Slane Castle
Slane Castle, Slane, Co Meath
Experience Rock, Royalty and Romance at Slane Castle - hosting bespoke Weddings of 15 guests - 250 guests.
Tie the Knot amongst memories of Rock'n’Roll Legends and Royalty and Be the King or Queen of your own Castle for the day at the iconic Slane Castle.
We specialize in unforgettable 3-day wedding events, giving you the time and space to truly make the Castle your own for the entire weekend with exclusive use. Welcome your guests with a festive rehearsal celebration on Friday, enjoy your dream wedding day on Saturday, and unwind with a relaxed organic Pig on a Spit or BBQ gathering on Sunday.
Your entire wedding can take place here on the 1500-acre Slane Castle Estate, from the ceremony itself to a sit-down banquet in our magnificent Gothic Ballroom, Castle Courtyard Marquee or more intimate State Rooms.
You will be greeted on arrival into our impressive Great Hall which is a stunning location for a drinks reception, with it's fine Doric columns and magnificent plasterwork compete for attention and are beautiful for indoor photos. U2's video for 'Pride (In the Name of Love)' was filmed here so your party can buzz off that rock history in the making!
Ceremonies
Slane Castle offers the beautiful historic Ballroom, sweeping front lawns or a host of more intimate State Rooms for an array of ceremonies including civil ceremonies, humanist blessings and multi-denomination ceremonies. There are also a number of churches located in nearby Slane Village and the local area.
Dining
The Castle’s unique selection of dining spaces are flexible and suit many different styles depending on your guest list and personal preferences:
Intimate Weddings (15+ guests)
We specialise in Intimate Weddings of 15 guests & above at Slane Castle and would be delighted to tailor a bespoke Intimate Wedding package for you. We have a range of options and spaces available to create your unique day.
Gothic Ballroom Weddings (up to 106 guests)
The amazing Neo-Gothic Ballroom was completed in 1821 for the visit of King George IV. An ideal venue for small, informal, or intimate banquets for up to 106 guests.
Courtyard Marquee Weddings (107-250 guests)
For larger weddings we arrange an outdoor marquee which caters for 107-250 guests, located in the Castle Courtyard right next to the Castle itself.
You will still have full use of the Main Floor of the Castle for both your arrival reception & your evening entertainment.
Accommodation
We currently have seven luxury double bedrooms, each designed to their own uniqueness. Expect four-poster beds & sumptuous furnishings hinting at stories and maybe even scandal … The King’s Room, The Earl & Countess… For additional guests, our sister property on the Slane Estate, Rock Farm, offers eco-friendly glamping & holiday homes just across the Boyne river from the Castle, and we have a selection of local B&Bs, guesthouses and hotels we can recommend.
Don’t forget day two! or a night before...
We are delighted to host night before and day after celebrations at the Castle and can tailor custom events to suit your friends & family, from private guided tours of the Castle, Whiskey Tastings & Masterclasses in the world-class Slane Irish Whiskey Distillery, a relaxed BBQ or Pig on the Spit in the Castle Courtyard with fully organic Rock Farm produce, or a formal dinner in one of our State Rooms, we can create a bespoke experience to suit your exact requirements.
Our Lower Ground Floor features the Castle Courtyard, Gandon Room Restaurant & our very popular Browne’s Bar, a cosy room named after the Castle housekeeper, Mary Browne. The bar boasts a fascinating Slane rock concert theme and the memorabilia from 40 years of high profile rock concerts make mesmerising reading. If these walls could talk, they’d tell some stories. It’s no stranger to great live music sessions into the wee small hours .
Reviews of Slane Castle
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Kaitlyn Votta
5.0
Married on 5th Oct 2024
Ellie & Alex
5.0
Married on 21st Sep 2024
Slane Castle was the most amazing venue ever. We had the best experience with Shriya and team and the Conyngham family were so welcoming.
From the first time we visited the castle we were made to feel at home and wowed by the most amazing building with rich history. Everyone went above and beyond during the leadup and on the day to help us with everything and make it all perfect.
Our families and friends had the most amazing time and I could not recommend the venue more- they really make you feel at home and offer 11/10 customer service. Thank you so much!
From the first time we visited the castle we were made to feel at home and wowed by the most amazing building with rich history. Everyone went above and beyond during the leadup and on the day to help us with everything and make it all perfect.
Our families and friends had the most amazing time and I could not recommend the venue more- they really make you feel at home and offer 11/10 customer service. Thank you so much!
Added 30th Oct 2024
Louise Wiltosz
5.0
Married on 5th Sep 2024
We had the most amazing time at Slane Caslte for our Wedding. We stayed in the castle the night before with our families, it was a fantastic way to start the celebrations and waking up the morning of the wedding in a castle was just magical!
Our guests were delighted with the venue, half our guests came from Scotland so it was a great experience coming to an Irish castle to celebrate.
I can’t praise Slane enough. The food was unreal everyone loved their meal, the quality and presentation were fabulous. The ballroom was such a beautiful place to have our ceremony and to have the entire caslte to ourselves for the day made it so special.
Every single member of staff were so lovely, they couldn’t do enough for us and everyone commented on how great they were. Alex was so welcoming and came to see us the night before with and the morning of when we were having our breakfast.
Both on the day and during the run up to our wedding we were so we’re so well looked after by Shiyra. She was so amazing from the day we first visited all the way through to the day. We were totally at ease throughout all of the organising, I cannot sing her praises enough she was just fantastic and was such a lovely calm presence on the day, she had everything under control we didn’t need to think about anything except just enjoying our day. She has such a wealth of knowledge about the castle and it so amazing at what she does. We even had a problem with one of our vendors and we were helped out with this too, we were so grateful we had nothing to worry about and just felt so well looked after. I can’t recommend Slane enough for a wedding we had such an amazing day. Thank you so much to everyone at the castle ❤️
Our guests were delighted with the venue, half our guests came from Scotland so it was a great experience coming to an Irish castle to celebrate.
I can’t praise Slane enough. The food was unreal everyone loved their meal, the quality and presentation were fabulous. The ballroom was such a beautiful place to have our ceremony and to have the entire caslte to ourselves for the day made it so special.
Every single member of staff were so lovely, they couldn’t do enough for us and everyone commented on how great they were. Alex was so welcoming and came to see us the night before with and the morning of when we were having our breakfast.
Both on the day and during the run up to our wedding we were so we’re so well looked after by Shiyra. She was so amazing from the day we first visited all the way through to the day. We were totally at ease throughout all of the organising, I cannot sing her praises enough she was just fantastic and was such a lovely calm presence on the day, she had everything under control we didn’t need to think about anything except just enjoying our day. She has such a wealth of knowledge about the castle and it so amazing at what she does. We even had a problem with one of our vendors and we were helped out with this too, we were so grateful we had nothing to worry about and just felt so well looked after. I can’t recommend Slane enough for a wedding we had such an amazing day. Thank you so much to everyone at the castle ❤️
Added 7th Dec 2024
Colin and Marine Louis-Martin
5.0
Married on 18th Aug 2024
We got married on the 18th of August and the service provided by the Castle staff was exceptional.
Being based in Japan we had to do the majority of wedding organisation through email and Zoom. From our first email, which was replied to in a way that clearly indicating that Slane had read it and what we were looking for information on (unlike the responses from some other venues), through a number of online meetings with the staff through to the final wedding date, everything was handled in a relaxed but highly professional level by all the staff.
The organisation on the wedding day, headed by Shirya was superb and was more than we could have imagined.
A number of our guests commented on the food that was exceptional and deserves special mention.
Thank you so much to the staff and management for helping us have such a wonderful day in an amazing venue. 10/10
Being based in Japan we had to do the majority of wedding organisation through email and Zoom. From our first email, which was replied to in a way that clearly indicating that Slane had read it and what we were looking for information on (unlike the responses from some other venues), through a number of online meetings with the staff through to the final wedding date, everything was handled in a relaxed but highly professional level by all the staff.
The organisation on the wedding day, headed by Shirya was superb and was more than we could have imagined.
A number of our guests commented on the food that was exceptional and deserves special mention.
Thank you so much to the staff and management for helping us have such a wonderful day in an amazing venue. 10/10
Added 8th Sep 2024
Deirdre
5.0
Married on 15th Aug 2024
From start to finish we would highly recommend a wedding at Slane castle . On build up Shiyra the castle wedding planner helped us so much then on the Wedding day .. Shiyra had our day running like a masterpiece clockwork .. ( bride with help on Shiyra’s knowledge) was running 15 mins early . So time for more photos and Prosecco … ( poor groom probably felt I ran off) Shiyra even came back to work to greet us next day at breakfast. So anyone looking for a wedding venue we would highly recommend Slane Castle Owners too we’re so interested and involved in the build up to our wedding. So bride and grooms . Please choose Slane Castle . We felt we were King and Queen of the castle xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Added 20th Aug 2024
Livia Bostan
4.9
Married on 6th Aug 2024
We only visited Slane Castle when picking out venues and knew right then and there this is our venue. We loved the castle from visiting it throughout the years and never in a million years did we imagine we will get married in the beautiful Ballroom where our most beautiful photos were taken. Shiyra is such a pleasure to work with and was open to all our suggestions and hundred questions. She helped us through the planning process with kindness and professionalism. She is a great addition to the castle 😊
The food was amazing and so much of it! We were worried guests would go hungry but from the amount leftover you could feed another party 😀
We used the Brownes Bar for the after meal entertainment and everything was perfect for our intimate wedding. All our guests were in awe of the place and its uniqueness.
Slane Castle is such a magnificent place and the service we got for the big day was top notch. It will always hold a special place in my heart 😊
The food was amazing and so much of it! We were worried guests would go hungry but from the amount leftover you could feed another party 😀
We used the Brownes Bar for the after meal entertainment and everything was perfect for our intimate wedding. All our guests were in awe of the place and its uniqueness.
Slane Castle is such a magnificent place and the service we got for the big day was top notch. It will always hold a special place in my heart 😊
Added 14th Aug 2024
Amanda Vo
5.0
Married on 4th Aug 2024
As a couple living in the US and with no connections to Ireland with 40 guests expected, we looked into just about every castle in Ireland that was available for wedding celebrations and we selected Slane Castle because (i) we wanted a venue that was convenient to our guests that were all traveling, with the exception of one, from other continents and (ii) had a nice area configuration (for example, several other castles that were older had really oddly shaped, such as long and skinny, rooms). Also, and this is a low bar, but we reached out to a number of venues that never responded back to us, or, in one case, surprisingly responded months later (the odd thing is that our photographer worked with an event that was at that venue so apparently there are people that work there?). I wanted a place with delicious food and with things to do since we didn’t do our ceremony there, so we gave our guests the option to do either a castle tour or a whiskey distillery tasting. The event planner, Shiyra, is professional, helpful, and efficient. Excellent venue choice, lovely accommodations and really went above and beyond to make our vision come true.
Added 11th Sep 2024
Maebh Sheelan
3.9
Married on 5th Jul 2024
After looking at a few venues and then Slane Castle, we knew Slane Castle was the only venue for our special day. From the first tour to leaving the castle, Shiyra, the wedding coordinator was amazing to work with. From answering every single question to being there on both days of the wedding, she always had a smile on her face. We would recommend Slane Castle just from working with her!
But on top of that, it is amazing venue. We had a large wedding of 220 in the marque in the courtyard but we’re still able to use the castle before and after. The staff throughout the wedding day and the day 2 bbq were friendly and accommodating for any request. We can’t wait to visit Slane Castle again in the future for even more memories!
But on top of that, it is amazing venue. We had a large wedding of 220 in the marque in the courtyard but we’re still able to use the castle before and after. The staff throughout the wedding day and the day 2 bbq were friendly and accommodating for any request. We can’t wait to visit Slane Castle again in the future for even more memories!
Added 23rd Jul 2024
Sandra & Wayne
5.0
Married on 30th May 2024
Slane Castle was the first and only wedding venue we visited. We didn't need to look any further. it ticks all the boxes and more.
Shirya and Cheryl are such an asset to this place. They are amazing at what they do and helped us plan our day with ease. We chose an intimate wedding for day 1 and then celebrated with friends and family in the courtyard/brownes bar with a bbq, band, DJ, for day 2. There wasn't a request we made which they weren't able to meet. They sorted any mishaps discreetly in the background without fuss, continuously checked in with us throughout the day, ensuring we were happy with how everything was going.
The food was fantastic. The chef Lucho was not only excellent at his job, he was also extremely friendly and included our children in all aspects of the day - chocolate waffles for breakfast was always going to be a winner!!
Alex and Carina were beyond welcoming, putting us at ease and encouraging us to make ourselves at home.
Slane Castle already held very special memories for us from attending concerts through the years, but getting married there will always be our favourite. Thank you so very much to all the Slane Castle team for all you did for us, for our families and for our guests. Highly highly recommend.
Shirya and Cheryl are such an asset to this place. They are amazing at what they do and helped us plan our day with ease. We chose an intimate wedding for day 1 and then celebrated with friends and family in the courtyard/brownes bar with a bbq, band, DJ, for day 2. There wasn't a request we made which they weren't able to meet. They sorted any mishaps discreetly in the background without fuss, continuously checked in with us throughout the day, ensuring we were happy with how everything was going.
The food was fantastic. The chef Lucho was not only excellent at his job, he was also extremely friendly and included our children in all aspects of the day - chocolate waffles for breakfast was always going to be a winner!!
Alex and Carina were beyond welcoming, putting us at ease and encouraging us to make ourselves at home.
Slane Castle already held very special memories for us from attending concerts through the years, but getting married there will always be our favourite. Thank you so very much to all the Slane Castle team for all you did for us, for our families and for our guests. Highly highly recommend.
Added 8th Jul 2024
Leanne & Dean
5.0
Married on 25th Mar 2024
Only one word can describe our wedding at Slane Castle.......AMAZING!! We knew from the start we wanted a venue that was a bit different from the norm, and Slane Castle holds so many great memories for us throughout the years, it was the perfect spot.
From initial planning, Shiyra was just a dream to deal with. Everything was so efficiently handled and gave us so much support and advice on the run-up to the big day.
Having our ceremony in the ballroom was just so special, the atmosphere of this room takes your breath away and is the most beautiful backdrop for photographs!
The food was just out of this world, from the menu tasting to the dinner, there was nothing we changed! Every guest still talks about the "best steak they ever had'! Cheryl and her team were so attentive to every guest but also had that sweet spot for keeping a relaxed presence.
For us, we didn't want the usual big band and dancefloor for the afters, so we chose to use the Gandon Restaurant and Browne's Bar for the evening entertainment. Filled with Rock n' Roll memorabilia, plush chairs, and an edgy style, it was the perfect spot for our 2 piece band to fill the air with covers from Bon Jovi to U2! Perfection!
A shout out to Rob, he just runs the bar like clockwork and kept the craic going and drinks flowing right into the early hours!
Waking up in a castle is truly an experience in itself as we tucked into a full Irish breakfast and THE most delicious croissants! The staff the following morning were also so friendly and attentive!
We really cannot recommend this venue enough for a wedding, it's not a polished 5* hotel, and that is EXACTLY why we love it. It just oozes charm around every corner, steeped in history and ran by an absolute dream team. Thank you so so much to everyone!
We would give 10 stars if we could!
From initial planning, Shiyra was just a dream to deal with. Everything was so efficiently handled and gave us so much support and advice on the run-up to the big day.
Having our ceremony in the ballroom was just so special, the atmosphere of this room takes your breath away and is the most beautiful backdrop for photographs!
The food was just out of this world, from the menu tasting to the dinner, there was nothing we changed! Every guest still talks about the "best steak they ever had'! Cheryl and her team were so attentive to every guest but also had that sweet spot for keeping a relaxed presence.
For us, we didn't want the usual big band and dancefloor for the afters, so we chose to use the Gandon Restaurant and Browne's Bar for the evening entertainment. Filled with Rock n' Roll memorabilia, plush chairs, and an edgy style, it was the perfect spot for our 2 piece band to fill the air with covers from Bon Jovi to U2! Perfection!
A shout out to Rob, he just runs the bar like clockwork and kept the craic going and drinks flowing right into the early hours!
Waking up in a castle is truly an experience in itself as we tucked into a full Irish breakfast and THE most delicious croissants! The staff the following morning were also so friendly and attentive!
We really cannot recommend this venue enough for a wedding, it's not a polished 5* hotel, and that is EXACTLY why we love it. It just oozes charm around every corner, steeped in history and ran by an absolute dream team. Thank you so so much to everyone!
We would give 10 stars if we could!
Added 26th Apr 2024
Elle Frances McCoy
5.0
Married on 8th Feb 2024
My husband & I got married at Slane on February 8th. Writing a review means that the moment is largely over and Slane is honestly more than a venue to us (so it took some time). The more I thought about it… the space that a couple chooses to celebrate love, family and friends should be more than a venue. Weddings are painted as this idyllic setting where harps play celebratory music and doves fly in unison over a rainbow’s arch. In reality, weddings are more comparable to a scene in Braveheart. Rivers of tears, bodies everywhere, wardrobe casualties, etc. When you are in the thick of it, you want a team of people that aren’t afraid to help hoist up your Spanx or hold a vodka drink up to your mouth during body tape application.
The Slane Squad had us. The guests raved about the Michelin-level cuisine. The rooms were gorgeous - unique in design and the beds were coma-inducing. The castle as a whole left everyone speechless more than once and trust me that is no small feat with our group. I was escorted out of the dinner/reception space when waves of uncontrollable sobs threatened to remove all of my makeup. I had a sincere, visceral response to how stunning the room was. An entire castle of people dove head first into a pool of 80 Americans and treated every single person like family… rowdy southerners included. Planning a wedding in Ireland while residing in Pennsylvania would have been impossible without Shiyra. This gorgeous blonde, Irish fairy-dream was our right hand and a major link to our sanity. My chest will always swell with gratitude and immense love when I think about Shiyra... I would have been irrevocably lost without her. Eric and I secured the different pieces but it was the magical team at Slane that weaved it all together. Rob was as smooth and tactical as he was handsome. He was a bartender, a widely-favored dance partner, protector and my personal shield from chaos. And Cheryl… stunning Cheryl. She was the exhale when we were bracing ourselves for impact. Cheryl wrapped us in her billowy blanket of calm and left no room for worry. Every person there was kind enough to lie to me when I asked if I looked hungover or if I was being as nutty as a Snickers bar. Our wedding weekend will hold a place in our hearts that even to this second gets us both emotional. It was everything and everything would mean nothing if we didn’t have Slane (pardon the Alicia Keys reference). To Alex & family, Shiyra, Cheryl, Rob and every single staff member, we cannot thank you enough.
We are so honored to call you all friends.
Top tier. Enough five-star ratings to fill a galaxy.
The Slane Squad had us. The guests raved about the Michelin-level cuisine. The rooms were gorgeous - unique in design and the beds were coma-inducing. The castle as a whole left everyone speechless more than once and trust me that is no small feat with our group. I was escorted out of the dinner/reception space when waves of uncontrollable sobs threatened to remove all of my makeup. I had a sincere, visceral response to how stunning the room was. An entire castle of people dove head first into a pool of 80 Americans and treated every single person like family… rowdy southerners included. Planning a wedding in Ireland while residing in Pennsylvania would have been impossible without Shiyra. This gorgeous blonde, Irish fairy-dream was our right hand and a major link to our sanity. My chest will always swell with gratitude and immense love when I think about Shiyra... I would have been irrevocably lost without her. Eric and I secured the different pieces but it was the magical team at Slane that weaved it all together. Rob was as smooth and tactical as he was handsome. He was a bartender, a widely-favored dance partner, protector and my personal shield from chaos. And Cheryl… stunning Cheryl. She was the exhale when we were bracing ourselves for impact. Cheryl wrapped us in her billowy blanket of calm and left no room for worry. Every person there was kind enough to lie to me when I asked if I looked hungover or if I was being as nutty as a Snickers bar. Our wedding weekend will hold a place in our hearts that even to this second gets us both emotional. It was everything and everything would mean nothing if we didn’t have Slane (pardon the Alicia Keys reference). To Alex & family, Shiyra, Cheryl, Rob and every single staff member, we cannot thank you enough.
We are so honored to call you all friends.
Top tier. Enough five-star ratings to fill a galaxy.
Added 17th Feb 2024
Dee & Adrian
5.0
Married on 25th Nov 2023
We were a COVID couple who were on the verge of cancelling our wedding celebration until we went to a viewing at Slane Castle.
We loved the castle right away; it is a magical venue for any event, especially a wedding. The coordinator, Shiyra, was so helpful and professional; she made the planning so easy for us and kept us on track.
The team at Slane Castle, including Cheryl, the banqueting manager, were so professional and helpful. They easily adapted to last-minute changes leading up to the wedding but also made it so enjoyable for us, beforehand and on the day.
Every guest who attended the wedding told us how much they loved the grandeur of the venue mixed with a lovely, easy-going, welcoming atmosphere. They are still talking about how it was one of the best weddings they had attended.
Slane Castle provided a breathtaking backdrop, with its history and grandeur adding an air of majesty to the event. The castle's accommodations and spaces were absolutely beautiful, and the food and drinks were top quality.
All the staff on duty, from the breakfasts, to the buffet, to the wedding banquet, worked as a team and made sure all our guests were well looked after. A shoutout to the bar and floor staff for all their hard work and to Rob for his amazing dance moves!
Slane Castle didn't just host our wedding; it enhanced the entire experience, leaving us with memories we will cherish forever. A big thank you to everyone at Slane Castle for making it such a special day.
We loved the castle right away; it is a magical venue for any event, especially a wedding. The coordinator, Shiyra, was so helpful and professional; she made the planning so easy for us and kept us on track.
The team at Slane Castle, including Cheryl, the banqueting manager, were so professional and helpful. They easily adapted to last-minute changes leading up to the wedding but also made it so enjoyable for us, beforehand and on the day.
Every guest who attended the wedding told us how much they loved the grandeur of the venue mixed with a lovely, easy-going, welcoming atmosphere. They are still talking about how it was one of the best weddings they had attended.
Slane Castle provided a breathtaking backdrop, with its history and grandeur adding an air of majesty to the event. The castle's accommodations and spaces were absolutely beautiful, and the food and drinks were top quality.
All the staff on duty, from the breakfasts, to the buffet, to the wedding banquet, worked as a team and made sure all our guests were well looked after. A shoutout to the bar and floor staff for all their hard work and to Rob for his amazing dance moves!
Slane Castle didn't just host our wedding; it enhanced the entire experience, leaving us with memories we will cherish forever. A big thank you to everyone at Slane Castle for making it such a special day.
Added 4th Feb 2024
Laura Donlon
5.0
Married on 3rd Aug 2023
We got married at Slane Castle and we had such a fantastic day and night ! Shiyra and all the staff at Slane Castle were an absolute dream to work with ? nothing was a problem and Shiyra was always readily available whenever we had a query or wanted to change something. The setting was honestly so fabulous both inside the castle and on the grounds? we got some stunning photographs of our day. The food was fantastic and there was plenty of it so no one went hungry? I would 100 percent recommend Slane castle as a wedding venue ? you won't be disappointed.
Added 9th Aug 2023
Tom
5.0
Married on 3rd Nov 2022
We had our wedding at Slane Castle in November 2022, and we were so fortunate to have found such an beautiful venue with a truly fantastic wedding team. They really went out of their way to ensure that every detail of our wedding was taken into account. When we had a bit of an unexpected health situation (when most venues probably would have cancelled on us), the wedding team did everything they could to work around the issue and make sure everything ran as smoothly and safely as possible. We ended up having a brilliant celebration and couldn't be happier with our choice of venue.
If you're planning a wedding, we definitely recommend taking a look at Slane Castle. The castle itself is gorgeous, and the wedding team is an absolute pleasure to work with and will look after your every need.
If you're planning a wedding, we definitely recommend taking a look at Slane Castle. The castle itself is gorgeous, and the wedding team is an absolute pleasure to work with and will look after your every need.
Added 28th Feb 2023
Karen
5.0
Married on 31st Dec 2018
We had our rockstar wedding in Slane Castle. An epic night that our guests still rave about!!
Added 23rd Apr 2021
Dee and Eoin
?I cannot believe we have finally made it to the big day, it has been a long time coming! You are truly an inspiration - a venue is only as good as it coordinators and manager and since day one you have given me such confidence that anything is possible and no obstacle is too big in having a wedding that is exactly what you want. I'll be sad to finish this wedding journey but no doubt we will have amazing memories and gorgeous images of our time in Slane Castle, Lots of Love
Added 19th Sep 2013
Kara & Eoghan
Just a little note to say thank you so much for all your efforts leading up to and on June 22nd. You were so helpful in making the day run smoothly and we are very grateful for everything you did. Slane Castle was the perfect venue for our special day, and all of our guests can't speak highly enough about it! With Love
Added 22nd Jun 2013
Nick & Aedin
Thank you so much for everything you did for us on our wedding. We really appreciate all the help and organising you did, we couldn't have done it without you!
Added 15th May 2013
Lynn & John
Thank you so much for all of your hard work leading up to our big day and of course, on the day itself. We don't know how we could have managed without you.
Added 12th May 2012
Aoife
Thank you, So much for all of your planning & hard work, and for helping us to have the most amazing wedding day.
Added 4th Oct 2011
Mags and Enda
"We had our wedding reception at Slane Castle in September 2010 and it really exceeded all of our expectations. Rhonda was a fantastic help with all of her experience, and was always available to answer any of our questions. The food was of the highest quality, we went for the fillet steak. The venue is unforgettable and makes for a really unique wedding. The castle is exclusive, making the atmosphere intimate - there's no non-guests so everyone interacts really well and gets to know each other. Our guests are still raving about it! Its impressive, but at the same time, it is intimate and special. We had the best day ever at Slane- it was a dream come true!"
Added 8th Feb 2011
Enda & Mags
Thank you so much for all your help, advice and patience.
Added 11th Sep 2010
Sinead & Brian
Rhonda, We wanted to express our gratitude and appreciation for the amazing job you did for our wedding on 13th of March 2010. You made it so easy to plan the wedding as we knew we were in safe hands with you running the show. All of our guests have commented on how fantastic the day was ? the castle looking amazing, the food was delicious, every part of the day and evening ran smoothly & seamlessly thanks to you. Both of our mothers were also very appreciative of your help and kindness. We know that Slane Castle LTD will be a great success with you as general manager. You are hard working, professional, thoughtful and great fun. It has been a pleasure to deal with you.
Added 4th May 2010
Louise & Brian
Thank you for all your Trojan work on our wedding day. Slane Castle lived up to our expectations and more and you played no small part in making our dreams come true. Thanks again for your kindness and professionalism, you ran some show!
Pia & Steve
Thank you so much for all your help arranging our wedding! We are sure it's going to be a great and memorable event, and we couldn't have done it without you. All the best, Warm Regards
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From the very beginning Shiyra (castle wedding coordinator) was absolutely wonderful in walking us through the process. She sent lists of vendors that the castle had worked with before, all of whom ended up being fantastic to work with, She was also very flexible in setting up our tasting once we finally did make it to visit the castle, and kept us on a timeline of what needed to be done next. She also would connect directly with vendors (flowers, cake) to organize deliveries and finalize numbers.
We hosted a 3 day event at the castle, moving in on Friday and Staying until Monday morning. We used Browne's Bar for a 60 person rehearsal dinner on Friday night (and then going into the adorable town of Slane for a larger drinks event). The food was fantastic and the bar itself has such cool memoribilia that everyone enjoyed.
Saturday we had nearly 40 people getting ready in the castle (spread out among the 7 bedrooms and a wonderful upstairs living room with full kitchen), and had plenty of space to do so. The bedrooms are giant and decorated beautifully. The ceremony we held in the Ballroom with 210 people (160 seats, with everyone else standing which worked quite well). It is probably the most beautiful room I've ever seen. Afterwards cocktail hour was on the entire first floor of the castle, and Shiyra was wonderful about making sure our speciality cocktails were set out for everyone as they exited the room (we never had an issue with a bar line at any point).
Dinner was outside in the Marquee tent in the courtyard (heated, came with lights strung up on the ceiling, looked gorgeous). The AV system for speeches worked flawlessly and the food was spectacular.
We then moved back to the ballroom where the band was set up, before finishing the night in the basement night club for a few hours of a DJ (yes that is as cool as it sounds).
Sunday's event we did as a "hunt" and the whole castle was open to our guests, with a Pig Roast the castle organized out in the marquee complete with croquet on the front lawns (provided by the castle) and a falconer (brought in from outside). The Conyngnham family attended as well who own the castle and were absolutely lovely to get to know. They also opened the distillery for tours that day which many of our family and friends took advantage of. We just woke up on Sunday and everything was set up, nothing for us to worry about or decisions to make.
Overall, it was incredible showing up and having the staff take care of everything from setting up our guestbook/card box to serving breakfast in bed on the morning of (at the brides request). I could not have felt more like a princess, and all of our friends and family had the best time.
You cannot get a better venue than this!