Ireland has many wonderful places where you can have the wedding of your dreams. From morning prep to late night parties. You will find a huge variety of beautiful places to do it. All tastes and styles are welcome and your choice of location will help you tick off half of your wedding list. Planning a wedding can be stressful, so I've decided to write about my favourite locations for shooting weddings in Ireland (2024). I select places to have big weddings, intimate ceremonies, outdoors and indoors reunions. (I have more places to add in this article, and will do so as soon as I have some free time). These are my opinions from personal experiences and I also love to hear more about your opinions as well!!

THE G HOTEL & SPA IN GALWAY

The G Hotel & Spa is in one of the best locations in Galway. A place to start your morning preparations in one of its beautiful suites, it also has a ceremony room that can be customized to your liking and decorated to your best.

The reception can start right after the ceremony, the place is perfect to accommodate all your guests before, during and after the celebration. They also offer a personalized menu, a wide range of drinks and a beautiful view. Located in Claddagh, it is a great choice for couples who want practicality and comfort on their wedding day. As a photographer it's amazing to be able to capture so many amazing moments by the natural light that comes in through the window wall around the venue.

Know More: https://www.theghotel.ie/

BROOKLODGE & MACREDDIN VILLAGE IN WICKLOW

Is perfectly located, not only its distance from Dublin City but also the privacy you will find there.

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village in Wicklow also understand the uniqueness of each wedding, for this reason they provide a wedding showcase monthly to help you imagine how your wedding day could be.

They are famous for making memorable weddings and being extremely responses to the couple’s queries. Photographing there is indeed an amazing experience and I am always impacted by the scenery it provides.

Know More: https://www.brooklodge.com/

TANKARDSTOWN HOUSE IN MEATH

Tankardstown House in Meath is an amazing location. The gardens are perfect all year round, each season has its beauty and I can't pick just one as my favourite to photograph weddings there.

The gardens are surreal, every turn you take there is something new and amazing to use as a backdrop during the couple’s portraits. They also accommodate your guests very well. The indoors area is cosy and spacious, excellent to held a dinner after your wedding reception.

Know More: https://www.tankardstown.ie/

CLONTARF CASTLE IN DUBLIN

Any season here is perfect to have a wedding in the Clontarf Castle Hotel – the sunshine during Summer time, the flowers and the fairy tale atmosphere during Spring is as beautiful as the yellow leaves around Autumn, its vibrance all around the year is also present during Winter, not only for the Christmas spirit in the Castle, but the decoration, the log fires is also a special touch during this time of the year.

I love photographing there, the architecture, the steps inside the castle are inspiring, and full of romance, the gardens outside are amazing like an enchanted place. The inside room is perfect to all kind of weddings, intimate weddings will have a bespoke experience that accommodate all couple’s needs and style.

Know More: https://www.clontarfcastle.ie/

BREAFFY HOUSE HOTEL IN MAYO

The Breaffy House Resort in Mayo is like a dream, the 19th century Victorian mansion is magical, its reputation speaks for itself, it has an incredible outdoor area, full of places to take portraits of the couple. their ballroom can be split to accommodate two weddings’ parties at once without any disturbance.

The South Terrace is the wonderful setting to throw your reception party while the bridal party is taking place around the building. Natural lights are also great for keeping the atmosphere cool before dinner.

They are specialists in exceeding your expectations, all the details and the highest level of service are the perfect place to make your wedding day even more special. I love photographing there to capture every feature of their decoration.

Know More: www.breaffyhouseresort.com

CROVER HOUSE & HOTEL IN CAVAN

An 18th century house and hotel built in Cavan on the shore of Lough Sheelin, in addition to its convenient location, it boasts a magical garden, so colorful and spacious that the landscaped gardens are a beautiful backdrop for couple portraits and bridal party photos.

Not only the outside, but the interiors of the Crover House & Hotel in Cavan are wonderful, all spaces are well arranged to bring maximum comfort to you and your guests. They have a great reputation for service, food, and enthusiasm. The Cavan countryside is one of the best options to have a wedding as special as you are.

Know More: https://www.croverhouse.ie/

STATION HOUSE HOTEL IN MEATH

If you want a venue to hold your ceremony, reception and dinner, you can find it at the Station House Hotel in County Meath. An unconventional setting among the trees, a veritable amphitheatre, it is the most fairy tale place to make vows among family and friends.

All outdoor settings are ideal to make your wedding day even more special. However, if you opt for an in-house wedding, they also offer the Carriage Suite, an elegant and tasteful setting for your ceremony.

The reception and dinner could not be more extraordinary, romantic and elegant, the rooms are beautifully decorated and can accommodate from the most intimate to large wedding parties. Every photograph taken has an enchanted atmosphere, whether outdoors or indoors, the place has a true feeling of love throughout.

Know More: https://www.stationhousehotel.ie