Belfast and Down
Larchfield Estate
Lisburn
An exclusive use estate dating back to the 1600s, with a rustic barn, the Orangery and a private lake just for the two of you.
Wedding venue guides, Northern Ireland
Wedding venues in Northern Ireland, the honest pros and cons
We have photographed weddings at every one of these 32 venues. Here is what we love about each one, and the things we think you should know before you book.
Written by Tommy and Laurene, photographing weddings across Northern Ireland since 2014.
What we look at
What makes a great wedding venue
Beautiful rooms matter, but the things that make the biggest difference on the day are often the ones nobody mentions on the show round.
Every guide on this page looks at the same four things. They are the questions couples often wish they had asked before booking, and they shape both how your day feels and how your photos turn out.
- 01
Is it all yours?
Some venues host one wedding a day and some host two or more. Neither is wrong, but it changes how private your day feels and how much of the grounds you can use for photos.
- 02
What happens if it rains?
In Northern Ireland this matters more than almost anything. We look at where your ceremony, drinks and group photos move to, and whether that plan B still looks good in your photos.
- 03
How close are the best photo spots?
The loveliest portrait spot is no use if it is a long walk away. We look at how far the good spots are from your guests and where the light works best, so you are not missing your own drinks reception.
- 04
Where does everyone stay?
Rooms on site make the morning and the end of the night far easier, especially for guests travelling from further away.
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Open a guide for the full pros and cons of each venue. If you are still choosing a photographer, see how we work on our Belfast wedding photographer page.
Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh
Killeavy Castle Estate
Newry, Co. Armagh
A beautifully restored castle with woodland, a spa and a contemporary pavilion. Secluded without ever feeling remote.
Belfast and Down
Clandeboye Lodge
Bangor
A four star hotel with two suites, the Viceroy for up to 100 guests and the Clandeboye for up to 300.
Belfast and Down
Orange Tree House
Greyabbey
Built over 200 years ago beside Strangford Lough, and most couples have portraits at the Greyabbey monastery ruins.
County Antrim
Galgorm Resort
Ballymena
163 acres of parkland on the River Maine, with the Phantom House, the Great Hall and the Renaissance Suite.
County Antrim
Leighinmohr Hotel
Ballymena
A boutique hotel with a one wedding a day policy and a refurbished ballroom for up to 250 guests.
North West
Drenagh Estate
Limavady
A country estate with the Moon Garden, Italian gardens and a main house dating back to the early 1800s.
North West
Beech Hill Country House
Derry
A Georgian country house built in 1739, set in 32 acres of woodland, secret gardens and lakes.
County Antrim
Lissanoure Castle
Co. Antrim
Exclusive use, with ceremonies indoors or out and a choice of the Coach House or the Castle Barn.
Belfast and Down
The Old Court
Strangford
A private estate on Strangford Lough with its own church, woodland, gardens and harbour.
Belfast and Down
La Mon Hotel
Comber
Where we got married ourselves, and probably the venue we have photographed more weddings at than any other.
North West
Roe Valley Resort
Limavady
The new name for Roe Park Resort, a four star resort overlooking its own 18 hole golf course, now part of the Galgorm Collection.
County Antrim
Tullyglass Hotel
Ballymena
A hotel with history going back to the 1800s, gardens for photos and a dedicated ceremony room.
Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh
Glenpark Estate
Omagh
A peaceful estate on the site of the former Ulster History Park, well known for its amazing food.
Belfast and Down
Millbrook Lodge
Ballynahinch
A country hotel built in the 1800s, with 10 acres of gardens and a one wedding a day policy.
County Antrim
The Wool Tower
Broughshane
A restored woollen mill with exposed brickwork, one wedding a day and every photo spot within walking distance.
Belfast and Down
Canal Court Hotel
Newry
A four star hotel in the centre of Newry with room for big weddings of up to 400 guests.
Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh
Lusty Beg Island
Lough Erne, Fermanagh
A private island in the Fermanagh lakelands, reached by boat, where most guests stay the night.
Belfast and Down
Belfast Castle
Cave Hill, Belfast
High on the slopes of Cave Hill, with views out over the city and some of the grandest rooms in Belfast.
Belfast and Down
Tullyveery House
Killyleagh
A country house with a walled garden, a courtyard and only one wedding a day.
Belfast and Down
Stormont Hotel Belfast
East Belfast
A hotel beside the Stormont Estate with 105 bedrooms, free parking and a licensed ceremony room on site.
Belfast and Down
Slieve Donard Resort and Spa
Newcastle, Co. Down
A seaside resort hotel in Newcastle, with Tollymore Forest Park a short drive away for relaxed portraits.
Belfast and Down
The Merchant Hotel
Belfast
A former bank turned five star hotel in the Cathedral Quarter, with just one wedding a day.
Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh
Corick House Hotel and Spa
Clogher, Co. Tyrone
A country house hotel with a Victorian walled garden, old beech trees and one wedding a day.
Belfast and Down
Edenmore House
Magheralin, Co. Down
The new name for Edenmore Country Club, set in about 100 acres of gardens, lake and golf course views.
Belfast and Down
Crowne Plaza Belfast
Shaw's Bridge, Belfast
The former Ramada Plaza, in the Lagan Valley Regional Park, with civil ceremonies on site and room for up to 650 guests.
Belfast and Down
Malone House
Barnett Demesne, Belfast
A Georgian mansion in south Belfast with four wedding rooms, licensed for civil and religious ceremonies.
County Antrim
The Ballymac Hotel
Stoneyford, Lisburn
A family run hotel in the Lisburn countryside, with civil ceremonies on site and room for up to 180 guests at dinner.
Belfast and Down
The Old Inn
Crawfordsburn
Established in 1614, with dedicated rooms for both your ceremony and your reception.
Belfast and Down
Ten Square Hotel
Donegall Square, Belfast
A city centre hotel in a former linen warehouse, directly opposite City Hall, licensed for civil ceremonies.
Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh
Manor House Country Hotel
Killadeas, Enniskillen
A lakeside manor house on Lough Erne, with one wedding a day and civil, humanist and religious ceremonies.
Belfast and Down
Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square, Belfast
The civic landmark in the centre of Belfast, with civil ceremonies for up to 80 guests and a marble staircase for photographs.
Still deciding?
More help choosing your venue
Once you have a shortlist, these are the guides we point couples to most.
Venue visitsQuestions to ask your wedding venueWhat to ask on your show round so there are no surprises later.Read the guide →
CastlesCastle weddings in Northern IrelandEverything you need to know if your heart is set on a castle.Read the guide →
Real weddingsSee the venues on a real wedding dayFull wedding stories from venues right across Northern Ireland.View real weddings →
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