Wedding Venues in Ireland

Our best elopement locations and destination wedding venues in Ireland, all hand-picked by our local planner. From historic castles and cosy manors to wild cliffside spots and scenic estates across Dublin, Kerry, Clare, and Galway, we’ll help you find the perfect place to say “I do” in Ireland.

Irish elopement locations and wedding venues

Hag's Head at the Cliffs of Moher, a clifftop wedding spot in County Clare, Ireland, at sunset.
Hag's Head at Cliffs of Moher
Ireland, Munster, Clare

Hidden elopement spot on the cliffside of the Wild Atlantic

Old country house with crawling plants on its facade in Ireland
Springfield Castle
Ireland, Munster, Limerick

Ancestral home in a 200-acre estate at the heart of Limerick

Captivating castle with beautiful gardens for a small wedding in Ireland
Huntington Castle
Ireland, Leinster, Carlow

Picturesque castle with lush gardens in the historical village of Clonegal

Durty Nelly's Pub
Ireland, Munster, Clare

Traditional Irish pub and restaurant beside an iconic castle in Clare

tle under the clear skies, surrounded by autumn colored nature in Ireland
Kinnitty Castle
Ireland, Leinster, Offaly

13th-century castle amidst a vast parkland in Offaly

Vaughan's Pub
Ireland, Munster, Clare

Rustic and traditional Irish pub with a dance floor in Clare

Newlywed couple holding hands in front of a rustic cottage in Ireland
Glengarriff Lodge
Ireland, Munster, Cork

Thatched roof cottage amid Glengarriff woods nature reserve

Cliff at Lyons
Ireland, Leinster, Kildare

Rustic brick-walled manor with fountain and pond in Kildare

Kilkea Castle
Ireland, Leinster, Kildare

12th-century castle estate with romantic river in Kildare

Armada Hotel
Ireland, Munster, Clare

Boutique hotel with cliffs and Atlantic views in West Clare

Country castle with panoramic views near the Wild Atlantic in Ireland
Cloughan Castle
Ireland, Connaught, Galway

Country castle with panoramic views near the Wild Atlantic

The Mustard Seed Country House & Restaurant
Ireland, Munster, Tipperary

Victorian country house for intimate weddings in Limerick

A five-star palace hotel surrounded by the Tipperary countryside for destination weddings in Ireland
The Cashel Palace Hotel
Ireland, Munster, Tipperary

Five-star palace hotel in the Tipperary countryside

Howth Castle
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin

800-year-old castle amidst the woodlands of Howth

St Finbarr’s Oratory
Ireland, Munster, Cork

Chapel surrounded by woodlands along Gougane Barra lake

Newtown Castle
Ireland, Munster, Clare

Unique cylindrical medieval tower overlooking The Burren in Clare

Ashford Castle, a lakeside castle wedding venue in County Mayo, Ireland, seen from the air over its walled gardens and fountain in autumn.
Ashford Castle
Ireland, Connaught, Mayo

Lavish wedding castle in the west of Ireland

Slea Head
Ireland, Munster, Kerry

Say yes for a wild Atlantic Way elopement

Markree Castle
Ireland, Connaught, Sligo

4-star castle with gothic facade and regal interior in Sligo

19th-century iconic castle in Galway for small weddings in Ireland
Lough Cutra Castle
Ireland, Connaught, Galway

Exclusive castle with its own lake near the Wild Atlantic Way

Facade of a luxury guesthouse with an authentically Irish vibe in Clare, a venue for small weddings in Ireland
Wild Honey Inn
Ireland, Munster, Clare

Luxury guesthouse amidst a national park in Clare

Georgian manor for intimate weddings, with fairytale gardens and woodlands on the River Shannon in Limerick
Castle Oaks Hotel
Ireland, Munster, Limerick

Georgian manor with fairytale gardens on the River Shannon

Picturesque castle in a 310-acre private island in Waterford
Waterford Castle
Ireland, Munster, Waterford

Picturesque castle in a 310-acre private island in Waterford

Luttrellstown Castle
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin

Opulent castle with panoramic views of Wicklow mountains

Castle Leslie
Ireland, Ulster, Monaghan

Luxury estate with three lakes and a church near Dublin

Ballyseede Castle
Ireland, Munster, Kerry

Opulent castle with 30-acre gardens and woodland in Tralee

Tower-like castle with lush green outdoors in Ireland
Fanningstown Castle
Ireland, Munster, Limerick

Tower-like castle with garden for outdoor ceremony in Adare

Dromoland Castle
Ireland, Munster, Clare

Gothic castle amidst a woodland along the Wild Atlantic Way

The Village Barn
Ireland, Leinster, Westmeath

Quirky modern barn in the quaint village of Tyrrelspass

Cahernane House
Ireland, Munster, Kerry

Lakeside manor house with mountain views in Killarney

Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa
Ireland, Connaught, Roscommon

Secluded 4-star hotel in a 40-acre estate in Roscommon

Delphi Lodge
Ireland, Connaught, Galway

18th-century country house with mountain backdrop in Galway

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village
Ireland, Leinster, Wicklow

Marry in this traditional Irish village in Wicklow

Virginia Park Lodge
Ireland, Ulster, Cavan

Luxury lodge for rustic vintage weddings in Deerpark

Coopershill House
Ireland, Connaught, Sligo

18th-century country house along River Unshin

Old country house surrounded by wedding guests in Ireland
Ashley Park House
Ireland, Munster, Tipperary

Lakeside historic house for grand elopements in Tipperary

Noughaval Church
Ireland, Munster, Clare

12th-century Catholic church surrounded by nature in Clare

Historic estate with a church ruin in the Loughcrew valley
Loughcrew Estate
Ireland, Leinster, Meath

Historic estate with a church ruin in the Loughcrew valley

Rahinnane Castle
Ireland, Munster, Kerry

Castle ruin for micro weddings with sea views near Dingle

Historic museum with a glass-walled indoor area amidst a wide green field
Blasket Island Centre
Ireland, Munster, Kerry

Historic museum with wild Atlantic views near Dingle

Wilton Castle
Ireland, Leinster, Wexford

Twin castle and historic ruins at the banks of Boro River

Kilmurry Beach
Ireland, Munster, Kerry

Say "I do" in a rocky beach and castle ruin near Dingle

Barberstown Castle
Ireland, Leinster, Kildare

4-star medieval castle with its own Irish pub near Dublin

Neo-gothic castle and museum with iconic towers in front of River Lee.
Blackrock Castle Observatory
Ireland, Munster, Cork

Neo-gothic castle and museum fronting River Lee

Ballycarberry Castle
Ireland, Munster, Kerry

Castle ruin with ivy-covered tower along Fertha River

Outdoor wedding locations in Ireland

Weather may not be the reason why you chose Ireland as your wedding destination, but the beautiful landscapes certainly are! Come rain or shine, most of our couples prefer to say their I do’s with the backdrop of Irish nature. This is why our destination wedding planner in Ireland has a special focus on finding you the best Irish wedding venues for outdoor weddings.

A couple crosses a grassy hillside toward the ivy-covered ruins of Ballycarbery Castle, a wedding venue in County Kerry, Ireland.

Castle ruins

Are you a history fanatic? Have you always dreamt of a Celtic ceremony inside an ancient ruin weathered by time? Ireland’s rich history can been seen on every corner of the island, memories left behind in the form of abandoned ruins. Make your mark and get married in an ancient ruin of a historic castle.

Newlyweds and a horse-drawn carriage pass Muckross Abbey's ivy-flecked stone ruins near Killarney, Ireland.

Abbey ruins

Ireland has a very long and eventful past to look back on. Many old monasteries, churches and once magnificent castles were abandoned or simply forgotten long ago and have since been reclaimed by nature. These ancient abbey ruins make for some of the most unique places for micro weddings in Ireland.

A groom raises a champagne bottle as his bride looks out over sea cliffs in County Clare, Ireland.

Cliffs

Ireland may not have a beach-friendly climate but its ocean landscapes rival some of the best in the world. The stunning Cliffs of Moher are surely the most well-known attraction with dozens of lovely intimate beaches along its coastline.

A couple walks hand in hand toward Galley Head Lighthouse, a wedding venue on the coast of County Cork, Ireland.

Lighthouses

Let your love shine as bright as a lighthouse on the darkest, stormiest night. What could be more romantic than saying ‘I do’ in front of this majestic beacon? You will see some truly breathtaking lighthouses dotted along Ireland’s coast.

Pale limestone cliffs rise above a sandy beach where a couple embraces on the Antrim coast, Northern Ireland.

Beaches

Thinking about an outdoor ceremony to marry in Ireland? You will find dozens of intimate beaches that are just perfect for a romantic wedding. The best Irish beaches for your Irish elopement are those surrounded by cliffs and astounding rock formations.

A mossy stone wall lines a woodland path where a couple walks beside a lake in Ireland.

Woodland

Ireland doesn’t get it’s poetic nickname – the Emerald Isle – for nothing! For the outdoorsy and adventurous couples, marrying amidst majestic, century-old trees in a lush green Irish woodland may be the most wonderful and meaningful way to tie the knot.

Newlyweds climb the hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway on Northern Ireland's Antrim coast.

Natural wonders

Get married at Giant’s Causeway, a natural wonder that’s formed of interlocking, hexagonal-shaped, basalt columns left behind after an ancient volcanic eruption some 60 million years ago. One of the only such rock formations on earth, it is a World Heritage Site.

Unique places to get married in Ireland

As part of your custom-made wedding package, we will find the perfect wedding venue in Ireland for your intimate wedding or a unique spot for your elopement. We will think of everything for you, from your ceremony spot, photo shoot location, wedding reception venue, and accommodation, which can all be in one place. Contact us to learn more about unique Irish wedding venues and places for elopements in Ireland. Below are just some of our favorite types of Irish venues and locations!

A ruined castle tower beside an occupied manor house forms a striking wedding venue as a couple crosses the lawn in Ireland.

Castles

If you’re dreaming of a fairytale wedding at an authentic medieval castle, then Ireland is your ideal wedding destination. With over 30,000 castles and castle ruins, you will have many options for your big day. From luxury castle hotels to small privately-owned castles – there is a perfect one for you!

A thatched-roof stone cottage with a glass conservatory makes a cozy wedding venue for a couple in Ireland.

Rustic cottages

Cottages, lodges, and country houses in Ireland are historically rich and stunning wedding venues. A rustic lodge or a countryside cottage with a magical scenery are the best places to make your dream wedding in Ireland come true.

Bride and groom clink shot glasses at the bar of a traditional Irish pub, Guinness taps lining the counter.

Irish pubs

Want that raw, authentic Irish wedding experience? Host your post-ceremony reception in a pub! What better way to celebrate your destination wedding in Ireland than with an informal gathering of your best friends and family than ‘down at the local’?

Gloster House's Georgian facade rises behind clipped yew hedges, a wedding venue in County Offaly, Ireland.

Mansions & manors

Whether you call them mansions, manor houses, or country estates, Ireland has plenty of these impressive buildings that you can exclusively rent for your wedding! Ireland is home to several stunning properties and boasts a wide variety of styles in its national architecture.

A bride and groom pose by a fountain lawn in front of a grand curved boutique hotel in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Boutique hotels

Forget what you’ve known so far about boutique hotels. Besides being small, stylish and typically family-owned, Irish boutique hotels can be defined by three things: incredible surroundings, incredible food and incredible service.

A couple exchanges vows beneath stained-glass windows in a pastel-painted Irish church.

Churches & chapels

Today, over half of Irish people still celebrate their weddings in a church. If you are a Catholic (or of another Christian faith), finding a suitable church for your wedding in Ireland is a piece of cake. From awe-inspiring cathedrals to quirky village chapels, Ireland has beautiful churches and chapels for a religious ceremony.

Boxwood hedges frame a newly married couple embracing before a grand Georgian stately home in Ireland.

Stately homes

You don’t need to go to England to marry in a Downton Abbey style of wedding venue! Ireland proudly boasts a large selection of stately manor houses, impressive mansions, and vast country houses for weddings.

Gold chiavari chairs and a red carpet aisle fill a chandelier-lit red ballroom set for a wedding ceremony in Dublin.

Dublin wedding venues

From exclusive manor houses that date back to centuries ago, to medieval castles, a luxurious venue with its own lake, and a 5-star hotel with mountain views, Dublin has a lot to offer for a fairytale wedding that you want! If you prefer serene nature spot where you can recite your vows, there's a scenic peninsula on the north side of Dublin for your unique elopement.