Top 20 Wedding Venues in Northern Ireland

Top 20 wedding venues northern ireland
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Looking for the perfect wedding venue in Northern Ireland?


Do you need a bit of inspiration for choosing your wedding venue?

I’ve been there myself, and the choices seem endless. Luckily I’m now in a position to help having photographed weddings at many venues across Northern Ireland.

Venues on this list have impressed me as venues who pour their heart and soul into providing the best for couples.

Venues on this list treat their couples like rock stars.

Venues on this list have also made me feel welcome too, which is always nice.

Photographers see things from all angles, we see how venues treat their staff, how they treat and refer to couples, how they treat other vendors.

Call me your secret shopper!

Altahammond Wedding Barn

Altahammond Barn is the most beautiful venue. Situated just outside of Whitehead, Co Antrim, you will be blown away by the magnificent views, alongside the rustic charm of the barn. This venue is unique, with the most amazing backdrops for your wedding photos!

  • Good for rustic quirky weddings
  • Can cater for large parties
  • Coastal Location with incredible views
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Ballygally Castle Hotel

Built in 1625, this venue is steeped in history. Rumour has it there is even a friendly ghost. Thankfully I have never met the Lady Isabella, but I have shot many fabulous weddings here, utilising the beautiful gardens and the beach which is right across the road. At Ballygally Castle, you are guaranteed to have an amazing wedding.

  • Good for indoor & outdoor weddings
  • Can cater for very large parties
  • Beautiful Beach location

Ballymagarvey Village

Ballymagarvey Village is a fabulous venue just a few miles across the border. Steeped in history, this 800 year old venue is the stuff of fairytales.

  • Good for exclusive fairytale weddings
  • Can cater for very large parties
  • Enchanting Location
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Ballyscullion Park

A historic venue, with fabulous wedding photography opportunities in the walled garden and wider estate. At Ballyscullion Park you can have your civil ceremony and reception all on the one site, in their amazing grounds, the garden marquee, and the beautiful Georgian coach-house.

  • Good for indoor & outdoor weddings
  • Marquee Venue
  • Walled Garden

Belle Isle Castle

On a private island in the Fermanagh lakeland’s, Belle Isle Castle is an exquisite venue, with enchanting gardens. This venue oozes romance, and will wow on your wedding day. Its also amazing for wedding photography.

  • Good for castle weddings
  • Can cater for large or small parties
  • Exceptional private grounds
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Bellingham Castle

Bellingham Castle is literally 10 minutes across the border. As such I’ve included it in my top 20 wedding venues Northern Ireland. It’s an exclusive venue,  which oozes luxury. This 17th century Castle has  charm and splendour, to make your wedding spectacular! You can read about a wedding I photographed at Bellingham Castle.

  • Good for luxurious castle weddings
  • Can cater for very large parties
  • Beautiful Grounds

Breckenhill

Breckenhill boasts a beautifully restored stone Barn and a rustic agricultural barn, set in the most amazing grounds. Its perfect for holding both your ceremony and reception all in the one place  It is also epic for wedding photography. David & Henrietta who own and run Breckenhill are always ensuring things run smoothly for guests and suppliers alike. For this reason I think Breckenhill will always be in my top 20 wedding venues in Northern Ireland.

  • Good for exclusive barn weddings
  • Can cater for large or small parties
  • Indoor and Outdoor Options
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Clandeboye Estate

Clandeboye Estate is a magical place. On your wedding day it will be exclusively yours, personalised to your individual taste to create amazing memories.. Only 15 minutes from Belfast, the venue is great for photography, with some amazing locations throughout the estate.

  • Good for indoor & outdoor weddings
  • Can cater for large weddings
  • Courtyard setting

I’ve shot over 200 weddings in Northern Ireland.

Crom Castle, The West Wing

A beautiful Castle, home of the 7th Earl of Earn. Crom Castle, overlooking Lough Erne is just perfect for your wedding reception.

Check out this beautiful Fermanagh Wedding.

  • Good for castle weddings
  • Can cater for large or small parties
  • Exceptional private grounds
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

Just 15 minuted from Belfast, Clandeboye Lodge Hotel has so many options for weddings. Get married in beautiful and elegant surroundings, with the most amazing landscaped gardens which are perfect for wedding photography. You can read about Clandeboye Lodge Wedding here.

  • Good for fun and inclusive weddings
  • Can cater for very large parties (and make the best deconstructed cheesecake)
  • Beautiful Grounds

Corrick House Hotel & Spa

Corrick House Hotel and Spa is a 17th century house transformed into the most amazing and personable venue in Co Tyrone. It is exquisite inside and out, with a walled garden amazing for wedding photography.

  • Good for exclusive weddings
  • Can cater for very large parties
  • Beautiful gardens
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Galgorm Resort and Spa

Famous for luxury, Galgorm Resort and Spa is one of Northern Irelands most glamorous wedding venues.  With a variety of wedding suites to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice. Galgorm can cater for big or small – all that is needed is you and your imagination. At Galgorm Resort and Spa, the sky is the limit!

  • Good for large and small weddings
  • Exceptional Hotel Venue
  • Beautiful Gardens

Glenarm Castle River Lodge

Nestled in the magnificent grounds of Glenarm Castle, the River-lodge is an exclusive venue, accessed via a private train in the estate. The setting is stunning, and you also have use of the walled garden for photography. This is a great choice if you want to personalise a marquee wedding. You can read about a Glenarm Castle River lodge here.

  • Good for marquee weddings
  • Can cater for large or small parties
  • Beautiful private grounds
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Hillmount House, Drains Bay

Hillmount House is a beautiful Georgian Country House, that comes equipped with a fully restored Barn, Coach House and grounds.

This is an exceptional venue, tastefully decorated in luxurious fine furnishing’s. It really is a ‘Home to Beautiful Events’

  • Good for private exclusive weddings
  • Can cater for large parties
  • Beautiful Grounds and Exceptional Interiors

Kilmore Country House

Situated in Glenariffe, the Queen of the Glens, Kilmore Country House is perfect for any couple who want to wow their guests. The views  alone from this venue are breathtaking. Following your ceremony (where theres a choice of 2 outdoor locations), you can enjoy either the marquee or the main house to hold your reception, Exclusively yours for the day, you can guarantee it will be fantastic. Check out my blog on Kilmore Country House.

  • Good for exclusive private weddings
  • Can cater for very large parties
  • Exceptional views
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Larchfield Estate

Larchfield Estate is 600 acres of beautiful countryside, with a 19th century barn, a fabulous orangey, and idyllic gardens. Like many other venues, you can have your entire day here, and also make use of the fantastic onsite accommodation. I just love getting into the greenhouse, or out to the lake for the wedding photos. Check out a Larchfield estate wedding here.

  • Good for large and small weddings
  • Exceptional Private Courtyard Venue
  • Beautiful Gardens

Lissanoure Castle

Lissanoure Castle is a breathtaking wedding venue in County Antrim. It has a beautiful courtyard and comes complete with its own clock tower. Aside from the Castle itself, it has a quirky rustic barn, that just rocks weddings. It’s a great venue to hold both your ceremony and your reception. As a Belfast wedding photographer, I just love its grounds as the photo opportunities are unlimited.

  • Good for private castle or barn weddings
  • Can cater for large or small parties
  • Exquisite private grounds
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Lusty Beg Island Resort

A beautiful Island Resort, Lusty Beg is a great choice for your wedding. Hop on the ferry, and arrive to the peace and tranquility of Fermanagh. It’s so relaxed, you will feel as if it has its own time zone.

Feel free to read about a Lusty Beg Wedding here.

  • Good for private island weddings
  • Can cater for large parties
  • Beautiful lakeside venue

I love a good love story.

Rossharbour Resort

A Lakeside resort with its own private beach – what’s not to love! This is an exclusive venue, with quirky glamping pods, hot tubs and saunas. At Rossharbour Resort you can make a weekend of your wedding, so bring your family and friends and have a blast!

  • Good for marquee weddings
  • Can cater for large parties
  • Fantastic lakeside location
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

The Carriage Rooms at Montalto

A 19th century mill transformed into The Carriage Rooms – this venue oozes elegance. An exclusive venue, with access to the grounds of the wider Montalto Estate, It should be high on the list for any couple wanting to  have luxury, coupled with the feeling of home.

  • Good for exclusive large or small weddings
  • Exceptional private venue
  • Beautiful Gardens

The Mill at Ballydugan

Full of rustic and quirky charm, holding your wedding in this restored 18th century flour mill will give you the wedding of your dreams. Feel free to read my write up about Ballydugan Mill.

  • Good for rustic & quirky weddings
  • Can cater for large or small parties
  • Beautiful private grounds
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

The Old Inn Crawfordsburn

Established in 1614, The Old Inn Crawfordsburn is steeped in history. Just 10 minute’s from Belfast, this charming venue ensures that your wedding day runs like clockwork. Its  own grounds are great for photography, but its also only 5 minutes from Crawfordsburn County Park which is loved by Northern Ireland wedding photographers.

  • Good for fun weddings
  • Can cater for large parties
  • Beautiful historical venue

The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin

The most ICONIC wedding venue in Ireland. This is an exceptional venue and historic venue, with a ‘who’s who’ list of past guests.

Hold your wedding in the Constitution Suite, where the Irish Constitution was drafted or stay in the Grace Kelly Suite for the ultimate hotel room in Dublin.

You will love the Shelbourne Hotel.

  • Good for exclusive weddings
  • Can cater for large parties
  • Fantastic city location
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

The Wool Tower, Broughshane

This rustic venue is a restored spinning mill with oodles of charm. The Wool Tower can be exclusively yours on your wedding day. An incredible venue with vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork, a copper bar and amazing grounds for photography.

You can read about weddings I have covered at The Wool Tower here.

  • Good for quirky barn weddings
  • Cater for large or small weddings
  • Beautiful riverside gardens

Ulster Museum

Did you know you can hold your wedding in the Ulster Museum? It’s a fab place for weddings, and the atrium converts to the most amazing reception area. Its also within the grounds of Botanic Gardens, so photo opportunities are unlimited. If you haven’t already done so, you should check it out!

  • Good for rustic & quirky weddings
  • Can cater for large or small parties
  • Beautiful private grounds
Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Summary of NI Wedding Venues

The old inn crawfordsburn wedding photography

The Old Inn Crawfordsburn

Established in 1614, The Old Inn Crawfordsburn is steeped in history. Just 10 minute’s from Belfast, this charming venue ensures that your wedding day runs like clockwork. Its  own grounds are great for photography, but its also only 5 minutes from Crawfordsburn County Park which is loved by Northern Ireland wedding photographers.

Ulster Museum

Did you know you can hold your wedding in the Ulster Museum? It’s a fab place for weddings, and the atrium converts to the most amazing reception area. Its also within the grounds of Botanic Gardens, so photo opportunities are unlimited. If you haven’t already done so, you should check it out!

Ulster museum wedding photography

Rustic Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

There are a number of rustic venues in Northern Ireland, including some amazing barns on this list.

Hotel Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

We have some of the most amazing and luxurious hotels, perfect for weddings!

Quirky Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Quirky is another name for many Northern Ireland venues.

Small Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Many on this list have facilities for small and intimate weddings.

Unusual Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

Most of unusual wedding venues are in Belfast, such as The Ulster Museum.

Top Wedding venues Northern Ireland

All of the venues on this list are amazing, delivering exceptional service to couples.

Top 20 Wedding Venues Northern Ireland

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