Best wedding venues in Ireland

County Cork

With The Rebel County's coastline vista and mountainous backdrop, there's everything a wedding videographer in Cork could wish for, complemented by architectural beauty and cultural landmarks aplenty. The presence of the airport also means that guests from far afield can easily travel to share the couple's big day.

History and heritage combine in the many wedding venues of the county, from the 4-star Maryborough Hotel & Spa, which guarantees opulence with its 18th century Georgian Manor House splendour, to the award-winning Castlemartyr Resort, which dates back to the 12th century crusades of the Knights Templar.

For a breathtaking panorama, capture your wedding day video against the dazzling oceanic view of Dunmore House in Clonakilty Bay, or take a stroll through the grounds of Blarney Castle, located on the doorstep of the splendid Blarney Castle Hotel. While at the castle, grab the opportunity of visiting the famous Blarney stone, which is said to confer “the gift of the gab” on anyone who kisses it - perfect for lending a little eloquence to the wedding day speeches!

For those planning an extended wedding package, take a short ferry ride across the crystal waters of Cork harbour to immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Spike Island, or enjoy a trip around the museum of Cork City Gaol Heritage Centre.

Fancy having a whole castle to yourself? This unique opportunity for some stunning imagery is available at the spectacular Blackwater Castle, which can be rented out for a truly special wedding day experience. Or for something a bit different, the luxurious country house environs of Ballyvolane House offer wedding guests the chance to go glamping in the spacious gardens.

The seductive seclusion of Kinsale’s Ballinacurra House is another ideal location for engaging wedding videography, while the bucolic idyll of Barnabrow House promises intimacy and elegance in equal measure.

Any one of these magnificent surroundings would provide an ideal setting for your Cork wedding videographer to work their magic, ensuring that the location is just as fabulous as the bride!

For more information on the most photogenic places in Cork, check out the county’s official tourism website at www.purecork.ie.

County Kerry

Anyone planning their wedding video in The Kingdom is guaranteed to feel like royalty, thanks to a sweeping landscape of misty mountains, crashing waves, and contemporised castle venues.

Once you engage the services of your wedding videographer in Kerry, the ruggedly verdant coastline, sculpted by the endless roiling of the Atlantic ocean, makes for a stunning backdrop, with picturesque villages dotted all along The Ring of Kerry offering a choice of charming rustic locales.

Moving inland to the rocky heart of the county, Killarney National Park's many lakes and waterfalls provide a serene setting to capture romantic imagery, with just a hint of Celtic myth and mysticism in the fresh mountain air. When it comes to natural beauty in Kerry, the Gap of Dunloe makes for a stunning spot to capture some majestic video footage.

There’s no less of a choice when it comes to the built beauty of the county. Anyone choosing to hold their reception at the Great Southern Killarney is becoming a part of history, as this venue was Killarney’s first luxury hotel, built back in the Victorian era. And the happy couple can be King and Queen for the day by having their wedding video and photos captured in the ruins of the 13th century Dunloe Castle, hidden away on the expansive grounds of The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens.

Further historical scenery is to be enjoyed in the Ballyseede Castle hotel, modified from a 16th century castle, while for a more modern setting the Killarney Oaks Hotel and Wedding Venue is a stylish contemporary venue.

For more on the best places to utilise all the skills of your Kerry wedding videographer, check out the tourism website at www.discoverkerry.com

County Tipperary

You’re sure to have a top league wedding in The Premier County, where the cloud-wreathed mountains and sun-dappled rivers are the perfect natural set dressing for a talented wedding videographer in Tipperary.

You’ll no doubt be on top of the world on the wedding day, a feeling that will surely be enhanced by staring down from the top of the Glen of Aherlow at the enchanting forest spread out below.

Commanding just as majestic a view of the endless emerald landscape, the Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland’s most popular tourism spots - and where better to rest and catch your breath after the ceremony than the seat of the Kings of Munster?

Sticking with the regal theme, the 13th century Cahir Castle, overlooking the azure water of the River Suir, is a venue fit for a king - or more importantly, a queen! Similarly, the French manor splendour of Cloughjordan House, steeped in 800 years of heritage, would add a touch of class to any wedding video.

For a more intimate, homely backdrop to the wedding day imagery, the Swiss Cottage, located just outside the town of Cahir, offers postcard-perfect charm, as does Ashley Park House, snuggled away amidst the arboreal splendour of lush woodland.

And to evoke the dreamlike quality of a high-class lawn party, check out Kilshane House, where couples can recline by the lake in the Victorian landscape garden, or enjoy the rose and lavender-scented intoxication of the secret garden.

For more information on choosing the best location for your Tipperary wedding videographer, check out www.tipperary.com

County Kilkenny

There's so much to help a wedding videographer in Kilkenny deliver a top-quality wedding video, as The Marble City has grown into a bustling tourism hub known as much for its festivals and events as for its impressive array of historical buildings.

Continuously adapted and updated throughout its 800-year history, Kilkenny Castle, with its fragrant rose gardens and sturdy Norman design, is a magnificent backdrop to any wedding video.

Likewise, couples looking to add a dab of culture to their big day should drop by the Butler Gallery, a contemporary art gallery and museum located in the imposing structure of a former almshouse.

Radiant brides and their Romeos can capture lyrical wedding day moments at Mount Juliet Estate, where the Georgian Manor House is romantically evocative, having been built by the first Earl of Carrick for his beloved wife.

The past and the present also combine perfectly at Lyrath Estate, where the 17th century estate house has been coupled seamlessly with a modern-day extension.

The city centre-based Langtons Hotel is ideal for couples seeking a more urban feel to their wedding celebration, while also located in the city centre is Rothe House & Garden, whose walled courtyards offer secluded serenity to capture some quieter wedding moments.

For more on selecting the best spots for your Kilkenny wedding videographer, check out www.visitkilkenny.ie.

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