Virginia Park Lodge

We booked in March 2024 and got married in October 2024. Some would say planning a wedding in 8 months is impossible but working with the VPL team, they made everything we hoped for a reality and beyond with as little stress as possible.

From our very first meeting to our final farewells, the team made us feel so special, took the time to get to know us, truly listened to what we wanted, and then not only delivered but exceeded all of our expectations.

The food was an absolute highlight for us and our guests—we are still receiving messages about how amazing it was. Chef Eoin and team are incredibly talented. Our experience in London at the food tasting was also a highlight and gave us a nice excuse for us to have a weekend away together to celebrate getting married, and once again the team there were fantastic.

Every detail of the wedding was just perfect, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for more. Walking into the venue on the day and seeing everything exactly as we had imagined—enhanced with their own beautiful touches—was just breathtaking.

The venue itself is truly something special, and we feel so lucky to have celebrated in such a wonderful setting between the hotel and the Deerpark Inn. From the night before welcoming us and our families to the Deerpark Inn to get the celebrations started with a group of 30 people, to the morning of the wedding, when Maria looked after us calming any nerves, to the wedding day itself which was ran smoothly and magnificently by Ciaran, Margot, and team, and then to our second-day celebrations back at the Deerpark for 70 of our guests, the level of service we experienced was beyond anything we imagined.

We simply cannot thank the VPL team enough for everything they did to make our wedding so unforgettable. We felt part of the Virginia Park Family, and we plan on returning to celebrate again soon.

To all at Virginia Park Lodge,

Words cannot describe how amazing our day was.

Everything from the minute we arrived to the minute we left was absolutely faultless.

Ours guests were blown away by the food, the attention to every single detail, the seamless and punctual flow to the whole day and every single staff member from those in the Deerpark Inn on Thursday to those we met at breakfast yesterday - absolutely amazing.

Thank you to everyone at the Lodge for making our day and all the preparations leading up to Friday so magical.

It was absolute perfection!

Danielle and Sean Hanlon

Words cannot describe how much we loved our wedding at Virginia Park Lodge. The team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and exactly how we’d imagined. The attention to detail was amazing, from the turn down service when we were out of our rooms, to the staff knowing us by name and always checking in on us, we were treated like complete royalty.
Working in event management as my day job, my wedding day was always going to have high expectations and so many of my family and friends worried I wouldn’t be able to switch off, but I felt so much trust in the team and it meant so much knowing everything was taken care of and so perfect.

This venue is simply amazing, our guests were made to feel so welcome and everyone loved the comfy beds! The food too, oh my god!! So many of our guests said it was the best wedding food they had ever had.

We really cannot thank the team enough for all the important roles they played in what was truly the best day of our lives. We’re feeling sad it’s all over, but so grateful for an unforgettable time.

From the moment we first visited Virginia Park Lodge, we knew it was the place for us. Deirdre, with her warmth, professionalism, and the personal touch that comes from being part of a family-run business, immediately put us at ease. Her expertise and kindness made the decision an easy one.

In the lead-up to our wedding, Deirdre, Margot, and Ciaran were always on hand to look after every detail, ensuring our experience was as stress-free as possible. Every visit to the lodge felt special, and we loved every moment of finalizing the details for our big day. When the day finally arrived, the team at the Lodge orchestrated a weekend that was beyond our wildest dreams—absolutely flawless from start to finish.

We stayed in the Castle the night before and celebrated our second day at the charming Deer Park Inn. Both venues added such a magical touch to the weekend. The Lodge truly felt like our own, and a special thank you must go to Jean, who looked after us throughout the weekend. She made my mother feel like a guest of honor, which was such a lovely touch.

Margot, Ciaran, and Deirdre are true experts in their field, and the day ran smoothly thanks to their impeccable planning and attention to detail. The food and service were five-star, and the high standard continued into our second day at the Deer Park Inn. We were so happy to stay for the extra day because we simply didn’t want to leave! The Deer Park Inn, with its charming Irish pub ambiance, stunning decor, and delicious food, was the perfect way to round off our celebrations.

We cannot recommend Virginia Park Lodge enough to anyone planning their special day. Thank you to the entire team for making our wedding weekend an absolute dream come true!

Genuinely hard to know where to start in regard to us leaving a review for Virginia park Lodge. It’s difficult to put into words how special our wedding was - and a large part of it was down to VPL and most importantly their staff. VPL is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and quaint venues in Ireland (I viewed quite a few!) but what really makes it is the level of service they provide and the quality of produce from the absolutely incredible food, to the interiors and decoration, right down to minor details such as smells in each room - all of which we noted and appreciated so much. They leave nothing to chance.

Then there’s the staff - Deirdre runs an amazingly tight and professional ship anchored by Ciaran and Margot who we have to mention.
Ciaran is the most calming man we’ve ever met! But by god does he keep an eye on everything and keep things moving as well as being a superb MC who creates an electric atmosphere - an uber, polished professional.

Then there’s Margot, who is just an absolute gem who is fantastic at what she does but equally a really lovely person who became a friend to us over a short period of time. She is a huge asset to VPL - nothing is an issue, and she knows what you need/want before you do yourself. A true superstar.
Not to forget Laura who looked after all of our accommodation and was just fantastic and what a personality to have front of house.
And Silo - he spent most of the dinner chasing Sonny and I to sit down for the next course but all done with a smile. A lovely person with a big future ahead.
And finally Dave, the barman. So many of our guests commended him. It takes a special skill to do what he does.

Overall - we can’t fault VPL. It holds a very special place in our hearts.

We got married at Virginia Park Lodge in March 2024, and it was exceptional from start to finish.

Planning was easy thanks to the amazing team—especially Dierdre, Ciaran, and Margot—who handled every detail smoothly and were always available to help.

On the day, everything flowed perfectly. All the staff were attentive and very friendly, letting us relax and enjoy every moment.

The food was a highlight—beautifully presented and delicious. Our guests loved the quality and service.

Personalising our day was simple, and the team made our vision a reality.

We couldn’t be happier with Virginia Park Lodge. The stunning venue, incredible staff, and flawless service made our day unforgettable. Highly recommend!

Virginia Park Lodge was the wedding venue of our dreams. We attending an initial scheduled wedding showcase appointment and was immediately sold, but not by the luxurious, stylish venue and detailed interiors, or by the beautiful gardens and grounds, or by the delicate and delicious gourmet afternoon tea and treats. It was the team that got won us over and helped make the final decision for us.

The guided tour by Jean, and the constant greetings and little chats we had with the staff made us feel welcome and at ease. Everyone on-site had a positive, excited and energetic buzz. During our subsequent visits, we were delighted to see the team each time, and even more so when even the house-keeping staff remembered our names, and chatted to us like friends or family. The genuine attention to detail and sense of home-coming was what we hoped for when choosing our wedding venue. And VPL really delivered that feeling of warmth.

Brainstorming sessions with Ciar?n, Ciara, Edson and Deirdre were always invaluable. They really encouraged us with our ideas, and provided guidance and support to realise our vision for the big day!

As self proclaimed foodies we must admit that the food was incredible. Being massive fans of Richard Corrigan we always knew that the food would be great, but even still it really blew us away! Chef Eoin and the team really went above and beyond. We loved our tours of the vegetable patch and poly-tunnels, and I really appreciate the lengths they went to ensure our guests with food requirements were well looked after. Our friends could not believe how well they were catered for, and have not experienced this high level of standard outside of Dubai! Which I believe is a compliment. We are even considering printing photographs of the food for our wedding book. Special mention to Tjaart for the immaculate service and the attention to detail throughout. He really listens to what we wanted to achieve and always came back with great problem solving ideas! He was one of many MVPs.

Thank you to Catherine for keeping us calm and organised during the lead up to the wedding and noting all our requests!

If possible, we recommend doing the night before rehearsal family banquet - it was really worth it! Again, the food was fabulous. But not only that, we felt the night before rehearsal really allowed us to relax and ease into the big day ahead, and gave us time to have more intimate moments with our closest friends and family. Again, highly recommend!

We cannot wait for our future visits to Virginia Park Lodge to celebrate anniversaries and many more important milestones.

Best wishes,
April and Andrew
(11.11.22)

I LOVE Virginia Park Lodge! Everyone should get married here! It is run by such a loving family that welcomes you with open arms and cares about every detail. I was my own wedding planner so they were also very easy to talk to when I had any questions or concerns. I can't thank them enough! We were supposed to get married in 2020 and they worked with us till we got married in 2022.

Everything was fabulous on the day. We did not know until three weeks before the wedding that the manager had changed and only found out because I phoned. We did meet before the big day and I was reassured and was given lots of time. I did not meet a manager upon check out which was disappointing as we did not and still not receive a final breakdown of costs, etc. On the day, the staff and service were amazing. Particularly, the waitresses were so friendly. The meal was outstanding and the decor at Christmas was like a fairytale. It was a fabulous venue for our wedding and I only wish I could taste the meal again!

A stunning location and venue for a wedding. Every room has character and the house feels like your home for the day. Incredibly attentive staff and exceptional quality food. Our challenge in planning was communication. Perhaps a wedding planner is recommended to help in this regard. Accommodation booking needs modernisation to ensure inevitable changes to the guest list are seamless. Overall a fabulous venue and team. Recommend especially booking a pre wedding/ or after wedding night as one day felt too short.

As soon as we walked into the lodge we knew this was the venue for us. Everything about it is incredible, it looks and even smells amazing, the grounds are gorgeous to explore, and all the rooms, including the cute woodland huts, are lovely. The staff and level of service we received on the weekend cannot be faulted. It was a real pleasure to work with them and we were made to feel very at ease. From breakfast to dinner, the food was all FANTASTIC. We have had so many guests tell us how much they enjoyed it and how sad they were to leave - we just want to do the whole thing again!

We only viewed Virginia Park Lodge for our wedding. From initial impressions, no other venue would offer us the homely characteristics of the lodge and the organic menu choice sealed the deal. The staff were very attentive from start to finish, no stone was left unturned. At breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snacking times, no one had to ask for anything as the staff had every detail thought of. The two day affair went swimmingly and all guests who had been prior were delighted and those who hadn't been, thought it was one of the best wedding venues they'd been to.

Virginia Park Lodge is a dream! We loved our special day there in August 2019 - between the food, the gorgeous accommodations and amazing lodge interior you couldn't ask for more. Ciaran is incredible - he made us feel so at home and was so attentive to all of our needs for the 3 days. Ray behind the bar is wonderful too! Our guests loved every minute. Couldn't recommend it more!

The only thing that made Virginia Park Lodge exceptional for us getting married there was their wedding co-ordinator Ciaran Whelan. He was running the entire wedding during difficult times for them with staffing etc.
If it wasn't for his professionalism and organisation after his take over on the week before our wedding, the week leading up to our wedding would have been very stressful. The whole experience of the food tasting was fabulous in London.
I rate VPL 5 stars for Ciaran only!
Food was beautiful, venue is fabulous but service leading up the our wedding was extremely poor as we had about 7 port of calls and different people contacting us about silly issues that were solved between their own staffing. Their lack of communication within their staff and with ourselves was very stressful but Ciaran pulled it altogether. Our guests were unable to get in contact with the lodge to reserve accommodation which was annoying as most of our extremely large wedding guest list had to stay in local B&B's.
However, it was a magical day and the most special all thanks to Ciaran.

Firstly the venue is beautiful and has spectacular views its a very romantic venue and you are made feel it's your home for the wedding but of course the team always make the difference.
Some highlights for the team: Steve was instrumental on the day thank you for being there for us, ensuring the day went smoothly. You were seamless at being there but your presence not being noticed, you are an absolute pro and I couldn't imagine the day going as well.
Keiran, was so kind and a support to me throughout the day and you have a very special way of making everyone feel relaxed in your presence.

Eoin the chef and his team presented beautiful food,They absolutely surpassed our (sky high) expectations and the food was commented by our guests as being the best they have had !
Hilary, is some woman,Your passion, energy and creativity is remarkable. You went above and beyond for us I won't forget this.

Last but not least Deirdre I would rarely used the word ?perfect? but our wedding day was and VPL were absolutely apart of this. The venue is the best Ireland offers and I have been to many ! I would highly recommend each future bride visit VPL..

We knew Virginia Park lodge was the wedding venue for us the minute we arrived. We went to their wedding showcase in January and we were blown away by the beauty of the lodge and the meticulously managed grounds and even on a winter's day the sun was shining across Lake Ramor. The staff were extremely welcoming and were extremely helpful. We had the pleasure of meeting Deirdre, who was so accommodating from the word go. We thoroughly enjoyed our food tasting in Bentleys in London which was an incredible experience. We worked alongside Deirdre, Donna, Kieran and Stephen in the lead up to our big day and we couldn't have been happier with how everything worked out. As Clich? as it may seem, it really was the most spectacular day. From the d?cor in the lodge, the flower arrangements by Hillary, the delicious food freshly prepared like no other wedding food before, there is nothing we would have changed about VPL as our wedding venue. We could not recommend it enough!

Firstly I want to start by saying how beautiful this venue is. The grounds are stunning and the lodge itself is luxurious and homely, we especially loved having the fires on around the lodge. We couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect wedding venue.
The staff were fantastic from start to finish. Chris looked after us whilst we were there, he was friendly, organised and ensured that the whole weekend ran smoothly. He listened to what we wanted and helped us decide on the best way to do things...he sure knows his stuff! The bar staff were great, especially Ray who remembered everyone's drinks. They were really accommodating and played my music on all 3 nights. Jean looked after me on the wedding day and she was so calm and lovely and was on hand to bring us anything we needed.
All our guests commented on how delicious the food was throughout the weekend, from breakfast, to the wedding day to the bbq the day after. The guests also commented on how smoothly the day ran, the timings ran to perfection and the whole day was seemless. Nothing we asked was too much trouble. I honestly couldn't fault this as a wedding venue, if you want the wedding of your dreams, this is the place!

Virgina Park Lodge is a truly special venue. From start to finish the service was impeccable. The staff are absolutely fantastic and a pleasure to deal with. The venue is beautiful, the quality of accommodation is excellent. Needless to say the food is phenomenal. Their in house florist is so talented and really amazing and all couples marrying here should use her.

We were drawn to Virginia Park Lodge by the exclusive use of the venue for the day and the beautiful house, grounds and reception.

The staff on the day were incredible, everything was taken care of without us needing to even think of it. We couldn't thank Deirdre, Nick and the whole staff for the ease of the day.

We would not hesitate to recommend the venue

Declan and myself had the best day!
Virgina Park Lodge is such a beautiful location and the food was outsanding. Deirdre and her team were a pleasure to deal with, they made the planning and co-ordination of our weekend stress free. We can't recommend them enough.

Virginia Park Lodge was everything we wanted for our wedding and more. Almost a year on and our guests still rave about Richard Corrigan's food, especially the beef wellington. One of the main reasons for choosing the venue was the fantastic high-quality but hearty food that Richard cooks and the fact that all the produce is either grown in the gardens or sourced locally.
Deirdre, Bl?ith?n and all the staff were more than helpful from the very first day we went to view the house and were happy to help with any requests we had, nothing was ever an issue.
When we drove up the tree-lined avenue of the Lodge on our wedding day we could relax as we knew the team had everything in hand. The Lodge itself is beautifully restored and guests loved mingling, relaxing and later partying in the reception rooms of the house. The shepherds huts provided a unique stay for some of our friends while older guests loved the downstairs family wing in the main Lodge.
The only downside is we had to leave when it was all over!

Firstly, my husband and I were thrilled with our wedding at VPL in Oct 2017 and we still look back on it as the best day of our lives to date. We booked out the venue for a rehearsal dinner, the ceremony, dinner and dancing. The venue, food and service were all immaculate throughout the two-day event. I docked a star for responsiveness and professionalism on this survey because there were a few small issues related to organising the accommodation on the run up to the event. I don't think it was intentional as the staff really strive to do their best and in hindsight I think the real issue is that although our wedding day was the most important (and probably most expensive) event in our lives and all we could think about a year in advance, it was just another function in the future for the staff. They were likely working on more urgent events scheduled to occur closer to the time. To be specific, the only frustrating aspect of our wedding planning was related to accommodation. VPL doesn't use a shared document to track rooming arrangements or room changes, rather it relies on spreadsheets emailed back and forth. It was not surprising then that some updates were missed. We also found that new rooms/room configurations were added without any heads-up and sometimes we were waiting for a while for an explanation. All that said, everything worked out well in the end. All in all, VPL staff provided a super service, price per head for meals was worth it for the quality and tastiness of the meals served. Everything down to logistics and timetables for our event were superbly coordinated while we were on site. I can't recommend the venue enough. It's beyond beautiful and the village itself is really charming.

The most amazing venue with wonderful staff. We cannot say enough about the lodge. It surpassed all our expectations. Deirdre is the most amazing coordinator/manager/planner. She made everything so easy for us on the day. The food is outstanding and over a year later people still talk about it all the time. Stunning venue, worth every penny. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

The most wonderful wedding venue, I still have friends messaging me about how incredible our day was. The food is impeccable as is the service from all of the amazing staff. From start to finish we were so well looked after, I wish I could do it again and again. Stop searching and book Virginia Park Lodge, you will not regret it.

Excellent venue - fantastic experience from start to finish.

Virgina park lodge was so professional from the very first moment we viewed it the staff were fantastic on the day nothing was too small or big they can't do enough for you and your guests I had the most amazing day with the help of the virgina park lodge deirdre and Alison can't do enough from start to finish we had our flowers done by hillary in the park lodge and they were out if this world she decorated the house beautifully she went beyond to make it everything I wanted thru out the house and the church they take so much stress away from you and they help with everything any part of your wedding they will help with we couldn't recommended the park lodge enough they were the best our friends and family are still talking about how beautiful it was the food omg gorgeous and the service well they all said it was the best they have ever had xxx

Fantastic and highly recommended. Exquisite food, brilliant customer service and stunning scenery. Just loved it!

Arranged celebration from overseas. Deirdre and team were so helpful, helped us have things the way we wanted, even if not typical and so more difficult for them. Accommodated requests from family also to give us a surprise on the day. Staying a second night is highly recommended. ?Simple? family meal the next day was almost as good as the day itself.

Richard's team at VPL are professional, efficient and friendly. Since our wedding we have had countless comments from our guests saying not just how amazing the venue was and how the food surpassed even the highest expectation but how every guest was made to feel superbly welcome at this unique venue.
We are so pleased we selected Virginia Park Lodge, they really did give us a perfect day. We can't recommend them highly enough.

Stay the night before and after as it is such a beautiful venue

Spectacular in every way.. Cant recommend it enough.
The whole experience was amazing. The food was fantastic and considering the size of our guest list it was quiet the achievement to maintain the standard throughout.
The setting is breathtaking and the service is to match.
I have no reservations on recommending VPL to any bride

An amazing venue in every way! We were so lucky to have had our wedding there. Superb food, extremely professional staff and an incredible location. Can't praise it enough!