With countless wedding venues throughout Ireland, finding the perfect spot for your big day can feel overwhelming.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, there’s no shortage of amazing options for you and your partner.
If you’re getting ready to say “I do,” we’re here to make your search easier by showcasing Ireland’s top wedding venues in 2025. Take a Look:
1. The Brehon Hotel & Spa
Overlooking the breathtaking Killarney National Park, The Brehon Hotel & Spa is a four-star luxury venue that turns wedding dreams into reality.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration for up to 220 guests, they offer a blend of timeless elegance and personal touches to create a day as unique as your love story.
Couples can exchange vows and celebrate in one of two stunning locations: the sophisticated interiors of the hotel or the breathtaking Brehon Lawn, perfect for summer ceremonies and drink receptions. Each setting provides an unforgettable backdrop for your special moments.
Their carefully curated wedding packages are designed to delight, with two of their three standard packages offering steak cooked to order for each guest—ensuring a personalised dining experience for all.
Their expert culinary team uses the finest local ingredients to craft exquisite menus that reflect the luxury and care synonymous with The Brehon.
Transparency and outstanding service are at the core of everything they do. Past couples have praised their clear pricing and the dedication of their experienced wedding team, who go above and beyond to ensure every detail is flawless.
From your first consultation to the final toast, their team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
With breathtaking views of Killarney National Park, versatile ceremony and reception spaces, and a reputation for excellence, The Brehon Hotel & Spa is more than just a venue—it’s a place where unforgettable moments are made.
2. The Heritage
Experience Your Own Kind of Perfect at The Heritage in Killenard, Co Laois.
Nestled in the heart of the serene Laois countryside, The Heritage in Killenard offers
an unparalleled blend of luxury, comfort, and elegance, making it the perfect
destination for those seeking an extraordinary escape.
If you’re planning the wedding of your dreams, The Heritage has something to offer everyone.
The Heritage is more than just a luxury hotel; it is a magical venue where weddings
are transformed into unforgettable experiences.
Whether you’re envisioning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, The Heritage provides the perfect backdrop for your special day.
The stunning ballroom, with its elegant chandeliers and exquisite décor, can be tailored to reflect your unique style and vision.From the moment you say “I do” to the final dance, The Heritage’s dedicated wedding team will ensure every detail is flawlessly executed.
With beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony and reception, including picturesque gardens and elegant banqueting suites, your wedding will be a day that you and your guests will cherish forever.
The culinary team at The Heritage will craft a bespoke menu that delights your guests, while the luxurious accommodation ensures that everyone enjoys the utmost comfort.
3. Kilkea Castle
Prepare to feel like royalty as you step onto the grounds of one of Ireland’s oldest inhabited castles, the perfect setting for a fairytale wedding.
With a history dating back to 1180, Kilkea Castle exudes timeless charm and romance, offering a truly magical backdrop for your special day.
Set on 180 acres of lush woodlands and manicured gardens, the estate features a variety of breathtaking ceremony and reception spaces, from the grandeur of the Castle to the elegance of the Baronial Hall and the beauty of the outdoor gardens.
Just an hour’s drive from Dublin, Kilkea Castle provides an unforgettable setting where history, charm, and romance come together to create the wedding of your dreams.”
Sinéad, their Wedding Manager can help you select the right setting and atmosphere for your bespoke Wedding.
With over 800 years of hosting Weddings and Celebrations behind them, Kilkea Castle is ready to open its doors and let new light in through our noble windows.
Our Baronial Hall can cater for up to 260 Wedding Guests. However we also cater for more intimate Weddings at Kilkea Castle.
Act fast, as Kilkea Castle’s New Years Eve date is available to book!
4. Drumhalla House
Drumhalla House, located in Rathmullan, Co. Donegal, is an exclusive wedding venue offering privacy and flexibility with both one and two day rental options.
The estate house includes 17 bedrooms, various lounge rooms and extended conservatory to host your arrival drinks.
On site there is also a purpose-built ceremony building and a bright, spacious marquee, with full bar facilities, that can accommodate up to 300 guests for your reception.
Each space boasts spectacular views of Kinnegar Beach and the venues manicured gardens, providing a breathtaking backdrop for your wedding day.
This unique and utterly stunning venue truly has to be seen to be believed!
Drumhalla House offers superior 5 star accommodation and is a much sought after and unique wedding venue.
Allow their Country Manor House, complete with 5 star accommodation to transform your wedding ideas into the fairytale you always dreamed of.
5. Eccles Hotel and Spa
Couples dreaming of a romantic, timeless wedding need to look no further than the Eccles Hotel and Spa in Glengarriff, County Cork.
Perched overlooking the pristine Bantry Bay on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, the Eccles Hotel and spa offers the perfect blend of historic charm, breathtaking natural surroundings, and luxurious amenities to make every wedding unforgettable.
Dating back to 1745, the Eccles Hotel and spa is one of Ireland’s oldest and most beloved hotels, seamlessly blending classic elegance with modern comforts.
Whether planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, the hotel’s wedding team will ensure that every detail is executed flawlessly.
The Eccles idyllic location offers an unparalleled backdrop for weddings.
Picture a wedding day framed by the breathtaking beauty of Bantry Bay and the majestic Caha Mountains, creating a moment as timeless as the setting, enhancing the significance and beauty of the occasion.
Glengarriff itself provides a wealth of spectacular photo opportunities, from the serene Blue Pool to the enchanting Bamboo Park and the unique beauty of Garnish Island, ensuring memories captured are as magical as the day itself.
6. Clontarf Castle Hotel
At Clontarf Castle the richness of the old enriches the new.
With over 800 years of history, they have seen generations of wedding celebrations played out between the castle walls and that is just one of the things that makes it genuinely special.
It is the people who have lived, loved and laughed at Clontarf Castle that truly enrich every
wedding experience.
With a breath-taking castle façade, dedicated art galleries, original 12th century architecture, landscaped gardens and a romantic outdoor terrace, Clontarf Castle holds
a wealth of unforgettable experiences.
They recognise that every couple is unique and their wedding team are here to help design
an experience that encapsulates each couple’s individual personality and style.
The dedicated wedding co-ordinator is with the couple from their initial enquiry right through to the day itself.
Clontarf Castle has a number of options for couples looking for a unique wedding venue, from a unique celebration in The Great Hall Ballroom to intimate weddings in the Viking Suite.
7. The Hamlet Court Hotel
The Hamlet Court Hotel is a family owned and operated hotel set in the heart of the picturesque village of Johnstownbridge, just outside Enfield and approx. 30 mins from Dublin.
They cater for just one wedding per day, ensuring each wedding or vow renewal ceremony is unique and special.
Their magnificent Blackwater Suite has it’s own kitchen, private bar and generous dancefloor, and they offer their own chaircovers, bows, colour coordinated mood lighting, table décor and various centrepiece options.
They pride themselves on doing things differently, and with distinction as ‘no two weddings are the same’, they are guaranteed to offer you a lasting memory!
The Hamlet Court Hotel has acquired an extensive reputation for fine food, and their talented team of chefs create only the highest quality of food for wedding receptions. All of their dishes are prepared in their kitchen, using Guaranteed Irish ingredients, sourced locally where possible.
They also have various vegan/vegetarian options for you and your guests, and cater for a large range of dietary requirements. And let’s not forget the little ones – they have a specially selected kid’s menu for your wedding day, ensuring all guests are looked after!
The nearby Donadea Castle, with natural lake and woodlands or the Royal Canal walkway with it’s natural beauty, also provide the perfect setting for those memorable photographs.
After all the partying is over, you can retire to one of their spacious contemporary guest rooms, which have been designed with your comfort in mind, and are matched by elegant bathrooms.
No matter how large or intimate your wedding day is, they will help you to create the most special day of your lives!
