Planning a Wedding Weekend in Ireland at Boyne Hill House
A wedding weekend gives you the chance to slow things down a little. At Boyne Hill House, couples can explore extending their wedding celebrations beyond the wedding day, with on-site accommodation and options for pre and post wedding gatherings across our private country house estate in the Boyne Valley.
More time together, all centred around one country house estate
Planning a wedding weekend in Ireland gives you something surprisingly valuable: more time with the people you've brought together to celebrate.
At Boyne Hill House, couples can explore extending their wedding celebrations beyond the wedding day with pre-wedding or post-wedding gatherings, on-site accommodation and time together across our private country house estate in County Meath.
Set within 38 acres of parkland and gardens in the Boyne Valley, approximately 35 minutes from Dublin, Boyne Hill House is an exclusive-use wedding venue with 43 bedrooms, indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces and celebrations for up to 170 guests.
There is one wedding per day, allowing the estate to become entirely yours for the wedding itself.
And if you'd like to make a little more of the days around it, there are options to explore too.
What Is a Wedding Weekend?
A wedding weekend is simply a celebration that extends beyond the wedding day itself.
It might include a gathering the evening before, your wedding day and a relaxed morning or celebration afterwards.
But it doesn't need to mean three days of events.
For many couples, the appeal of a wedding weekend is actually having fewer things to rush.
Friends and family have more time to arrive. Guests travelling from overseas can settle in. Your closest people can stay nearby. And the wedding itself becomes part of a wider few days together rather than something that seems to pass in a matter of hours.
The Morning After
There is something lovely about reaching the evening before the wedding and knowing everyone has arrived.
For couples able to arrange a pre-wedding celebration, the night before could be as simple as drinks, dinner or a relaxed gathering with the people closest to you.
It doesn't need to feel like another reception.
In fact, keeping things informal can be part of its charm.
For guests travelling from Dublin, elsewhere in Ireland or overseas, it is also an opportunity to settle in before the wedding day begins.
The Night Before Your Wedding
There is something lovely about reaching the evening before the wedding and knowing everyone has arrived.
For couples able to arrange a pre-wedding celebration, the night before could be as simple as drinks, dinner or a relaxed gathering with the people closest to you.
It doesn't need to feel like another reception.
In fact, keeping things informal can be part of its charm.
For guests travelling from Dublin, elsewhere in Ireland or overseas, it is also an opportunity to settle in before the wedding day begins.
Can You Have a Wedding Weekend at Boyne Hill House?
Yes. Couples can explore hosting celebrations before or after their wedding at Boyne Hill House, although availability depends on the days involved.
Pre-wedding and post-wedding celebrations on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays can be planned subject to availability and minimum guest numbers.
If you'd like to extend your celebrations across Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, availability for those additional days is generally considered closer to the wedding date, approximately three to four months beforehand.
As Boyne Hill House hosts weddings throughout the week, surrounding Thursday to Sunday dates cannot ordinarily be reserved far in advance simply as part of a wedding weekend.
If extending your celebration is important to you, mention it when you enquire. Our wedding team can explain what can be planned ahead and what may be possible closer to your date.
What to Look for in a Wedding Weekend Venue in Ireland
If having more than one day together is important to you, ask about it while you're viewing venues rather than after you've booked.
Consider:
Does the venue offer exclusive use for the wedding day?
Can pre-wedding and post-wedding celebrations be hosted?
How far in advance can surrounding dates be confirmed?
Are there minimum guest numbers for additional celebrations?
How many bedrooms are available on-site?
Can guests stay at the venue after the wedding?
Are there both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces?
How easy is the venue to reach from Dublin and Dublin Airport?
What can guests do the morning after the wedding?
These practical details can make a considerable difference when you're trying to turn one wedding day into a longer celebration.
Make a Little More of It
Your wedding day will always be at the heart of it. But if you’d love a little more time with everyone you’ve brought together, there may be ways to extend the celebration around it.
Planning your wedding at Boyne Hill House? Get in touch with our team to explore the possibilities.