Ireland Destination Wedding

Located near a bustling town on the Kee River, Waterford Castle is situated on a 310 acre island. The 16th century stonework exterior belies the sumptuously appointing interior of the castle. The bridal suite, which also doubles as the Presidential suite, features a sitting room, a small library, a king-sized four poster bed, an oversized claw-foot tub that is big enough for two, and a glorious view from the suite's windows. Excellent cuisine, an 18-hole championship golf course, shopping across the river, turn-down service and a maitre d' who doubles as the castle's wedding coordinator make Waterford Castle a superb wedding destination.

Limerick may be famous for its humorous style of poetry, but weddings in this Irish town are serious business. Tracing its history back to medieval days, the 840 acre estate is steeped in tradition and history. The manor itself was begun by the Second Earl of Dunraven in the 1830s. Now a 5-star hotel, the Adare Manor Castel Hotel provides an incredible destination venue for a wedding. Just imagine walking beneath the vaulted ceiling of the Great Hall and stepping into a waiting carriage drawn by a pair of matched greys that takes you to Trinitarian Abbey, where you exchange your vows in a sacred site that has witnessed the uniting of young couples for more than 800 years. And that's just the beginning of the festivities for a wedding at Adare Manor Castle Hotel.

County Donegal is home to the 17th Century Solis Lough Eske Castle. With accommodations that can handle everything from intimate, private, family weddings to a guest list of more than 200, the castle offers the services of its on-site chef and wedding coordinator to take care of all the details. The bride and groom won't have to worry whether the flowers will be delivered or candles will be in place. Around the castle, bridesmaids and groomsmen can take advantage of opportunities to golf, fish, surf or take in a romantic woodland walk. Excellent cuisine, attentive service and maybe even time out for a spa treatment make for a unique holiday for every member of the bridal party.