Johnstown Castle
Be part of 800 years of history with a wedding venue as unique as both of you. The dramatic, neo-gothic architecture of Johnstown Castle, with its sumptuously furnished rooms and enchanting gardens, offers a magnificent backdrop for your special day.
Weddings and Civil Ceremonies in Johnstown Castle Each of our ceremony rooms offer spectacular views over the lake and gardens.
The Dining Room - A spacious, beautifully decorated room adorned with original oil paintings and enjoying glorious views of the Upper Lake. The room can seat up to 50 guests.
The Library - The magnificently carved book shelves and ceiling provide an atmospheric and intimate setting for up to 30 guests. The newlyweds can chose to have further photos taken in the castle or around the grounds with your photographer to capture the day We are happy to arrange for your guests to enjoy some delicious canapes and a glass of prosecco after the ceremony to toast the happy couple.
Wedding Photography - Garden Photos From woodland paths, Walled Garden, lake views, the spectacular Castle backdrop, ruins of 12th century Rathlannon Castle and tower follies you are spoiled for choice. The gardens have undergone extensive restoration over the past year with our Head Gardener and his team of dedicated volunteers working tirelessly to open up the original vistas hidden for decades.
Should you prefer the indoor setting of the ornately decorated castle you will again have a plethora of options. From the Flag Hall, Dining Room, Library and turret stairs to the below stairs areas including Servants Tunnel. By choosing to host your ceremony or have your photographs here with us at Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens, not only will you create memories to last a lifetime but you will contribute towards preserving this unique property for future generations to enjoy.
Reviews of Johnstown Castle
The process leading up to the wedding day was a bit troubled in parts. We initially thought everything was going to plan until we realised we were not hearing anything back and we were told our coordinator was ill. Of course illness happens and it should take top priority but after a few months, we started to get worried and asked if there was someone else we could deal with. Particularly because we had found out from a random poster that a Jazz festival was planned on the grounds on the same day as our wedding. We were really worried that our intimate ceremony would be interrupted by festival music. Eventually Jess took over as our coordinator and was more than helpful, she really came through for us. It turned out that no jazz was played near our ceremony and all was well. Again, we can’t emphasise enough how on the ball Jess was, thank you! It really is a stunning location for a wedding.