Poulaphouca House and Falls
Poulaphouca , Blakestown, , Hollywood, Co. Wicklow
Poulaphouca House & Falls, Your exclusive wedding venue !
Experience the magic of a truly unique Irish wedding at Poulaphouca House & Falls in West Wicklow. Nestled in the heart of the Garden of Ireland, this historic gem boasts over a century of heritage and has been meticulously restored in recent years to give new life to this historic, magical venue less than 45 minutes from Dublin City. Situated on 36 acres of pristine natural beauty, surrounded by lush woodlands, serene lakes, thriving wildlife and the famous Poulaphouca Waterfall, Poulaphouca House & Falls sets the stage for an unforgettable wedding day.
Our dedicated team's unwavering vision and passion for Poulaphouca shine from the moment you arrive. We are thrilled to welcome you with your cherished friends and family to our beautiful venue for a wedding celebration that will be cherished forever. Poulaphouca House & Falls is honored to host a variety of ceremonies, including civil ceremonies, civil partnerships, Humanist Ceremonies, and Blessings. These can be held in the intimate settings of the Ulysses Room within the Main House, the Garden Pavilion, or our completely refurbished Barn, complete with its own charming courtyard.
The Main House, the heart of Poulaphouca, boasts a traditional, old-style bar that serves as a delightful conversation starter being Wicklow's Longest Bar. Here, your guests can indulge in delectable canapés, expertly crafted by our catering partners, The 3 Cooks, and savor seasonal beverages, all while immersed in a warm and inviting atmosphere. For those planning Spring and Summer weddings, our outdoor drinks reception area and gardens provide the perfect setting for a music-filled drinks reception with outdoor service possible from our renovated tuk-tuk that serves as a bar.
Our food has become renowned for its quality, freshness and consistency with our team of 3 Cooks boasting more than 80 years of combined experience in Michelin Star kitchens. Every menu is tailor-made as we believe the food should be individual and unique to your wedding. We pride ourselves on sourcing only the finest local ingredients and cook them with modern classic techniques, letting the flavours shine through and it makes for an unforgettable Wedding Reception served in our wonderful Barn that hosts the Main Reception. After the Dinner, all guests are then invited up to the newly designed Music Room which has been hugely popular since its launch in 2023.
Your stay then is in the luxury of the newly renovated Poulaphouca House which has been tastefully decorated, ensuring that your stay is comfortable, relaxing and memorable. We have 18 rooms, all ensuite between the Main House and the Hunting Lodge and a particularly popular recent addition then of the Shepherd's Huts too that complete the memorable atmosphere for your guests.
At Poulaphouca House & Falls, we understand the importance of a personal touch in every wedding we host. Each celebration is unique and meaningful, offering you the opportunity to create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Your dream Irish wedding awaits at with us here in West Wicklow and we are looking forward to welcoming you.
Reviews of Poulaphouca House and Falls
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Shiela Quigley
4.9
Married on 12th Jul 2024
Poulaphouca exceeded my dreams. A truly magical place I will hold close to my heart forever. The team couldn’t do enough for us. Jen and Evonne are a super talented pair. Everything was so seamless. Food was out of this world. We still have guests telling us it was the best venue and food they’ve ever seen. So professional I can’t recommend this place enough.
Added 22nd Sep 2024
Aoife Tierney & Stephen Connolly
5.0
Married on 3rd Nov 2023
We got married in Poulaphouca House and Falls on the 3rd of November and we had the most perfect day!
Evanne, Jen, Tom and all of the staff looked after us all so well on the day and made sure the day ran smoothly. The 3 Cooks prepared delicious food for us and everyone is still commenting on how amazing everything was!
Evanne looked after us in the run up to the wedding and on the wedding day, answering any queries we had and ensuring our day went off without a hitch.
Jen looked after us all on the morning of the wedding and she was just phenomenal! She was so kind and put us all at ease throughout the morning - nothing was too much.
The venue itself was beautiful and is the perfect setting if you are looking for something a bit different.
We would definitely recommend Poulaphouca if you are looking for somewhere special to celebrate your wedding!
Evanne, Jen, Tom and all of the staff looked after us all so well on the day and made sure the day ran smoothly. The 3 Cooks prepared delicious food for us and everyone is still commenting on how amazing everything was!
Evanne looked after us in the run up to the wedding and on the wedding day, answering any queries we had and ensuring our day went off without a hitch.
Jen looked after us all on the morning of the wedding and she was just phenomenal! She was so kind and put us all at ease throughout the morning - nothing was too much.
The venue itself was beautiful and is the perfect setting if you are looking for something a bit different.
We would definitely recommend Poulaphouca if you are looking for somewhere special to celebrate your wedding!
Added 13th Apr 2024
Cheryl Martin
5.0
Married on 28th Oct 2023
My partner and I had a fantastic experience getting married at Poulaphouca House and Falls. The team were extremely responsive on the lead up to the event, trying their best to help us bring our vision to life. I am also very appreciative of the support we received on the day as well. The event managers went above and beyond to ensure everything ran without a hitch, the food was really amazing and the service from the waiters and bar staff was absolutely fantastic. The venue itself is gorgeous and our guests loved how many different rooms were used through the day- really adding to the experience. Thank you to everyone who made our day special and we'd definitely recommend the venue to other people!
Added 11th Feb 2024
Tara
4.9
Married on 5th Aug 2023
Beautiful venue with a rustic and romantic feel. The view from the Barn for dinner is the best I've ever seen at a venue and the staff, food and service was brilliant from start to finish. Everyone had an amazing time and I wouldn't of changed everything about the day. Huge thank you to Evanne and Julie, the talented chefs and all of the staff!
Added 6th Sep 2023
Amy Kinane
5.0
Married on 28th Jul 2023
Every single staff member went above and beyond on the day. Everything ran so smoothly and the food and service was exceptional. There was a fun atmosphere created by all and each unique section of the venue was breathtaking from the marquee to the barn to the music room. It was all brilliant!
Added 9th Sep 2023
Ellen Curtin & Ciar?n Flanagan
5.0
Married on 2nd Jun 2023
Our wedding at Poulaphouca completely exceeded all our expectations! The staff couldn't have done enough for us and our guests to make us feel welcome. The venue is absolutely stunning and its proximity to Dublin was so handy. Between the mouth-watering meal and the view from the dining room, I think the dinner definitely stole the show. We feel very lucky that we got to celebrate our wedding at the gorgeous Poulaphouca House, it was fairytale from start to finish.
Added 16th Jun 2023
Nadine
4.8
Married on 28th May 2023
We are so glad we had our wedding at Poulaphouca! Our favourite parts about the venue were that there are multiple spaces which really kept the day varied. We particularly loved that we didn't have to wait for the dance floor to be set up as tables were being removed, and we could go straight from dinner to dancing without any waiting around. Another highlight for us was the food, it's AMAZING. We have had so many people talk to us about the food after the wedding, they're all raving about it. The experience on the day went so seamlessly we couldn't fault it one bit, it was truly a dream wedding so thank you to Evanne for being our go to person in the run up to the day and Jen for running the day with such enthusiasm and professionalism. Our guests have all commented to us what a stunning wedding venue it was and we couldn't agree more - we would highly recommend this venue to anybody getting married!
Added 22nd Jun 2023
Ailbhe & Andrew Hopper
5.0
Married on 13th May 2023
Poulaphouca was without a doubt the best venue we could have picked for the best day of our lifes. I work in the hospitality industry and been lucky enough to attend functions in some of the best hotels in Ireland and Poulaphouca just blew me away. We got married on one of the hottest days of the year in one of their first outdoor ceremonies. When friends posted the wedding on intragram, people thought the wedding was abroad and not nestled away in Co Wicklow! The food was unbelievable with friends and family still talking about it.
The outdoor ceremony followed by the drinks reception was flawless. The setup was so beautiful. The thirsty guests were all attended too in great time. The team accomodated our speeches in the outdoor area before dinner. Nobody wanted to go for dinner as they were all having too much fun but they had no idea how beautiful the barn was as they had not seen it previously. Our guests were speechless when they entered it. The food was out of this world! Moving the guests to the stylish music room after the meal, through the arch decorated with fairylights gave everyone the blast of fresh air to revive them all for dancing.
Thank you to the team at Poulaphouca, we would do it all over again in a flash but not change a thing
The outdoor ceremony followed by the drinks reception was flawless. The setup was so beautiful. The thirsty guests were all attended too in great time. The team accomodated our speeches in the outdoor area before dinner. Nobody wanted to go for dinner as they were all having too much fun but they had no idea how beautiful the barn was as they had not seen it previously. Our guests were speechless when they entered it. The food was out of this world! Moving the guests to the stylish music room after the meal, through the arch decorated with fairylights gave everyone the blast of fresh air to revive them all for dancing.
Thank you to the team at Poulaphouca, we would do it all over again in a flash but not change a thing
Added 14th Jul 2023
Naomi & Robbie
4.9
Married on 12th May 2023
We had our wedding at Poulaphouca on the 12th of May and when I say it was absolutely Perfect I mean it was AMAZING. Evanne was great to deal with from day 1 and then Jennifer was just so on the ball , nothing was too much. The staff were so friendly and helpful to all on the day.
The food was outstanding, our guests are still talking about it. I loved that Danny & Mark were involved throughout the day, I really thought that was great to see and such hands on owners.
The decor in the venue was laid out the exact way we had asked for and nothing was left out. As the bride and Groom we were looked after exceptionally well and all family etc too.
I just cannot recommend the venue enough. I can see in the time we had booked the venue to our wedding day it has just been improvement after improvement which every little element just makes it even better.
Thank you all so much for making our day amazing it was magical.
The food was outstanding, our guests are still talking about it. I loved that Danny & Mark were involved throughout the day, I really thought that was great to see and such hands on owners.
The decor in the venue was laid out the exact way we had asked for and nothing was left out. As the bride and Groom we were looked after exceptionally well and all family etc too.
I just cannot recommend the venue enough. I can see in the time we had booked the venue to our wedding day it has just been improvement after improvement which every little element just makes it even better.
Thank you all so much for making our day amazing it was magical.
Added 21st Jun 2023
Pamela
5.0
Married on 15th Apr 2023
What had our day on 15 April this year and it was better than we could of anticipated. From the day we went to view the venue the staff could not have been more helpful. The food was unreal our guests are still talking about it. Evanne and the team went above and beyond and the setting from the dinner to the reception and location. Would highly recommend.
Added 8th Jun 2023
Emer Sproule
5.0
Married on 14th Apr 2023
Kyle and I couldn't of been happier with our wedding at Poulaphouca House & Falls. Planning a wedding when living abroad wasn't easy but Evanne was super to deal with and supported us every step of the way. The running of the day was really smooth and movement between various spaces from the reception to dinner in barn and then dancing in the music room ensured guests were kept entertained. The food was absolutely outstanding - I need one of my friends to get married there so I can have the braised beef again! All our guest raved about the food from the canapes to the main meal, it was 5 star dining. Thanks to all the staff and management at Poulaphouca for giving us our dream day!
Added 16th Jun 2023
Ruth
4.2
Married on 29th Oct 2022
After a long search for a venue we stumbled upon Poulaphouca shortly after its opening. It was the perfect venue for us. The setting is beautiful and the food is top quality - from delicious canapés, to some of the best evening food I've had, even the breakfast the next morning was fantastic. All of the various areas that are used on the day of the wedding are perfect. The rooms are also decorated to a really high standard. Our guests are still raving about the food many months on.
If you?re looking for a wedding venue away from the city but an easy journey from Dublin for your guests it is a great choice.
If you?re looking for a wedding venue away from the city but an easy journey from Dublin for your guests it is a great choice.
Added 13th Apr 2023
Rachel and Peter
5.0
Married on 14th May 2022
We recently got married at Poulaphouca house and the day exceeded all of our expectations. The staff, the venue and the food were all excellent and many guests commented on how amazing the place was. We couldn't have been happier with everything and highly recommend this place, particularly if you are looking for a more relaxed atmosphere when compared with more traditional venues.
Added 24th May 2022
May 2022 Wedding at Poulaphouca House and Falls
5.0
Married on 6th May 2022
Fantastic venue and service from booking to the big day. The various spaces make it a unique place that's just as stunning indoors as it is outdoors. Our guests rated the food as highly as we did and dinner was simply outstanding. We would certainly recommend Poulaphouca House and Falls to any couple. This venue is only going to get better and more popular with time , do not hesitate to view you'll be more than impressed.
Added 28th May 2022
Aoife and Shane
5.0
Married on 2nd Apr 2022
We had a wonderful wedding day in Poulaphouca House. We fell in love with the venue the first time that we visited. It was great to have exclusive use of all the areas. Our day had a nice flow to it as we made full use of all spaces. We had our ceremony in the barn. The staff set it up beautifully. The fantastic scenery and light coming into the barn made for a beautiful backdrop in our photos.
We also had our dinner in the barn. The food throughout the day was of a very high standard. A lot of our guests commented on how lovely the food was. Some even said it was the nicest meal they had ever been served at a wedding. All our guests dietary requirements were catered for. The staff were all friendly and efficient.
Evanne was helpful and accommodated all of our requests and ideas when planning our day. Early on, she provided us with a list of local vendors such as photographer/celebrant/bus company which this was really appreciated. On the day she made sure everything went to plan.
Our wedding day was everything we hoped for and would highly recommend Poulaphouca House to other couples.
Thanks again for a fantastic day!
We also had our dinner in the barn. The food throughout the day was of a very high standard. A lot of our guests commented on how lovely the food was. Some even said it was the nicest meal they had ever been served at a wedding. All our guests dietary requirements were catered for. The staff were all friendly and efficient.
Evanne was helpful and accommodated all of our requests and ideas when planning our day. Early on, she provided us with a list of local vendors such as photographer/celebrant/bus company which this was really appreciated. On the day she made sure everything went to plan.
Our wedding day was everything we hoped for and would highly recommend Poulaphouca House to other couples.
Thanks again for a fantastic day!
Added 20th Apr 2022
Jessie and Michael
5.0
Married on 5th Mar 2022
Evanne, Mark and every member of the team at Poulaphuca were enormously helpful and kind on our wedding day - they looked after every little detail and more, going above and beyond to make sure our reception went perfectly. Evanne even delivered canapés up to the bedroom and printed out speeches for us - honestly, she could not have been kinder, more helpful, thoughtful or supportive on the day - she was fantastic. The food was exquisite - every dish was just sublime - everyone was commenting on the deliciousness of dinner! Hats off to the chefs - we can't wait to come back and sample more of their amazing cooking. All our guests also commented on how lovely and friendly every member of staff was - good-humoured and smiling and helpful all day and late into the night - it was really noticed and appreciated. We had a few communication issues during the initial stages of planning our wedding but these were resolved very well and I cannot praise Evanne, Mark and all the team at Poulaphuca highly enough for everything they did, they were just brilliant. We had a wonderful day and night at Poulaphuca - my only regret is not having a go on the trampoline - but we?ll go back again soon! Thank you all so, so much!
Added 28th Mar 2022
Eileen Walshe
5.0
Married on 3rd Dec 2021
I had the most amazing day of my life here in Poulaphouca. We got married on Dec 3rd with 34 guests. I woke up the next day and wished I could do it all over again! We had our ceremony in the barn which was such a lovely space. Then had the drinks reception back up in the house in the bar, which is full of character. We then moved into the dining room to have dinner. Then back out to the bar for music and dancing. The vibe was just so relaxed, and Evanne the wedding coordinator was always on hand to answer any questions and to make sure the day ran smoothly. The staff in Poulaphouca were lovely. I had a vegetarian guest and when the late night food came out the waitress looked for my vegetarian to make sure she got a beetroot burger. Which I thought was great. They made sure everyone was being looked after. Also the food, wow All the compliments to the chefs the 3 cooks. Amazing so tasty. When we went for our complimentary lunch before the wedding we knew we had made the right choice the food was just chefs kiss! I will never forget my day and night in Poulaphouca. It is such a lovely venue with lots of character lovely views for photos and the staff were great too. Thumbs up for Poulaphouca.
Added 12th Dec 2021
Barry and Ursula
5.0
Married on 27th Nov 2021
We had a wonderful wedding day at Poulaphouca House in November 2021. Unfortunately our original date in October had to be rescheduled at 2 days notice as the groom tested positive for Covid. We were met with such kindness and understanding by all at Poulaphouca particularly Evanne who had a new date for us in record time.
When looking for a wedding venue we wanted somewhere that had a nice setting with a feeling of space. Poulaphouca is a deceptively spacious venue with all the charm West Wicklow has to offer. The newly refurbished Barn really delivered with its beautiful views, high ceilings and its rustic feeling. We used this space for both our ceremony and dinner. Poulaphouca lends itself to the use of various spaces and Evanne is very helpful with her suggestions on how you could use them. We were very fortunate to use most of the spaces and the long bar was a big hit for our drinks reception.
We consistently received positive feedback from all our guests about the food. It is exceptional. Everything from the canapes at the drinks reception, the main meal and the late night snacks were of a really high standard. You can tell the 3cooks are extremely talented and work hard to deliver excellent food.
The staff were super friendly and made us feel so special throughout the day. As we did our own center pieces Iain was so accommodating meeting us the day before and paid remarkable attention to detail in setting up our tables for the dinner. Getting married i didn't realise the importance and the demands of navigating the day. Evanne handled this effortlessly throughout the day ensuring it went smoothly even carrying my dress at one stage, getting safety pin for bridesmaid and getting my children to handout party bags - great idea and they were delighted!!
The positive atmosphere, the strong attention to detail, versatility of spaces and the exquisite food is testament to the hard work and effort the team at Poulaphouca provide in making this a fabulous wedding venue. Thank you for helping to make our day so special.
When looking for a wedding venue we wanted somewhere that had a nice setting with a feeling of space. Poulaphouca is a deceptively spacious venue with all the charm West Wicklow has to offer. The newly refurbished Barn really delivered with its beautiful views, high ceilings and its rustic feeling. We used this space for both our ceremony and dinner. Poulaphouca lends itself to the use of various spaces and Evanne is very helpful with her suggestions on how you could use them. We were very fortunate to use most of the spaces and the long bar was a big hit for our drinks reception.
We consistently received positive feedback from all our guests about the food. It is exceptional. Everything from the canapes at the drinks reception, the main meal and the late night snacks were of a really high standard. You can tell the 3cooks are extremely talented and work hard to deliver excellent food.
The staff were super friendly and made us feel so special throughout the day. As we did our own center pieces Iain was so accommodating meeting us the day before and paid remarkable attention to detail in setting up our tables for the dinner. Getting married i didn't realise the importance and the demands of navigating the day. Evanne handled this effortlessly throughout the day ensuring it went smoothly even carrying my dress at one stage, getting safety pin for bridesmaid and getting my children to handout party bags - great idea and they were delighted!!
The positive atmosphere, the strong attention to detail, versatility of spaces and the exquisite food is testament to the hard work and effort the team at Poulaphouca provide in making this a fabulous wedding venue. Thank you for helping to make our day so special.
Added 6th Dec 2021
Michelle & Katie
4.8
Married on 30th Oct 2021
A magical place and set up that made our day so special for us and our guests. The food was fantastic and the staff working here are an incredible bunch of people and looked after us all so well. The owner Daniel's passion comes through in all the details and nothing gets lost on that journey to where he is going! Place and food is fabulous and the vision for Poulaphouca House future is amazing! If you want a personal intimate gathering for any occasion there is no where else to go! Thank you guys for a wonderful day and weekend and spoiling us.
Added 8th Dec 2021
Eoin & Vanessa
5.0
Married on 16th Oct 2021
We had a day that exceeded all of our expectations and had an absolute blast at Poulaphouca!
The guests all adored Poulaphouca and had a great time complimenting the venue for the food, decoration, vibe and the staff. The staff were both super professional and accommodating!
We both want to particularly thank all the team working in Poulaphouca. They were just brilliant. Great service etc, but also great craic, helpful with all the guests, and kept everything on track.
There were a few times when I was a bit lost on what to do next. Evanne, Ian and the gang were on hand to let me know what to do and how to do it. That was invaluable - filled us with confidence and let us really enjoy the moment knowing that everything was going well.
We both felt great working with Evanne and the team from the start. They were really warm, accommodating, professional, and provided lots of great guidance. They went above and beyond to ensure that all guests felt included and we really appreciated that.
Thanks to all who helped to make our day so special!
The guests all adored Poulaphouca and had a great time complimenting the venue for the food, decoration, vibe and the staff. The staff were both super professional and accommodating!
We both want to particularly thank all the team working in Poulaphouca. They were just brilliant. Great service etc, but also great craic, helpful with all the guests, and kept everything on track.
There were a few times when I was a bit lost on what to do next. Evanne, Ian and the gang were on hand to let me know what to do and how to do it. That was invaluable - filled us with confidence and let us really enjoy the moment knowing that everything was going well.
We both felt great working with Evanne and the team from the start. They were really warm, accommodating, professional, and provided lots of great guidance. They went above and beyond to ensure that all guests felt included and we really appreciated that.
Thanks to all who helped to make our day so special!
Added 3rd Jan 2022
Vanessa & Eoin
5.0
Married on 16th Oct 2021
My Partner and I had the most fantastic wedding at Poulaphouca! Everything exceeded our expectations, and we had a blast from start to finish.
Our guests all adored Poulaphouca as a venue and had a great time... we didn't stop hearing praises for the venue, the food, and the vibe.
The team were just brilliant. Great service but also great craic, helpful with all the guests, and kept everything on track, even providing my partner and me with guidance as needed. That was invaluable ? gave us lot of confidence and let us really enjoy the moment knowing that everything was going well.
Special thanks to Evanne and the team as we both felt great working with them all. They were all really warm, accommodating, professional, and able to steer us when we needed help. The team were able to work with some of our unique requests which made our day even more special.
We're really glad to have chosen Poulaphouca for our special day.
Our guests all adored Poulaphouca as a venue and had a great time... we didn't stop hearing praises for the venue, the food, and the vibe.
The team were just brilliant. Great service but also great craic, helpful with all the guests, and kept everything on track, even providing my partner and me with guidance as needed. That was invaluable ? gave us lot of confidence and let us really enjoy the moment knowing that everything was going well.
Special thanks to Evanne and the team as we both felt great working with them all. They were all really warm, accommodating, professional, and able to steer us when we needed help. The team were able to work with some of our unique requests which made our day even more special.
We're really glad to have chosen Poulaphouca for our special day.
Added 6th Dec 2021
Keith and Shauna
5.0
Married on 4th Sep 2021
Poulaphouca was recommended to us by our wedding planner when our wedding in Spain was put into question during covid. Without hesitation we booked without visiting (due to covid) having seen the beautiful photos, we were so happy and we were even more blown away when we eventually got to visit the house and barn, the bedrooms are beautifully designed and the d?cor and the views from the barn are breath-taking.
From the outset the communication with Evanne was fantastic, really putting us at ease, having to plan a second wedding. The service during our tasting and on the day was second to none, absolutely everyone commented on the coordination and the attentiveness of the staff, their professional but extremely friendly approach made the day exactly what we wanted. A special shout-out to the staff who made sure we got to taste all the canapés and always had a drink in hand!
We knew from recommendation that the food would be outstanding, but from our tasting we were absolutely blown away with the quality, presentation, and taste, and this was the exact reaction our guests had on the day. The food at our wedding was an extremely important element for us, absolutely everything delivered by the team was outstanding and exceeded our expectations, the feather blade beef was the talk of the night, and we still have guests commenting on the breakfast.
We would highly recommend Poulaphouca to anyone for any wedding or event, we are already thinking about when we can go back! All of our guests were fantastic and we have already heard of our guests recommending to friends, and one friend of a friend having booked, we are jealous of anyone getting to go back for a wedding!
We couldn't have wished for a better day; the outstanding team went above and beyond.
From the outset the communication with Evanne was fantastic, really putting us at ease, having to plan a second wedding. The service during our tasting and on the day was second to none, absolutely everyone commented on the coordination and the attentiveness of the staff, their professional but extremely friendly approach made the day exactly what we wanted. A special shout-out to the staff who made sure we got to taste all the canapés and always had a drink in hand!
We knew from recommendation that the food would be outstanding, but from our tasting we were absolutely blown away with the quality, presentation, and taste, and this was the exact reaction our guests had on the day. The food at our wedding was an extremely important element for us, absolutely everything delivered by the team was outstanding and exceeded our expectations, the feather blade beef was the talk of the night, and we still have guests commenting on the breakfast.
We would highly recommend Poulaphouca to anyone for any wedding or event, we are already thinking about when we can go back! All of our guests were fantastic and we have already heard of our guests recommending to friends, and one friend of a friend having booked, we are jealous of anyone getting to go back for a wedding!
We couldn't have wished for a better day; the outstanding team went above and beyond.
Added 27th Sep 2021
Megan and Conor
5.0
Married on 21st Aug 2021
From the minute we saw poulaphuca House and Falls, we knew this was were we wanted to get married. From the beginning the communication was great and the atmosphere they have created on site is second to none. When we saw the barn it literally took our breath away. The view is incredible and the space is so beautifully decorated on the inside. From reception up by the bar to dancing, our guests were well looked after all night and had the time of their lives! Everyone said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding and the wine was delicious. All the staff are incredibly kind and warm and kept everyone's glasses topped up throughout the dinner. All dietary requirements were also taken care of. We also had our day two at the venue and we were so happy we did. The food the next day was outstanding and the bar is a lovely setting as it spills out to an outdoor space. The accommodation on site was so comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. Overall the staff could not do enough for us and with covid restrictions in place, we felt they really went above and beyond. People have said that it was one of the best weddings they have attended. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this venue. The opposite to your typical hotel wedding! Thank you Poulaphuca house and Falls.
Added 15th Sep 2021
Alicia Farragher
5.0
Married on 7th Aug 2021
Poulaphouca was our choice from the moment we had dinner there in feb 2020.
We loved the feel of the place,the food service,atmosphere and we were so happy to book it as our wedding venue.From day one Evanne was so helpful professional and totally put us at ease as we hit many COVID hurdles.
We were constantly communicated with,always had answers quickly which I think is so important so thankfully it was not stressful to plan.poulaphouca liaised with all the suppliers so The Barn was absolutely stunning and looked perfect when we arrived for our meal.Our drinks reception was just outside the main house ,canapés were served which were presented so well and were delicious.Our meal and set up in the barn was stunning with many commenting on the room and views as it is unlike any other venue and ideal for photos.We moved up to the bar after the meal for music and it was the perfect finish to a perfect day.We all stayed in the house,rooms are fab,spacious and great for pictures also.All guests were impressed and especially with the breakfast the next morning.
Everyone at Poulaphouca made our day so special and a day we will never forget.The perfect wedding venue.
We loved the feel of the place,the food service,atmosphere and we were so happy to book it as our wedding venue.From day one Evanne was so helpful professional and totally put us at ease as we hit many COVID hurdles.
We were constantly communicated with,always had answers quickly which I think is so important so thankfully it was not stressful to plan.poulaphouca liaised with all the suppliers so The Barn was absolutely stunning and looked perfect when we arrived for our meal.Our drinks reception was just outside the main house ,canapés were served which were presented so well and were delicious.Our meal and set up in the barn was stunning with many commenting on the room and views as it is unlike any other venue and ideal for photos.We moved up to the bar after the meal for music and it was the perfect finish to a perfect day.We all stayed in the house,rooms are fab,spacious and great for pictures also.All guests were impressed and especially with the breakfast the next morning.
Everyone at Poulaphouca made our day so special and a day we will never forget.The perfect wedding venue.
Added 28th Aug 2021
Emily and James
5.0
Married on 31st Jul 2021
We were absolutely delighted with the experience we had with Poulaphouca House and Falls, from the time we booked the venue last August through to the weekend we got married (31/7/21).
The spaces in the venue were incredible, and this is what initially drew us in. There were so many spaces to choose from, and we had the ceremony outside under the canopy, dinner in the renovated barn and the reception that followed in the house! There were also beautiful places to choose from for photos, and we got family photos in the gorgeous gardens and then photos of the two of us at the waterfalls.
Though the venue is amazing in itself, it is the people working at Poulaphouca House and Falls that make it shine. We had so many comments from our guests on how friendly and professional everyone was, and it was also clear they were really knowledgeable about the food and wine. Even with all the uncertainty in relation to weddings over the last year, we always felt confident in our choice of venue as Evanne was always there to answer any questions we had. She, along with Iain, Dan and all of the others at Poulaphouca House, made sure everything ran very smoothly on the day. We had a few last-minute requests and changes and everything was met with a smile ? we really felt that we were among friends. The atmosphere that everyone at Poulaphouca House created was really special, and added a bit of magic to our day!
The food was out of this world. Everything - from the granola parfaits and cooked breakfasts, to the melt-in-your-mouth featherblade beef and delicious sticky toffee pudding ? was exceptional. All of the food was so fresh and beautifully put together, and the menus we could choose from were creative and unique. We loved every single meal we had over the weekend.
We had very high expectations of the food, service and accommodation for our wedding and these expectations were exceeded on every occasion ? we could not recommend Poulaphouca House and Falls enough as a wedding venue! We have the fondest of memories of our wedding weekend and we already look forward to going back to Poulaphouca House for dinner in the coming months!
The spaces in the venue were incredible, and this is what initially drew us in. There were so many spaces to choose from, and we had the ceremony outside under the canopy, dinner in the renovated barn and the reception that followed in the house! There were also beautiful places to choose from for photos, and we got family photos in the gorgeous gardens and then photos of the two of us at the waterfalls.
Though the venue is amazing in itself, it is the people working at Poulaphouca House and Falls that make it shine. We had so many comments from our guests on how friendly and professional everyone was, and it was also clear they were really knowledgeable about the food and wine. Even with all the uncertainty in relation to weddings over the last year, we always felt confident in our choice of venue as Evanne was always there to answer any questions we had. She, along with Iain, Dan and all of the others at Poulaphouca House, made sure everything ran very smoothly on the day. We had a few last-minute requests and changes and everything was met with a smile ? we really felt that we were among friends. The atmosphere that everyone at Poulaphouca House created was really special, and added a bit of magic to our day!
The food was out of this world. Everything - from the granola parfaits and cooked breakfasts, to the melt-in-your-mouth featherblade beef and delicious sticky toffee pudding ? was exceptional. All of the food was so fresh and beautifully put together, and the menus we could choose from were creative and unique. We loved every single meal we had over the weekend.
We had very high expectations of the food, service and accommodation for our wedding and these expectations were exceeded on every occasion ? we could not recommend Poulaphouca House and Falls enough as a wedding venue! We have the fondest of memories of our wedding weekend and we already look forward to going back to Poulaphouca House for dinner in the coming months!
Response from Poulaphouca House and Falls
Emily and James Thank you so much for such a lovely heartfelt review and believing in us for the journey during the run up to your special day ! We did it and you will always be that special couple that got to be the first to host your Wedding celebration in our newly renovated barn. We throughly enjoyed hosting all your guests from Bray to Donegal and beyond. We will look forward to welcoming you back with open arms to Poulaphouca House and Falls and are delighted to be apart of your happy memories from your celebrations for many many years to come.
Best wishes for the future from all the Wedding Team at Poulaphouca
Dan, Iain and Evanne
Best wishes for the future from all the Wedding Team at Poulaphouca
Dan, Iain and Evanne
Added 9th Aug 2021
Aidan and Claire mcAlinden
5.0
Married on 16th Jul 2021
We could never have found a nicer place then poulaphuca. Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The food was out of this world. Our guests are still taking about it. The staff were so accommodating not only to myself and Aidan but to all of our guest's. They really made us and our guest's feel so welcome. I can not praise this venue enough it is incredible. All at poulaphuca really made our day so special.
Response from Poulaphouca House and Falls
Claire & Aidan we had the pleasure in providing you and your guests with the memories that any Wedding couple deserve for their special day and are delighted to have been that chosen venue. All the team wish you all the best for your married life and look forward to welcoming you back to Poulaphouca House and Falls in the near future
Added 28th Jul 2021
Jennifer and Killian Halpin
5.0
Married on 12th Sep 2020
We are absolutely thrilled with how our wedding day went. Thank you so much to Poulaphouca House and Falls. The food, the atmosphere, the accommodation and the communication were all top class and we would recommend the venue in a heartbeat!!
Response from Poulaphouca House and Falls
Thank you for your lovely review Jennifer & Killian, we were so glad that you were happy with how your day went! It was a pleasure working with you both. We hope to see you all in the not too distant future. Best Wishes from Evanne and All the Wedding team at Poulaphouca House & Falls
Added 21st Sep 2020
Josie + Paul
5.0
Married on 5th Sep 2020
We booked our wedding in Poulaphouca House 10 weeks before our wedding day. The house had so much to offer with so many different spaces to use on the day. We rented the house out the night before the wedding which included a private dinner. The service was outstanding. Our family and friends are still talking about how amazing and attentive the staff were. We were treated like royalty.
Our wedding ceremony was held in Russborough house, only 5minutes away from Poulaphouca House. It is a breathtaking ceremony venue.
We had our reception drinks with live music outdoors in the garden area of Poulaphouca House. The pavilion was decorated beautifully for dinner. Everyone loved it as it was completely different to your standard hotel wedding but still provided the quality service. The food was up there with some of the best we have tasted in Ireland.
We used the ballroom for drinks and music after dinner. The fairy lights created a gorgeous atmosphere for the evening. Evanne the wedding co ordinator was beyond helpful and attentive throughout. Our guests even commented on her fantastic organisational skills.
Overall the variety of top quality spaces, amazing staff and delicious food provided us with a wedding experience that will be treasured forever.
Our wedding ceremony was held in Russborough house, only 5minutes away from Poulaphouca House. It is a breathtaking ceremony venue.
We had our reception drinks with live music outdoors in the garden area of Poulaphouca House. The pavilion was decorated beautifully for dinner. Everyone loved it as it was completely different to your standard hotel wedding but still provided the quality service. The food was up there with some of the best we have tasted in Ireland.
We used the ballroom for drinks and music after dinner. The fairy lights created a gorgeous atmosphere for the evening. Evanne the wedding co ordinator was beyond helpful and attentive throughout. Our guests even commented on her fantastic organisational skills.
Overall the variety of top quality spaces, amazing staff and delicious food provided us with a wedding experience that will be treasured forever.
Response from Poulaphouca House and Falls
Thank you Josie and Paul for your lovely review, We were delighted with how it all worked out for you both and that you were so happy. It was a pleasure working with you to create your wedding day. See you soon Best Wishes from Evanne and all the Wedding Team.
Added 22nd Sep 2020
Charlene & John
5.0
Married on 4th Sep 2020
We changed our venue to Poulaphouca at very short notice due to a Covid related cancellation at our original venue. From our first experience Evanne and all the team were really welcoming and helpful. They were really flexible and responsive to any queries and no request was a problem. On the day service and food was excellent. Its a lovely relaxed setting, with a great variety of indoor and outdoor spaces and we were delighted how it all turned out. Would certainly recommend
Response from Poulaphouca House and Falls
Thank you Charlene & John for your lovely review, we are so happy that you all had a great day. We will look forward to welcoming you back to Poulaphouca House & Falls in the near future, Best Wishes Evanne and All the Wedding team at Poulaphouca House & Falls.
Added 5th Oct 2020
Catherine Brogan Doyle
5.0
Married on 3rd Sep 2020
Poulaphuca House & Falls did my micro wedding & they did a fantastic job. Evanne, who is the Wedding Manager, went above & beyond my expectations & really made our wedding everything I wantwd. The staff were amazing, they bent over backwards to make sure every single one of our guests were catered to. I would highly recommend Poulaphuca House & Falls. I wish I coud do the day all over again the exact same way.
Response from Poulaphouca House and Falls
Thank you for your lovely review Catherine, it was a pleasure working with you to create your special day.
Will look forward to welcoming yourself, Barry and Sean back to Poulaphouca House & Falls in the not too distant future.
Best Wishes
Evanne and All the Wedding Team at Poulaphouca
Will look forward to welcoming yourself, Barry and Sean back to Poulaphouca House & Falls in the not too distant future.
Best Wishes
Evanne and All the Wedding Team at Poulaphouca
Added 13th Sep 2020
Colm & Elaine
4.9
Married on 15th Aug 2020
Everything was perfect! Lovely location, the staff were very attentive went the extra mile for us on the day.
Evanne was a wonderful wedding planner and we thoroughly enjoyed working with her.
The food was exceptional with so many compliments from guests. The service we received was beyond top class and we honestly had the best day ever!!
If you want the most perfect day, then book Poulaphouca House & Falls.
Thank you all so much for a memorable day.
Evanne was a wonderful wedding planner and we thoroughly enjoyed working with her.
The food was exceptional with so many compliments from guests. The service we received was beyond top class and we honestly had the best day ever!!
If you want the most perfect day, then book Poulaphouca House & Falls.
Thank you all so much for a memorable day.
Response from Poulaphouca House and Falls
Thank you for your nice words, we really appreciate it.
Will look forward to welcoming you all back in the future.
Best Wishes
Evanne and all the Wedding Team at Poulaphouca House & Falls
Will look forward to welcoming you all back in the future.
Best Wishes
Evanne and all the Wedding Team at Poulaphouca House & Falls
Added 2nd Sep 2020
Carmel & Colin
5.0
Married on 7th Aug 2020
Thanks to everyone at Poulaphouca House and Falls. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and they had the venue looking great and very welcoming to us and all of our guests. We ended up changing our venue to Poulaphouca House and Falls with a few weeks notice given to them and a big credit is due to them for catering to us. A big part of our reason for changing to Poulaphouca was that they could have all the functions outdoors and with Covid-19 going on at the moment that was a big plus factor for us and our guests. We had just under the 50 guests attending and only got excellent reviews back from them in relation to the food and the great time had by all. We would highly recommend Poulaphouca House and Falls to anyone considering them. A special thanks to Evanne, Daniel and Gillian.
Response from Poulaphouca House and Falls
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, It was our pleasure to look after all of your guests.
Best Wishes
Evanne, Daniel, Gillian and all the wedding team @ Poulaphouca House & Falls
Best Wishes
Evanne, Daniel, Gillian and all the wedding team @ Poulaphouca House & Falls
Added 2nd Sep 2020
Michael Styles
5.0
Married on 22nd Jun 2019
Our wedding at Poulaphouca House and Falls was everything we dreamed of. The help and guidance we were given from the organising team was excellent, all their suggestions worked out perfectly. We had the most amazing meal in the garden, covered in a beautiful stretch tent. The food was first class, the band were superb, service excellent and the organisation of a coach to bring our guests home was perfect to keep the party going late into the night without any worry. We stayed the night in the luxurious House and a gorgeous breakfast in the morning.
Hayley and I really had our dream wedding, it ran absolutely seamlessly. A huge thank you to all the members of the Poulaphouca Team, their hard work, enthusiasm and diligence it was astounding.
Well done to Dan and Claire, best of luck.
Hayley and I really had our dream wedding, it ran absolutely seamlessly. A huge thank you to all the members of the Poulaphouca Team, their hard work, enthusiasm and diligence it was astounding.
Well done to Dan and Claire, best of luck.
Added 26th Jul 2019
Michele sarratt
Wedding on 22nd Jun 2019
My daughters wedding was a truly fabulous success in an amazing romantic tent nestled in the garden with the sun streaming in. From a drinks reception to begin with the canopes were incredible including pretty afternoon tea cake stands loaded with delicate treats. The staff were friendly helpful and encouraging. The dinner was served in the stretch tent to a back drop of fliowers and blossom trees lending a fairy tale quality to the ambience. Dinner was totally fabulous. Service smooth and all the guests had a great time. The band were full of fun and the DJ later kept us all dancing happily to the early hours. Rustic pizza was enjoyed by everyone later in the evening. We all stayed over and woke to a prettily decorated breakfast room where the wedding flowed had been set up to keep the ambience going. The breakfast was first class and we all enjoyed the apres wedding chats.
Our experience with having a wedding in Poulaphouca house was an immense success. Well done to daniel Clair and all the team.
Our experience with having a wedding in Poulaphouca house was an immense success. Well done to daniel Clair and all the team.
Response from Poulaphouca House and Falls
Thank you so much for your kind words Michele, It was our pleasure to look after all of Michael & Haley's guests and its great to hear that we have helped with making such treasured memories of their special day. Best Wishes Daniel, Claire and all the team.
Added 27th Jun 2019
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