Wedding Testimonials

Words can’t describe the love we have in our hearts for Bellingham Castle! A huge thank you to Ciara and all the team who were very helpful every time I called. What a stunning venue and the staff really make you feel so welcome, at home and cater to your every need! They literally went above and beyond. We found the venue in the summer of 2022 and as soon as those gates opened we knew we had found our dream wedding venue. Our wedding day was like something out of a fairytale. Our guests have not stopped raving about how beautiful the venue is, and the food was top tier standard. We had some tough crowd pleasers when it comes to food in attendance at our wedding and they said they’ve never had better food. It is unbelievably good. The menu has such an amazing variety to cater to all guests and each course just was devine. We had a stunning day for weather so the drinks reception was outside as was the cake cutting. The rooms are stunning! Our guests said they never slept in more comfortable beds! Ciara gave us a top class welcome into the ballroom - we felt euphoric in that moment! It was honestly the best day of our entire lives and a day none of our guests will ever forget and we owe a lot of that to Bellingham Castle because as beautiful as the venue is, the people are even more beautiful. We wouldn’t have wanted to work with a nicer team of people. Thank you so much for an amazing day that we will never forget. I can’t wait to return!
Maura & Jack, June 2024
Our wedding was an absolute fairy tale from start to finish, thanks to the incredible Bellingham Castle team. From our first contact, their clear, prompt, and professional communication reassured us that we had chosen the perfect venue. Their dedication shone through every interaction.
The level of service was beyond compare. Everything unfolded seamlessly over both days, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about the fantastic service and attention to detail. Bellingham Castle isn’t just a wedding venue, it’s a full on experience. Many guests said it was the best wedding they had ever attended, largely due to the venue’s beauty, the staff’s dedication, and the incredible food.
Speaking of food, it was out of this world! The venue created a perfect blend of Irish and Indian cuisine. As a connoisseur of Indian food, I can attest that the chicken tikka on Day 2 was the best I’ve ever had. Every bite, from canapés to dinner courses to the BBQ, was delightful.
Organising a Hindu wedding with intricate rituals as an international bride was daunting, but Ciara and the team’s planning support and enthusiasm put me at ease. Their attention to detail was impeccable, accommodating our time difference and ensuring everything was perfect. Thank you, Bellingham Castle, for making our wedding dreams come true!
Jayna & Eoin, May 2024
Bellingham Castle was out of this world. Right from the front steps to leaving the next day everyone was made to feel special and nothing was too much trouble.  Staff take a bow for a wonderful service, nothing was too much trouble for them.
Nicola & Colm, March 2024
Where do we start with our thanks. The setting of the Castle is incredible and what draws people in BUT it is the staff who make Bellingham Castle experience INCREDIBLE.The warmth and friendliness of every member of staff int he run up to our wedding day but more particularly on the day itself exceeded our expectations and was the essence of a truly memorable and happy day for us. Your attention to detail and the approachability of the staff coupled with their effectiveness meant the day ran smoothly and seamlessly.For the bride who had not eaten her dinner due to nerves about her speech the chicken and chips that Iosif made specially for her was the example of care and attention to us.For the groom the canapés being brought to us during our photos post the ceremony showed the care you take of the bride and groom throughout the day. We hope you realise what a special operation you run in Bellingham.To Ciara, Iosif, Thomas and Robert who we dealt with mostly Thank you but every member of staff was exceptional to us! Wishing you continued success. THANK YOU
Fiona & Aidan, February 2024
Cormac and myself would like to say a huge thank you to all the team at Bellingham Castle. Our wedding on the 5th of January was exceptional. We were so well taken care of and we had the best day.

All of our guests have been raving about the venue saying it was the best wedding venue they had ever been to. They were continuously checked on at the tables to ensure they had what they needed. The top table was so well taken care of - I never had an empty glass. A special thank you to Joseph who I'm sure had the busiest day of us all! He was fabulous and went above and beyond for us. All we can say is thank you!
Cormac and Eve Mohan, January 2024
As cliché as it sounds, we genuinely had the best day of our lives celebrating our wedding at Bellingham Castle. It really is an outstanding wedding venue and amazing value for money. The staff are amazing and they could not do enough for us. They are absolute experts at what they do and we are forever grateful for their hard work to make our day so special. From our first viewing to checking out the day after the wedding we cannot fault them. The decor, atmosphere and food was incredible. Of course the two Irish Wolfhounds are an added bonus, they were so friendly and a big hit with our guests. Our guests are still talking about the meal, the quality of the food was out of this world, how they can cater for such large numbers and keep the standard so high is seriously impressive. So many of our guests have said it was the best wedding they were at and we truly believe it was down to the amazing venue and the responsiveness and attention to detail of the staff. We honestly cannot say a bad word about this incredible venue. We would highly recommend Bellingham Castle to any couples who are getting married and searching for the perfect venue, you will not be disappointed.
Laura & Ciaran, December 2023
We had the most amazing day for our wedding in August 2023. The staff, service and overall experience of Bellingham Castle was out of this world. Every one of our guests felt right at home and so well looked after. We had an incredible day that was managed seamlessly by the wonderful staff from beginning to end. A special thanks to a few - Eoin for taking care of us from when we arrived, making sure we had a bite to eat the moment we got out of the car and made sure we took a few moments to take it all in. Robert, who was such a lovely calming presence for us throughout the day, and Max who saved the day removing stains from the wedding dress like a pro. Every single staff member was so helpful, kind, polite and a credit to Bellingham Castle making it such a homely venue for us all. We can't wait to come back for a visit!
Sarah & Freddie, August 2023
Bellingham Castle was without doubt a spectacular setting for our wedding day and indeed our wedding pictures. The stand-out feedback from our family and friends was consistent: the quality of service throughout and the quality of the food. The entire team at Bellingham Castle, Ciara, Patrick and team were so professional from our first enquiry to the day itself. No question or request was too big or too small. The castle itself has the wow factor, the attention to detail from staff simply made the day for us and our guests. The food is second to none and was the talk of the wedding. A few helpful tips for other couples: the castle do table plan names that are very elegant, so there's no need to be paying for an external table plan to be brought in, we had our ceremony in the Woodside Chapel (an eight minute walk away in the village) which allowed the castle to be the "wow" after our ceremony! We had 168 for our meal which we felt was a good fit for the size of the room for weddings. We really do not have one negative comment to make and you won't regret booking Bellingham Castle!
John & Dean, July 2023
We chose Bellingham Castle as our wedding venue in late 2021, when we were guests at our friends' wedding there. The attention to detail, quality of service, beauty of the grounds and the amazing food convinced us - but even then on our own special day in April they still managed to exceed our expectations! Honestly, I can't say enough about how amazing Ciara and the entire team there are. Every detail is given the upmost care and attention - every guest is treated like the bride - and the bride and groom treated like the royal family! All of our guests raved about the service, the food - every nook and cranny in the beautiful castle that has an area for everyone, from the kids' play zone to the kitchenette. Hands down the best wedding venue in the country - thank you so much to everyone in Bellingham Castle for making our day so special.
Leonie & Niall, April 2023
WOW, WOW, WOW. Beyond incredible service! They deserve 5 stars!
I had been planning our wedding from the US for a few months. After looking at endless amounts of castles, I had a short email exchange with Bellingham Castle staff and knew I had FINALLY found the right place and boy was I right. The staff and property are everything you could want and more.
We were close to 50 people traveling all the way to Ireland so I wanted us to stay longer on the property. We stayed 4 nights in the castle with one of them being our wedding day and we had a few events on the other dates. It was the most magical experience and that combined with how perfect our wedding day, it was just more than I can put into words. Honestly I want to cry as I write this review because everything was just so beautiful and staff made it that much more enjoyable.
Even though I was in a time zone with 8 hours difference if I emailed or called they always responded right away. They made planning everything so easy and as the event happened they were very flexible to changes.
The food was so good! The wedding day food was amazing but we had other meals and they were so great as well. Breakfast every morning was superb.
I cannot get over how friendly and helpful the staff are. Everyone loved Ciara and the rest of the team.
THANK YOU Bellingham Castle Staff! You made our castle dreams everything we could have wished for and more.
If you are looking at booking please look no further. You can't go wrong here.
Liliana & Azeddin, January 2023