Looking for somewhere unique to tie the knot? We’ve rounded up the best places that stand out from the crowd, from a funky art studio and elegant museums, to rustic farms and an underground brewery.
When it comes to wedding venues, we hardly want for choice here in Ireland. But instead of opting for the typical grand hotel or country house, these venues offer a unique experience for couples.
Whether you are artsy and swooning at the idea of getting hitched in a gallery or theatre, or you simply want a cool, unusual affair your guests will remember, these charming venues have something for every couple.
JANDO Studios
Co Dublin
Dublin’s iconic Chocolate Factory was recently taken over and revamped by Irish printmakers JANDO, making it somewhat of a hidden treasure for couples looking for a unique urban wedding venue in the city centre. The beautiful light-filled room with its high ceilings and industrial charm offers the perfect blank canvas for couples looking to put their own stamp on a space and bring their dream day to life.
Catering is provided in-house by the team at Blas, who can help curate your perfect menu from a full-service plated dinner to casual buffet-style dining. You will also get to take home a unique complimentary JANDO Soundwave print based on a song or moment from your wedding day as a memento. And, as a carbon-neutral business, JANDO also offers you an option to do something positive for guests by including a tree-planting wedding favour with Mossy Earth.
Accommodates: Up to 160 people.
The Station House Hotel
Co Meath
Located in Co Meath, less than an hour’s drive from Dublin, The Station House Hotel was originally built in 1862 as a busy railway junction before transforming into an award-winning, family-owned boutique hotel in 1984. The grounds very much maintain its original station feel but with an elevated elegance with converted locomotive workshops and station master’s quarters now luxurious hotel suites.
What truly makes it stand out though, is its sunken outdoor amphitheatre, The Turntable, surrounded by towering trees it feels as if you’re getting married in the middle of a magical forest. It’s the perfect ceremony space for a spring or summer wedding. Their indoor options include the Carriage Suite, with a garden-themed ceiling, or a more intimate affair in the Signal Restaurant.
Accommodates: Up to 90 people in the Signal Restaurant, 190 people in the Carriage Suite & 110 people seated in The Turntable (plus standing room).
