Fernhill named among most festive wedding venues in Ireland

FERNHILL HOUSE in West Cork has been named among the most festive wedding venues in Ireland by wedding venue website SaveMyDay.ie.

From historic castles, homely country manors, luxurious hotels, Georgian townhouses, woodland escapes, and award-winning and well-established restaurants to venues that host both ceremonies and receptions, SaveMyDay.ie compiled the list of festive-feeling wedding venues across Ireland to help couples plan their winter wonderland weddings.

Among those chosen is Fernhill House in Clonakilty, a Georgian Manor country house set amongst acres of picturesque, landscaped gardens that are lit up at night to create a fairytale setting for a winter wonderland wedding.

Fernhill has been cared for by the O’Neill family for four generations and offers both wedding ceremony and reception spaces including their luxurious mansion, hosting West Cork winter weddings with up to 300 guests.

Other venues included in the SaveMyDay.ie most festive wedding venues list include 10 Bridge Street in Kerry, Ballyseede Castle in Kerry, Fallon & Byrne in Dublin, Stephen’s Green Club in Dublin, Clontarf Castle in Dublin, Marco Pierre White Courtyard Donnybrook, The Wicklow Escape, Cabra Castle in Cavan, Bellingham Castle in Louth, Markree Castle in Sligo, Rathsallagh Country House in Wicklow, Killashee Hotel in Kildare, The Johnstown Estate in Meath, Four Seasons Hotel in Carlingford, Langton’s Hotel in Kilkenny, No.25 Fitzwilliam Place in Dublin, and Anglers Rest in Dublin.

Shell Holden, wedding expert and co-owner of SaveMyDay.ie, said: “The evenings may be darker, but the twinkling lights are brighter, atmosphere cosier, decor richer and wedding feasts more festive, making winter a truly magical time of year to get married.

“With decorations adorning ballrooms to banisters, the inviting glow of candlelight, fairy lights and crackling open fires, and the chance of a delicate sprinkle of snow, there is something truly magical about saying I do in the wintertime.

“To celebrate this special time of year, SaveMyDay.ie are showcasing Ireland’s best winter wedding venues to host a festive fairytale wedding.”