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Northern Ireland Wedding Venues


Alison Hargreaves
Alison Hargreaves Updated:
8th of March 2023

Northern Ireland is a unique, beautiful location which offers a variety of wedding venues

Here are a few of our favourites from across Northern Ireland...

Cultra Manor
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Cultra Manor at Ulster Folk Museum

Cultra Manor is sure to impress your guest on your wedding day. Set in the stunning grounds of Ulster Folk Museum, just 10 minutes from Belfast city centre. Nestled in ares of rolling countryside, Cultra Manor is a truly jaw-dropping location. The ideal place for your wedding ceremony and reception to unfold. Boasting a tranquil setting with unique photograph opportunities and guest experiences. You and your guests should get ready to be wowed.

Ulster museum wedding
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Ulster Museum

Tie the knot in the beautiful Ulster Museum in Belfast. With stunning architecture, bright rooms and plenty of open space, this is an amazing venue to celebrate your special day. With multiple choices for ceremony rooms and a beautiful, open Atrium for your reception, it really does have everything. Even Dinosaurs and historic artefacts!

So whether you love history or you just want a stunning venue the Ulster Museum is definitely one to consider.

The Culloden Estate and Spa

The Culloden Estate and Spa

A stunning country house estate with 12 stunning acres of gardens, flowers, pathways, and an amazing view of the coast. This picturesque venues incredible surroundings are not all that set it apart from the rest. It also has a dedicated team of award-winning chefs to create a delicious feast for you an your guests at your wedding breakfast. Accommodation onsite is available for guests with 105 luxury suites on offer. This means you can celebrate with guests without the need to worry about traveling home to rest your head.

Finnebrougue woods wedding venue
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Finnebrogue Woods

Perfect for a more relaxed, unique wedding in a truly magical setting, Finnebrogue Woods is ideal for couples who want their wedding to be romantic and memorable!

Have your wedding ceremony surrounded by ancient woodland beside a stunning lake. The perfect place to relax and celebrate your special day with all of your guests. They can hold wedding ceremonies in our magical glade above the lake. So, you can say "I do" somewhere that is peaceful and intimate surrounded by nature.

Hillsborough Castle
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Hillsborough Castle 

Hillsborough Castle is the official residence of the Royal Family in Northern Ireland. So, it has hosted monarchs, minsters, presidents and princesses! This elegant Georgian home and its stunning 100 acres makes an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding day. Located just 20 minutes from Belfast, this venue has elegant state rooms and formal gardens available for intimate and large weddings.

For an outdoor wedding, the castle has stunning grounds, peaceful woodland and meandering waterways. The marquee sites are licensed for civil ceremonies so you can enjoy your entire day, from ceremony to reception, within the grounds, no matter the weather!

Or, you could be queen for the day by hosting your guests in the historic and luxurious State Rooms! Why not enjoy a regal dinner in the spectacular Throne Room or the elegant State Dining Room, surrounded by priceless oil paintings from the Royal Collection? Whether you want understated elegance or magnificent grandeur, Hillsborough Castle is certainly a fairytale venue!

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Alison Hargreaves

About the author


Alison Hargreaves

Alison is a well-known and respected wedding expert with over 25 years experience of the wedding industry. As the founder of Guides for Brides and various other online brands, Alison frequently appears on expert panels, judging panels and podcasts. Known as a trusted voice in the wedding industry, she is here to give you an expert opinion on top London venues.

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