Weather in Ireland is unpredictable to say the least, but if you're planning a winter wedding, it's best to choose a venue with indoor spaces that you'd happily cosy up in for the whole day! Think rich interiors, warm fireplaces and surroundings that lend themselves well to winter hues and candlelight. Ireland has a wealth of venuesthat are perfect for romantic winter weddings, including regal castles, inviting country houses and impressive hotels, so today, we're sharing 37 of our favourite winter wedding venues in Ireland. Just add mulled wine! This was such a tricky list to make, because, actually, all of our recommended wedding venues are fabulous in wintertime. Castle, country house, and city venues in particular lend themselves to a winter setting - there's something so nostalgic about country house drawing rooms with roaring fires, castle driveways littered with fairy lights, and stopping for pictures at a landmark Christmas tree en route to your city wedding reception. If you can't find a venue that ticks all the boxes on this list, simply scroll down to the end of the post for more gorgeous wintry options! A hugely romantic, 18th Century listed mansion, Longueville House comes completewith a grand glass conservatory which looks just as impressive in the darker winter months as it does in the summer. Co. Cork | longuevillehouse.ie This one is a firm favourite with our real wedding couples! Themedieval ceremony room, Victorian marquee, cosy on-site bar and twinkling outdoor lights at Ballybeg Housemake it a magical and unique winter wedding venue choice. Co. Wicklow | ballybeg.ie Roaring fires, Christmas trees, fairy lights, mulled wine and beautiful scenery for winter photographs make the historicDromoland Castleideal for a cosywinter wedding. Co. Clare| dromoland.ie Exposed brick work and cosy fireplaces combine to make The Anglers Rest one of our favourite Dublin winter wedding venues. Simply add lots of candles for a picture-perfect and atmospheric wedding. Dublin 20 | theanglersrest.ie For a luxury wedding experience your guests won't easily forget, choose to dine by candlelight while being pampered by the top-notch staff at Marlfield House. Co. Wexford | www.marlfieldhouse.com A historic exclusive-use venue which you can take over for your wedding day, Borris House boasts open fire places, a convenienton-site chapeland luxury bedrooms. Co. Carlow | borrishouse.com Tucked away in an idyllic corner of the Tipperary countryside, this 800-year-old country house takes on an intensely romantic atmosphere in the winter months. The woodshed ceremony space atCloughjordan House looks particularly fetching dressed up in seasonal greenery! Co. Tipperary | cloughjordanhouse.com Killasheeis a large and inviting hotel wedding venue with all the wintry charm of a cosy country house! Choose from the character-filled original house, or, for weddings of up to 250 guests, the opulent ballroom. Co. Kildare | killasheehotel.com The Set Theatre atLangton House Hotel is one of our favourite ceremony and reception spaces in the country, and it's particularly fetching in wintermonths, thanks to its rich tones of navy, gold and grey! The three other reception spaces at Langton'sare absolute gems too, and it helps that the venue is located in the heart of Kilkenny city! Co. Kilkenny | langtons.ie One Irish wedding venue that just oozes icy glamour in wintertime is Ashley Park,a homely 18th-century country house available for exclusive hire. Couples and their guests can enjoy hot punch in character-filled surroundings before tucking into a gourmet feast, followed by a whopper party! Co. Tipperary| ashleypark.com An impressive, rustic venue in Northern Ireland with a winning combination of exposed beams and a statement hanging chandeliers, Gracehall is made even more romantic with festoon lighting and rich green foliage. Co. Armagh | gracehall.co.uk Nothing says luxury like a wedding in The Shelbourne! The atmosphere here is extra special at wintertime, plus there is ample, luxurious accommodation for all your guests. Dublin 2 |theshelbourne.com An award-winning venue with everything you could ever need, including aCuban co*cktail lounge and cigar bar, Ballinacurra Housefeatures multiple atmospheric reception areas, as well as some seriously luxurious bedrooms. Co. Cork | ballinacurra.com An elegant castle wedding venue with exquisite food, grand furnishings and ample accommodation for you and your wedding guests, Castle Leslie is one of Ireland's most sought-after winter wedding venues for a reason. Co.Monaghan| castleleslie.com Glenlo Abbey Hotel is a unique and cosy five-star wedding venue with a number of gorgeous reception options, including the elegantFrench Room with open fires, Victorian-inspired décor and its very own whiskey bar. Co. Galway |glenloabbeyhotel.ie A stylish, exclusive-use venue which allows you to take over every room in the house, Bellinter House is styled perfectly to suitwinter and festive weddings. Co. Meath | bellinterhouse.com An impressive period venue, decorated in warm tones of luxurious red and accentuated by roaring fireplaces and antique furnishings, Palmerstown House Estate is a magical spot for a wedding, particularly the buzzy, post-ceremony drinks. Co. Kildare |palmerstownhouse.ie A super chic wedding venue decorated in rich shades of grey with luxe, soft furnishings,No. 25 Fitzwilliam Place isperfect for any stylish city centre winter wedding. Dublin 2 | 25fitzwilliamplace.ie The interior at The K Club is just as gorgeous as their grounds, making it a perfect winter wedding venue choice. The John Jefferson Smurfit Room has a particular air of winter magic. Co.Kildare| kclub.ie A Gothic-revival Victorian mansion with serious wow factor, Adare Manor boasts full of coats of arms and suits of armour, as well as enormous fireplaces. Co. Limerick | adaremanor.com It's hard to beat The Lodge at Ashford Castle for romantic winter wedding vibes. Couples who choose the chic and elegant May sanctuary can expect historic décor, antique fireplaces and extraordinary attention to detail from the staff. Co. Mayo | ashfordcastle.com The team atBallymagarvey Villagehave hosted weddings in all weather, from sunshine to snow, so you don't need to imagine how magical this luxurious country house estate looks in winter - there's cold, hard evidence! Co. Meath |ballymagarvey.ie Kilshane House has a lot going for it in winter - expertly-prepared seasonal food, hot winter co*cktails, fairy lights hanging in the glass orangerie and fireworks after dark. What's not to love? Co. Tipperary |kilshanehouse.ie Decorated to perfection in warm, rich shades, which are perfectly complimented by dark wood and gold-framed paintings, Roundwood Houseis ideal for intimate winter weddings - they can cater for up to 60 guests. Co. Laois|roundwoodhouse.com Mount Falcon Estate is charming all year 'round, but the private chalets on the grounds make the most exceedingly lovely bridal suites in cold or snowy weather. Co. Mayo |mountfalcon.com A boho couple's dream, Horetown House boasts countless cute spots for winter wedding portraits, but if you don't want to brave the cold, you and your guests will be perfectly happy indoors, surrounded by plush interiors and enjoying a fun, house party atmosphere. Co. Wexford|horetownhouse.ie From November and January every year, Darver Castle is transformed into a festive wonderland, making it perfect for a charming winter wedding. The beautiful gardens and walkways are dressed up in fairy lights, the interior spaces are decked out in lush greenery and guests are treated to seasonal treats on arrival, be they mulled wine and winter cheese or hot chocolate and cookies! Co. Louth |darvercastle.ie The warm and welcoming indoor spaces at The Carriage Rooms at Montalto offer amazing views in winter, so it's a great venue for couples who are thinking of a winter wedding, but still want the Irish landscape to play a part in their big day. Co. Down | thecarriagerooms.com The imposing 18th Century Manor House and Orangery at Tankardstown House practically scream "New Year's Eve Party", and both look fabulous dressed in rich, festive greenery. Co. Meath | tankardstown.ie There are few places in Ireland we'd rather be on a chilly winter's day than the epic bath in the bridal suite atRathsallagh House Hotel. Plus, winter ceremonies in theelegant Orangery are spilling over withfestive glam! Co. Wicklow | rathsallagh.com Any couples dreaming of a Dublin city centre wedding in winter need to check outMedley, a unique venue housed in the iconic old Irish Times building on Fleet Street. The stylish interiors, with concrete and metallic touches, are perfect for creating wintry colour palettes. Dublin 2|medley.ie Resembling an old Irish village, complete with adorable shebeen pub,Coolbawn Quaytransforms into a stunning winter wonderland during the colder months, when the cottage accommodation takes on a cute and cosy vibe. Co. Tipperary |coolbawnquay.com Boasting a killer view ofKenmare’s Sheen waterfalls, which is beautiful in any weather,Sheen Falls Lodge is an ideal spot in which to enjoy post-ceremony drinks by a roaring fire. Co. Kerry | sheenfallslodge.ie The organic restaurant at draws couples from all over the country, but winter weddings at the Wicklow venue bear a little extra sparkle. The gorgeous grounds are perfect for bracing winter walks and the welcoming surroundings of their on-side country pub, Actons, are great for pre-reception drinks. Co. Wicklow | brooklodge.com An elegant Georgian private clubhouse in the heart of Dublin city, The Stephens Green Clubis the kind of wedding venue that'll elicit genuine gasps as your guests step through the doors, thanks to its plush interiors and epic ceremony and reception spaces. Tall sash windows let in lots of light - crucial on short days - while enormous marble fireplaces create a snug and comfy atmosphere. Dublin 2 | sghc.ie Not only does Meath's Station House Hotel look postcard-perfect in the snow, but the Carriage Suite, which seats up to 200 people for dinner, takes on a rustic charm in winter months. The Signal Suite, which is housed in a converted railway signal cabin, is another highlight - it makes for a uniquely cosy bridal suite. Co. Meath |stationhousehotel.ie Featured image credit:Signature Photography by via One Fab Day Found your dream venue? Congratulations! Now check out this handy post on things to consider if you're having a winter wedding!
1. Longueville House
2. Ballybeg House
3. Dromoland Castle
4.The Anglers Rest
5. Marlfield House
6. Borris House
7. Cloughjordan House
8. Killashee
9. Langton House Hotel
10. Ashley Park
11. Gracehall
12. The Shelbourne
13. Ballinacurra House
4. Castle Leslie
15. Glenlo Abbey Hotel
16. Bellinter House
17. Palmerstown House Estate
18. No. 25 Fitzwilliam Place
19. The K Club
20. Adare Manor
21. The Lodge at Ashford Castle
22. Ballymagarvey Village
23. Kilshane House
24. Roundwood House
25. Mount Falcon Estate
26. Horetown House
27. Darver Castle
28. The Carriage Rooms at Montalto
29. Tankardstown House
30. Rathsallagh House Hotel
31.Medley
32. Coolbawn Quay
33. Sheen Falls Lodge
34. BrookLodge & Macreddin Village
35. Stephens Green Club
36. The Station House Hotel
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