I can't list all there names, everyone of them made us feel special ensuring everything was just as perfect as it could be.

Our wedding at Belleek Castle was absolutely magical — it exceeded all our expectations. The venue (inside and outside) is stunning, with warm, authentic charm that makes it an incredibly special and unique castle experience! The team at Belleek were amazing throughout — kind, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making our day unforgettable. The food was outstanding, and the castle bedrooms were beautiful, adding to the overall experience for us and our guests. We feel incredibly lucky to have celebrated such a meaningful day in such an unforgettable place - one we hope to revisit again and again with our kids in the years to come!

What can I say, it was the most magical day we have ever experienced. From the moment we stepped foot in Belleek Castle we felt like royalty. Eva and her team were just amazing from start to finish. The whole day was just perfect. Having this magnificent castle as a backdrop to your wedding day is without a doubt the best decision you would make. The history and architecture alone is spectacular, perfect for those precious moments captured by camera. We look forward to making it a tradition to return every year on our anniversary. 10/10 for the location, hospitality, over night experience and comfort. This place just felt like a home from home. With love, Emma & Gabriel

We had the privilege of working with Sergio at Belleek Castle for our wedding, and I can say with absolute certainty that he was one of the most invaluable parts of our entire celebration. From our very first interaction, Sergio’s professionalism, attention to detail, and deep knowledge—particularly in wine and food pairing—were immediately evident. He guided us through our wedding tasting with such care and expertise, helping us select the perfect wines to complement each dish, and ensuring that every choice reflected our personal tastes and preferences.

What truly sets Sergio apart is his remarkable memory and dedication to excellence. On the day of the wedding, he ensured that the specific wines we loved during our tasting were served exactly as we had envisioned. That level of service—personal, thoughtful, and precise—elevated the experience for us and our guests.

Throughout the three days of our wedding celebration, Sergio was an absolute force of nature. He managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously with calm, grace, and unwavering energy. His ability to problem-solve in real time, adapt to changing needs, and anticipate what needed to be done before anyone else even noticed was truly exceptional. I genuinely cannot imagine what our wedding would have been like without him.

The feedback from our guests about Sergio was unanimous—five stars, without hesitation. Many commented on his warmth, his professionalism, and his ability to make every guest feel cared for.

To the team at Belleek Castle: you are truly fortunate to have Sergio as part of your staff. He is not only an asset to your venue but a shining example of world-class hospitality. Sergio, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did to make our wedding unforgettable.

Wonderful team at Belleek made our day unforgettable!

Shauna and team made everything so simple for us throughout the prep and exceled on the day itself. The food and service was incredible, lots of our guests remarked on it. The venue itself is so unique and special, it was the perfect place to get married in.

Excellent venue for your wedding. An authentic castle feel and experience. Exceptional food and the staff are so attentive and nice and ensure everything runs smoothly on the day.
I would 100% recommend Belleek for a wedding.

We had a terrific experience on our big day at Belleek. Everyone enjoyed the food and drink. Everything ran smoothly for our guests and they were catered very well by the staff. Eva was superb in the build up to the wedding in sorting any issues we had. The grounds were also magnificent for photos

Thanks Eva and staff

John

The wedding team in Belleek Castle could not have been more helpful since we first booked our wedding. They remained in regular contact with us and facilitated all of our needs. On the day itself, they could not have been better. All staff ensured that they assisted where possible to make sure that everything was stress free. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, the castle, the rooms and the grounds, so picturesque. And the food is amazing, especially the Drunken Bullock, the staff really put on a show when serving this to us. I highly recommend this venue for any couple and will surely be visiting again in the near future.

We had our wedding here from the moment we got there we were taking care off by staff drinks and the scones with cream were beautiful the rooms were gorgeous amazing beds the food was the best food we had ever we couldn't fault it at all we're both glad we had our wedding here and would recommend it to any couple oh and breakfast the next morning is another amazing thing.


Thanks Eva and staff.

Your purple rain cocktail was perfect.

We had our wedding here on New Years Eve and it was brilliant. Everyone of our guests loved the venue as it has so many interesting features, the food was fantastic and guests in particular enjoyed the drunken bullock - not a bad word about the food- which is amazing for a wedding meal!!I highly compliment Eva and all of her team for being so polite and relaxed on the day, whilst making the day run on time and smoothly. One of the best things was the meal ran on time and we weren't waiting for hours for any part of it, which we greatly appreciated. The venue itself serves as an incredible winter wedding, with the open fires and candles making it a beautiful moody place to be. Guests came up to us to comment on the great manner of the wait staff, which was lovely to hear and a credit to all those working there on the night. We took the offer of having a tour guide for our guests and we joined in aswell - we got to Grace O'Malley's bed!!that tour was really enjoyed and was something a bit different to the usual entertainment before dinner. Overall I can't fault Belleek Castle, they gave us a fantastic day and one we will treasure.

We had the most fantastic wedding ceremony and celebrations in Belleek! The Stables, where we held the ceremony, is the most beautiful rustic space and was the absolute perfect location for our service. The food was delicious and each of our guests spoke so highly of the service and all of the staff on the day ? they all really made the difference! The atmosphere throughout the whole Castle really is so magical and gave us such a wonderful backdrop for the day. We cannot speak highly enough about Eva, the Wedding & Events Manager, who went above and beyond to make sure that every little detail on the day was perfect and had everything under control ? especially calming a very nervous bride on the way into the Stables ???? The whole day was so magical and we would highly recommend Belleek for anyone looking for a unique and magical wedding/event location!

We had a small family-only wedding with the ceremony in the castle and Eva went out of her way to make this day so special for us. She offered her advice on each aspect of the day without pressuring us and helped us with all of the planning, we really felt she went above and beyond for us and her demeanor throughout was so warm and professional. The venue itself is spectacular. There wasn't a single thing about the day that we would've changed with the exception of the weather!

Food was delicious and all the staff were so helpful. Bar service was very slow at beginning of reception but was quickly rectified once it was highlighted. I think for older guests who may have mobility issues it poses a higher risk of falls given the uneven steps etc but this is the nature of a castle. The venue is stunning and so authentic.

The Wedding Team at Belleek Castle were fantastic to deal with and helped made our day even more special. Thanks so much again guys! Would highly recommend as a wedding venue.

There are no words that could fully describe how amazing the venue and staff were both on the day and through the planning, we could not recommend Belleek Castle highly enough to anyone thinking of a magical castle wedding with a unique feel. We loved the day and all we have been hearing from guests since was that it was the best wedding they were ever at.

Make sure to include the midnight pig on a spit!

A truly amazing place to have your wedding, everything from the venue, to the food to every single member of staff.
Having got married in Belleek in May earlier this year we choose to have both our ceremony in the stable to the rear of the castle followed by our reception in the castle. Our guests are still raving about the food which was cooked and presented to absolute perfection. While the venue speaks for itself every single corner is decorated to true castle standards.
The staff on the day from the grounds keepers to the wait staff they all could not have been any more helpful, polite and friendly.
Eva and Louise in particular who were the managers/wedding coordinators made everything run so smoothly and were beyond attentive and helpful with the lead up to the wedding, while on the day of the wedding itself they we?re absolute rockstars! They were behind everything running so smoothly and made sure every need was catered for before you even thought of it yourself!
We stayed in the castle along with our immediate family the night of the wedding and the rooms are spectacular - spacious, comfortable and each has there own unique design.

Belleek Castle truly is one of a kind. In our search for the perfect venue across England, Ireland and Wales, nothing came close! For us, Belleek had exactly what we were looking for, from the elegantly dilapidated (something not easily achieved!) barn for the ceremony, to the medieval banquet hall and cosiness of the whole castle! And to top it off, the food wowed our guests just as much as the setting - we keep hearing "best wedding food I've ever had!". The day went so smoothly, and we all felt completely relaxed, thanks to the amazing organisation by the whole team!

Belleek Castle was a dream from start to finish, they helped us create an absolutely perfect wedding day, the staff and management team were outstanding, the venue was just fabulous and the food was devine. Our guests are still talking about it! We cannot recommend Belleek highly enough, honestly words don't do it justice, go see for yourself!!!!

Fantastic venue! The staff were unbelievably helpful and generally just fabulous to deal with, in particular Louise - nothing was too much trouble for her either in the lead up to the wedding with changing guests numbers and organising drinks and food for the night before or dressing the groomsmen the morning of the wedding! The food was amazing and there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere for the entire weekend! Faultless.

What can we say, the support offered by Eva and the team at Belleek was outstanding. Organising a wedding during COViD has been a huge challenge particularly with the constantly changing govt guidance but Belleek castle were supportive each time and ready to adapt at the drop of a hat. The food was outstanding and bar service fantastic. We look forward to going back each year for our anniversary and can't recommend the venue and staff enough.

A real life fairytale!
From the moment we drove under the old castle arch, through the trees, up the long winding driveway and got that first glimpse of the castle, we were blown away!! The castle was stunning, inside and out. Each room was more unique than the last; we got married in the rustic old stables, our family and friends threw petal confetti as we exited the courtyard, our drinks reception was in the wooden armada bar (the wood came from a Spanish Armada ship that washed up on Achill beach), dinner and dancing downstairs in a stone walled function room predating the castle and a sparker send off on the lawn out front. It was spectacular! But, to take Belleek to the next level again - there's the staff. Every staff member was so friendly and accommodating. Eva and Louise the two wedding coordinators were fantastic- there wasn't a detail or ask that was too much. The chef Allan, incredible! The food was divine and the menu tailored to us personally.
I couldn't recommend Belleek more! The most perfect venue for the most perfect day!

We had our wedding back in May and I can't express enough how the wedding team at Belleek made whole experience absolutely fantastic and unforgettable - hands down the best day of our lives. We had guests come from all over the world and everyone is still talking about what an amazing venue it was and what a great time they had. The castle handled my many questions during the planning process quickly and put planning a wedding remotely at ease. The food was the best wedding food we've ever had and I think our guests agree. 10000% would recommend this venue!

Having our wedding reception in a castle was always a dream for us and Belleek Castle was absolutely wonderful.

Louise the Wedding coordinator was FANTASTIC, the moment we met her and the professionalism she and her staff showed us we knew this was the place.

With the covid restrictions we could only have 25 people, the reception room was spectacular. The effort they put in was outstanding !

The 4 course meal we had was absolutely delicious and to this date the guests are still raving on how good the food was.

After out 3 night stay we felt like part of the Belleek Castle family.

thanks again for everything Louise

We got married in Belleek in October 2020. To say out day was magical and everything we could have hoped for is an understatement. Getting married in lockdown is stressful but Belleek were so helpful and couldn't hate done more to help us. The day was so special and the venue looked absolutely incredible. It's genuinely took my breath away! Our guests were blown away by the castle and tej staff and food on the day was literally top class. People are still talking about the food on the day
Belleek will always hold a special place in our hearts and we cannot wait to go back again and again in the future x

We had the most perfect day at Belleek Castle. Our wedding guests were cared for and blown away by the hospitality and level of service. My husband and I could not have asked for a better experience at Belleek and from their wedding staff.

I wanted to take a moment to recommend Belleek to other couples that may be looking at it as a potential venue. It is a truly magical place. From the moment we walked in we knew this place was for us. The barn for the ceremony is a hidden gem. The food was amazing people are still talking about it. The beef was melt in the mouth and the staff brought out 2nds and even 3rds. Your guests will not leave this hotel hungry. The entire atmosphere of the day was magic even though it rained all day. The staff and management can not do enough and steered us through the entire day. I didn't have to ask a question, the always knew what was to happen next. If you are thinking about it, book it you will not regret having the best day of your lives in this magical place.

Belleek is a venue like no other. From the moment we saw pictures on their website we knew it was the perfect location for us. We planned our wedding from the states and the Belleek team made the whole process so easy. The entire day was seamless and our guests have not stopped mentioning how beautiful the grounds were or how accommodating the staff was. We could not have imagined a more magical wedding day and would recommend Belleek to anyone looking for the perfect castle venue.

Belleek Castle was the perfect setting for our wonderful wedding. Every single guest commented on how beautiful the castle and grounds were. The view from the road in is breathtaking and provides a real atmosphere. Although the castle and grounds are undoubtedly amazing what actually made the day extra special was the care and attention that the staff gave us and our guests. Eva and co. can safely be considered world class and we?re eternally grateful. Thank you so much to everyone at Belleek Castle

The Belleek team were exceptional in both the run up to our wedding, and during the wedding itself. The entire team came together to make our every wish come true. Eva, the Restaurant Manager and CEO for the entire event - is exceptional and is the real MVP. Thank you Belleek for giving us such a wonderful and memorable wedding experience.

We first discovered Belleek Castle a year ago when we stayed for a night. We fell in love with its beauty and authenticity. When we got engaged it was the only place we wanted to get married in. It is the most romantic and magical place for a wedding! The staff are wonderful and so helpful and friendly. Our main contact was Eva, through the planning of our wedding and she was fantastic! Such a pleasure to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. The day of our wedding went so smoothly, we cannot praise Eva and the rest of the staff enough for their amazing efforts. It was certainly the best day of our lives! We highly recommend Belleek and can't wait to go back!

From the moment we drove up the drive way into the Castle we felt that this is where we would be married. The location has some many interesting places to visit and explore there is never a dull moment. The staff made us feel comfortable and welcomed. For the trees days we were there we were made fee at home in the castle. There was nothing that was a problem. The staff were organised and helpful. It was a wonderful venue with amazing food a great atmosphere

After first driving up thought the tree lined drive way to the Castle there was something homely about Belleek. At short notice we had a tour arranged and before leaving we had prices and a date made for our wedding. During the planning stage we would call in with random questions which were answered efficiently and professionally. During the wedding we were made feel at home and as there was nothing which would be a problem. We can't say enough about the staff, Eva was our main port of call for the even and she was professionalism embodied. Her staff were exact and so welcoming that we could not believe how well they made everyone feel. The castle was magical and allowed us to arrange the venue to our liking. We had 3 days of events there and the food on each day was delicious and filling while allowing the taste to be appreciated. Each room is well presented and clean.
This venue is the reason we were married today, if we had not found Belleek and their staff we would have delayed for maybe another 13 years.

We can't recommend this venue highly enough. Our wedding coordinator Donna retired mid way through our planning, but we were so well taken care of by Eva that we hardly noticed. She was so attentive during the whole day that everything went off without a hitch. She was just wonderful!
Aside from the staff, we were also very impressed with the food. In particular, we had a number of vegan guests who are still raving about how delicious their dinner was!

The team at Belleek were amazing from start to finish!
Not one person could have been more helpful! Mishaps they wouldn't have been expected to know about were repaired by them without asking.
Our guest were blown away by the unique venue and amazing food.
We were made to feel so welcome, even the next day although they were busy setting up for another wedding we were never rushed to leave.
Thank you to all.

We had a fantastic wedding in Belleek Castle. Maya, Donna, Edward & Eva took care of everything & their attention to detail & care of us & our guests was second to none! They were a pleasure to deal with, Donna is fantastic & answered all my numerous queries & calmed my nerves with the lead up to the wedding & guided us through all the preparations. We had both the ceremony & reception at belleek & it all went seamlessly! The numerous visits by Reese the resident pointer throughout the day was a lovely bonus as we were missing our own two madras! A month on guests are still commenting on how memorable our wedding day was - best wedding ever many have called it! Thank you to everyone in belleek - see you guys next year for our 1st yr anniversary!!!

Belleek was amazing! The staff could not have been more attentive. They made our day so special and they took care of every single detail. From the decor to the food everything was simply stunning. Would recommend them to anyone.

I'm not one for writing reviews but for Belleek castle I will because it deserves all the praise and more that I could give it. The place is and was just magical on our wedding day. The service provided from the first day we went to Belleek to look around it to the day of the wedding and even after words was absolutely fantastic. We couldn't have asked for more. Mia the wedding organiser is super, nothing is ever impossible with her and she really bent over backwards to accommodate all our requests. Ciaran in the bar is also great, really good with the guests and basically all the staff were brilliant. The food was out of this world. I'm pretty sure everyone one of our guests said it was the best food ever. And the rooms were just lovely. They were all tidy and clean. We reLly couldn't have asked for more. After being there now on a number of occasions to arrange things for our wedding I really feel like it is a home away from home and if I could I would have another wedding there again.

I could not recommend this venue enough! We had the most amazing day everything went perfectly there was not one thing that didn't go to plan. The staff were fantastic nothing was too much they were so friendly and really knew what they were doing. The venue is just gorgeous and the grounds that surround it are so beautiful you don't need to go far for photos. The food was excellent everyone enjoyed it and no one left hungry!

We decided to have our wedding at Belleek after we had stayed at the castle the previous year. The hospitality we received coupled with the outstanding meal on that night meant that once we decided to walk down the aisle we both instinctively knew that aisle would be in Belleek. Our wedding at Belleek Castle was everything we wanted it to be and more. The level of professionalism from Maya and her team is second to none. Maya's expertise and enthusiasm for her job really made us feel confident that the day would run smoothly which it definitely did. Stephan the head chef at Belleek is amazing! We have heard from our guests that they thought it was not only the best food they ever had at a wedding but some have even said it was the best food they have ever had. We also have to mention the best barman in the business. Ciaran is just fantastic at his job, you feel so welcome in the bar and he always has a story or two or three :) All in all we couldn't fault Belleek its a wonderful venue made perfect by a dedicated and professional group of people. We can't wait to make another trip up there.

The hotel is an amazing venue for any wedding, and all the staff are very courteous and helpful which made the wedding run very smoothly, and the food supplied with the Piglet Banquet was particularly delicious, and the catering staff could accommodate all dietary requirements.
Our wedding was spectacular and we would assure anyone who is having a wedding that if you have it there you won't be disappointed.

Can't fault Daniel and the team at Belleek. Every single thing went smoothly and i can't recommend Belleek Castle more highly as a wedding venue. Perfect.

An amazing location with the most delicious food and wonderfully helpful staff.

Overall on the day the staff were very attentive, as the bride I felt the day was magical, the castle ,
inside & out had beautiful surroundings. The food was excellent, I'd give this venue a 9/10.

Belleek Castle surpassed all expectations in every way, from the aesthetics to the practical and the friendliness to the professionalism. Everything about our wedding day was perfect, easy and relaxed. We felt like royalty and couldn't believe it wasn't a dream. Nothing was too much trouble and we were impeccably looked after from the moment we went to view the venue to the moment we drove off down the beautiful drive.
I cannot recommend Belleek Castle enough to do it and its staff justice. If you weren't sure, take this recommendation as confirmation that you are looking at the right venue for your perfect day. And you will be back time and again for the food, which is out of this world!
Every one of our guests still sings the praises of the venue, staff and food. We couldn't have wished for more. This is a 5* wedding venue all day long!

Belleek Castle was an absolute dream venue for our wedding. We booked the castle almost three years out and had to plan everything from Canada. Due to this, there was a LOT of back and forth - almost 200 emails by the end of it - and all the staff were incredibly understandable and accommodating. Daniel and Maya specifically were kind, courteous and organized. I decided not to get a wedding planner, and if they weren't so amazing, I'm sure I couldn't have pulled it off.

The venue really speaks for itself. It's an old, medieval feeling castle. The ceremony was in the Library Restaurant, the pictures were in the forest and the reception was downstairs. The food was amazing - I wish I ate more of it.

Our friends and family were really blown away by the wedding - honestly just stunned. We didn't get a lot of extras to add to decor - didn't change chairs, didn't change table settings - the castle is so beautiful if you leave it as is, the decor speaks for itself.

THANK YOU to the whole Belleek team for being more than i could ask for on our special day.

Fantastic venue, excellent service, everyone has complemented the food since.
We had 2-3 Very Minor little details on the day that were slightly below perfect, but about 300 large and miniature details all of which were exactly perfect and could not have been done better/ more professionally/ more excellently. Exceptional venue which we would have no hesitation in recommending and which our family have promised to re-visit for dinner because they were so impressed with it. They went the extra mile in so many ways and we couldn't have hoped for better.

Fabulous venue. Really jaw dropping. The food was amazing and the grounds are great for photos. Highly recommend.

Daniel and the entire team at Belleek were more than helpful in the lead up to our wedding and on the wedding day, we barely had to lift a finger. We organised our wedding from Australia so dealing with such a professional and helpful team made the whole planning process a breeze. We cannot express in words how AMAZING all the food was on the day of our wedding! Our guests are still talking about it, months later :) The chef also catered for my (bride) dietary requirements, and can I just say it was the best gluten free food I have ever had! We would highly recommend Belleek Hotel to any couple looking for a memorable venue to get married. The service we received on the day was just outstanding!

Our wedding at Belleek castle was a truly magical day. The staff were so friendly and attentive and all the food was just divine. So many of our guests from England, Ireland and America commented on how spectacular the venue was and how special the day was. Thank you to all at Belleek! Collette and Sean Bourke

Gave us a tailor made dream wedding. We told them what we wanted, how many guests, the atmosphere etc. and they practically organised everything for us. Usually I'd like to oversee all of this myself, but they were so professional and so experienced, that they understood exactly what we wanted and gave us that plus more.

From the first time we spoke with Maya the wedding coordinator in Belleek Castle, we were fully confident in her abilities to help organise our wedding in a relatively short time frame!
The team at Belleek were amazing to work with, calm, friendly, professional and highly competent. They made the planning process incredibly easy and were always on the end of the phone or email with a quick response.
We were literally blown away by the venue on the day, we knew that the castle was a special place but the staff pulled out all the stops on the day of the reception. The drinks were free flowing, the fires lit, castle warm and inviting and so authentic. The food was outstanding and was the source of many compliments from guests. The dungeon dining room provided the perfect backdrop to a late night party and we kept it going until the wee hours!
The rooms in the castle, though limited in number are unique and tastefully decorated. We spent two nights here, enjoying beautiful breakfasts and the hospitality of the staff. The venue is private so it was only our guests there on the night of the wedding which really added to the atmosphere.
I would not hesitate to recommend this beautiful venue to any prospective couple, you will receive five star service, amazing food and a beautiful backdrop for your wedding pictures.

What a magical, unique and simply beautiful venue! I cannot begin to tell you how fantastic the service, food and staff were at Belleek Castle. What an absolutely amazing time we had! From the moment we stepped through the doors on the Tuesday until we checked out on Thursday Paul & Maya and their team made the experience truly magical! Words really cannot explain how happy we were with everything. Every room looked incredible, the food was outstanding and every member of the team so approachable and helpful. So many of our guest's have complimented Belleek for the OUTSTANDING attention to detail, from the STUNNING presentation of the venue itself, to the MOUTHWATERING food, to the staff who went above and beyond to accommodate and ensure everyone was looked after! It really was the best day of our life. We couldn't have chosen a better venue for our wedding and cannot recommend the venue or the staff highly enough! What you get with Belleek, is a service that money cannot buy but at a price that will astonish you!! Best New Year's Eve EVER!!!

Belleek Castle is a wonderful place and we were very fortunate that we were able to have our wedding there. Maya and the staff are extremely professional, efficient and friendly which filled us with confidence and were a pleasure to deal with.

The castle is a unique reception venue - the dining hall is just beautiful and was filled with flowers and was magical. The food is outstanding - we did not know Stephen managed to produce such a wonderful offering for over 160 guests.

I would have no hesitation suggesting Belleek Castle as the most beautiful, magical and fun place to have your wedding and for guests to enjoy and have a memorable experience!

I can't say enough good things about Belleek Castle. I had my own private castle for the entire bank holiday weekend to host several parties to which guests from over six countries attended. I am still getting told it was one of the best weddings my guests have attended. I contribute this to the absolutely wonderful staff at Belleek. The chefs were top notch, my wedding coordinator was 100% spot on with her advice and organization, and the facilities were so unique and so special, I have yet to see another place like it! The costs were well within our budget too. Most important to the success was the welcome and the comfortable feeling that Belleek Castle allowed me to have during my wedding. I didn't feel like just another bride at a hotel function room. I felt like everyone was coming to my magnificent castle home to celebrate with me.

Want a magical wedding, in a stunning and unique location with top notch food? You just found it!
We got married in Belleek in August and I cannot recommend this place enough for a wedding. Why? See below:
1. Food:
Most hotels these have the dinner cooked and it's just left sitting, waiting to be served at a specific time. The meat is nearly always over-cooked and tasteless. The veg comes in pre-packed vacuum bags which provide little or no flavour. Its no wonder so many wedding meals go unnoticed to the guests.

Belleek do things differently. They use fresh local produce and all meals are cooked to order. The standard of food served on the day was exactly the same quality that comes out of their famous restaurant.
We had a selection of canapés served on the day and they were all amazing.
For starters, we had the in-house smoked salmon which was cooked to perfection and a pork pie which guests are still raving about. That dish added a nice medieval feel to the menu.

We had a lemon thyme sorbet which was served with a shot of martini and this provided an element of surprise to the guests and it was a lovely item to include on a menu for a hot summers day.
We ordered the Drunken Bullock for mains and how they managed to serve 200 steaks all cooked perfectly to order, I'll never know but it was nothing short of amazing. The flaming drunken bullock was a real crowd pleaser as well at the reception. We also included organic chicken in our menu and anyone that ate that said it was the nicest chicken dish they had ever eaten.
How many weddings have you been to that offered you second options of the "other" choice for dinner? That's what you get in Belleek!! The portion sizes were all substantial, the salmon starter was the size of a full portion of salmon in some restaurants. No one was going to go hungry here.

The mid-night feast is well a feast! Stephen said he would include some surprises and he sure it. We had oysters, selection of cheeses, smoked salmon, chocolate & pear tart, samosas, beef/chicken skewers, sandwiches, spicy wings and a tonne of other stuff that I cannot remember!

2. Location/Setting:
Belleek is set in acres of natural woodland, so you could be here all day taking photos. The rooms inside the castle are also gorgeous, so if it's raining on the day, don't worry, some of our nicest photos are inside the castle.

Belleek is full of medieval charm. It's romantic, cosy, quirky and authentic.

I will admit that when you see the function room without it being setup for a wedding, you do have to use your imagination a little (or just go onto the website to see some photos)??but God does it look amazing on the day. The team at Belleek takes great care preparing the room/hotel with lovely flower arrangements and the many candles just enhance the romantic medieval character of the place.

3. Personal touches:
With Stephens attention to detail with regards the food/menu its no wonder Belleek has received so many awards for food. I don't think there are many hotels where the head-chef discusses in detail your wedding menu. Stephen was willing to change/customize the menu for us. We only had 3 children at our wedding & Stephen rang me up personally to confirm if they would like all the options on the adult/kids menu!!
Both families stayed in the castle for the weekend and my in-laws even took Paul's (the owner) dog for a walk around the grounds. Paul also took some lovely photos on the day and did a great job as MC.
Maya/Daniel were on-hand all day making sure everything went smoothly and along with Mary they always replied promptly to any queries we had when we were arranging the wedding from a different country.

4. Service:
The service on the day was perfect. There were no delays in the kitchen. Stephen was constantly coordinating with us how long we had for speeches so at no point was the food standing waiting to be served. The staff were very friendly and professional, without being stiff. This created a relaxed and unpretentious vibe which allows you to feel right at home.

I could keep rambling all day about Belleek ? about the standard of food, settings, personal touches, service. When you consider all the above, I think Belleek is great value for money, especially if you want your guests to have a day to remember and provide them with high-quality food. It's just a fantastic, special place that we cannot wait to return to.

We had our rehearsal dinner, our reception and day after dinner at Belleek Castle. My husband's family all came over from Dublin and my family came from America. Other guests of ours were from Bermuda, England, Malta, Scotland, Germany ... all over the place! The first thing that impressed us about Belleek Castle is that we had a guest list of under 100 and other castle venues didn't want to know us with a list that small or if they did, we would have been relegated to a weekday wedding or we would have had to share the venue. Belleek Castle was happy to have our size of a wedding. All of our guests - every one of them - raved about the food, the castle itself, and the warm hospitality of the staff at Belleek. The staff could not do enough for us! Stephen, the Chef's, food was universally LOVED on every single day and night of our wedding weekend. He is an artist and a magician! Maya arranged the reception hall and the flowers which were beyond my wildest dreams and made sure everything ran so smoothly I never needed to worry about anything! I forgot to book a hairdresser so the wonderful Declan who is on wait staff there but also an experienced hairdresser, did my hair at the spur of the moment, giving up his day off to do it. They even accommodated having my dog! The way that everyone at Belleek Castle treated me, my fianc? and our families and friends made us all feel like we had a wedding in our home - which happened to be a beautiful, fun, special castle! We recently got our pictures from the wedding back and the grounds with the stone stairs and the forest, the grandeur of the Castle grounds and the winding road up to the front with the flags flying gave us some spectacular pictures. I have loved reliving the day! We had so much fun, we have beautiful memories and it really is all because of Belleek Castle. No way we could have the day we did in a ballroom at a hotel. No other venue could have come close to offering us the experience we had at Belleek Castle. When Stephen's daughters played music for us and our guests on the last night, I was so touched. I knew we had made friends and I know we will be back time and time again to relive our lovely memories for our wedding weekend!