Darver Castle

Where do we even begin? Our wedding here was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, the attention to detail was absolute perfection — every corner, every moment, every element of the day felt meticulously cared for.
The grounds are simply breathtaking, creating the most magical backdrop for photos and memories we’ll cherish forever.
Inside, the venue is just as impressive: elegant, warm, beautifully designed, and filled with character. It felt luxurious yet welcoming, exactly what we wanted for our wedding day.
The food exceeded even our highest expectations — every course was outstanding, and our guests have not stopped raving about it.
The accommodation was equally exceptional. Our room was stunning, comfortable, and beautifully decorated, making it the perfect place to wind down after the celebrations. And breakfast the next morning? Absolutely divine — the perfect finale to an unforgettable day/night .
The staff were out of this world. Ruth, Anne, and Julia were incredible throughout the planning process, answering every email and question with such kindness and efficiency. And Ciara… what can we say? She was the most phenomenal coordinator we could have wished for. Calm, organised, reassuring, and an absolute superstar on the day — she kept everything running seamlessly and made us feel completely at ease.
We truly couldn’t have imagined a better venue or a better team. It was a dream from start to finish. Highly recommended this venue for all future couples.
With massive thanks,
The Tumelty’s xxx

Thanks a million to Anne (x2) and Adrienne and all of the amazing team at Darver. Our wedding prep and the day itself went very smoothly thanks to the kindness, efficiency and professionalism of everyone at Darver. We could not recommend them more! A magical place. Our wedding day was effortless and so much joy and fun thanks to all of the staff. We loved every minute. Adrienne and the team the day of the wedding were faultless and so so good and kind to us. Thanks to Anne for all of the background work and preparations - for her patience and warmth always. Thank you all! Darver is a phenomenal place to get married. Lucy & James/ Mr and Mrs McCreight

Eamon and I got married at Darver castle on Friday the 5th of September and I cannot thank the staff in Darver enough for making our day so beautiful, special and stress free!
From the day we booked our wedding Anne and Ruth worked along side us both no matter what we requested. The two girls were always there to help us and answer any questions we had!

On our wedding day from the moment we arrived to the moment we left the next day the whole team at Darver made sure eamon and I had no worries at all and they took care of everything! They were all so kind and welcoming to our whole wedding party and guests!
The venue itself and the food was exceptional and every person who attended our wedding hasn’t stopped talking about how beautiful Darver venue and the food was! We appreciate everything they have done for us and want to thank them from the bottom of our hearts!

We couldn’t recommend Darver Castle enough. The staff were next level. Couldn’t do enough for you through the whole planning and on the day itself. They were so quick to respond to emails and queries. They even helped us out with a few things on the week of the wedding when the planning was getting a bit stressful. All our guests were commenting on how kind and how professional the staff were. They were also so accommodating for a few of my guests with alternative dietary requirements, nothing was too much. And of course, the food, out of this world! A fantastic venue all round, no need to go anywhere for photos as Darver has amazing grounds for this. Wish I could do it all again!

Where do I even begin 🥹 From our very first visit to Darver castle in 2023 until our last on our wedding day on August 3rd 2025 every single staff member we dealt with was incredible. They are true professionals at what they do. A special thank you to Ruth , Anne , Ciara and of corse Mary & Aiden for an unforgettable day. We received endless amounts of compliments from our guests raving about the service and the food and righly so!! I can't believe it's all over I would do it again in a heartbeat with these guys running the show! If you are thinking of booking darver castle for your wedding take this as your sign!! ❤️❤️

Unbelievable professional service. We didn’t have a thing to worry about. We had so many of our guests compliment on how good the service was from the floor staff to the bar staff and everything in between. The wedding coordinators Anne and Ruth were amazing and couldn’t have done more for us. We both would highly highly recommend Darver castle.

Darver Castle is a beautiful venue and we have no complaints or regrets choosing it for our wedding.
The staff were so nice and helpful and everything was run very professionally.
The wedding package included all we wanted with no sneaky hidden costs. It was so much easier to work with than other venues which want to charge you for every little thing.
The food was great and the chef accomodated vegan/vegetarian guests to give everyone a delicious meal.
There are loads of places to take gorgeous photos around the grounds.
We would recommend Darver Castle to anyone planning a wedding.

We got married in Darver Castle in June 2025 and it was perfect. From the moment we first arrived we fell in love with the whole place.
The day itself was faultless - the food, the staff.. all excellent. In the run up to the wedding, Anne and Ruth, the wedding coordinators, were brilliant - no question went unanswered and no detail was spared.
Mary, the owner, was absolutely fabulous.. she was still up at 3am waving us off to bed.
All of the team at Darver Castle could not have been kinder or more helpful.
We couldn’t have wished for a better day, we only wish we could do it all over again. We can’t thank you enough for the most special day!

I cannot recommend Darver Castle enough. We had initially been open to getting married anywhere in Ireland but we were lucky enough to find the absolute best quite local to ourselves.

The place itself, the castle, the grounds and everything in between is absolutely incredible. The decoration inside the ceremony room and the banquet hall makes for a really nice atmosphere and we didn’t have to touch the place as it is already set up and decorated beautifully.

The staff are absolutely incredible. From the moment we went in for our viewing right up until after we left, we were treated so well. The staff constantly checked in with us every few weeks to see if we needed any help/guidance with anything. On the day, they made sure that everything was perfect for us, and anything we needed at all they were on hand to get it for us.

We received so many compliments from our guests about our choice of venue, and that really just comes down to how unbelievably organised everyone and everything at Darver Castle is.

It came as no surprise to us when we found out that it’s rare for them not to be hosting a wedding on any day of the year.

They are experts at what they’re doing and they’re truly nice people also.

We really wish we could do it all over again. A day we’ll remember forever

We don't even know where to start, Darver Castle was the first and only wedding venue we looked at. From the minute we saw it and met the wedding team in Darver we knew it was the venue for us.

The wedding team were so professional and helpful with organising absolutely everything from the minute we booked, no request was too big and the communication was excellent.

The ceremony room was decorated so beautifully and our guests on the day could not stop praising the how gorgeous the grounds and castle were. Darver made our day completely flawless, we didn't have to think about anything on the day. They are a well oiled machine, and every part of the day ran seamlessly because of them. We have never felt so looked after, their attention to detail was incredible.

Julia, Ann, Ruth, Mary and Aidan made all of our guests feel so welcomed and relaxed on the day. We had the best day of our lives because of all the staff in Darver.

We would recommend Darver to anyone a 100 times over. Thank you for everything!

Could not recommend Darver enough! Had very little to do, we just showed up and had the time of our lives! The staff were brilliant, food unbelievable and nothing was too much! Wish we could do it all over again! ☺️

We got married in Darver in April 2025 and loved every second. From the minute we met Anne, two years prior, we knew it was the venue for us. The whole place is immaculate, everything runs seamlessly and the staff are incredible. No request in the planning stages or on the day was too much. If you are after a fun, stress free and laid back day in a beautiful venue, look no further.

From the moment we arrived at Darver Castle Estate, we knew we had chosen the perfect venue for our wedding. Everything about our day was absolute perfection—from the breathtaking setting to the impeccable service and the countless personal touches that made our wedding feel truly special.

The food was outstanding, with every course beautifully presented and full of flavor. Our guests are still talking about how incredible the meal was! But what truly set Darver Castle apart was the genuine care and warmth of the staff. They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, making us feel like royalty while ensuring our guests were just as well taken care of.

From the small details to the big moments, the team’s dedication and professionalism shone through. They made sure we could simply relax and enjoy every second of our day, knowing we were in the best hands possible.

If you’re looking for a wedding venue that combines elegance, charm, and exceptional hospitality, we cannot recommend Darver Castle Estate highly enough. It was truly the wedding of our dreams! We would do everything again tomorrow and not change a single thing - absolutely loved it and would relive the day over & over.

We had our wedding at Darver Castle 3 weeks ago. It was the best day of our lives and all the staff at Darver made sure that everything went as planned.
As soon as we visited Darver we knew it was the venue we wanted to have our wedding at. It is a beautiful venue.
From the outset when we booked Anne and Ruth were on top of everything for us and they continued this the whole way through the process. Julia was also available to speak to us or sort anything we needed.
We attended a few times over the 12 months of our planning process and brought family and friends to see the venue which was no problem.
They kept in contact with us at all stages of the process and we knew everything was under control.
When it came to the day itself the staff couldn’t have done more for us. I got ready on site that morning and they made us feel so special. Adrienne was our coordinator on the day and she ran the day with such precision. Everything happened when it was supposed to and she organised everything so that there were no issues. We forgot to bring the buttonholes to Darver and she made buttonholes for all the bridal Party so I wasn’t aware of any issues happening.
Mary was there all day making sure everything ran smoothly also. And she was still there when we were all going to bed. What a woman she is. No wonder the venue runs so smoothly when the owners are there to help out all day long.
Our guests all had a fabulous day and they all commented on how well the day went but also how fab the food was and how beautiful Darver Castle is. They are all still talking about it.
We would recommend Darver Castle to any couples looking to book their wedding venue. If we could do it all over again we would.

Christmas theme and the venue was amazing, magical
If I could do it again I wouldn't change the venue

We had the best day ever thanks to everyone at Darver Castle, it was everything we wanted and more. We have visited 4 different venues and they were all missing something but as soon as we walked into Darver we both looked at each other and said 'this is it' The venue is absolutely stunning and the attention to detail is unmatched. I always knew I wanted a winter wedding and I was blown away by Darver at christmas time. From our very first conversation with Anne we immediately knew we were in the best hands, nothing was a bother. They absolutely go above and beyond to ensure your day is everything you wanted. The whole team are a special bunch of people from Anne and Ruth and everyone else involved in the lead up. A special mention has to go to Ciara who pur coordinator on the day. She was an absolute angel and with such high emotions I couldn't of walked into that ceremony without her calming guidance. She is a gem and absolutely amazing at her job. All our guests complimented the food and service and had the best time. I would highly recommend Darver Castle to any future brides! Absolutely first class all round

Nothing was too much for the staff at Darver, they made the whole day feel effortless and made us and our guests feel extremely welcome - cant fault them. Hope we are back someday for another visit!

I don't even know where to begin. All I can say is WOW and thank you so much for making our day so special and magical!
From going to view darver all the way to our special day and beyond the staff of darver couldn't do enough for us. The venue was just beautiful and perfect and the food was absolutely amazing.
The bedrooms were perfect and the main banquet hall was beautifully done.
I have to give a special mention to Ciara, she was just amazing! Everything we needed she was right there beside us the whole night and always around when something was to be done. She was so organised it couldn't of run any smoother.

A huge thank you to Mary and Anne. You were both amazing and so welcoming to us and all our guests into darver.
Thank you to Ruth and Anne with all the organising on the lead up to our big day.
A huge thank you to all the servers, bar staff and everyone involved in darver castle. You are all so kind and welcoming and couldn't have done enough for us.

Thank you all and I couldn't recommend darver castle enough.
Love from
Helen & Daniel Ferris Tuohy.

I cannot thank the amazing staff more for making our day so magical and seamless. Everyone was attentive, kind, responsive and organized from looking at the venue to our check out after our wedding. The staff ensured everything went to plan and that we were as relaxed as possible and just able to enjoy our day. The venue itself is breathtakingly beautiful like being in a fairytale and the food was incredible! Everyone said it was their favorite wedding dinner they had ever had! It really was the most magical day and so easy for us with Ruth and Ann helping every step of the way!

We are a couple from Canada that chose darver castle to get married at and it was by far the best experience I could have anticipated. The staff were incredible from assisting planning to staff on the day of being incredibly helpful, they made my day stress free and I truly felt like a princess. The guests couldn't stop talking about how great the food was and the attention to detail that was done. The castle and the grounds were so beautiful. Truly amazed and thankful for having our day at your location. If your an international couple debating doing a destination wedding i fully recommend them.

Had our wedding at Darver in August this year. Ciara, Ruth and the team were amazing, from dropping personalized aspects off for setup the day before, right up through to checkout we never wanted for anything. Mary was fantastic throughout the whole day, there for everything even the closing of the late bar!! We keep getting compliments about the food and the smooth running of everything. We felt very taken care of the whole day and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Darver Castle to anyone looking for a wedding venue, especially if that means I get to go as a guest!!

We got married on the 10th July 2024 and couldn’t speak highly enough of Darver Castle. From the moment we arrived on site to use the beauty room, which was clean and bright, the staff were on hand when we needed anything. Our coordinator for the day Ciara was extraordinary. Ensuring the day ran as smoothly as possible. Ciara ensured nerves were calm and had everyone knowing what was happening at all times. The owner herself made sure that our guests were equipped with umbrellas and checked in to see everything was going ok. Our guests couldn’t speak more highly about the beauty of the place and the food. Never had any of them been to a wedding where the food was referred to as “to die for”. What we loved most about Darver Castle was how comfortable everyone was, with the different sections of the venue and how Ciara had everyone feeling at ease. We can’t speak anymore highly of Darver Castle and thank them for creating a beautiful space and atmosphere for us to hold our wedding.

Couldn’t recommend Anne and the girls in Darver !!
We had the most amazing day! And everything was perfect from start to finish they are all so professional & really leave you not worrying about anything at all the day sailed smoothly and I didn’t have to worry about a thing!!

We loved Darver Castle from the minute we viewed it as a possible wedding venue. The grounds and the castle are stunning. All of the staff couldn't do enough for us on the lead up to our wedding and also on the day itself. Everything ran perfectly and even better than we expected. We would definitley recommend Darver Castle for your wedding day!

Absolutely best decision we made was picking Darver Castle! From the very start right to checking out the next day everything was perfect! The food was unbelievable and the service of the staff was absolutely brilliant! Nothing was an issue and answered all our questions before we even knew we needed to ask it!

Darver Castle made my wedding day absolutely perfect, there is not one thing I would change about our special day. The staff were so attentive but also made you feel at home and relaxed. Our food was delicious and we had so many compliments on the food and the day as a whole. Perfect from start to finish!

We had our wedding in Darver Castle on the 11th April 2024. It was the most amazing day ever. From the first initial meeting we knew it was the place we wanted to get married. The venue is spectacular, the staff are beyond amazing, and I've never met staff like them...so friendly, professional nothing was a problem for them no matter how big or small. I would definitely reccomend Darver to any couple who are looking for a wow venue as that's what it was for us..
Just wow.

We celebrated our wedding day in Darver Castle in March 2024. To say everything was out of this world would be an understatement. The wedding team looked after us so well from start to finish. All of our guests couldn't stop talking about the amazing food and service. The venue speaks for itself and the team went above and beyond to make sure both us, our families and guests were looked after in every way. A day we will never forget! Thank you to everyone at Darver.

Very helpful staff. Very professional

All the staff at Darver Castle were absolutely amazing at guiding us through the wedding process, particularly Anne and Ruth who were always so quick to respond to any questions we had (which were a lot nearer the time of the wedding!).
Darver have a big menu to choose from-we loved being able to have a choice of 3 main courses! We have had so many comments from guests praising the food (in particular the steak!).
The venue itself accommodates for many extras, we were allowed to have sparklers etc, adding that bit extra to our day ( not all hotels/venues allow for them).
Big thank you to all the team again, we couldn't recommend them highly enough.

We had the most amazing Wedding Day at Darver Castle, the castle and grounds are beautiful, our wedding was at Christmas and the decorations and lights were amazing. Our guests are still commenting on the food (both the dinner and breakfast the next morning) and the venue. The staff at Darver, particularly Anne and Adrienne, could not have been more helpful and accommodating. They made everything so easy and seamless, from the first visit to Darver right up until the Wedding Day. We had absolutely nothing to worry about regarding the venue and they made the process of planning the wedding and enjoying our day so much easier and memorable. Thank you!

I can't put into words how perfect our day was at Darver castle was from the moment we booked with them right until the morning after the wedding everything was amazing. The wedding team couldn't do enough for us and our guests , all staff on the day where amazing so kind so helpful even with 11 children running round nothing was to much for the team. The ceremony room is perfect, the food was amazing from start to finish . Everything about Darver Castle was perfect for us and our guests

Darver Castle was an exceptional venue. From the moment we viewed to even now, weeks after our wedding they have been nothing but accommodating, kind and approachable. They replied to mails and phone calls nearly always immediately but when not they never took more than 24 hours to reply.
They are so welcoming and accommodating any time we requested to go to the venue to view or do anything. In the organizing of the day Anne was very accommodating with zoom call times and also understanding when dealing with 2 small kids during the calls, she gave great advice also.
Ruth and Julia could not do enough for us either in the lead up. On the day Ruth, Anne, Mary and all the team were amazing. Dealing with all our and our families requests in a timely, discreet and professional manner. Ruth was always on hand whenever I needed something, she was always checking everything was in order and running smoothly but at the same time was very discreet in managing everything and was not making her presence known until we needed her.
The next day Julia was brilliant running around tending to everything, helping us pack up and was still making it all about us even though they had a wedding later that day.
Mary was there ALL day, from the very moment we arrived for our ceremony until nearly bed time-which was not early. She is an absolute pleasure, such a kind warm woman. The whole team were amazing. I did not have to stress or worry about a thing on the day as I knew they had it handled. Our 2 small children and their babysitter were accommodated very well by the team as well, always making sure everything was going ok and letting.
After the wedding they were still so kind and generous. We are looking forward to returning for Lord and Ladies night.
The guests were raving about the venue and the food. People couldn't believe how nice and tender the steaks were, everyone was saying how much food there was at all stages through the day and good quality food.
Some of our guests said it was the best wedding and best venue you they had been too.
It was such a magical day and we cannot thank Darver Castle and the team enough for everything they have done for us to make our day so special.

My husband and I got married at Darver Castle in October and had the best day of our lives!

We went for an autumnal theme and the Darver team had everything looking amazing, it was everything we had hoped for and more!

Ruth our wedding coordinator was absolutely incredible on the day, from helping me out
of the car, fixing my dress and veil before walking down the aisle and keeping things running so smoothly throughout the day - we didn't have
to worry about a thing!

So many of our guests have commented on what a fabulous venue Darver was, and how brilliant the staff were. The food was absolutely
delicious, from the canapes to the main courses and evening bites, just amazing. The sandwiches and drinks at the end of the night for our family in the castle was also such a lovely touch to bring the night to a close.

Darvers seasonal decor was gorgeous and very fitting with our autumnal theme, especially the beautiful flower arrangement which was a fabulous backdrop for photos. The castle itself is stunning and intimate, all of the rooms including bedrooms were beautifully styled. The bridal suite was amazing, with incredible views over the gardens.

A special thanks to Anne for all her help in the run up to the big day and for getting back to our multiple queries and calls so quickly. Anne accommodates all of our requests (big and small!), she was so helpful and we are very grateful.

Wish we could do it all over again! Darver truly is a dream wedding venue.

We will struggle to put into words how amazing our day in Darver was.
From the day we booked it in 2021 Anne and the team couldnt have been more helpful and responsive (even to the most stupid questions i had!!)

The Day itself went absolutely perfectly. Everything was run with such precision and professionalism. Nothing was a hassle and they really do think of everything before we even had to ask!
Every single guest raved about the food and how efficient everything was run.
The gardens and decor were fabulous and made for some beautiful photos.

There is a reason this venue is booked out so far in advance and is such a popular spot.
Even though they do weddings every day of the week they make you feel like yours is the only one that is important. Even the small details of knowing all of our wedding parties first names was such a lovely touch.

Thank you so much to Anne, Ruth, Julia, Eva, Anne and Mary and all the wonderful staff who made our day so special.

Our wedding at Darver Castle was an absolute fairytale come true.

The staff at Darver Castle were exceptional in every way. Their attention to detail and dedication to making our day perfect was evident in every interaction. They accommodated our every request with a smile and went above and beyond to ensure our guests felt welcome and comfortable.

The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Our guests are still raving about the amazing meal they enjoyed on our special day.

Our wedding day at Darver Castle was a dream we will cherish forever. We are so grateful to the entire Darver Castle team for creating the most magical day of our lives.

If you're looking for a venue that combines history, beauty, and exceptional service, look no further than Darver Castle. It truly is a fairytale setting for the most memorable day of your life.

Thank you so much Darver!

Colum & Kate

From the initial consultation to the big day itself, the team will be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly and you have a stress-free and enjoyable experience.

The Castle also offers a range of additional services, including wedding photography, flowers, entertainment, and transport. Whether you are looking for a traditional or modern wedding, Darver Castle can cater to your every need.

The surrounding area is also ideal for wedding photography with beautiful landscapes and picturesque settings, providing the perfect backdrop for capturing those special moments.

Overall, Darver Castle offers a unique and romantic setting for your wedding day, with a range of facilities and services to make your day unforgettable.

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Darver Castle was an absolute dream venue! The grounds and buildings are absolutely stunning. From the moment we arrived we knew this was where we wanted to get married. It was our first venue viewing and we knew there was no point looking at any other venue, we?d only be comparing them to Darver Castle.
The staff here are fabulous, Ann was there to answer all our questions big and small and guided us at every turn.
I got ready in the on site Bridal Suite and we had our Ceremony on site in their ceremony room (which is just stunning). They decorate it all for you so there's no additional cost or effort needed to do that.
Having an entire venue totally to yourselves and your wedding guests is such a massive luxury.
There are so many photo spots on site so you won't need to waste too much time getting these and can rejoin your guests sooner rather than later.
It's also worth mentioning the food here is amazing, of a very high standard! So sad our experience with Darver is over and praying some of my friends will choose Darver for their own weddings so we can return! Highly recommend!

Darver castle is a fantastic venue. They whole day was magical. To say it is run like a well oiled machine is an understatement. They staff on the day could not of been any better.

Darver Castle is just an amazing place! We had our dream Wedding here in May 2023! From the moment we contact Darver right through to our big day they could not have done more for us! All of their staff are so kind, helpful and great craic! Their accommodation, food and setting is truly amazing! We can't recommend Darver Castle enough and can't wait to return in the near future for their Lord and Ladies night!

Where do I even begin? Planning a destination wedding is such an undertaking but Anne was there every step of the way to ensure my day was stress-free and enjoyable. As a somewhat worrisome person, I had a little anxiety about how it would all work out but I couldn't be more impressed with the care, intention, kindness, and professionalism of the entire team at Darver. From the day-of coordinator (thank you Adrian!) who was on-top of wrangling guests and the wedding party alike to the stunning estate, my wedding day couldn't have been more perfect! 11/10 highly recommend choosing Darver for a destination wedding you and your guests will never forget!

Wow! What can I say?from the minute we stepped on the grounds of Darver castle at our very first viewing we instantly knew this was the wedding venue for us. Anne was fantastic with an extremely warming and welcoming personality that just made the whole process easy and comfortable. On the day the staff were impeccable and could not have done enough for both us and our guests. All the team at Darver should be extremely proud of the level of work they do to ensure everyone is looked after. If I could give this venue 5* plus I would do it over and over again. Thank you all again so so much.

From the moment we drove through the gates at Darver Castle to view the venue there was a magical feel. We knew instantly that this is where we wanted to have our wedding. Every interaction with the staff was such an enjoyable interaction. Everyone went above and beyond from when we booked up until and even after the wedding day.
We had our ceremony in the ceremony room and it was just perfect.
Ruth had hot whiskeys ready for us when we came back in from taking our couple pictures which was just a lovely little touch.
Every single one of our guests have said the food was unbelievable and the best food they have ever had at a wedding.
I would 100% recommend Darver Castle to any newly engaged couples, it is absolutely fabulous.

When we were initially viewing Darver Castle we loved the d?cor, both old & new and we felt comfortable and welcome in the homely space. After setting a date Anne was in regular contact answering any queries & providing reassurance. On the day we were greeted & guided along the whole day by Adrienne & Mary as several other staff were busy making sure everything went smoothly. We were treated so personally & made to feel special & nothing was too much trouble. Guests commented on the professionalism and efficiency of staff and we also had so many compliments about the food which was outstanding & service so quick, everyone was eating at the one time with no delays. It was so nice to know Adrienne had everything timed & under control so that we could completely relax & rely on her. We had some guests who weddings aren't really their thing all of whom said they had the best day so thank you to Darver for catering for everyone's wants and needs. The Bridal suite was comfortable & relaxed and the breakfast the next morning was also fabulous. We would do it all again & would highly recommend Darver Castle for your wedding.

We fell in love with Darver Castle the first time we saw it. Darver Castle and grounds is just stunning. The ceremony room was beautiful also. We cannot praise the staff of Darver Castle enough. They were just fantastic on the lead up to our wedding and on the day. The staff at Darver Castle are very professional, attentive, welcoming, experienced and kind. They had everything under control which allowed us and our guests to enjoy the day. The day ran like clockwork thanks to the amazing staff! Darver Castle also had a lovely homey feel to it, with late night sambos and cups of tea ready in the kitchen for the castle guests before bed. We were really made to feel special and we were looked after so well.

We had never really thought about having a Christmas wedding - until we viewed Darver Castle around Christmas time! The venue was so beautifully decorated, there was no competition. Anne was beyond helpful and patient in the year leading up to our wedding date. A year after viewing, we had our wedding at Darver Castle - and we were blown away. The staff were always so attentive and on the ball. A particular mention to Adrienne, you were incredible! The day ran so smoothly and our guests were raving about Darver Castle after our day. Thank you so much to Anne, The Carvilles, Adrienne and all of the staff at Darver Castle. We would highly recommend Darver Castle to anyone in search of a wedding venue. Eleanor & Paul, December 2022.

Darver castle could not do enough for myself and my husband. Mary and ruth on the day went above and beyond for us and our guests the food is amazing like the staff. I wish I could do it all over again darver castle is a hidden gem

We had our Wedding in Darver Castle in October 2022. It was the most magical day from start to finish. The whole team in Darver were so helpful and everything just ran so smoothly, all our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the food was. I am so glad we choose Darver Castle for our special day

We fell in love with Darver Castle the moment we set foot there on the viewing evening. Everything about the venue is exquisite from the old style castle bedrooms, the farmhouse style kitchen and bar, the banquet hall and the beautiful gardens. We could not wait have our wedding reception here and celebrate with all our friends and family. To say the venue exceeded our expectations is an understatement. Everything was perfect from start to finish, the food was gorgeous and the staff were so helpful and friendly, with a special mention for Anne and Mary for everything they did for us in the lead up and on the day. Ourselves and all of our guests were so impressed with the venue, and we would not hesitate to recommend Darver Castle as the ideal wedding venue.

The wonderful team gave us a pristine venue but it's the people at Darver that made everyone feel so special. Such an amazing place.

We had our wedding reception in Darver Castle in July 2022 and cannot recommend it highly enough!

Throughout the planning and in the lead up to the wedding day (including a date change thanks to Covid!), Anne was so helpful, supportive and professional. Every single question we had was answered without any issue or delay, and Anne made the wedding planning process easy and enjoyable.

On the day, we were looked after by Ruth and the team. We were welcomed by the lovely Mary who looked after all our guests so well. The food was absolutely incredible and the staff were top class. The entire day ran like clockwork from start to finish. Our friends and family are still raving about the food, the staff and of course the beautiful venue.

Thank you again Anne and the team at Darver Castle for making our wedding day perfect in every single way.

Lynn & Declan x

Myself and Shane had our wedding reception at Darver Castle on June 24th 2022.

Before I get to the day itself, Anne made the planning process so easy and seamless despite originally booking during lockdown when we were unable to view the venue in person. Anne put our minds at ease and answered every question, with an excellent virtual tour and Zoom calls. With expert advice, we were recommended to have an early ceremony in our local church so that we could get more time to enjoy our reception - something we were so grateful for on the day and I wouldn't have thought of myself.

On the day itself, everything ran like clockwork thanks to the extremely friendly and diligent Adrienne and her team of staff. Again, this schedule ensured that we got the most time out of our band & DJ possible. All the staff went above and beyond, clearly taking pride in being a part of our big day, and did not only treat the bridal party like the kings & queens of the castle, but could evidently be seen with this attentiveness to all guests, which was commented to us by many after the day. This is a contrast to the usual bunch of students working at functions who are only there to put in their hours.

The food was INCREDIBLE, again most of our guests told us that they have never had such a good meal at a wedding. The steaks were one of the options on our menu and they were both huge and delicious, so big that I actually couldn't finish mine which is rare for me! I couldn't fault one part of the meal.

The venue speaks for itself, with stunning grounds and a stand out function room that is hard to find as nice a room anywhere in the country that can fit so many guests. We went with the existing decor with no extras and it was absolutely perfect, no additions needed. The rooms in the castle were beautifully furnished with comfortable beds, just a pity we didn't get more time in them!

Overall I couldn't recommend Darver Castle enough if you are planning your wedding. I have zero regrets or anything I would change about it, not to mention it being the best value around for this calibre of venue within an hour of Dublin.

A huge thank you to all the team at Darver for their part in the best day of our lives!

The best day of our lives. The team at Darver are true professionals in the wedding industry. Anne and her team were a pleasure to deal with from our initial enquiry until the day itself. Cannot recommend them highly enough. Anyone that books Darver Castle for their day will not be disappointed.

When we went to visit Darver Castle for a possible wedding venue, we fell in love with it immediately and knew it was our venue! We booked everything else around it such as band & photographer as we loved it that much. What we didn't expect was that we would fall in love with the staff more than the venue. With Darver, the grounds, venue and food have an amazing reputation (& we can second that!) but what makes it so unique is the staff that you meet in the lead up to the day (Aidan, Mary, Julia!) and on the day itself. Anne always looked after us so well and was so helpful in every meeting and just made sure that everything was thought of and planned - we really looked forward to meeting her each time. On the day, each one of our guest were treated like royalty by all staff - it lovely for us to hear them raving about Darver Castle as much as us! For myself and the full bridal party, Adrienne & Anna couldn't have done more. For example, as we drove up to Darver Castle (in the rain & gale force winds) they both ran out to me to help with my flowers and dress while also shielding me from the rain - little things that looking back now, mean so much - and we honestly have so many of those lovely gestures from the day! If you want a perfect day in the most perfect venue where you wont have to worry about food, drink or your guests being happy - then book Darver Castle. Both myself & my husband would say without hesitation, if we had to do it over again, we would choose Darver Castle each & every time!! xxx

Darver Castle was the most magical place to have our wedding, the staff were absolutely gorgeous and couldn't have been kinder, more welcoming or more accommodating and made us feel so special. Anne was our wedding coordinator and she is simply one in a hundred million, we'll remember her kindness forever and her advice was phenomenal. The food was delicious and we really could not have had a more perfect day! Thank you so much Darver Castle xxxxx

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We had the most amazing day at Darver Castle, Anne was an absolute star, nothing was a problem, she went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect! The ceremony room was breath taking, the food was out of this world, our guests still talk about how beautiful Darver was, and what an amazing day they had! Xx

We got married in Darver Castle in September and it was perfect. From our first viewing through to changing Covid restrictions, date changes and everything in between Anne and everyone at Darver were wonderful. I never imagined I would get married in a castle, however, once I had visited Darver, I just fell in love with the place and the people. I felt at home and I didn't want to leave. Every nook and cranny is beautiful and every member of staff is fantastic. We could see on the day how hard everyone worked to make it seem less for our guests. I can't thank you all enough. I would highly recommend Darver Castle to anyone

We had our wedding in Darver Castle on the 19th of August 2021. We would like to thank the whole team in Darver Castle, they were incredible from the very beginning! The venue itself is absolutely stunning, all our guests commented on how beautifully decorated it was. Anne and Mary were amazing on our day, they looked after us and our guests so well! We had such a wonderful day, everything was perfect, from the surroundings, staff and the food, we couldn't fault a thing!
Such an incredible wedding venue and we would highly recommend Darver Castle to any future couples!

We honestly couldn't recommend Darver Castle enough. We loved it so much we had our wedding here?twice! They facilitated a legal ceremony for us back in 2020 and we recently had our wedding celebration with them this July. Darver is like one big family and as soon as you book with them you are looked after so well. I feel like Darver is somewhat of a hidden gem. It has such wow factor and our guests couldn't believe how stunning the venue was. The beautiful grounds meant we could get all of our professional photos done onsite in no time and get back to enjoying the reception with our guests. If you?re considering this venue book in for a tour and chat and you honestly won't go back.

We had our wedding at Darver Castle on 2nd January 2021 in the midst of a lockdown and it was absolutely perfect! Darver is such a beautiful homely venue that it didnt matter if we had 200 guests or 25! It was an amazing day and everyone has talked about how perfect the venue was since. For anyone worried about going ahead with their wedding with smaller numbers you won't be disappointed, Darver will ensure you have a fantastic day.

Cannot recommend Darver Castle enough!

We got married in Darver in August 2020. We love everything about this venue! We booked it a year beforehand and were constantly surprised and delighted at all of the redecoration and improvements to an already fantastic venue that happened during the year. The castle, accommodation and gardens are immaculate and provided the perfect setting for our ceremony, photos and celebrations.

2020 was a difficult year to plan a wedding and Anne was an absolute pleasure to deal with and was with us every step of the way, nothing was too much trouble and despite all the changes and restrictions due to covid, Anne made the journey as stress free as possible. On the day itself, Mary, Aidan and Julia and all the staff were on hand to look after our every need and treat us like royalty! We really cannot thank them enough!

Derek & Maeve

Thank you so much to all the staff at Darver Castle , they made our day unforgettable! We did not have to think about anything , all our guests raved about the venue from how good the food was to reasonably priced drinks compared to most hotel weddings! Anne helped us with all the planning and no questions was a silly question.
The owner, Mary, was great and on the day she stayed up right until the end of the night to make sure everything went accordingly! Darver wouldn't function without her, she is the heart and soul.
Adrienne on the day was amazing too and there was no request too big or small ! All in all we would highly recommend Darver to anyone considering getting married.

One word to describe the hotel and ALL staff- AMAZING! A special acknowledgement has to go to Anne & Julia who were fantastic to liase with, especially in the stressful week leading up to the big day. Our queries were always handled professionally and cordially. They are absolute ladies who are definitely in the right job!
We also have to give a special mention to Mary & Adrienne who I can only describe as two Mother Hens on the day. The attention to detail was superb from the moment we stepped out of the car. Adrienne was even on stand-by to bustle my dress in our bridal suite when my chief couldn't. They were always there to assist, not just the Bride and Groom but the whole bridal party.
The food and service was exceptional during our meal. The attentive service and top quality food that was experienced at the Top Table was experienced across the whole function room and this is what makes this venue a stand alone wedding venue!
Finally, the Castle itself- it was our first and only venue to view after we got engaged. We knew as soon as we walked in and seen the added beauty of Christmas that we found our place. The exclusivity of the venue for your wedding leaves it feeling like your home for the day/night and we couldn't have asked for a more magical venue for a magical day. Darver are most definitely in a league of their own!

Darver was an outstanding venue, we had the best celebration there. Our guests kept commenting throughout the day and after at how brilliant the day was. No request was too big or too small and was handled straight away. The wedding coordinators made our day so special always ensuring we had what we needed. Adrienne(wedding coordinator) even spent 30 mins on her knees sewing our dresses. The food was amazing, everything about the venue is perfect. Its a well oiled machine and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a wedding venue.

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I just want to thank you from both Seana and myself, our guests have not stopped talking about your venue. We had the most amazing day ever so thank you very much. Really hope we get to come back as guests ourselves one day. The service from you guys was unbelievable we could not fault yous 1 bit, and wee Mary is an absolute legend for stitching my trousers for my first dance, she is just such a lovely wee women, and for her to have 1 drink with us at the very end of the night really just done it for us honestly Thank you so much again guys, we would recommend you to anyone!

Darver Castle was the first venue we viewed. Once we saw the venue and met the team we didn't visit anywhere else. The venue lived up to all expectations on the day and I cant speak highly enough of the Darver team. The service was top class from everybody at the venue. We had visitors from the States and Australia and everybody raved about the venue, the service and the food. Couldn't have picked a more perfect setting and my only wish is to attend a wedding their in the future to relive the memories.

From myself and Brendan, I would like to thank you and all the team for making us feel so special and welcome on our wedding day. Thank you to Anne for all the help with the planning, you made us feel so at ease about the day from the moment we booked our wedding over two years ago. Thank you to Mary and Adrienne for all their help on the wedding day itself, they made sure everything ran on schedule while making us feel like royalty at the same time.They couldn't do enough for us from our delightful welcome, to helping tie up my wedding dress and providing us with tea and sandwiches in the early hours of the morning. We were so relaxed and we felt like we had known you a long time.The service and attention to detail from all the staff on the day was excellent and it was something many of our guests mentioned to us, along with the high standard of food. The grounds of Darver castle are just beautiful and provided the perfect backdrop for our photos. Our wedding day was everything we imagined and so much more and we will remember it forever.

We will most definitely recommend Darver castle as a stunning venue for a wedding.

Thank you so much again to all of the team for making our day so special, you are all doing a great job and keep doing it.

Ciara and Brendan Woods

We cannot recommend Darver Castle enough to everyone. They go above and beyond what is expected from a wedding venue. We booked our wedding over 2 years ago and they were incredible in the whole wedding process. Anne is so professional to deal with and helped us make so many little decisions along the way. Nothing was too much when we asked about personalising the place a bit they were open to all our ideas. Mary is the heart and soul of Darver and made the whole day an incredible experience. We enjoyed every moment from when we arrived in Darver. Adrianne was also amazing on the day and provided such a high level of service. She went above what was expected and even helped carry my dress when we were getting photos. The staff are so attentive at all times and the food was incredible. Our wedding guests are still talking about our wedding and this is all thanks to Darver and there staff.

Fantastic venue, great food and super value for money. We didn't have to worry about a thing Darver looked after everything and everyone. Brilliant staff!

We can't recommend Darver enough! The venue is absolutely stunning, along with its beautiful backdrop grounds! It definitely makes for perfect pictures! However it's the staff that work there that make this Venue top class! Mary is amazing along with her team, to name some who helped in particular along the way and during the course of the day, Anne, Gerry, Julia, and so many more that I can't even remember their names! Mary just was at hand the whole day and even when I the bride had a problem with my eye she was like Florence nightingale to the rescue! Honestly where else would you get that and feel like your home from home on your wedding! The food is exceptional! I couldn't fault anything about this place! I'm so sad it's all over and I'm gonna have to force my friends to get married here so I can come back.

Darver Castle is amazing, the staff are so attentive and nothing is a problem. The food is exceptional and castle setting is just perfect.
1 month on and our guests have not stopped talking about Darver and the amazing day they had.

They were just a perfect venue. We visited Darver after a friend recommended it and didn't look back. We brought our families with us while we were deciding if it was the venue for us and we were all welcomed with open arms. We were always comfortable and never felt rushed. We were fed tea and cakes and all our questions were answered with patience. Even after we booked the venue everything was very relaxed and straight forward-Anne and Julia were on the ball with everything. The day itself was perfect-everyone had an amazing time. The food was so good and huge portions-we never went hungry! Mary just helped everyone-all our guests loved her! She even saved us food and drink after we had our photos taken (Godsend!)
We honestly had the most perfect day and I couldn't rate Darver Castle highly enough. All the staff were so helpful and we felt like royalty on the day(cheesy but it's true!) We absolutely loved it as did all of our guests. Thank you so much for the beautiful day.

We cannot recommend Darver Castle enough. They truly made our day special. Darver is a family run business and honestly they treat you like family. My guests were blown away by the grounds, the level of service and the food. Can we do it again please?

The venue is beautiful and gorgeous decor and they add extra little touches so no need to bring any decorations except for flowerwall/photo booth if that's what your into.

The guests enjoyed the food and I got good feedback for all courses. However I was really disappointed with how I was catered for, seeing as I was the bride and had given them plenty of notice that I am a ceoliac. It was extremely unprofessional to serve me a slice of gluten free bread with mushroom sauce as a voulevant, especially when I had emailed my menu 3 weeks prior to the wedding and wasn't told that that it couldn't be done.

The 9.am loud knocks on the door the following morning are also very annoying and rude, considering check out is 12.pm

This place is out of this world me and my husband knew it was Darver from the word go,if I was doing it all again noway would I change a thing esp not this venue from the staff who are top class to Anne our wedding coordinator and Juilia and Mary,no stone was left unturned this venue has weddings off to a fine art. We had our wedding here the 23/11/18 all the Xmas decos was up and it was just amazing so homely and cosy,only one thing I would say "can we do it all again". Thanks again to Darver for giving us a day we won't ever forget.

We got married in Darver Castle in November and had the most fantastic experience.
The castle as prepared by Darver staff is fabulous and does not need any additional decoration or props. We arrived with only toiletry baskets for the bathroom.
In organising our big day, we relied totally on Anne and Julia and they had everything under control and considered everything. Their experience in deciding on arrival drinks and quantity was so much appreciated and 100% accurate.
Staff on the day were so helpful and guests commented on their friendliness. guests were so impressed with the venue and continue to talk about how much they loved it. Food was enjoyed by everyone. We found Darver great value for money and did not find another package that could compare.

What can I say about Darver Castle and the service they provided that will truly reflect how amazing our wedding was? From the moment we viewed the castle (the 5th venue we visited), we immediately fell in love! The setting, the Castle, the staff and the service were outstanding from the beginning. As we got close to our wedding and panic mode started, I felt like I tortured Anne & Julia with all my emails & questions! They couldn't have been more attentive and professional though. Even though they organise countless weddings, they always make you feel like you are their only client! On the day itself, I couldn't have asked for anything more. All of the staff were incredible, they knew each one of our bridal party by name and they couldn't have done more to make our guests feel welcome. The food was delicious, everyone raves about it! The staff are so attentive and we'll organised, everything ran so perfectly. When booking our wedding, we wanted an exclusive venue where our guests would feel at home. That's exactly what we got! I couldn't thank Darver enough for making our day so special and making our dreams come true!

What can I say! We had an amazing day and most of that was down to Darver Castle and all its staff. From the minute we viewed the venue until the day of our wedding we had the most professional, caring and helpful staff looking after us. The quality of service we received was perfect and we would highly recommend Darver Castle to anyone! Thank you for the most perfect day!

We got married in Darver Castle on 31 May this year. It was an amazing day. We fell in love with Darver on the first viewing. We had Anne as out co coordinator and she was brilliant. The day was magical and Darver could not have done anymore for us. It ran so smoothly. They were a great help in the run up to the wedding too for and advice and recommendations. Thank you Darver for the most memorable day. We wish we could do it all again.

We cannot recommend darver castle highly enough. The best day of our lives. Staff were so professional,friendly and helpful. Wedding co ordinators were amazing.

Overall we had a great experience with getting married at Darver Castle. The main pros for us was that it's a genuinely unique venue that's something more than a purpose built hotel, the food is excellent and their pricing was the best we found for such a venue. Anne, the wedding coordinator, was extremely friendly through all the planning, always happy to make recommendations for suppliers, etc and quick about getting back to any queries. The staff are really on top of things (when we were leaving the day after, they had all our decorations, cake, etc neatly wrapped up and ready for us) and the guests were delighted with the price of the pint! Its a extremely clean venue that you'd be happy to invite anyone to and has lots of beautiful areas to take pictures. I particularly recommend it for a Christmas wedding - they go all out with the decor. Given the time of year we got married, we really wanted a private venue so we wouldn't be sharing the space with Christmas parties, etc and it was well worth picking Darver for that. For almost 24 hours from ceremony to check out after breakfast, it was just us and our guests.

We had a few negatives on the day. Nothing too major, and nothing that would stop us choosing Darver again, but as I never saw any feedback on what to look out for when I was reading reviews of Darver as a venue before we booked, I think they're worth mentioning if they're of help to another couple. The main issue was that having settled our bill in full a few days before the wedding, including paying for rooms, on the day of the wedding my husband had to leave during our time with the photographer to visit the office as his parents and uncle were being told by the owner that their rooms were not paid for and not being allowed to check in. Luckily, I believe Anne appeared and confirmed all was paid, but I think it would be worth nominating a member of the bridal party to check on all this before guest check in to ensure there are no embarrassing incidents - ultimately we felt we were just lucky that it happened to a family member who knew the bill was settled. I know miscommunications happen on a busy day but it was an unfortunate thing to have to deal with. Some smaller things were that labelled boxes of favours etc were provided for the tables, as not all tables were getting the same thing (e.g., kids table) but the right items did not go on the right tables - again, worth nominating a member of the bridal party to check on things before people are brought in for dinner. And lastly, similar to the check in issue, we'd changed the name on a booked room to another guest a few days before the wedding as another person couldn't make it, but the new person was told there was no record of them. All of the negatives were confined to the last few days of organising and the day itself and I can appreciate we got married at an extremely busy time of year, so really I'd just recommend checking and double-checking that any changes, requests or payments you make in the final few days before your big day have been acknowledged/looked after.

Unbelievable staff couldn't do enough for us to make our day what we wanted and very memorable

Darver Castle is AMAZING!
We planned our wedding from Vancouver, Canada so most of it was done online. The team over at Darver was so helpful, kind, flexible, and responsive! On the day of the wedding, the coordinator helped us throughout the whole evening. They really take care of everything and make you feel so special! The food was unreal and everything looked BEAUTIFUL. They stay wilth you till the very end and are always making sure your glasses are full! Darver also does an excellent job taking care of all the vendors. they truly are so thoughtful and amazing. I cannot recommend them enough. Everything went so smoothly and if I were to do it again, they would be picked first...AGAIN!!

I find it hard to know where to start in explaining the service we received from everyone in Darver castle in the run up to and on the day itself. They went above and beyond measure to ensure we had a wonderful day to remember. We never had anything to worry about during the preparation, they guided us the whole way. Even though we celebrated our wedding day near the end of 2012 they made us feel like we were there only wedding that year. Julia, Mary, Trevor and Aidan we will forever be grateful for the day you gave us in celebrating with our family and friends.