Everyone in the church hall had the same reaction I had when I first saw Vanessa in her dress. You are guaranteed an atmospheric wedding day at this 13th-century castle just outside Dublin’s centre. This secluded wedding venue offers guests a warm, welcoming atmosphere for the perfect winter wedding. Best of all, there's a policy of only hosting one wedding per day so you and your guests will have the full run of the place! Dublin | up to 300 guests | fitzpatrickcastle.com.

Kildare | up to 270 guests | kilkeacastle.ie. Castle Leslie reached the newsstands in 2002 when Sir Paul McCartney married Heather Mills in the family church located on the estate, followed by a wedding banquet for 300 guests prepared by then executive chef, Noel McMeel. Dromoland Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in Ireland for a picture-perfect Irish wedding. Antrim | up to 150 guests | hastingshotels.com/ballygally-castle. History buffs will be in their element here, a wedding venue with connections to the last high kings of Ireland, but so will couples who appreciate the finer things in life. Address: Darver, Readypenny, Co. Louth, Ireland.

You'll find some of our favourite real weddings. It’s easy to see why Castle Leslie Estate in County Monaghan is one of Ireland’s most sought after wedding venues, what with its stunning interior and accommodation to sleep plenty of guests. Ireland is full of historical hotspots, but few are as impressive as the 12th Century castle at Kilkea. Dublin | up to 180 guests | luttrellstowncastle.com.

Address: Castle View, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Co. Kildare, Ireland. More than anything else, she loves sharing her travel experiences both abroad and closer to home in Ireland with the hope of inspiring others to visit somewhere new. The venue's magnificent gardens look gorgeous in wedding portraits, and the internal spaces are pretty special, too - you'll find it tough to choose between the Victorian interiors of the castle suites and the knockout coastal view that awaits you and your guests in the elegant Royal Suite. Address: Dromoland, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare, Ireland, How to plan a trip to Ireland (in 9 steps), Irish boy names that nobody can pronounce, Ireland Before You Die (IB4UD) is the biggest Irish travel and culture website. Louth | up to 280 guests | darvercastle.ie.

No matter your style, there is something to suit everyone at Belleek Castle, from the medieval-style Great Hall, featuring open fires and rustic wood panelling, or the 19th-century stables housing exposed beams and brickwork. Address: Castle Ave, Clontarf East, Dublin 3, Ireland. If you are looking for a beautiful wedding in breathtaking surroundings, Ireland is the place to be.