Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate

From start to finish we had the most amazing experience with Glenlo Abbey for our wedding in March. There was no ask to small. Kate went above and beyond in lead up and the day off. We were well looked after all weekend.

This was a amazing hotel and I am dying to go back and appreciate it more when I can really enjoy it. the staff were outstanding and couldn't have done more for us. It is beautiful in every sense of the word.

We had our wedding in Glenlo Abbey Hotel In November 25th 2022 and what can I say but absolutely wow it was a dream everything was perfect from the decorations to everything in-between the staff were unbelievably helpful on the day everyone was well looked after the food was incredible the decorations at Christmas for our Christmas wedding was outstanding kate and the team were so incredible to deal with everyone is still going on about the hotel and what a stunning venue it is soo it is definitely a core memory for sure the only thing I'd say is we originally invited ?160 guest and 120 came and the room was the perfect size for 120 anything over that would of been abit crampt but gleno Abbey exceeded our expection and I can't wait to go back for one year wedding anniversary ?

Lovely staff , the day was excellently managed we had time together while still not delaying the plan of the day. The venue was ideal for kids as the green to the back is visible from the drink reception while also being tucked away from the car park . All in all Kate and the team were
so easy to work with and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to book a wedding .

We had the most amazing day at the Glenlo Abbey. They went above and beyond for us. The food was amazing. The grounds are just stunning. Big thanks to Kate who helped us organise our special day. She is so professional and her attention to detail is superb. All the staff were just amazing. We cannot wait to visit again soon. The most magical day.

Could not recommend this hotel & staff enough.

Kate, the wedding planner & Oisin, professional & all communication before & during the wedding was prompt.
The whole wedding party were treated as royalty. I as the bride, was extremely relaxed & enjoyed every moment of my wedding from landing to the venue until leaving the next day.
The food was outstanding & all the guests could not have been happier.
The guests that stayed over night, never stopped talking about how unbelievable the rooms were but especially their beds, the comfort of the mattress & pillows.
Grounds of the hotel are just unbelievable as the inside setting of the hotel!
I could not thank the staff enough.
I can not wait to back for our 1year anniversary.

I also visited the hotel during Christmas time & it is like a winter wonderland. Amazing.

We had the MOST Amazing day at the Hlenlo Abbey. Kate and the team went above and beyond to tend to our every need. We had a small wedding of 30 and every person there felt so well looked after. It was so laid back and relaxed, just what we wanted. We had our ceremony in the abbey, it was absolutely stunning. I would 100% reccomend this venue for a wedding. If you are looking for 5 star service and luxury then this is the place for you.

We had our wedding in August in Glenlo Abbey. It massively exceeded our expectations and it was down to the massive efforts and commitment of all the staff at Glenlo Abbey hotel.

We had our ceremony in Glenlo itself in the Corrib Suite. It was a very rainy day unfortunately and the staff were very accommodating ensuring that I did not have one raindrop on me before I entered (which was not an easy task!) I was greeted by our wedding coordinator (Valerie) and general manager (Ronan) Both were absolutely wonderful throughout.

The ceremony was beautiful and Valerie?s attention to detail meant that this went off without a hitch ! They presented the room beautifully!
Following on after the ceremony we greeted all of our family and friends and we were presented with some lovely champagne by Valerie.

We had our reception drinks in the French Room which was just gorgeous - access was also available to the abbey itself and whiskey room! This added to the entire experience! We had a prosecco and beers and we also added a gin and tonic stand which everyone loved. The canap?s were so tasty and everyone enjoyed them. They were so nice that they were all finished before we got there , however the staff were so attentive and ensured that myself and my (now) husband had canap?s as well as our family members after completion of the photos.

We didn?t get an opportunity to have photos with the photographer during reception drinks due to the weather unfortunately, but this was a blessing as we were able to converse with everyone and enjoy our guests company. When Valerie recommended we call for dinner she invited myself and my husband for a glass of champagne at the bar to have a moment for ourselves ! Lovely touch. The Photographer and videographer were very opportunistic and we got plenty of shots there as well. Then our terrific wedding coordinator Valerie suggested we use the cinema room which was amazing for more photos.

Then the meal !!!!! Wow !!!!
Starters : goats cheese mousse with beetroot and walnuts, followed by roasted pepper soup and fillet sea bass and a chocolate tart. We had so many compliments about the food and it was the highlight for everyone !! Staff were extremely attentive and constantly filling glasses for wine.

For turnover we decided to have a cheese wheel cake. And this was kindly served by the staff during turnaround and that was a big hit !!

Dom the head chef was amazing throughout the entire process with excellent suggestions and delivered the perfect meal for every guest on the day

We had more amazing photos around the venue including the famous orient express train!

We have had so many compliments about the venue and we already can?t wait to come back!!!

One big concern for me prior to the wedding was my father in law who has poor mobility. Glenlo were amazing and as they promised access and transport around the venue went smoothly throughout the day ! They took care of everything!

I can honestly say it was the best day of our lives and I genuinely think this was down to the absolute attention to fine detail provided by all the amazing staff at Glenlo !

Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate was the venue for our wedding. The venue is amazing and provides the perfect back drop to the big day. The team at Glenlo Abbey Hotel are fantastic to work with. During the planning phase of the wedding they helped us in every way possible and accommodated all our requests.
On the day, staff were attentive to us and most importantly our guest's needs, in many cases going above and beyond the call of duty.
We had a perfect Wedding Day at Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate and highly recommend it to all.

We had our wedding party at Glenlo Abbey on 24 May 2019. From our first meeting with Natalie we knew that?s the place as were shown perfect professionalism, attention to details and personal approach in a very discrete and polite manner. Everything was perfectly organised and went very smoothly at the wedding taking place in three different suites/halls of the Abbey. From the very beginning till the end our guests and ourselves were made feel special. Everything was precisely considered and performed leaving our guests with memories of being part of something exceptional. Food was amazing and all the guests are massively impressed and happy, we?re still receiving compliments. The reason for that is, in our opinion, not only the expertise the team has, but the personal approach they have to people. Personally we enjoyed most the relaxed and easy atmosphere, which is the most difficult part and it?s all the team. Behind our smooth running party is their perfectly running team work. We had never expected that a busy day like this can be turned into what it?s meant to be - our happiest one but at Glenlo Abbey they made the day of our wedding our happiest day. We?ll definitely celebrate more special occasions there or will just return for the atmosphere and experience.

Highly recommend this venue. Not only is it in a stunning location but the staff are incredible. I organised my wedding from abroad and I did not have to do a single thing on the day. Everything was taken care of. Everyone knows exactly what they are doing and many of my guests who were staying in the Gleno for the weekend were on first name basis with many of the staff. In the lead up to the big day Valerie was so responsive and great on email. We had as many phone calls as I wanted. Nothing was too difficult and no question was silly. It was a complete pleasure to deal with this venue. Goes without saying that the food was awesome !

Hi Valerie,
We just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work in the run up to our wedding. The service we received in Glenlo Abbey was amazing and the day ran very smoothly thanks to you and the rest of the staff.
We were blessed with great weather and had an amazing weekend. It was all over too quickly!
Thanks again
Maire and Barry

Hi Valerie,
Sorry for taking a bit of time to come back to you, we are having a great time in Thailand!
We and all of our guests had an amazing time, we would be delighted to leave a review. You and all of the staff team were superb!
We have got some pics and will be going through the remainder when we get home, from what I see so far there are some amazing ones, we would be more than happy to share with you.

Dear Valerie Sharon and Team
Now that the dust has settled after our wedding on the 22nd of December we want to drop you a quick note to say thanks. The day was flawless from start to finish and the team in Glenlo had a huge part to play in that.
The reception ,service ,food and attention to detail surpassed all of our expectations and for that we will be forever grateful! Our guests had an amazing day and we are still getting messages from people complementing the whole event.

We will of course sing Glenlos praises to anyone who asks us about it in terms of a wedding venue.

We cannot thank you all enough for your help from start to finish and I hope the powers that be in glenlo can see this message so they know the fantastic staff they have in place to deal with a wedding like ours.

Best of luck in the future and we can?t wait to visit again soon

Hi Valerie
Thank you for your kind words.
The day was just fantastic, the staff were so attentive and helpful. Donnell did a great job, it all went very smoothly!
Finally, Thank you so much to yourself for making the transition from a past colleague so stress free! I was a very relaxed bride due to all your help.

Nikita & Barry
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Sarah and David
October 2018

Hi Valerie,
Just a quick note to thank you so much for our wedding. We couldn?t have had a better time. All of our guests were raving about the staff and the venue.
Also, pass on our thanks to Mark and Lee. Mark has the patience of a saint and tell Lee that Dave said ?kya kaha?.

Our wedding was absolutely magical. The staff at Glenlo abbey are so professional and know exactly what is needed to ensure a wedding goes smoothly. The wedding coordinator finished working at Glenlo the week before our wedding, which left us a little stress out and worried as we planned the wedding completely from the USA, but thankfully the manager Jennifer was on site to help with everything.
The food and drinks were delicious and the place is very tastefully decorated! I heard nothing but good reports back from all my wedding guests! The rooms were huge. Very comfortable and with a beautiful view also.
Overall, I would highly recommend Glenlo abbey to any couple who is considering having their wedding here.

We got married in Glenlo Abbey last March. We had such a fantastic day, this was mainly down to the wedding co-ordinator Cathy. She kept us calm and left no stone unturned. She assured us everything would go smoothly, and that it did. The food was superb food, with excellent service throughout the day. The function room was decorated beautifully and was very intimate for our Wedding of 170 guests. The grounds are beautiful and perfect for photos. We would definitely recommend Glenlo Abbey for your special day!

I cant recommend this hotel highly enough. The staff are amazing and are really welcoming. From the first time when we showed up on a Sunday evening (on a whim without an appointment) I knew this was the place. The staff member ( cant remember her name - dame it) really took a long time showing us around and telling us all the info. Not everyplace will even take the time to say hello if you don't have an appointment and this really stood out for me. The setting is lovely, lovely open fires, relaxed atmosphere ( which is what we were after on our day) and this place had it in abundance but for me the overriding factor was the staff themselves. They were so nice and welcoming every time i came in and by the end of the day itself i knew nearly all of them by their first names. The whole process was seamless and Cathy and Claire were a joy to deal with as wedding coordinators. The staff there really are a credit to the management. PS the food is top notch too

Glenlo was a spectacular venue for our wedding. We had many guests staying at the hotel and all comments were outstanding. Service, style, professionalism and quality were impeccable. I work in the service industry and had high expectations, these were superceded by the entire team at Glenlo for the entire 3 day stay. The venue is immaculate with a very personal yet professional manner. I couldn't recommend them more.

Glenlo Abbey and their staff was a pure pleasure to work with. They went above and beyond to make sure we (the bride & groom) were happy and had everything we needed. Very pleasant experience.

From the moment we considered booking the hotel until the day itself the staff at Glenlo were amazing to deal with. All of our guests raved about the hotel. The choice of food and the quality was exceptional. Our photos are gorgeous all taken in the grounds. On the day itself we were treated like royalty. It was everything we wanted and more.

Our wedding in Glenlo was the most wonderful experience we could ever have imagined for our special day. The warm welcome we received from all the staff was just unbelievable. The food was delicious and such excellent service was provided.We had such a brilliant day there. We had great communication with the wedding coordinators as they were there for us anytime and went through everything with us step by step and also accommodated for guests with special dietary requirements.
We used the grounds of Glenlo for our wedding pictures and they came out better than we could have ever dreamed.
All our guests really enjoyed the day and night. I would highly recommend Glenlo abbey to any couple who are planning their wedding.

I can't thank Glenlo enough. Everything was perfect on our day. The food was excellent, as was the service. Cathy Melia did an amazing job overseeing everything and ensuring that it was perfect.

For the bridal party, I'd recommend that you get your photographer to take any family photos in one of the beautiful rooms inside so maybe run that by the hotel in advance.

Our day was beyond magical. We knew after meeting with Cathy, we had chosen the perfect place for our wedding venue. Cathy and her team were extremely professional and attentive. Our family and friends that travelled from Canada, Scotland and England said it was the most beautiful wedding that they had ever attended. Hearing those words meant the world to my husband I. We are so appreciative of the service and the beauty of the Glenlo Abbey in completing our perfect day. Thank you again to Cathy and her team for exceeding our expectations on our wedding day.
Many blessings to all of you.

Huge thanks to Cathy and all at Glenlo Abbey for making our wedding day so special! Organising it all from Dubai was no easy feat and Cathy helped alleviate the last min stress! The food was outstanding and all our guests were well looked after and really enjoyed it!

Hi Christine, Both Graham and I were delighted with how everything went, we both agreed if we could have done anything differently on the day we wouldn't change one thing. It was perfect and we couldn't have been happier. Everything went smoothly and according to plan and we are now married YAY. Alex is a credit to your hotel she couldn't have been more helpful she was 100% dedicated and an absolute pleasure to have by our sides for the day.

To All the Abbey Staff, Thank you so much for all your help organising our wedding and thanks to everyone for everything you did to make our day so special for us and our guests. The whole stay was fabulous and you made us feel like we were your only guests, you were all so kind and helpful.

I recently got married in Glenlo Abbey. I had my ceremony in the Abbey and reception in the hotel. It was a magical day and the staff at Glenlo were fantastic. Eimear the manager was amazing and was by our side anytime we needed her all day. We had some odd requests for the day and she and the staff were so accommodating and just brilliant. I would highly recommmend Glenlo for your wedding. Not just for the beauty of the hotel and the surrounds but for the professionalism, the friendliness and the helpful staff that work there!

Can't wait to go back for our one year anniversary: 9th August 2009