Wedding Venues Ireland: Top, Luxury & 5 Star in ROI

Wedding Venues Monaghan

There are many wedding venues in Monaghan, and one of them is

Four Seasons

This magnificent Four Seasons wedding venue boasts three suites to choose from. Firstly, there is the Sakura Suite, which is decorated in pastel colours and has a bar and large windows letting in light where you can have your wedding ceremony. Secondly and thirdly is the Limewood Suite and the Seasons Suites. Chandeliers are the focal point of interest in the rooms, with fancy draping from the room ceiling. The Seasons suite has two bars and opens out to the conservatory and courtyard areas. These areas could be used for photos.

Max capacity: The larger seasons suite can hold up to 250 guests

Address: Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club, Monaghan, Coolshannagh, Monaghan, H18 Y220, Ireland

Phone: +353 (0) 47 81 888

Website: https://www.4seasonshotel.ie

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Wedding Venues Dundalk

There are many wedding venues in Dundalk, including

Carrickdale Hotel

There are many great Irish wedding venues in Dundalk, but in the meantime, we’ll focus on the Carrickdale Hotel, which offers large, glitzy ballrooms and beautiful gardens beside the wedding venue and overlooking Cooley and Slieve Gullion, which would make great wedding photos. Carrickales wedding packages work with you, the bride and groom, in crafting the perfect wedding day. The hotel offers you three ballrooms with varying guest sizes from small to large and in between. Lacey’s Suite has a bar and private arrival entrance. In its centre is a chandelier. The Bernish Suite also has chandeliers with views overlooking the gardens. The suite also has a private lounge with a bar and piano. The Pinewood Suite is for smaller weddings which offer a more intimate atmosphere. The suite also has a private bar. Wedding Hotels in Dundalk are some of the best wedding venues in Ireland, and it is so close to the border that it would quite literally take you about ten 10-minute drive to this hotel. The venue is ideal for a large wedding.

Max capacity: The Lacey’s Suite 450 guests, Burnish Suite 230 guests and Pinewood Suite 100 guests

Address: Carrickdale Hotel & Spa, Ravensdale, Carrickcarnan, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland, A91 PR63

Phone: +353 (0) 42 938 0900

Website: https://www.carrickdale.com

Wedding Venues Donegal

County Donegal wedding venues are the best in ROI, and the county has many beautiful locations and areas for your wedding. If you have any enquiries please don’t hesitate to get in touch. If interested, check out my Donegal wedding video packages. Donegal is a great town in County Donegal with its stunning wedding venues and it's no surprise so many couples choose to get married in the county. I film in Donegal, the surrounding areas and many wedding venues. Some of these are:

1. Abbey Hotel

   The hotel has an experienced wedding coordinator and has a grand ballroom which overlooks the River Eske and also the Diamond suite with more views of Eske. For smaller, more intimate weddings, the venue recommends The Four Masters room catering parties from 2-30

2. Central Hotel

   The Central Hotel has the Grand Ballroom overlooking the River Eskeand Donegal Bay

3. Lough Eske Castle

   The historic Castle is five stars, and you can see straightways why! Located along the shores of Lough Eske close to the Blue Stack Mountains

4. Redcastle Hotel

5. Harvey’s Point

6. The Red Door Country House

   The Country House wedding venue is located in Fahan, County Donegal

7. A Grianan Hotel

   Grianan Hotel wedding prices are €58.40 per person and off-peak at €55.40 per person. For this, you get a red carpet, champagne reception, linen tablecloths, choice of central pieces, top table flowers, beautiful gardens, silver service, post box, as well as many others to make the occasion special

8. Dunmore Gardens

9. Mulroy Woods Hotel

Small Wedding Venues

If you have a small number of guests, why not book a small wedding venue in Ireland? This makes sense as you don’t need anything larger than a small venue. This can be quite affordable I am going to add some small wedding venues soon. In the meantime, here are just a couple of small venues.

1. Boyne Hill House, Boynehill

2. Hillgrove Hotel, Latlorcan

3. Woodhill House, Ardara

Wedding Venues Slane

I am compiling a list of wedding venues in Slane, so stay tuned.

Wedding Venues County Louth

Like lots of other counties, the wedding venues in County Louth are outstanding and vary in sizes, styles, and what type of venue you want your wedding in, be it a civil wedding ceremony and/or just the reception. I am in the process of compiling a short list, so come back to the page soon. The county has the bonus of being close to the water and ocean.

1. Darver Castle Exclusive Wedding Venue

   Darver Castle wedding prices are as you’d expect for a venue this size, not cheap as it’s an award-winning venue, so the price reflects this. All prices include food, and all of the packages are from arrival right up to evening supper. The Arver Castle caters for a wide range of delicious food that caters to everyone’s tastes. Darver Castle wedding price per head depends on the package you choose

2. Bellingham Castle

   Bellingham Castle prices per person for a Wedding in 2025 is from €135.00 Friday and Saturday and from €115.00 Sunday to Thursday

3. Segrave Barns

4. Bellurgan Park

5. Ghan House

6. Boyne River Farm

7. Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol

Unusual

If you are looking for an alternative wedding venue, there are, of course, alternatives to the above, and you might even say unusual wedding venues in Ireland, too, including a beautiful house wedding if your house is big enough that you can have your wedding or reception there. Romantic wedding venues in Ireland offer many venues you could certainly say are romantic. Forest wedding venues in the country have many forests, which may be for brides and grooms who like the countryside and forests. Affordable or cheap wedding venues as brides and grooms may not be able to afford a more expensive venue. There are also lots of private hire wedding venues if you want to think outside of the box, some examples could be a function room in a social club or a pub. Many different wedding venues in Ireland are certainly worth checking out.

Luxury Wedding Venues

I will be adding a section for modern luxury wedding venues in Ireland soon, so stay tuned to this page. These are pure luxurious wedding venues in the truest sense, and some of these, in no particular order, are

1. Virginia Park Lodge, County Cavan

   Their Virginia Park Lodge, wedding price list is €170 per person and includes consultation by a Nchelin-star chef, a red carpet on arrival, seasonal flower arrangements in the lodge, a complimentary luxurious bridal suite, champagne on arrival for the bridal wedding party, tea and coffee, drinks & canapés on arrival, four-course breakfast, a small bottle of wine per person, toast drink for the bridal party, name cards, table plans, table arrangements and late-night food & much more. The venue can cater for 300 guests max, or the smaller banqueting room caters for 90 guests max. The main house has 23 en-suite bedrooms, which hold up to 590 guests max. Bective Court is a courtyard close to the main house with 15 cottages, which sleeps between 2-6 guests. There are also 12 woodland huts. I’m sure the Irish venue has packages on offer, too

2. Temple House Estate

Wedding Packages

If you're interested, have a look at my wedding packages in Ireland, as you will find I offer some great packages to suit everyone’s budget and situation. These range from a couple of hours, which is my minimum up, to a full day’s wedding package, which is the most popular and ideal as I’m starting from bridal prep up to your first dance. If it works out, the wedding party and guests get up for a dance, I’ll stay for the second and hopefully third dance, too. If there is anything different from what I have, please contact me, and I can design your package.

Top Wedding Venues Ireland

I’m compiling a list of top wedding venues in Ireland to be published soon, so make sure to come back to this page. In the meantime, some of my top 10 wedding venues from those mentioned, in no particular order, are

1. Four Seasons, Monaghan

2. Carrickdale Hotel, Dundalk

3. Markree Castle Hotel

Questions to ask the Wedding Venue before booking

Some advice and questions to ask the wedding venue before booking, just in case you have never done any viewings before.

1. Tasters of the food.

2. When are the final numbers due with no changes, some are 72 hours before the day, so anyone who drops out after that may have to pay for them.

3. Minimum guest numbers.

4. Is there going to be any renovation work or changes between now and the date of the wedding?

5. Is there a venue hire fee on top of the price per person, as a lot of places don’t make that very clear?

6. What is your minimum number allowed? e.g. if you invite 100 and your minimum number allowed is 90, and only 80 show up, you still have to pay for 90.

7. Do they allow confetti?

8. Are there different prices for children and teenagers?

9. Corkage fee if you supply your wine.

10. If they have special rates for the block booking of additional rooms for guests.

11. If being the only wedding on site that day is important to you both, check that that is their policy.

12. You have a named coordinator with a timeline for assistance during your planning.

13. That you can have alcohol favours if that’s your thing.

14. Ask if they have a set list of ‘must use’ suppliers and if there is a ‘penalty’ clause if you don’t want to use them.

15. They're cancellation policies from your perspective as well as theirs.

16. What in-house decor will be on display, and do they have or offer a decor package? If so, what price range is this?

17. Are dogs allowed? 

    Only relevant if you want your pup in the ceremony

18. Accommodation is available for the night before and the night off.

19. Their favoured or proposed structure of the day; we spoke with a wonderful coordinator who mapped it all out so well that it was very reassuring!

20. Spots are on-site is there somewhere to go for pictures indoors if the weather is poor?

21. Any other suppliers added event-related props (LED dancefloor, for example) etc. that AREN’T allowed.

22. How long is the date held for?

23. Is there a cancellation fee?

24. How much of a deposit is required to secure the date, and when is the final payment due?

25. Is there a clean-up fee?

The Right Wedding Venue for you

Is there a perfect wedding venue? I’m afraid not, but you can get as close as possible to perfect. Here are a few things to consider and what to look for when choosing the right Wedding Venue for you. Choosing the right wedding venue is often the first thing you think of when starting to plan your wedding. One of the most difficult parts is knowing where to start! Do you need a wedding venue to accommodate both families, or are you after a wedding venue that is a little smaller, more intimate wedding, and personal? Do you like the idea of a hotel, a barn or a castle?

Are you looking for an outdoor wedding ceremony, as this needs some special consideration? What if the weather goes bad is there a plan B for your outdoor wedding ceremony? Outdoor weddings are tricky in Ireland, I’m afraid, so please be careful.

When choosing your venue, be careful not to fall into the trap of arranging visits to every venue you’ve ever heard of amidst all of your excitement. Not only will this leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed, but you may also end up just choosing a venue to get the decision made and, therefore, missing out on what could be your dream venue. I recommend sitting down and chatting about what your vision for your wedding day is – deciding if you want a relaxed venue where friends and family can chill out all day or perhaps a luxury hotel with a stunning interior and modern luxury design. It’s also important to keep in mind your budget when choosing your wedding venue.

Which wedding venues in Ireland have you been to before? Have you attended friends’ or family’s weddings before you were engaged? Likely, you weren’t over-analysing every part of the day compared to now when all you seem to think about is your dream day. Try to think back to those weddings and what you enjoyed about each of them or perhaps what didn’t do it for you. Sit down with your partner and start to make a list of what you require (such as location and capacity) and what you would like.

Go online and look around to see what wedding venue you can find. A quick search on Google will start you off, and from there, you can narrow down to your favourites. Check out their wedding section on the website, email the wedding planner, ask them some questions and see what they can do for you.

Once you’ve (fingers crossed) fallen in love with a couple of venues, it’s time to get in contact with them to arrange a viewing. This is a great opportunity for you both to go along and see the venue yourselves and get lots more info. When you’re choosing your venue, it’s important to go prepared with a list of questions or information that you want to find out. You want to know what’s ahead so there are no surprises further down the line. Ask them lots of questions.

Winter weddings are cheaper as they are off-season, and summers are more expensive, so this could be something to think about. With a winter wedding, you may not have the sun and weather.