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hoosing the right reception venue should be an easy task as there are so many venues available, with one to suit every taste and budget. You can hold your reception in a grand castle, a family run boutique hotel, a plush restaurant, a private club, a country pub or even in your back garden, whichever takes your fancy. We take a look at some of the leading Irish venues who specialise in weddings.
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All of these venues will be only too willing to give you an exclusive tour of their venue and you’ll be warmly received and pleasantly surprised by not only the venue itself but also the service that these wedding venues offer. As these are Ireland’s favourite wedding venues you should pop in sooner rather than later to make sure they are free on your preferred date.
Breaffy House Breaffy House Resort with its majestic 19th century Victorian façade is located on a stunning 101-Acre woodland estate in Co. Mayo. It’s ‘Castlesque’ appearance makes ‘Destination Breaffy’ the ideal wedding venue. The hotel offers a range of premium wedding packages and has over 50 years wedding expertise. The Diamond wedding Package includes a Prosecco and strawberries reception, entertainment, canapes, ½ bottle of wine per person, 6-course wedding banquet and hot evening buffet. The luxurious ‘Moet & Chandon Wedding package’ includes all the elements of the Diamond Package plus a Moet & Chandon Champagne reception, Gourmet 6 course wedding banquet and 10 complimentary superior deluxe upgrades. Additional Bespoke Wedding upgrades include Fireworks, Helicopter Rides & Pre and Post Wedding parties. Call 094 9044108 Email: weddings@breaffyhouseresort.com Website www.breaffyhouseresort.com
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The Perfect Venue, Whatever the Season… Hidden in a secluded Wicklow Valley, less than an hour’s drive from South Dublin, lies BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, a luxurious 4 Star Wedding Venue. Situated in the heart of Macreddin Village, BrookHall is a dedicated wedding venue that is home to; The River Room, which can seat up to 200 diners, a Mezzanine Bar, a dedicated reception area, en-suite bedrooms with French windows and a swimming pool. The privacy of BrookHall will provide relaxed surroundings for couples and their guests to make their day uniquely special and memorable for years to come. For those of you lucky enough to be getting married on a balmy summer’s day or evening, five double doors leading onto south facing decking overlooking Ballycreen Brook, will afford the perfect setting for showcasing the glamour of your wedding day. And for winter weddings, a great stone fireplace at either end of the room will guarantee a truly warm and romantic atmosphere. Macreddin Chapel – is our very own private and unique ceremony venue which seats up to 140 guests and is conveniently situated on the grounds just across the Village green. Macreddin Chapel is approved by the HSE for Civil Marriages and can also be used for a simple but intimate blessing. BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, County Wickow, Ireland T: 0402 36444 E: weddings@brooklodge.com
Castlemartyr Resort It is not only the elegant 18th-century manor house and the 13th-century castle ruins that make Castlemartyr Resort stand out from the crowd, but the meticulous attention to detail that their award-winning team of wedding planners provide. Nestled in 220 acres of mature landscape, the manor house is the heart of this unique resort, having been restored and extended to offer perfectly styled accommodation, award-winning dining, Spa and Health Club, as well as an 18 hole inland links-style Golf course. The Capel Suite is unlike any other ballroom in Ireland. With its floor to ceiling windows, giant chandeliers, mood lighting and magnificent drapes. While more and more couples choose to host their ceremony outdoors to the backdrop of the stunning 13th-century castle ruins. From the traditional to the informal, all celebrations are a challenge to ignore the mundane and create the original. They currently have select 2023 dates available from €100pp, and have also just introduced new Manor House packages for couples looking for a more intimate celebration. Contact this multi award- winning wedding team today to book your appointment, Tel 021 421 9000, or at E: sales@castlemartyrresort.
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