We're often asked about the best wedding venues in Meath, so, today, we're delighted to be sharing our top picks! There are lots of beautiful country houses in this part of the country, including many private hire venues, and there are even a few unique and totally uncategorisable venues to be found among the rolling green fields, too! When you factor in the Meath's proximity to Dublin, it's no surprise that this gorgeous county is in high demand among couples from all over the globe! Featuring light-filled Orangeries, picturesque ruins, and industrial ceremony spaces, these are our favourite wedding venues in Meath!
Tankardstown House
Whether you're in the market for a sun-soaked outdoor bash or an insanely glamorous winter soirée, you'll very quickly be charmed by Tankardstown House, a picturesque gem located in Rathkenny, just 40 minutes from Dublin. A long-established foodie destination, Tankardstown offers couples the full run of an 18th Century manor and its glorious grounds for a day (or two... or three!), and is easily one of the best-loved country house wedding venues in Ireland. The service is world-class, but it's often the lovely walled gardens, and the airy, elegant Orangery, which seats up to 250 guests, that seals the deals for engaged couples.
For more information, visit tankardstown.ie.
The Station House Hotel
A handful of enchanting features set The Station House Hotel apart from all of the other wedding venues in Meath. This charming hideaway is set in a converted railway station, so it's the only venue where you'll find spaces like the Carriage Suite (a former engine room and workshop, now a dining room), the stone turntable (the spot where trains once turned for their journey back to Dublin, now a ceremony space), and the Midland Great Western Signal Box (a signal cabin, now a cosy two-room suite!) These days, of course, the Station House Hotel is a warm, welcoming stylish wedding venue, and a versatile one at that - up to 90 guests can be seated in the stylish Signal restaurant, while the Carriage Suite caters for up to 180.
For more information, visit stationhousehotel.ie.
Bellinter House
Part sophisticated country manor, part stylish, boutique hotel, Bellinter House is home to some of the most photogenic spaces in the country. Located in Navan, just 30 minutes from Dublin, Bellinter is the perfect setting for a couple who wants to get creative with their wedding, while treating their guests to top-notch service, beautiful food, and fabulous surroundings. Thanks to a recent makeover, the Refectory Suite, which hosts up to 160 guests, is looking better than ever, while the Nunnery Suite is a great option for intimate weddings or pre-wedding get-togethers. Bellinter is also home to elegant gardens and a pretty patio, so it's a perfect spot for a summer celebration.
For more information, visit bellinterhouse.com.
The Millhouse
You're spoiled for knock-out spaces at The Millhouse in Slane, which explains why it's such a hit with engaged couples! For your ceremony, you can choose between the beautiful orchard or the atmospheric Old Mill, while the pretty courtyard is perfect for drinks receptions. Your wedding feast can take place in the versatile Pavilion, which can host up to 200 guests, or 240 with the addition of a marquee. The venue's location on the banks of the Boyne means that there are tonnes of gorgeous nooks and crannies for your guests to explore, and for you to use as a backdrop for sensational wedding portraits. Best of all, the team at The Millhouse are pros at helping you put your own stamp on the big day!
For more information, visit themillhouse.ie.
Loughcrew House
Located just an hour from Dublin, Loughcrew House is one of Ireland's best-kept secrets. Between the otherworldly church ruins, the 19th century manor house, and the neo-classical portico remains, there's no other venue quite like it! Ceremonies at the ruins of St. Oliver Plunkett’s Family Church in the grounds of Loughcrew Gardens, surrounded by five-thousand-year-old cairns and ancient yew trees, are very special indeed, as are drinks receptions in the buzzy courtyard. For your wedding feast, there's the rustic Livery Rooms, which run alongside the courtyard and seat up to 140 guests. Throw in some unspoiled scenery and luxurious on-site accommodation, and you've got yourself one of the best wedding venues in Meath!
For more information, visit loughcrewweddings.com.
The Conyngham Arms
Couples who get married at The Conyngham Arms, a luxurious yet homely countryside hotel in Slane, rave about the food, the service, and the interiors. Boasting French country-style décor and a beautiful stone façade, this wedding venue is stylish and relaxed, the kind of place where your guests will feel instantly at home, whether they've made the short drive from Dublin, or travelled from further afield. Hosting just one wedding per day, the Conyngham Arms caters for 150 guests in the chic Lavender Suite, which opens out onto the terrace. From there, steps lead down to gorgeous landscaped gardens where, if the weather plays ball, you can have the most magical outdoor ceremony!
For more information, visit conynghamarms.ie.
Ballymagarvey Village
Steeped in history and set on acres of beautiful, unspoiled Irish countryside just a half-hour drive from Dublin, Ballymagarvey Village is a unique and thoroughly dreamy wedding venue. Bursting with lush greenery and twinkling fairy lights, and comprising a medieval round tower, open courtyard, and impressive 18th Century Manor House, it exudes romance at every turn! Up to 226 guests can be accommodated in the banqueting hall, which boasts stone walls and exposed beams, and, although Ballymagarvey Village has hosted sensational celebrations in all weather, from sunshine to snow, we particularly love the idea of drinks receptions in the courtyard gardens.
For more information, visit ballymagarvey.ie.
The Johnstown Estate
Merging Georgian splendour with modern luxury, The Johnstown Estate is a truly unique wedding venue located just 35 minutes from Dublin. A rural residence dating back to 1750 and set on 120 acres of parkland overlooking the river Blackwater, it's home to a sensational Grand Ballroom, which can host wedding parties of up to 350 guests, and several, beautifully-appointed civil ceremony rooms, as well as 127 spectacular bedrooms, and 40 self-catering luxury lodges.
For more information, visit thejohnstownestate.com
Slane Castle
An exclusive wedding venue set within an epic, 1500-acre estate, Slane Castle is home to lots of gorgeous spaces that will really appeal to couples looking for a spot of luxury on their big day. The King’s Ballroom, which seats 100 guests, is a dreamy space for a reception, as is the Royal Marquee, catering for 180 guests. Exclusive hire of Slane Castle allows you to use all adjacent rooms, such as the elegant Morning Room, and Main Castle Hall, as well as the Castle Dining and Drawing rooms, for ceremonies and pre- and post-dinner receptions. The extensive gardens, woodland, courtyard and gothic arches provide the perfect backdrop for your photos, too.
For more information, visit slanecastle.ie
Durhamstown Castle
An expertly-restored 15th century castle located less than an hour from Dublin, Durhamstown Castle in Bohermeen is a secluded and charming wedding venue with a focus on great food and a warm atmosphere. With a history stretching back to 1275, it features a vaulted kitchen, two-storey hall, dining room and two drawing rooms, all of which are suitable for drinks receptions, as well as the Great Barn, which can accommodate 150 guests at long, rustic tables. A family-owned and run venue, Durhamstown Castle attracts rave reviews from couples and guests alike, particularly around the top-notch service.
For more information, visit durhamstowncastle.com
Rock Farm Slane
Offering a unique combination of outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, Rock Farm Slane is a festival-style wedding venue in the heart of the Meath countryside that still manages to feel luxurious - there's even a hot tub! Gold-certified by Ecotourism Ireland, and located just 45 minutes from Dublin among lush fields, meadows and a magical forest, on a very private part of the Slane Castle Estate, Rock Farm Slane is home to an incredibly cool hay barn, which can host up to 250 guests for dinner, as well as a spider tent that's perfect for ceremonies. The venue's boutique glamping site is the star of the show, featuring everything from homely yurts to cosy shepherd's huts to pretty bell tents!
For more information, visit rockfarmslane.ie.
Boyne Hill House
Located in the tranquil countryside of Navan, Co. Meath, in the heart of the Boyne Valley, just 35 minutes from Dublin, Boyne Hill House Estate is a hidden gem of a wedding venue. A luxury Georgian Estate dating back to the 1700s, it's set on 38 acres of idyllic private parkland with stunning views overlooking the River Boyne. Catering for up to 180 guests, and with 43 guest rooms, it's a great option for couples who are hoping to bring a little period glamour to their big day.
For more information, visit boynehillhouse.ie.
The Best Wedding Venues in Meath
- Tankardstown House
- The Station House Hotel
- Bellinter House
- The Millhouse
- Loughcrew House
- The Conyngham Arms
- Boyne Hill House Estate
- Ballymagarvey Village
- The Johnstown Estate
- Slane Castle
- Durhamstown Castle
- Rock Farm Slane
