The Glenside

(22)
€8,995 - €9,995 for a package
Up to 170
17 Bedrooms
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Description

Located in a peaceful countryside location just outside the town of Drogheda and only 20 minutes from Dublin Airport, The Glenside is a leading Wedding Venue in East Meath and our passion is your pleasure. We plan to perfection, execute beyond expectation and ensure that your Perfect Day is the epitome of elegance, style and flair. Whether you are planning an extravagant celebration, an intimate gathering with friends, a civil ceremony or civil partnership, our wedding packages offer choices to suit all budgets and tastes with those magicial finishing touches that set it apart. Our dedicated team alongside owners, Karen & Aogán, will ensure that everything is taken care of for you. You only have to read the testimonials from couples we have looked after over the past five decades to be reassured of the utmost dedication, professionalism, attention to detail that we provide to ensure that you have a day to remember. The Glenside can accommodate weddings from 40 to 170 and we cater for just one wedding per day so that all our focus is on your perfect day.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Karen & Aogan Dunne
Thank you for considering The Glenside as your wedding venue for your special day. We would be truly honored to be chosen to host your wedding celebration. We are a family run hotel with a dedicated team who will ensure that everything runs smoothly and perfectly for you and your families on this very special occasion. As owners, we are completely dedicated to our wedding couples. Weddings are our passion. With over 30 years experience each in planning weddings you are in very good hands!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1964
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10

Overview of The Glenside

Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
170
Reception Capacity
170
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
17
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available

Wedding Venue Details

Ballroom
Disabled Access
Landscaped Gardens
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Wedding Catering

Alcohol Licence
In-house Catering
In-House Wine List
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Pricing for The Glenside

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
€75
Maximum Price
€85
Minimum Number of Guests
50
What is included in this pricing:
Canapés included
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Couple accommodation included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Guest accommodation included

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
€8,995
Maximum Price
€9,995
Number of Guests Included
100
What is included in this pricing:
Canapés included
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Wedding coordinator available on the day

Reviews for The Glenside
(22)

Jacinta Clare
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
A magical day we will remember forever

Kieron & I got married at The Glenside on 26/10/2024. What a magical day it was, we will remember it forever. Huge thanks to Karen for all her help along the way as we only had 3 months to plan our dream wedding. The fantastic wedding packages Karen has put together make it less stressful for the happy couple. We have so many people to thank, from the fabulous hardworking team at the Glenside to all the wonderful suppliers.

Southgate Florist
Wedding: October
November 2024
Truly efficient and stress-free

As a florist working alongside Glenside Hotel for their wedding packages, I can genuinely say it’s a pleasure to collaborate with their team. Communication is seamless, with swift responses and timely updates, ensuring everything runs smoothly. The team consistently provides accurate details about each bridal couple, including wedding dates and specific requests, which helps us prepare the perfect floral arrangements. Working with Glenside Hotel is truly efficient and stress-free, making it easy to deliver our best for each couple’s special day.

Paul Connor Photography
Wedding: November
November 2024
Beautiful venue with the most professional staff

I've been a supplier to the Glenside Hotel for several years now as a Wedding Photographer. I love being involved in weddings here, the layout of the hotel enhances the intimate atmosphere of any wedding while the hotel's decor and gardens provide the perfect backdrop to capture stunning photos to last a lifetime. Being a supplier I get to see the behind the scenes operation that bring wedding days together. The attention to detail and the professionalism from the staff is spectacular.

Clockwize wedding band
Wedding: October
November 2024
Clockwize wedding band

Clockwize wedding band have been working with Karen, Aogan & the Glenside team as a supplier of wedding music for many years now. They are great to work with and are very well organised when it comes to organising a wedding. The hotel is an amazing venue for a wedding, the food is excellent & the staff are great too. They also have great wedding packages I Would highly recommend booking the Glenside hotel for your big day You won't be disappointed Shane Clockwize wedding band

Clinton Flowers
Wedding: November
November 2024
Beautiful Venue

It's a dream to work with amazing suppliers, the Glenside and their team are second to none, They make sure every detail is followed to make the couples day magical special and hassle free. They have lots of experience and know how to run not only a great wedding but a great experience for everyone.

Amy & Luke Kelly
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
If I could give 20 stars I would!

We just had our wedding day in the Glenside Hotel on Friday. OMG what a day! Aogan and Karen and the whole team at the Glenside were amazing to deal with from the time of booking the wedding right up until we checked out. We cannot thank them enough for everything! If I could give 20 stars I would. I could not recommend the Glenside more to celebrate your big day.

Melissa Orange
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
All Inclusive Package covers everything!

From start to finish Karen & Aogán were brilliant with our wedding. We went for the all-inclusive wedding package which literally covered everything you need on the day! The cake, flowers, band, dj, dinner and wedding decorations were included. The suppliers were very accommodating and very easy to deal with. In the lead-up to and on the day of the wedding, the hotel staff were brilliant. The communication from the management was great and they kept us informed of every step ....

Erika Hoey
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Cant recommend this hotel enough

The team at The Glenside were incredible. They looked after us on the day and made the whole day so relaxing and everything went so smoothly. The food and the room were perfect. Aogan, Karen and the staff were so welcoming. They made the planning so easy and were so accommodating to any changes or ideas we had for the day. I couldn't recommend this hotel enough. All our guests and ourselves had an amazing time at The Glenside celebrating our wedding.

David & Eleanor Hollywood
Happy couple married in September
November 2024
The talk of both our families for many years

We had our wedding at The Glenside in August & it will be the talk of both of our families for many years to come. Karen, Aogan & every member of staff could not have done more for us. They made the best day of our lives, even better. Working with the team from start to finish was nothing short of amazing. They helped guide us through the whole process. Their choice of suppliers & the package provided was absolutely perfect. All involved in making the day special were fantastic.

Alana & Seamus
Happy couple married in September
November 2024
100% smooth sailing

From the moment we booked our wedding back in 2023 until the day of the wedding it was 100% smooth sailing. Karen and Aogan couldn’t have been any more helpful and put on the most amazing day. From the staff, decor, music and food nothing could be faulted! Everyone who attended told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to and they continued to compliment the staff. Everything was exactly how we imagined and more! We had the best day ...

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Winter Wedding Viewing Evening (5pm - 8pm)

21st November 2024
By appointment only email [email protected] to book your preferred time for your private viewing of the venue and meeting with our dedicated Wedding Planner.

New Year Wedding Viewing Afternoon

4th January 2025
By appointment only email [email protected] to book your preferred time for your private viewing of the venue and meeting with our dedicated Wedding Planner.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Glenside?

During the past 7 years as owners of The Glenside we have hosted many many weddings each one unique in their own way. We couldn't possibly choose one wedding as the best one. We build a relationship with every couple we meet and because we are involved in all of the wedding planning we become great friends by the time the day comes. We love being a part of such a special occasion and feel so happy when we see it all come together on the day.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Our number 1 tip is to Set a Budget and Stick to it! Working off a master spreadsheet will make life so much easier. Keep a spreadsheet with a budget, deposits and remaining balances, RSVPs, dietary requirements, to do lists – you name it! It really helps to keep track of everything all in one place. Don’t be afraid to delegate – it’s very easy to become fixated on doing everything yourself, but the more jobs you can take off of your plate the better (and the more relaxed you’ll be in the lead up) Set a budget and stick to it – it’s very easy to get carried away when you’re planning a wedding. By setting a detailed budget, with a breakdown of what you intend to spend on each item, you can decide together what your priorities are from the outset.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

My absolute favourite personal touch that I've seen so far was when one of our brides had handwritten notes to all of her guests as her wedding favours. She had put so much thought into each note that was written from the heart and each note was placed into the guest napkins to read at dinner time. Obviously this must have been very time consuming. She told me that she wrote a couple each week on the lead up to her wedding. I could see from the reaction from her guests that it was so well received and worth the time. So much better than wasting money on a candle or keyring that will be left behind on a table at the end of the night!

Describe The Glenside in 5 adjectives

Homely, friendly, boutique, intimate and countryside.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Glenside?

Our fabulous gardens are the perfect photo spot and backdrop to your wedding day. When the sun shines our garden ceremonies are pure magic! Outdoor weddings are so gorgeous to photo and look amazing.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Glenside?

Brendan Gleeson! He stayed with us for the Fleadh and played traditional music in our lounge until the early hours. A great character.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Our Cashel Blue, Wild Mushroom and Caramelized Puff Pastry Bites are absolutely divine! But I wouldn't pass a Smoked Salmon Blini either.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

For evening food who doesn't like pizza! Three Cheese Mini Pizzas with Wild Mushroom and Pancetta are a big hit!

What is The Glenside most unique feature?

Hands down our amazing team! We are so blessed to have the best people in the industry working with us. Without them we could not achieve the amazing reviews that we do. They are the backbone of The Glenside.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are so proud of how far we have come in 7 years despite having a worldwide pandemic in the middle! This year, we have finished our refurbishments and are so proud of the amount of work we have done. We finally have the hotel we dreamed of. We have transformed the old hotel we purchased into a modern, boutique style, countryside hotel and we think it makes for the most magical and perfect wedding venue for any couple.
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