Unusual wedding venues

An unusual venue is a great way to make your wedding unique and a day to remember. We have selected some amazing unique and quirky venues that will amaze and surprise your guests!

Dublin Zoo is cherished by many as a creator of wonderful childhood memories and is now offering couples the chance to create wonderful memories of their own by saying 'I do' at the Zoo.

The Dublin Zoo events team has designed an exclusive wedding package that includes floral arrangements, wedding candles, a red carpet aisle and a dedicated wedding coordinator to assist in planning the big day. Civil ceremonies, blessings, humanist ceremonies and drinks receptions can take place in the beautiful Haughton House. Surrounded by preened lawns and stunning views, it makes the ideal background for wedding photographs.

After the ceremony or during your drinks reception your guests can enjoy a stroll around the zoo while taking in the all the sights of Dublin Zoo's magnificent animals. The bride and groom can also arrange to have their wedding photographs taken alongside some on the zoo’s inhabitants. Photographs that will be sure to make anyone's wedding album stand out from the rest.

This 5 star hotel in Galway is one of Ireland's most luxurious spa hotels. The hotel’s unique design is by Philip Treacy, world renowned milliner who has worked alongside Karl Lagerfeld and designed hats for the Sex and the City girls.

The g Hotel is all about high-end luxury design. From the moment you step inside, the influences of old Hollywood glamour combined with modern luxury will take your breath away. Each and every room has a unique style and is finished to an exceptional standard.

A wedding at The g Hotel is just what you would expect from a 5-star venue; a bespoke creation tailor-made to suit each individual couple. The g Hotel is the ideal location for a bride and groom looking to create a unique experience and a big day that their guests will never forget.

If you are looking for something totally different and full of fun then why not consider a wedding held at New Limerick Greyhound Stadium.

Imelda Cahalan, Sales, Commercial & Operations Manager of the New Limerick Greyhound Stadium says: “Our state of the art venue certainly offers something unconventional as far as weddings are concerned. There have been a lot of enquiries from people who aren’t necessarily looking for a traditional-style wedding but instead want something a little bit different, that will be a talking point for their friends and family."

The bride and groom can make use of the two upstairs suites which have their own private bar, exclusively for the wedding party. Guests also get to experience twelve live races throughout the day, spectacular cuisine and a live band.

A totally unique wedding venue and not like anything you would have seen before, Brigit’s Garden is like a little escape from the world and a beautiful place to hold your wedding ceremony. With strong Celtic influences, Brigit’s Garden is a place of tranquillity and comprises of 11 acres of ground. The garden is in fact made up of four different gardens, each one representing a different season in the Celtic calendar and each having a very different look and feel.

Ceremonies and receptions can be held both indoors and out, giving you a great choice of where to hold your special day. Brigit’s Garden is the perfect venue for a couple that really cares about nature and the environment and loves the outdoors.