The Six Best Places to Get Married in Ireland

The Six Best Places to Have an Irish Wedding

As any newly-wed will attest to, a wedding ceremony is a magical occasion, whether on a beach in Oahu or at a little chapel in Las Vegas. But there is something special about an Irish wedding. It could be the soft Celtic light silhouetting the bride, or the crackling fire in an ancient castle, but it definitely is unique.

Once the hunting retreat of an English gentleman, Adare Manor is awe inspiring and stunning, and most certainly tops our poll. The staff, obliging yet unpretentious, are of the highest quality. A great hall candlelit dinner is a wonderful experience in itself. As a wedding location, it is unsurpassed.

Powerscourt Castle, however, runs a close second to Adare Manor. Set just outside of Dublin in the Wicklow Hills, Powerscourt Castle is refined and welcoming. The sprawling gardens also include one of the best golf courses in Ireland.

For couples who prefer big city buzz, University Church is a wonderful option for wedding ceremonies. Set on Stephens Green, in Dublin's very centre, you will get a huge assortment of surrounding hotels to have the reception. The Fitzwilliam Hotel, the Merrion Hotel, and the August Shelbourne Hotel are all within walking distance. From the beauty of the newly refurbished Shelbourne to the modern and chic Merrion, any of these hotels are ready and willing to provide an occasion of the highest quality.

In the central part of County Clare, Dromoland Castle is next on the list. The proprietors characterize this venue as one where old-world grace is combined with modern age conveniences. This isn't a hollow claim. Dromoland Castle is also fewer than ten miles from Shannon airport, which is a transatlantic travel stop over point, making it highly accessible for friends and family traveling from America.

The Radisson SAS St Helens caters for those that are looking for the advantages of a wedding ceremony in the city minus the commotion. Just fifteen minutes from the very heart of Dublin, on extravagant and sweeping grounds, it is a hidden jewel. Within the walls the city seems like it is hundreds of miles away. This amazing hotel offers an assortment of packages, from the standard to the Diamond Package for those who prefer to push the boat out just a bit further.

For couples that are looking for a bit of the country, check out Hotel Dunloe Castle. Completely surrounded by more than sixty acres of parkland with an amazing view of the celebrated Gap of Dunloe, a wedding ceremony here would permit guests or the wedding party to easily travel around some of the most beautiful landscape in Europe.

The Irish wedding business is growing and there is a wealth of information, particularly online, that will help you plan. For information on things from wedding dresses to wedding cakes, you can find comprehensive lists available. If it is the magic of Celtic tradition and culture that is attractive about having a wedding in Ireland, there are also many jewelers who provide Irish diamond wedding rings to suit just about any taste.

So, making plans for a wedding in Ireland could not be too much easier, save, of course, for the small matter of finding your special someone. But, really, how difficult is that?

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L Maher is a writer for www.irishcelticjewels.com who researches and writes about Irish culture, history and the amazing places to have the perfect wedding in Ireland. Find information on University church and meanings of Claddagh wedding jewelry.

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