Blackwater Castle, North Co.Cork

Blackwater Castle, North Co.Cork

by | Feb 22, 2024 | Venues

Handfasting, an ancient Celtic tradition

Gardens beyond the Stone Wall

Lawns beside the Castle & Mansion House

Photography:  Sharon Quigley

Your Idyllic Irish Castle Wedding

If you are searching for a private hire of a luxury romantic medieval Irish Castle & Mansion House, with all the olde world charm you could imagine, a convenient distance from Cork City and International Airport, you can’t go past Blackwater Castle located just outside the village of Castletownroche, in North County Cork. 

One of Co.Cork’s most sought-after destination wedding venues, now re-opened for 2024, Blackwater Castle is is located 60km from Cork Airport (50 mins), and a short distance from the Cork to Dublin motorway.

It’s stunning cliff-top location overlooking the River Blackwater, with meticulous gardens, lawn areas with private woodland backdrops offers a breath-taking selection of outdoor choices for your ceremony and picturesque photo opportunities too numerous to mention!

If an indoor ceremony is more your liking, (or as weather dictates) there are several choices for a glamourous indoor ceremony, with all rooms in the mansion house classically decorated and filled with natural sunlight, with beautiful panoramic views of garden beyond.

The original tower house adjoining the castle mansion house is home to a genuine sheela-na-gig stone, which in mythical Irish folklore is a well-known fertility token.   Where it was once believed that a maiden who touches the sheela-na-gig and makes a wish, will fall with child soon after!

There is also access to the tower house roof for stunning photographs, on request.

The castle’s flexible approach allows couples to place their own stamp on their big day.   Management will do theif utmost to fulfil your wedding wishes, ensuring your perfect day, your way.

Accommodation

With 9 bedrooms, 6 reception rooms including bar, professional kitchen, plus additional accomodation in the extensive fully converted stables housing up to approx. 100 guests, makes a perfect self-contained setting for your idyllic romantic castle wedding getaway.  

Entertaining your Guests on your Wedding Day

Blackwater Castle welcomes all musicians and suppliers that you wish to include for your special day, and offer bucketloads of friendly advice and guidance for every aspect of your wedding day.

Post Wedding Party

The whole castle and accommodation is available for exclusive hire and can be booked for several days before and after your wedding with various packages on offer.

Contact Blackwater Castle at any time to make an appointment for a chat and viewing, you’ll be so glad you did!

Website: https://blackwatercastle.ie

Sharon Q.

Celebrant / Registered Solemniser of Marriages

Yoga Alliance RYT200 Registered Yoga & Meditation teacher, Community Volunteer, Musician, Earth Spiritualist Interfaith Minister, Visionary & Creator of dreams.

Tel: +353 (0) 858 313 43

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Charleville Park Hotel, Co.Cork

Charleville Park Hotel, Co.Cork

by | Aug 15, 2020 | Venues

 

If a stunning indoor greenery and immaculate completely separate wedding chapel is what you are seeking, combined with a glamorous luxury country hotel less than 1 hour from Cork City, modern luxury and VIP service, then don’t go past Charleville Park Hotel in Charleville, County Cork.

Catering for bespoke weddings of all faiths and sizes you will find the in-house wedding co-ordinator Sheila a dream to work with to ensure that all your questions are answered and everything is just right for your special day.  The chapel can cater for up to 200 wedding guests seated, although you wouldn’t realise.  The decor is stunning!  This is definitley one with the wow factor!

Wedding Page of the Hotel Website is here: https://www.charlevilleparkhotel.com/wedding-enquiry/

Photos by: Sharon Quigley

Sharon Q.

Ceremony Officiant / Registered Solemniser of Marriages

SHAI Registered Sound Therapist, Yoga Alliance RYT200 Registered Yoga & Meditation teacher, MBII Registered Positive Mind Coach, Community Volunteer, Musician, Visionary, Creator of dreams = Earth Spiritualist Interfaith Minister

Tel: +353 (0) 858 313 43

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Innishannon House Hotel, Co.Cork

Innishannon House Hotel, Co.Cork

by | Aug 15, 2020 | Venues

If you are searching for a luxury country riverside mansion house hotel with olde world charm within a stone’s throw of Cork City, you can’t go past Innishannon House Hotel.  One of Co.Cork’s popular wedding venue destinations, the hotel is located 19km from Cork Airport (15 mins), 12 km (17 mins) from world famous Kinsale and 8km (10 Mins) from Bandon.

It’s river location with stunning gardens, offers a breath-taking selection of outdoor choices for your ceremony and picturesque photo opportunities too numerous to mention!

If an indoor ceremony is more your liking, (or as weather dictates) the classically decorated River Suite is filled with natural sunlight and has beautiful panoramic views of The Rose Garden and the Bandon River.

The River Suite comfortably seats 200 people for dinner with an additional 120 guests for afters. The hotel’s flexible approach allows couples to place their own stamp on their big day. Staff will do theif utmost to fulfil your wedding wishes, ensuring your perfect day, your way.

Centrepieces in the form of storm lamps, oriental lillies in tall vases and flowers from the garden are provided for your wedding meal as standard.

Smaller Weddings are hosted in The Frankfort Suite (max: 30 Adults) or The Garden Room (max: 28 Adults).

Given our unpredictable Irish weather, we know that you want to make the very most of a fine summer’s day! French doors open to a terrace so that your guests can soak up the sunshine. There is plenty of outdoor seating directly off the Frankfort Suite, so that your Welcome Reception Drinks can be moved outdoors when the sun shines! If you choose to have a musician, they may like to play in the Frankfort Suite where the Welcome Reception is, or they may like to move out to the terrace if the weather is fine.

Accommodation

All 23 ensuite bedrooms are automatically reserved on the night of your wedding. The Bridal Suite is complimentary on your wedding night (terms and conditions apply). There is a combination of double rooms, twin rooms and family rooms. The Bride and Groom are responsible for allocating all bedrooms to guests in advance of the wedding.

Accommodation in the days before and after your wedding can also be booked by guests and this is subject to availability.

There are a host of nearby  B and Bs and Hotels that can accommodate your guests when all rooms in Innishannon House are taken. Taxis for guests can be organised at the hotel reception.

Entertaining your Guests on your Wedding Day

We welcome all musicians and extras that you wish to include for your special day, including Candy Carts, lemonade stands and lawn games. Margaret Roche, Owner and Wedding Director will happily offer advice and guidance for every aspect of your wedding day.

During the Welcome Reception, musicians may wish to play outdoors on the terrace while guests soak up the sunshine!

Post Wedding Party

A Post Wedding Brunch, Party or BBQ can be hosted the next day and is subject to availability. After your Post Wedding party, relax in The Whiskey Snug for intimate post wedding Drinks! or party the night away in The Innish Bar.

Contact the hotel at any time to make an appointment with their wedding co-ordinator, you’ll be so glad you did!

Website: https://innishannonhousehotel.ie/

Sharon Q.

Ceremony Officiant / Registered Solemniser of Marriages

SHAI Registered Sound Therapist, Yoga Alliance RYT200 Registered Yoga & Meditation teacher, MBII Registered Positive Mind Coach, Community Volunteer, Musician, Visionary, Creator of dreams = Earth Spiritualist Interfaith Minister

Tel: +353 (0) 858 313 43

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Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Cork City

Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Cork City

by | Aug 15, 2020 | Venues

For a stunning wedding location on a private and secluded woodland estate within the Cork City suburb of Douglas, look no further. The Maryborough Hotel & Spa is as convenient to the airport and city as it is spectacular. One of the finest luxury hotels Cork City has to offer.

“The Orangery” formal event room boasts a spectacular expanse of space with windows on three sides which ensures not only abundant natural light but also that you feel instantly transported outdoors to the beautiful gardens. For that’s what the Orangery is, it’s a spectacular over-sized conservatory room with superb heating to accommodate spectacular weddings all year round.

Catering for bespoke weddings of all styles and sizes you will find the in-house wedding co-ordinators a dream to work with to ensure that everything at the venue is just right for your special day.

Many couples I have worked with, who married at The Maryborough have told me some of the reasons they chose the Maryborough are:

  • The Orangery – ceremony room is just spectacular and its beauty captivates you.
  • Cork City suburb location its close to everything which makes it convenient for you and your guests.
  • Private and secluded wooded mansion hotel estate with plenty of parking and it feels like its world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
  • Luxury resort hotel amenities for you and your guests including leisure centre and spa.
  • So much space indoors and outdoors.
  • The staff are absolutely amazing!

If these things are important to you then The Maryborough Hotel & Spa be a great choice. 

These photos really can’t do this room the justice it deserves, its best for you to book a viewing and I know you will be captivated by the splendour of this beautiful space.

Just click on the button below to go to a convenient contact form – and send your message direct to the Maryborough right now.  There is no time like the present to find out if The Maryborough is available for your big day!

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Sharon Q.

Ceremony Officiant / Registered Solemniser of Marriages

SHAI Registered Sound Therapist, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, Yoga Alliance RYT200 Registered Yoga & Meditation teacher, MBII Registered Positive Mind Coach, Community Volunteer, Musician, Visionary, Creator of dreams = Earth Spiritualist Interfaith Minister

Tel: +353 (0) 858 313 43

Check My Availability ..