Price: €109.00 – €149.00 pp
Guests: 280
Bedrooms: 50
Deals available: 4
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Description
Description
💖 Darver Castle – Your Perfect Wedding Venue in Louth
Looking for a fairy-tale castle wedding in Ireland? Nestled in the heart of County Louth, Darver Castle is one of Ireland’s most sought-after exclusive wedding venues, offering a unique blend of historic charm and modern luxury.
Dating back to the 15th Century, Darver Castle is surrounded by beautifully manicured lawns, ancient trees, and peaceful countryside views. This magical setting offers couples a romantic and unforgettable backdrop for their wedding day.
💒 Indoor & Outdoor Civil Ceremony Options
Darver Castle is a fully licensed venue for civil ceremonies, partnerships, and humanist or spiritual weddings. Choose between:
- 💍 The Ceremony Room – An intimate indoor space within the serene courtyard.
- 🌿 The Courtyard Gardens – A stunning outdoor ceremony setting surrounded by stone walls, lush greenery, and seasonal blooms.
Our experienced wedding coordination team will be with you every step of the way to ensure your ceremony is stress-free, beautifully styled, and completely personal to you.
🥂 The Brabazon Banqueting Hall – A Showstopping Reception Space
Celebrate your special day in the magnificent Brabazon Hall, a striking reception space that can host up to 280 guests. This grand hall features:
- Authentic stone-cut walls
- Rustic exposed wooden beams
- Romantic lighting and elegant décor
Perfect for lavish wedding feasts, dancing, and memorable toasts, Brabazon Hall offers an atmosphere like no other for your wedding reception in Louth.
🛌 Luxury Wedding Accommodation for You & Your Guests
Your guests can relax in comfort with 54 beautifully appointed bedrooms, located across:
- 🏰 The Main Castle
- 🏡 Courtyard Rooms
- 🐎 The Stables
- 🌳 Oakwood Cottages
Every room is thoughtfully designed to blend period elegance with modern amenities, ensuring a restful and memorable stay.
💼 Tailored Wedding Packages to Suit Every Couple
At Darver Castle, we understand that no two weddings are the same. That’s why we offer a selection of wedding packages to suit every vision and budget. From all-inclusive options to fully bespoke experiences, we ensure your wedding day is personal, seamless, and magical.
Our dedicated team takes great pride in going the extra mile to make every wedding unique, heartfelt, and unforgettable.
📍 Why Choose Darver Castle?
✅ Exclusive use of the entire estate
✅ Award-winning customer service
✅ A range of ceremony and reception options
✅ Easy access from Dublin, Drogheda & Dundalk
✅ Idyllic settings for wedding photography
📅 Book Your Castle Wedding Today
Discover why Darver Castle is one of the most talked-about wedding venues in Ireland.
👉 Visit www.darvercastle.ie to download our brochure, explore our packages, or arrange a private viewing.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Julia Carville
Hi,
Many thanks for your enquiry - We would love to show you around Darver Castle. Please follow the link below to get more information:
https://www.darvercastle.ie/request-a-brochure/
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1997
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
50
Overview of Darver Castle
Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
280
Reception Capacity
280
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
50
Sleeps No. of People
120
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for Darver Castle
Pricing for Darver Castle
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Canapés included
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Your Castle Awaits
Full and exclusive use of the estate and the main house - Red carpet on arrival - Beautifully manicured
gardens for your photos - Seasonal decorative arrangements throughout the main house and estate rooms -
Complimentary luxurious castle bridal suite - Dedicated team and wedding planners to help with your
wedding plans - Banqueting manager on hand through the wedding day - Early access to arrivals bar at 2pm
if ceremony is on-site - Late Bar for your wedding celebrations - Antique post box for the safe holding of
your wedding cards.
Welcome Reception –
Private arrival reception for bridal party in our drawing room - Host your Drinks reception in the main
castle house and conservatory to include a choice of 2 arrival drinks: prosecco / bottled beers / Pimm’s
cocktail, Flutes of Guinness, hot Whiskeys - Selection of our chef’s house canapés - Afternoon tea with our
famous scones served on vintage China tiered stands - Tea and coffee served in our vintage China cups.
Wedding Banquet –
Four course banquet with choice of 3 main courses (sirloin steak option included) - Half bottle of house
wine per person - Open toast drink of choice for all guests - Stunning candelabras and tea-lights as a central
feature on your tables - Personalised printed menus and table plan - Crisp ivory and lace table linen - Sound
system for background music and microphone for speeches available to use
Evening Reception –
Selection of traditional evening food fish/chicken goujons & Chips & bacon baps - Freshly brewed tea &
coffee
To Finish it Off –
As the night draws to a close unwind and relax with your guests and enjoy some late-night snacks in our
late-night bar - 1432 the residence
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- EElaine & Scott06/11/2025fantastic fantasticWe had our wedding at Darver Castle in October and it was fantastic from start to finish. It was a joy to work with the team from the first time we visited the venue right to our big day! Thank you all so much! It was such an amazing day! To all the team, thank you for the help and guidance along the way, always being on the other end of our phones or emails when we needed you. We couldn’t recommend the venue enough. You are definitely in good hands! - Elaine and ScottWe had our wedding at Darver Castle in October and it was fantastic from start to finish. It was a joy to work with the team from the first time we visited the venue right to our big day! Thank you all so much! It was such an amazing day! To all the team, thank you for the help and guidance along the way, always being on the other end of our phones or emails when we needed you. We couldn’t recommend the venue enough. You are definitely in good hands! - Elaine and Scott
- LLeanne28/10/2025Magical Day!Magical Day!We can't begin to explain how amazing this place is, from the grounds to every staff member we spoke to, it is just incredible. Everyone was so helpful and had a wonderful energy, you really feel like they are there for you 100%. The food was also amazing! Thank you all so much at Darver for making our day so magic ❤️ we couldn't have dreamed of a better wedding venue.We can't begin to explain how amazing this place is, from the grounds to every staff member we spoke to, it is just incredible. Everyone was so helpful and had a wonderful energy, you really feel like they are there for you 100%. The food was also amazing! Thank you all so much at Darver for making our day so magic ❤️ we couldn't have dreamed of a better wedding venue.
- EErin B28/10/2025Perfect wedding day!Perfect wedding day!We got married in Darver Castle in June 2025 and it was perfect. From the moment we first arrived we fell in love with the whole place. The day itself was faultless - the food, the staff.. all excellent. In the run up to the wedding, Anne and Ruth, the wedding coordinators, were brilliant - no question went unanswered and no detail was spared. Mary, the owner, was absolutely fabulous.. she was still up at 3am waving us off to bed. All of the team at Darver Castle could not have been kinder or more helpful. We couldn’t have wished for a better day, we only wish we could do it all over again. We can’t thank you enough for the most special day!We got married in Darver Castle in June 2025 and it was perfect. From the moment we first arrived we fell in love with the whole place. The day itself was faultless - the food, the staff.. all excellent. In the run up to the wedding, Anne and Ruth, the wedding coordinators, were brilliant - no question went unanswered and no detail was spared. Mary, the owner, was absolutely fabulous.. she was still up at 3am waving us off to bed. All of the team at Darver Castle could not have been kinder or more helpful. We couldn’t have wished for a better day, we only wish we could do it all over again. We can’t thank you enough for the most special day!
- jjack28/10/2025IncredibleIncredibleMy husband Jack and I got married here in the middle of September and we could not recommend Darver Castle enough. The staff were incredible, helpful and supportive. The owners Eamon and Mary were so kind and hospitable, always asking how we were getting on. The food was incredible, the atmosphere magical, and every single guest couldn’t stop telling us how amazing it all was. Thanks to them, we had the wedding of our dreams!My husband Jack and I got married here in the middle of September and we could not recommend Darver Castle enough. The staff were incredible, helpful and supportive. The owners Eamon and Mary were so kind and hospitable, always asking how we were getting on. The food was incredible, the atmosphere magical, and every single guest couldn’t stop telling us how amazing it all was. Thanks to them, we had the wedding of our dreams!
- GGrainne R28/10/2025Best day ever!Best day ever!It’s very hard to put into words what Darver Castle means to us. It is so much more than a wedding venue. It is a hidden haven created with passion, care, kindness and warmth. From our very first open evening to the day we said I do, we were supported, looked after and listened to on our wedding journey. It has stunning gardens, beautiful interiors, incredible food but what really sets it apart from all the others is the people behind it. Anne, Ruth, Mary, Aidan and all the team went far beyond any expectations we had. With their love, humour and attention to detail created the most magical day not just for us but for all our friends and family. We are beyond grateful to them and will hold Darver and its team close in our hearts forever. Thank you so much.It’s very hard to put into words what Darver Castle means to us. It is so much more than a wedding venue. It is a hidden haven created with passion, care, kindness and warmth. From our very first open evening to the day we said I do, we were supported, looked after and listened to on our wedding journey. It has stunning gardens, beautiful interiors, incredible food but what really sets it apart from all the others is the people behind it. Anne, Ruth, Mary, Aidan and all the team went far beyond any expectations we had. With their love, humour and attention to detail created the most magical day not just for us but for all our friends and family. We are beyond grateful to them and will hold Darver and its team close in our hearts forever. Thank you so much.
- LLara Mc05/09/2025Amazing Scottish WeddingAmazing Scottish WeddingWe attended a wedding on Tuesday at Darver Castle and the venue was stunning! Such a lovely unique place to get married! Food is amazing, staff couldn't do more for you, especially Julia, she was always on hand and we had such a laugh with her! Would definitely recommend booking here, you won't regret it! Love from the Scottish troops 😀 xxx We attended a wedding on Tuesday at Darver Castle and the venue was stunning! Such a lovely unique place to get married! Food is amazing, staff couldn't do more for you, especially Julia, she was always on hand and we had such a laugh with her! Would definitely recommend booking here, you won't regret it! Love from the Scottish troops 😀 xxx
- SSiobhan F05/09/2025Castle Experience Castle ExperienceI had the pleasure of my daughter and son in law wedding at Darver recently, it was the real princess in the castle experience impeccable venue across all details way beyond any expectations. Attention to detail from start to finish a time I will treasure forever. Couldn't recommend highly enough 👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️ I had the pleasure of my daughter and son in law wedding at Darver recently, it was the real princess in the castle experience impeccable venue across all details way beyond any expectations. Attention to detail from start to finish a time I will treasure forever. Couldn't recommend highly enough 👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️
- SSuzie S05/09/2025Magical Wedding Day!Magical Wedding Day!I loved Darver Castle from the moment I saw it online I knew were were gonna book it before we even went to view. We got married last month and we had the most amazing day. The staff were so helpful on the day and the months leading up to our wedding, any questions or emails were always answered promptly. Everything was just stunning! Our friends and family are still talking about how gorgeous the castle is and how nice the food was. I can definitely recommend Darver Castle, we are delighted we chose it for our wedding and can't thank everyone enough.I loved Darver Castle from the moment I saw it online I knew were were gonna book it before we even went to view. We got married last month and we had the most amazing day. The staff were so helpful on the day and the months leading up to our wedding, any questions or emails were always answered promptly. Everything was just stunning! Our friends and family are still talking about how gorgeous the castle is and how nice the food was. I can definitely recommend Darver Castle, we are delighted we chose it for our wedding and can't thank everyone enough.
- CCaoimhe H05/09/2025Best Wedding Day!Best Wedding Day!Darver Castle was the first and only place we viewed for our wedding and it was the best decision we made. Leading up to the big day - living in Australia, we thought we would find it hard with getting things in organised and in place for our wedding but the team at Darver were amazing to deal with, answered any questions or concerns we had and made us feel so relaxed and comfortable throughout. We cannot fault our day whatsoever, everything went so smoothly and in a timely manner. All down to the staff here. Everything, to the last detail was done to a tea. We couldn’t be any happier with the evening!! Thanks again to all the team at Darver Castle 🤍💍Darver Castle was the first and only place we viewed for our wedding and it was the best decision we made. Leading up to the big day - living in Australia, we thought we would find it hard with getting things in organised and in place for our wedding but the team at Darver were amazing to deal with, answered any questions or concerns we had and made us feel so relaxed and comfortable throughout. We cannot fault our day whatsoever, everything went so smoothly and in a timely manner. All down to the staff here. Everything, to the last detail was done to a tea. We couldn’t be any happier with the evening!! Thanks again to all the team at Darver Castle 🤍💍
- LLeah & Louis05/09/2025Unforgettable Wedding Day!Unforgettable Wedding Day!We had the pleasure of having our wedding day in Darver Castle in September of this year. The venue itself is breathtaking but what’s most striking is the staff - their dedication and genuine care throughout the whole process and more importantly on the day was second to none. The planning and co- ordination was actually quite extraordinary to witness & the food was so unbelievably delicious. So many of our guests have praised the venue & staff and I’m not one bit surprised, it is so deserved. Thank you Darver for helping us create core, lasting memories, we will be forever grateful! We had the pleasure of having our wedding day in Darver Castle in September of this year. The venue itself is breathtaking but what’s most striking is the staff - their dedication and genuine care throughout the whole process and more importantly on the day was second to none. The planning and co- ordination was actually quite extraordinary to witness & the food was so unbelievably delicious. So many of our guests have praised the venue & staff and I’m not one bit surprised, it is so deserved. Thank you Darver for helping us create core, lasting memories, we will be forever grateful!
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Every Wedding has its own unique experience! We love them all.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Not to get too stressed! It will all work out just perfect.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Something personal to the bride & Groom - weather its a favour or photos :)
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Majestic
Historic
Elegant
Romantic
Scenic
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The Swing! Perfect backdrop.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We had numerous but we are always discreet!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini Burgers or chicken strips!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Tayto Crisp Sambo!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Castle Exclusive Wedding Venue 5 Star
What part of your business are you most proud of?
On how far we had devolved as a team and an establishment over the years.
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