Ballygally Castle Hotel

(17)
£400 - £1,800 for Venue Hire
Up to 200
54 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
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Description

What could be more romantic than saying ‘I do’ in your very own 17th Century Castle on the stunning Antrim Coast? With over 60 years experience in planning and organising weddings, our attentive and helpful expert team will ensure that the whole process is relaxing and enjoyable and the day itself memorable! The dramatic backdrop of the Irish sea, mountains and rugged cliffs just add to the character and charm of the Castle itself – a stunning spot for wedding photographs. Book your Antrim wedding in our Northern Ireland Castle hotel today.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Katie Jackson
I would like to congratulate you both on your recent engagement. I am delighted that you have considered Ballygally Castle as a potential Wedding Venue - At Ballygally Castle we have a one wedding per day policy, it’s your exclusive and stunning Sea view wedding venue. You’re the King and Queen of the castle and can expect nothing less than to be treated like royalty from start to finish.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1966
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3

Overview of Ballygally Castle Hotel

Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
200
No. of Bedrooms
54
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
01:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available

Venue

Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Landscaped Gardens
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space

Food and Drink

In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List

Pricing for Ballygally Castle Hotel

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£400
Maximum Price
£1,800

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£50
Maximum Price
£80
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Menu tasting included
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£60
Maximum Price
£120
The Castle is yours for the day... The memories are yours forever. • Red carpet on arrival. • Complimentary glass of Champagne on arrival for the Happy Couple. • Linen napkins and table linen. • Personalised menu cards and printed table plans. • Range of mouth-watering menus carefully compiled by our Executive Chef. • Excellent wine list to complement any chosen menu. • Complimentary use of a range of silver cake stands and knife. • Use of our magnificent walled gardens for photographs. • A dedicated Master of Ceremonies to guide you through your day. • Private lounge/bar facilities for your guests throughout the day. • Car parking facilities for your guests. • Complimentary overnight accommodation for the Happy Couple at Ballygally Castle or, if you prefer, accommodation at one of the other five Hastings Hotels in Northern Ireland, subject to availability. • Special accommodation rates for your guests on request, subject to availability. • Complimentary table centre pieces.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Furniture included

Reviews for Ballygally Castle Hotel
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Elizabeth Brown
Happy couple married in February
March 2024
Absolutely perfect Wedding

I 100% recommend Ballygalley Castle hotel to any couple looking to get married. The staff were absolutely wonderful and made me and my husband's day perfect. There were some last minute issues we had to deal with as a few people were sadly not able to come, and Samantha helped me remain calm and told me it was no problem at all. The staff are very quick and thoughtful with the room turn arounds, which was my number 1 worry, but I had nothing to worry about at all. Our master of ceremonies Scott was so lovely and thorough, guiding us through how things would proceed throughout the day; letting us know when the room was ready, telling the bridesmaids when to start walking down the aisle, announcing us when we entered for the dinner reception. He was absolutely brilliant! I'm so grateful to you, Scott and Samantha! For my wedding I decided to do the decorations myself, which was a lot but I am still so glad I did it. The staff were so considerate and careful with all the different pieces keeping them safe in storage and worked efficiently alongside my bridesmaids. For all those arty brides, you have nothing to fear. The food was exceptional. The grounds are gorgeous for photos. Plenty of parking access. The rooms are so comfortable, and don't worry if you forgot your hairdryer or need something ironed, these are provided in all the rooms. I can't wait for our anniversary to come round so we can relive the beautiful memories we shared at this wonderful hotel.

Denise James
Happy couple married in May
December 2023
Could Not Recommend Enough

Both my new husband and I could not recommended this place enough from initial planning to the final day we could not find a fault, when you enter the unknown you have so many stupid questions or concerns and everytime I was calmed immediately by either Katie or Sarah (both an absolute credit to the place) Norman was wonderful on the day and was unbelievably accommodating (even when my guests wanted to postpone dinner by an hour). Thank you very everything!

Susan Boyd
Happy couple married in October
December 2023
Couldn't Fault Them

Had our wedding here yesterday and without a doubt it was perfect! Norman kept everything smooth and my husband and I had no reasons to stress we out complete faith in the staff! And the meal was beautiful!! Couldn’t fault Them at all!!!

Lauren Williamson
Happy couple married in December
December 2023
Absolutely Perfect

I had my wedding at ballygally and everything was absolutely perfect. Such a fantastic hotel, brilliant staff and food was gorgeous. Norman made the whole day stress free, he is a real credit to the hotel.

Una Campbell
Happy couple married in May
December 2023
Stunning Ballygally Castle

From beginning to end we and all our guests were treated with the most amazing courtesy and care. The staff were extremely attentive and couldn’t have done enough for us. The change over from ceremony to reception was done with swiftness and ease. We will never forget the moment we opened the doors to the stunning Kintyre ballroom to view our reception-we were just overwhelmed by the beauty of the room. The food was also 1st class just as delicious as it was for our tasting.

Samantha Magill
Happy couple married in July
December 2023
Totally Amazing Day

Well what can I say.....I had my wedding at Ballygally Castle Hotel and it was a totally amazing day !! From our very first enquiry to the Hotel and meeting with the Wedding co-ordinator we knew instantly that this was the place to have our wedding. Special thank you to Norma Craig and Lindsay Carroll for their support and guidance the whole way through, couldn't recommend these two lovely ladies enough, both were brilliant with all my requests and being soo professional.

Seanain Quinn
Happy couple married in July
December 2023
Couldn't Fault Anything

We recently had our Wedding reception at Ballygally Castle and what a wonderful day we had everything just went to plan and so smoothly I couldn't fault it in one way. Norman who overseen the day was great he answered every query so well and nothing was a problem. Katie who we dealt with leading up to the day was also a great help and kept our minds at rest also nothing was a problem to her either. The whole hotel was just amazing rooms service and food and of course all the staff.

Fiona Finlay
Happy couple married in September
December 2023
The Most Amazing Time

I got married on the 9th of July and we had the most amazing time. First off thank you to the events team, to Stacey for setting up and making my vision come true. To all the night porters, chefs and servers. The bar staff were amazing. Also a big thank you to Norman, what a legend. I honestly cannot thank you enough, you really did make our day. Our families also had the best day ever. Ballygally is really a very special place. Again thank you so much.

Nathan and Deborah Lyons
Happy couple married in July
October 2021
We loved the fact that the Ballygally was right beside the sea and the beach.

We loved the fact that the Ballygally was right beside the sea and the beach. It was the most perfect setting for our wedding. The grounds were out of this world, the flowers, the courtyard area, everything! We were sold on it all. The staff at the Ballygally were always so helpful and all of our guests said they felt as though they were treated like Royalty on our wedding day. The food was just out of this world and everyone complimented on what a great day they had at the Ballygally. The breakfast the next morning was unreal and the staff were so kind to all of our guests and ourselves! Thank you team Ballygally for everything.

Leah and Conor McCorry
Happy couple married in June
October 2021
The staff were outstanding

We had never heard of ballygally before but when I started researching wedding venues they came up as one of the top places for a small wedding. As we knew we wanted less than 30 guests we needed somewhere that would happily cater for that. Other venues we had visited seemed hesitant as we were such a small wedding. As soon as I seen the 1625 room I fell in love. Conor fell in love with the gardens and the idea of getting married outside. We both loved that it was by the sea and how pretty it looked even in bad weather ! The staff were outstanding, from day one Katie went above and beyond and no request was too big. She made us feel so excited about our big day and we could tell she would help us to create our exact version- and she done just that!

Location & Contact Details for Ballygally Castle Hotel

Wedding Venue Address
Coast Road, Ballygally, County Antrim, BT40 2QZ, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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