| y newly-wed will tell you, a wedding ceremony is | | | | guests or the wedding party to travel to see |
| a wonderful, magical event, whether on a beach in | | | | some of the most gorgeous landscape in Europe. |
| Hawaii or in a Las Vegas chapel. There's | | | | The Radisson SAS St Helens is catered to couples |
| something special, however, about an Irish | | | | that want the advantages of a wedding |
| wedding. Perhaps it is the soft, beautiful Celtic light | | | | ceremony in the big city without any of the |
| that silhouettes the bride, or the sound of a | | | | bustle. Just fifteen minutes from the very center |
| crackling fire in a castle, but it certainly is unique. | | | | of Dublin, on extensive and lavish grounds, it really |
| Adare Manor, once the hunting retreat of an | | | | is a hidden jewel. Within the walls the city seems |
| English gentleman, is awe inspiring and stunning, | | | | as though it's a thousand miles away. This |
| and is at the top of our poll. The Manor's staff, | | | | beautiful hotel has several packages, from a |
| unpretentious yet attentive, are of the highest | | | | standard to A Diamond Package for those who |
| quality. A great hall candlelit meal is an amazing | | | | prefer to push the boat out that little bit further. |
| experience all on it's own. As a wedding site, it is | | | | Next is Dromoland Castle, in the center of County |
| unequaled and unmatched. | | | | Clare. Proprietors of this venue describe it as one |
| Powerscourt Castle, however, is a very close | | | | where old-world sophistication is combined with |
| second to Adare. In The Wicklow Hills, just | | | | the comforts of the modern age. This is not an |
| outside of Dublin, Powerscourt Castle is gracious | | | | idle boast. Dromoland Castle is less than ten miles |
| and warm. The sprawling and beautiful gardens | | | | from Shannon airport, which is a transatlantic |
| also include one of the best golf courses in Ireland. | | | | travel stop over point, making it very accessible |
| For people that like the buzz of a city, University | | | | for family and friends traveling from the United |
| Church is a perfect choice for wedding | | | | States. |
| ceremonies. Set on Stephens Green, in Dublin's | | | | The Irish wedding business is flourishing and there |
| very heart, you will find a wide selection of hotels | | | | is a wealth of information, particularly on the web, |
| in the surrounding area for the reception. The | | | | that will help in your planning. For information on |
| Merrion Hotel, the Fitzwilliam Hotel, and the August | | | | things from floral arrangements to wedding |
| Shelborne Hotel are all within walking distance. | | | | dresses, you can find extensive lists available. If it |
| From the grandeur of the newly refurbished | | | | is the magic of Celtic tradition and culture that |
| Shelbourne to the modern Merrion, any and all of | | | | appeals to you about having an Irish wedding, |
| these locations would provide a celebration of only | | | | there are additionally many jewelers who can |
| the highest quality. | | | | provide Irish wedding ring sets to suit the |
| For people that are looking for a hint of the | | | | occasion. |
| countryside, try Hotel Dunloe Castle. Surrounded | | | | So, putting together a wedding in Ireland could not |
| by over sixty acres of gardens and parkland with | | | | be much simpler, except for the matter of finding |
| an amazing view of the distinguished Gap of | | | | your soul mate. But how difficult is that? |
| Dunloe, wedding ceremonies held here permits | | | | |