Testimonials
“Barberstown castle is the perfect venue for a wedding that you and your guests will never forget!
From the moment we stepped foot in Barberstown Castle, we knew that it was the place for our wedding. We didn't have to discuss it and booked our date before we left. From that moment the efficiency and professionalism of the wedding team, along with all other staff e.g. reservations & chef, made planning our wedding practically stress-free. As we got closer to the day the level of detail and attention was second to none. A big concern for us as a couple was catering for our complex dietary requirements, but none of this was an issue and the most amazing meal was served. Also, our guests who had mobility and underlying health issues were well catered for in a discreet and respectful manner. Nothing was a problem and any concern was put to bed immediately. We loved every moment of our wedding day and everything was to perfection and went off without a hitch. All staff were beyond amazing and the bar staff were great fun for our guests. Our guests still talk about the amazing food, how fantastic the food service was, the staff and that the overall atmosphere was superb. If we could do it all again, we would definitely pick Barberstown Castle. Annie, Sinead and Olivia are the dream team to have by your side to make it the best day of your life!
Natalie and Niall (10/11/23)
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Getting married at Barberstown is an incredible and magical experience. The staff will go above and beyond to help bring your vision to life. My wife and I had a destination wedding and Annie and her staff were so helpful in coordinating with us and working with us. The week leading up to the wedding Annie and her team were so friendly and accommodating. The entire team helped us with all our last minute ideas and requests. From securing a champagne tower to handing out wedding newspapers the morning of our wedding to all our guests. They made sure no minor detail was overlooked.
The venue speaks for itself. The castle is a visual piece of art with beautiful willow trees and a variety of stunning flowers. As we drove down the driveway onto the property we were stunned by the charm and beauty of the architecture and aesthetic of the grounds. It absolutely took our breath away. Our guests were able to take in the historic and medieval, yet modern feel of the Castle at such an intimate level. Our guests dined in the garden prior to the wedding, went on walks and biked around the extensive grounds and were absolutely blown away with the peaceful countryside. Our videographer and photographer had both previously been to the venue, so they had a leg up on the perfect spot for our private vows and photographs. We were extremely fortunate with the weather and were able to get some photos of the perfect sunset in the open field behind the gardens. It was a once in a lifetime moment and we will have that with us forever.
Every single one of our guests commented on how delicious the food was at both the welcome barbeque in the Haggard Pub, and during the wedding dinner which included crowd favorites roast sirloin of Irish beef and Yorkshire pudding. The tea, coffee, scones and fresh fruit service on the morning of the wedding was just what we needed before tossing back some champagne. We highly recommend the late bar and late-night chicken tenders, as those were hit around midnight before the saxophone came out. The drinks and the chicken tenders gave our guests a second wind to keep dancing.
Having our wedding here was like a dream and we always joke about wishing we could do it again. We could not recommend Barberstown enough to any couple. We will be back to visit soon to not only enjoy the staff and venue, but to see how many initials have been added to the wedding tree.
Kelsey & Devon
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“Barberstown castle is the perfect venue for a wedding that you and your guests will never forget!
Our coordinator, Olivia helped us beyond our expectations. We felt we could completely trust the staff to deliver a wonderful experience to the guests. The castle laid a perfect atmosphere for a joyous time with friends and family in a charismatic and unique setting. The food was top quality, and the facilities are extensive.
"We had a wonderful experience organising and living our wedding day.”
Fiona and Sean married 03.02.2024
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Thank you for everything. We knew we were in safe hands from when we met you!
It all exceeded our expectations!
Everything was simply perfect, all we could have hoped for.
Ailbhe and Cian, October 2022
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I cannot thank the staff at Barberstown Castle enough for the amazing job they did in organising our wedding. From the very beginning, they were communicative, organised, friendly, and accommodating. I specifically want to thank Sara for all the planning in the year before the wedding, and Annie and Richard for all the final organisation in the run-up to the wedding and on the big day. Everything went incredibly smoothly due to their hard work and that of their team, and we knew we were in safe hands with them so could relax and enjoy the day.
Barberstown Castle is an absolutely stunning venue and was very reasonably priced for everything that was included in the package. The food was incredible thanks to their fantastic French chef Bertrand - all our guests commented on how delicious the meal was. The location was also brilliant - only a 40 minute drive from Dublin which meant I could get ready in my family home in the morning which was a lovely addition. I can't recommend this venue highly enough and wish we could do the whole thing all over again!
Aideen and Adam, October 2022
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Barberstown is amazing for wedding photos, especially at night with all of the lights and the Castle in the background. We are so happy that we chose to have our wedding here and we really did have a day that we will never forget.
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What can we say - the wedding team are SUPERB! We were organising the wedding from London, so having people we could rely on made all the difference. The whole weekend was perfect from the welcome drinks in the Garden Bar, to the dinner in the Castle Keep on Friday night, the Wedding Reception on Saturday and the afters in the Haggard Bar on Sunday.
Everything is there in the one location that you could possibly need to make a real weekend of it and the venue is just charming with so much history.
We have been back to stay and been welcomed with open arms since - we couldn’t have asked for a more special, welcoming place to get married and would highly recommend it to other couples. Thank you, Barberstown!
Jack and Jennifer, July 2022
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Due to unforeseen events we had to organise the wedding in six months! The Barberstown Castle team were incredibly helpful, accommodating and more importantly warm, personable and compassionate.
The venue is simply fantastic and our guests still talk about how intimate and romantic the space is with the big log fires, timber rafters, hanging hops and fairy lights. We decided to have our marriage ceremony in Barberstown Castle which was also a big plus for us.
The venue is a photographers dream with large trees, the Castle - inside and out, the fires and the dogs of course! The food was amazing and there are options to suit all palates. Without a doubt the biggest selling point for us on Barberstown Castle were the staff, something that many of our guests remarked on. Simply a wonderful venue.
Liam and Gwen, April 2022
