Wedding Venues in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is compact enough that most venues are within a couple of hours of each other, yet the landscapes change quickly. The Causeway Coast in the north has cliffs and beaches around the Giant's Causeway. Fermanagh is known for its lakes along Lough Erne. In the south-east, the Mourne Mountains meet the sea, and Strangford Lough has quiet shores and villages.

Venue types include country house estates, castles, lough-side hotels and converted farm buildings, along with city options in Belfast and Derry, where the historic city walls give a distinctive setting.

Ceremonies

Civil ceremonies in Northern Ireland are held at approved places, so check whether a venue is approved if you want to marry there. Your local registrar can explain the notice you need to give and how the process works. Religious ceremonies follow their own arrangements with the church or celebrant.

Getting guests there

Belfast has two airports, and ferries link Belfast and Larne with Scotland and England, which helps guests travelling from Great Britain. City of Derry Airport serves the north-west. Rural venues may need a car or arranged transport.

Booking

Popular summer Saturdays are often reserved well in advance. Ask about accommodation on site, evening guest numbers and finish times.