Ten Cinematic Wedding Venues in Ireland
1. Adare Manor
Cinematic Inspiration: Great Gatsby, Brideshead Revisited
Adare Manor is a romantic, Neo-Gothic venue with all the glamour of old Hollywood thanks to its dramatic balustrade, stone pillars, fity-two ornate chimneys and peaked arches.
From the romance of the walled garden, the dramatic sweeping staircases, to the drama of the 400-year-old Cedar of Lebanon tree, your wedding becomes a fairytale at Adare Manor.
This luxury wedding venue has inspired more than just couples; it was also the setting for The Last Remake of Beau Geste, a Hollywood lm starring Spike Milligan.
You can learn more about Adare Manor here.
2. Luttrellstown Castle
Cinematic Inspiration: La Règle du Jeu, Tristan and Isolde
Set in Dublin's suburbs, Luttrellstown Castle achieved the accolade of Best Wedding Venue in 2019 and is one of the most in-demand wedding venues in Ireland. It's not dicult to understand why so many couples fall in love with this incredible castle set on a 567-acre private estate.
Luttrellstown Castle tells a beautiful story in all seasons - from snow-laden turrets, blooming meadows in spring, luscious foliage growing into the ancient castle façade in Summer or golden tones in the gardens in autumn. We love working here because magical moments come so naturally against such a majestic backdrop.
Discover Luttrellstown Castle here.
Castle Leslie - Most Romantic Wedding Venue Ireland
3. Castle Leslie
Cinematic Inspiration: Wolf Hall, Robin Hood
If you're looking for a wedding venue in Ireland that creates the perfect setting for romance, Castle Leslie is the one for you. Referred to as "Europe's Most Romantic Hotel', this cinematic wedding venue is the perfect place to tell your love story.
We love the historical details that the team at Castle Leslie have kept; they tell such a captivating story of days past. Features include the servants' tunnels, bell system, and original Victorian lift.
We're not the only one's enamoured by this romantic wedding venue; the estate has been used for multiple lms, including Middletown, and Puckoon which Richard Attenborough directed.
You can explore Kilkea Castle here.
4. Kilkea Castle
Cinematic Inspiration: Wolf Hall, Robin Hood
If you want a historic venue to tell the story of your wedding day, Kilkea Castle, set in the luscious Kildare countryside, offers the most sumptuous backdrop.
Kilkea Castle offers sweeping grounds and earthy tones of stone and greenery which brings the vibrancy of your day to life on film. With so much for you to explore, it makes it easy for us to capture natural, organic moments as every step at Kilkea Castle is filled with wonder!
The Baronial Hall, with its suspended chandeliers, medieval gate, original stone wall and breathtaking views of the lush gardens, creates an ideal space for the rst chapter of your history.
You can explore Kilkea Castle here.
5. Ashford Castle
Cinematic Inspiration: Beauty and the Beast, Lady Jane, Remains of the Day
If you want regal opulence for your wedding day, Ashford Castle, with its majestic turrets, arched windows and expansive grounds, is an ideal setting for you.
One of the spectacular spaces at Ashford Castle is the George V Dining Room with oak panelled walls and Irish Waterford Crystal chandeliers cascading from the ceiling. The magical feeling of the dining room is indescribable, making it perfect for conveying on lm.
Ashford Castle not only inspires us but has helped tell the story of multiple television series and films, including Reign, The Quiet Man and The O'Briens.
Be transported to Ashford Castle here.
6. Castlemartyr Resort
Cinematic Inspiration: Glorious 39, Me Before You, McQueen
Enjoy your wedding day at Castlemartyr’s 18th Century Manor House, living each moment with your guests and, as the sun sets, catch the golden hour among the historic stones.
The gothic beauty of the 13th Century Castle reminds us of the glamorous spectacle of McQueen and Westwood - it is tailor-made for cinematography and photographic moments.
What makes Castlemartyr so unique is the blend of the historic and the new with the breathtaking dining space within the manor, foor-to-ceiling windows that casts light and divine views into the room.
Escape to Castlemartyr here.
7. The K Club
Cinematic Inspiration: Coco Before Chanel, A Good Year, Amélie
Located close to Dublin, in County Kildare, the K Club Hotel and Resort oers a unique wedding venue with its Parisian aesthetic and expansive grounds. Paris casts visions of romance in the rain, the language of love and chic lm that last a lifetime.
The Val D'Osne Fountain makes a spectacular backdrop for your vows: the trickling sounds of the fountain with a gentle breeze flying through the air alongside your promises creates a venue tailor-made for romance.
Learn more about K Club Hotel and Resort here.
8. Virginia Park Lodge
Cinematic Inspiration: Secret Garden, The Talented Mr Ripley, Normal People
At Odicci, the Italian countryside is our second home; perhaps that is why we love Virginia Park Lodge. Its 18th
Century hunting lodge and long cobbled drive (perfect for al-fresco dining) transports us to our favourite villas.
The current owner, Michelin starred Chef Richard Corrigan (Corrigan’s Mayfair, Bentley's), was married himself at Virginia Park Lodge and has rebuilt the main house into the spectacular vision that it is today. The Lodge has also been tted with a vegetable garden, greenhouses and chicken coops, creating a farm to table experience with locally sourced Irish produce for your guests to savour.
Scroll through the magic of Virginia Park Lodge here.
9. Kilshane House
Cinematic Inspiration: Green Card, The Age of Innocence
Kilshane House is a regency-era wedding venue in Tipperary and boasts one of the most breathtaking conservatory wedding spaces in Ireland.
There is something whimsically romantic about the conservatory with its tall palms, mosaic floor, the delicate twittering in the hidden aviaries, curved glass ceilings and beautifully aged fountain that creates a truly unique setting for your wedding.
We love the visual story we can tell in the transformation of conservatory to dancing in the manor house, casting the spell of each moment with each changing space available for hire at Kilshane House.
Experience Kilshane House here.
10. Gloster House
Cinematic Inspiration: Pride and Prejudice, Bridgerton
If you dream of Georgian grandeur, of walking down staircases with pristine white marbled decor, feeling the world at your feet as you take your first steps together, then Gloster House should be top of your wedding venue list.
Do you long for days of romance experienced via hand-written letters, longing looks across ballrooms and love transposing boundaries? Gloster House will transport you and your guests to the age of love.
Some of the greatest love stories ever told have taken place in scenes such as this Georgrian manor house - lets make your story one of them.
Discover the magic of Gloster House here.