Whether you want a rustic wedding or a stylish city do, here are some suggestions for tried and tested venues …
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Stephen’s Green Club is that rare find: a city centre venue with a welcoming country feel. The historic members’ club specialises in intimate weddings, with the Hibernian Room overlooking St Stephen’s Green. Its magnificent domed ceiling dates back to 1840. The Card Room is an exquisite setting for civil, humanist and spiritualist ceremonies or to host a drinks reception. There’s also a secluded outdoor Courtyard. The Club is also home to twelve boutique-style Georgian bedrooms, with antique furniture. @sgcdublin
Private Suites, The Shelbourne, Dublin
White glove service and stylish Vera Wang, Wedgwood or Villeroy & Boch crockery are part of the offer in one of the posh private suites at The Shelbourne. @theshelbournedublin
Fallon & Byrne’s beautiful ballroom with its stunning chandeliers is the ideal setting for a gourmet wedding. Known for its fine food and wines, the onsite wedding team has a selection of curated menus, fine wines, bespoke cocktails and delicious desserts, and can cater for 50 to 150 guests. @fallonandbyrne
Tucked behind vine-covered wrought-iron gates, Marco Pierre White in Donnybrook offers the choice of its Library Room for weddings of 20 guests or the Garden Room for weddings up to 60 guests. Both of these reception options have access to the venue’s outdoor heated courtyard for drinks on arrival. Moving into the main dining room, the entire restaurant is available for exclusive hire for larger groups of up to 160 guests. @mpw_donnybrook
For an informal yet fabulous reception, book None the Wiser, one of the two private dining rooms at Hawksmoor, seating 18 guests. It’s named after a Dexter cow, so the walls are adorned with images of Dexter and Kerry cows, bulls and steers! @hawksmoordublin
Choose from a trio of glam spaces at The Leinster Dublin, from The O’Dwyer Suite to The Collins Club or Jean-Georges Restaurant with its heated terrace, which can accommodate up to 65 guests. @theleinsterdublin
For a glamorous pre-wedding stay, The Wilder’s “Elegant Affair” offer includes overnight accommodation in the Lady Jane Suite, private transfer to your wedding venue, welcome and evening cocktails, breakfast and a late checkout. @thewilderdublin
For small gatherings of up to ten, the acclaimed Library Street restaurant has a private dining room downstairs. @librarystdublin
If you want an iconic venue, Dublin City Hall next to Dublin Castle will not disappoint. It’s been lovingly restored to its original architectural splendour and can accommodate up to 100 guests. Natural light floods through the large windows into the magnificent Rotunda, with its exquisitely embellished gold leaf dome and marble floor. @cityhalldublin
This former railway junction dating back to 1862 boasts seriously unique spaces for weddings including the Turntable, an ideal outdoor ceremony location in the form of a magical stone structure deep in the woods that feels like an amphitheatre, while the former train master’s cabin, known as The Signal Box, is probably one of the cutest bridal suites in the country. For dinner and dancing, the Carriage House, with exposed granite walls, floral ceiling and fresh eucalyptus window dressings can seat up to 180 people comfortably, with the Signal Restaurant perfect for wedding parties up to 60 guests. @stationhh
Mountain View is a renowned venue for boho-style weddings, owned by the O’Neill family, who recently took over the historic Petronella restaurant in Kilkenny where chef Gerard Dunne curates menus blending Irish and modern European cuisine. Located in one of the city’s oldest buildings in the medieval heart of the city, the restaurant can cater for small weddings of up to 50. @petronella_restaurant_kilkenny @mountainviewkilkenny
The Boathouse Bistro at the 40-acre waterfront Estate at Dromquinna is a fun, informal setting for a wedding with idyllic views. Weddings are also hosted in The Oak Room, which can cater for 80 to 180 guests. Guests can stay in a range of accommodation, including the recently renovated Potting Sheds and Courtyard Mews. Brides can rest assured there will be plenty of pretty floral backdrops for photos in this little corner of Kerry. @dromquinnamanorofficial
Cove, Fota Island Resort, Co Cork
For quiet luxury, the Cove at Fota Island Resort offers elegant surroundings and menus created by new head chef Eoghan O’Flynn. @thecovecork @fotaislandresort
The light-filled Lewis Room at the new Ivy Belfast in the chic Cleaver House building seats up to 20 guests, and is decorated with awesome Adam Ellis wallpaper and colourful artwork. @the_ivy_belfast
Orange Tree House, Greyabbey, Co Down
Orange Tree House in the pretty village of Greyabbey overlooks Strangford Lough – a romantic setting for receptions and a sojourn for guests. There are lots of cute cottages to stay in in the vicinity (we recommend Lilac Tree Cottage). @lilaccottagelife @orangetreeweddings
Rancho del Ingles, Malaga, Spain
If you prefer a small, sunny getaway, the family-run Rancho del Ingles is just 15 minutes from Malaga airport. This popular retreat with Irish couples is a ten-bedroom, ten-bathroom haven, known for its privacy and charm. @ranchodelingles
Join us at The Wedding Salon. THE GLOSS and wedding planner extraordinaire Tara Fay will host an exclusive lunch at The Garden Room at The Merrion in Dublin to celebrate with brides, sisters and friends, bridesmaids, mothers and mothers of the bride on Sunday, March 23. Book your tickets now!