Here is where to host your small wedding around Ireland…
For train buffs: The Station House, Co Meath’s railway turnstile is popular for al fresco ceremonies and can cater for weddings of any size up to 180; www.stationhousehotel.ie.
For seaside vibes: The Strand Inn, Dunmore East, Co Waterford, can cater for 20 to 150 guests; www.thestrandinn.com.
For total seclusion: Mossie’s, a quaint guesthouse overlooking the Beara Peninsula in West Cork, specialises in small weddings (and elopements!) for up to twelve people; www.mossies.ie.
For a house party-style wedding: Longueville House, Co Cork, can accommodate 26 guests; www.longuevillehouse.ie.
Fit for royalty: The posh Red Room at Hillsborough Castle, Co Down can accommodate 20 guests; www.hrp.org.uk.
For bucolic beauty: The 800-year-old French-style Cloughjordan House, Co Tipperary, caters for up to 60 guests midweek in peak season; www.cloughjordanhouse.com.
For a Church celebration: Why not continue the celebration in a church? 10 Bridge Street in Kerry is a quirky church venue which can accommodate 50 to 100 people and is perfect for dining and dancing. www.10bridgestreet.ie
For the vegans and vegetarians: The Wicklow Escape in Wicklow is a beautifully intimate spot, with a lodge, wellness centre and private dining room to enjoy their incredible food with your favourite people. www.thewicklowescape.com
Dublin venues for a small city wedding:
French and fabulous: Bresson Restaurant, Monkstown, Co Dublin, offers a private dining room for up to 50 guests; www.bresson.ie.
For cinephiles: The restaurants at Irish Film Institute, Dublin 2, can cater from 25 to 45 guests; www.ifi.ie.
For a swish penthouse feel: The Trinity Suite at The Westbury, Dublin 2, can accommodate 20 guests; www.thedoylecollection.com.
For a clubby experience: Book the Pink room at House, Dublin 2, which caters for up to 25 guests; www.housedublin.ie.
For pescatarians: Lobstar, Monkstown, Co Dublin caters for up to 20 guests; www.lobstar.ie.
For history buffs: The Constitution Suite, at The Shelbourne, Dublin 2, suits an elegant occasion for up to 22 people; www.theshelbourne.com.
For a rock ‘n’ roll vibe: The Rockstar suite at Hard Rock Hotel, Dublin 1, can accommodate 35 on its private terrace; www.hardrockhotels.com.
If you’re feeling boutique-y: The Blue Room at the Dean Hotel can accomodate 30 to 120 of your closest friends for dancing and dining. www.thedean.ie
For a pretty city vibe: The ballroom at Fallon & Byrne, Dublin can host up to 150 guests for a sit down dinner, or the food hall will cater to a more intimate and contemporary vibe. www.fallonandbyrne.com
A cultural appeal: The Museum of Literature can accomodate up to 60 guests, in the centre of town – with the opportunity for the newlyweds to take pictures in the Iveagh Gardens. www.moli.ie Picture via; @storyofeve
For an intimate vibe: Between 30 and 80 guests can be catred for at one of the Ste Stephen’s Green Club’s bespoke weddings. Be it en plein air or in the private member’s club. www.stephensgreenclub.ie
For foodies and restaurant lovers: Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill Donnybrook, Dublin will host you all day in their restaurant, or for a more intimate session in their courtyard or library room. www.marcopierrewhite.ie
For the foodies and French-ofiles: With a capacity for 115 people, you can treat your nearest and dearest to Bib Gourmand awad winning food at Le Pichet, Dublin 2. www.pichet.ie
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