Love is in the air with our 6th annual Wedding Issue and we are celebrating all things same-sex, here is our lowdown on laudable LGBT venues and suppliers around the country. Whether you’re looking for a photographer to help capture your special day or you’re trying to pick out the perfect location, we’ve got you covered with these top Irish LGBT Weddings Suppliers & Venues

Whether you’re planning your own wedding or letting your significant other take charge on that front, you’re going to need professionals to help you make your wedding day unforgettable – for the right reasons.

One of the biggest decisions you will make (besides the decision to get married in the first place) is where you will celebrate your wedding.

Selecting a venue for the ceremony and reception can be a long, drawn out process. And with same-sex weddings still in their infancy in Ireland you may not have the benefit of relying on the testimonies of other LGBT couples yet.

If choosing a wedding venue from our top Irish LGBT Weddings Suppliers & Venues list, you can rest assured that it will be LGBT friendly.

Once you have the venue decided your work has really only just begun. To pull off a wedding ceremony, reception and afters you’ll need to hire in some help.

Photographers, florists, bakers, wedding dress makers, celebrants, vintners – the list of people you’ll be relying on to help make your nuptials an event to remember is long.

And finding specialists who not only cater to LGBT brides and grooms to be, but excel in their area of expertise can be tough.

That’s why we’ve selected these suppliers in our top Irish LGBT Weddings Suppliers & Venues list.

Choose from this list and you’ll be hiring someone who actively wants to work with LGBT people to help them make their day special, and whose product or service is of exceptional quality.

So check out the top Irish LGBT Weddings Suppliers and Venues below, and be sure to read our 2017 Wedding Issue of GCN here.

Venues

Ballinacurragh House, Kinsale, Co. Cork

00 353 21 477 9040

Stylish intimate weddings with a difference and all in the privacy of your own country estate set within a walled garden and 40 acres of woodland and lawns. www.ballinacurra.com

Belleek Castle Garrankeel, Ballina, Co. Mayo

00 353 96 22400

Belleek Castle is the perfect choice for Civil Ceremonies in Ireland: We are offering on-site Weddings, Civil Ceremonies & Civil Partnerships, creating a truly memorable www.belleekcastle.com

Bow Lane, 17 Aungier St, Dublin 2

00 353 1 478 9489

Bow Lane is an authentic, late night cocktail bar that appeals to a cross section of Dublin society from the gritty underclass of sophisticates to creatives and the party set. www.bowlane.ie

Brioche, 51a Elmwood Ave, Ranelagh

00 353 1 497 9163

Whether the menu is enjoyed by a smaller table or a larger group party, we are always happy to showcase the kitchen’s full larder through our tasting menus. www.brioche.ie

Brook Lodge, Macreddin Village, Co. Wicklow

00 353 402 36444

A stunning hotel where the commitment to really good food, impeccable service and attention to detail is absolute. www.brooklodge.com

Cliff at Lyons, Lyons Road, Celbridge, Kildare

00 353 1 630 3500

This luxury hotel with its canal side setting, dramatic waterfall and potager garden occupys an unusual collection of historic rose-clad buildings, including a mill and former dovecote. www.cliffatlyons.ie

Cliff House Hotel, Middle Road, Dysert, Ardmore, Co. Waterford

00 353 24 87800

Ireland’s only luxury five-star hotel on the sea, The Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore is among the most picturesque venues for a wedding in Ireland. www.thecliffhousehotel.com

Cliff Town House, 22 Saint Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

00 353 1 638 3939

Regarded as one of the best venues for stylish city centre occasions, the main restaurant and private dining room are available for exclusive use for weddings. www.theclifftownhouse.com

Crover House Hotel, Lough Sheelin, Co. Cavan

00 353 49 854 0206

Surrounded by delightful gardens and beautiful Irish countryside, Crover House is an idyllic location for your Country House Wedding in County Cavan. www.croverhousehotel.ie

Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Maynooth Rd, Castlefarm, Dunboyne, Co. Meath

00 353 1 801 3500

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa is the ideal venue for your civil ceremony or marriage blessing. www.dunboynecastlehotel.com

Fallon & Byrne, 11 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

00 353 472 1000

Fallon & Byrne’s upstairs room is a glorious space where the light pours in and people feel happy, and where the only thing better than the service and atmosphere is the food. www.fallonandbyrne.com

Hotel Westport, New Rd, The Demesne, Westport, Co. Mayo

00 353 98 25122

A 4 Star family owned hotel, Hotel Westport is located down The Demesne, surrounded by woodland in the heart of the heritage town of Westport in County Mayo. www.hotelwestport.ie

Irish Whiskey Museum, 119 Grafton St., Dublin 2

00 353 1 525 0970

Journey back through time and discover the tale of Irish whiskey, its unique origins, its rise to glory,
dramatic fall and current revival in this fantastic museum. www.irishwhiskeymuseum.ie

Killadangan House, Westport, Co. Mayo

00 353 87 165 0570

A truly inspiring destination on the wild Atlantic way Killadangan House is a lovingly restored period house overlooking Clew Bay on the outskirts of Westport town. www.killadanganhouse.com

Kilshane House, Springhouse, Tipperary

00 353 62 82 444

Built in 1822 on 320 acres of private parkland in the heart of County Tipperary, this wedding venue is the dream location for a special wedding. www.kilshanehouse.ie

Koh, 6/7 Jervis St, Millennium Walkway, North City, Dublin 1

00 353 62 82444

Are you looking for an intimate and unique venue to hold your event, function or party? Koh can be hired partially or totally. www.koh.ie

Lodge at Ashford, Cong, County Mayo

00 353 94 954 5400

A chic and elegant country house wedding venue with delicious food and gorgeous scenic views. www.thelodgeac.com

Marlfield House, Courtown Rd, Gorey, Co. Wexford

00 353 53 942 1124

Marlfield House is renowned for its lavish and warm hospitality and is one of the most celebrated unique luxury wedding venues in Ireland. www.marlfieldhouse.com

Medley, Unit 7, Old Irish Times Building, Fleet Street, Dublin 2

00 353 55 57116

Big on flavour, buzzing with style, brimming with originality, this is Medley Café Bistro, private dining and venue hire. www.medley.ie

Rathsallagh House Hotel Dunlavin, Co.Wicklow

00 353 45 403112

Exclusive private wedding venue set in 530 acres of peaceful parkland with its own walled garden. Historic Hotels of Europe Wedding Experience 2017 winner. www.rathsallagh.com

Stephens Green Hibernian Club, 9 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

00 353 677 4744

The Club specialises in bespoke intimate weddings from 40-96 people and is the perfect venue to create memories to last a lifetime whilst capturing the romance of Old Dublin. www.sghc.ie

Tankardstown, Tankardstown, Slane, Co. Meath

00 353 41 982 4621

Exuding elegance and luxury, Tankardstown comprises an impressive 18th Century Manor House & Orangery. www.tankardstown.ie

The G Hotel, Old Dublin Rd, Galway

00 353 91 865 200

The G Hotel & Spa is Galway city’s only five star hotel and spa. The G is a hotel which evokes Hollywood glamour along with a traditional warm Irish welcome. www.theghotel.ie

The Larder Restaurant & Brewhouse, 8 Parliament St, Dublin, Dublin 2

00 353 1 633 3581

In the heart of Dublin city, The Larder is a boutique style restaurant that grows, brews and roasts, its eclectic interior adds to the warmth and atmosphere. www.thelarder.ie

The Marker, Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2

00 353 1 687 5100

All spaces are carefully considered for your big day and delivered to the highest standard – superb food, exceptional service and a genuinely personal touch. www.themarkerhoteldublin.com

The Watermill Lodge, Kilmore Quay South Lisnaskea Co Fermanagh BT92 0DT

00 44 28 6772 4369

With Lough Erne as the perfect backdrop and Pascal Brissaud’s award-winning haute cuisine in his lakeside, thatched, exclusive use venue. www.watermillrestaurantfermanagh.com

White friar Grill, 16 Aungier Street, Dublin 2

00 353 1 475 9003

Group dining in Whitefriar Grill’s chilled vibe with our extensive, modern menus means that everyone can be catered for when you celebrate a special occasion. www.whitefriargrill.ie

Suppliers

Aaron McGrath Photography, Nationwide

Contact via website.

Throughout the seven years, Aaron Mc Grath’s photography has always revolved around people – whether that is in a club, in a studio, or in a church. www.aaronmcgrathweddings.com

All in One Events, Whitemill Industrial Estate, Clonard Road, Wexford

00 353 53 918 4535

All in One Event Hire is a full service marquee and event hire company that will work with you to make your event as effortless and as memorable as possible. www.allinoneeventhire.ie

Big Red Barn & Little White Chapel, Aughamore, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

00 353 87 115 2295

For a wedding with a difference celebrate in a custom-built American style barn or a little white chapel with personal packages ranging from the structure to the full event. www.bigredbarn.ie

Drag Queens Ireland, Nationwide

00 353 85 205 1508

DragQueens.ie is Ireland’s first Entertainment specialist dedicated to bringing you some of the best drag queens in the business. www.dragqueens.ie

Eunice Power Catering, Ballinamuck West, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

00 353 58 45594

Eunice Power Catering is one of Ireland’s leading event caterers based in Co. Waterford. Offering first class food and a philosophy, which requires that everything is hand-made with care and attention, from basic raw ingredients. www.eunicepower.com

H&G Creations Event Planning & Styling, Nationwide

00 353 85 832 4398

H&G Creations offer unique handcrafted event production and styling for weddings, corporate events, festival, private & public events. With a strong focus on design, detail and excellent customer service. www.hghome.ie

Irish Landmark Trust, Top Floor, 11 Parnell Square, Dublin 1

00 353 1 670 4733

Lighthouses and tower houses, along with schoolhouses, mews, gate lodges, and stately apartments, all sensitively restored and available for short stays. www.irishlandmark.com

Nowhere, 65 Aungier St, Dublin 2

00 353 1 607 8983

A shared curiosity in the discourse of masculinity and the culture of clothes. www.nowhere.ie

O’Brien’s Wines, 33 Spruce Avenue, Stillorgan Industrial Park, Co. Dublin

00 353 1 269 3139

O’Brien’s Wine Off-Licence Group is Ireland’s largest family owned drinks retailer. They import directly and exclusively from over 75 wineries worldwide. www.obrienswine.ie

Something Found, Nationwide

00 353 87 918 1468

Bespoke musical performance for your ceremony and/or reception, from the Jazz, Latin, and Pop inflected to the more traditional, all delivered with love and style. www.somethingfoundmusic.com

Spiritual Ceremonies, 3 Block A, The Courtyard, Kilcarbery Business Park, Dublin 22

00 353 86 265 7171

Spiritual Ceremonies have been privileged to have walked with thousands of couples, from all over the world, on their journey toward their special day in Ireland since 2010. www.spiritualceremonies.ie

The Flour Artist, Nationwide

00 353 87 065 1411

Julie’s ethos is to create unique and natural cakes, using primarily butter cream, fresh flowers and fruits in her designs. www.theflourartist.com

The Civil Celebrant, Nationwide

00 353 87 781 3594

“I am a formally trained independent celebrant, with a background in nursing and public speaking. I aim to quickly put couples at ease, and encourage them to open their imagination to all the possibilities for a wonderful celebration!” https://thecivilcelebrant.ie