Darver Castle

(33)
€99 - €145 pp
Up to 280
50 Bedrooms
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Description

Our experienced Events Team are equipped with all the skills, talent and enthusiasm required to make every moment utterly magical. From the beginning to the end of the day, we will be on hand to help plan the day you have always dreamed about. Darver Castle – lets plan your wedding together! On your wedding day you get exclusive use of the estate. This will ensure creating privacy for you and your guests throughout your entire wedding day. Your guests are free to roam around the estate and experience the history of Darver Castle. Darver Castle is the ultimate Exclusive Wedding destination. Darver Castle Estate boasts a magnificent banqueting suite. Complete with exposed beams and cut stone walls. The banqueting suite is filled with above all character and charm. We cater for weddings from 50-280 guests. For your wedding day, Your Castle Wedding Venue Ireland provides a delicious range of homemade canapés to whet the appetite following an exquisite banquet meal served in our Brabazon Suite. Noted for our excellent cuisine. Your Darver Castle Estate banquet will be complemented by unparalleled service.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Anne Darcy
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
1995
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
50

Overview of Darver Castle

Venue Type
Castle
Dining Capacity
280
Reception Capacity
280
No. of Bedrooms
50
Sleeps No. of People
130
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
03:00 PM
Usual Finish Time
03:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
On-Site Ceremony

Venue

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

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Asian Catering
External Catering Permitted
Bar
Chinese / Japanese
Caribbean
Eastern European
Latin / South American
Indian
African
Western / European
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Hog Roast
Vegan

Pricing for Darver Castle

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
€99
Maximum Price
€145
Minimum Number of Guests
50
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
What is included in this pricing:
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

Reviews for Darver Castle
(33)

Phil & Hazel
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
Amazing Wedding day!
To Anne, Ruth, Mary & Eamon, to say we had the most amazing experience that a venue could provide, it is Darver castle. From start to finish over the last 12 months the team were nothing but excellent… Thank you all for making Hazel and myself feel so welcome on our wedding day and making such a stress free wedding ceremony… Your staff are a credit to you all and would highly recommend this venue to everyone, the food is amazing, your attention to detail is 5star. Wishing all the team at Darver
Phil & Hazel
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
Amazing Wedding Day!
To Anne, Ruth, Mary & Eamon, to say we had the most amazing experience that a venue could provide, it is Darver castle. From start to finish over the last 12 months the team were nothing but excellent… Thank you all for making Hazel and myself feel so welcome on our wedding day and making such a stress free wedding ceremony… Your staff are a credit to you all and would highly recommend this venue to everyone, the food is amazing, your attention to detail is 5star. Wishing all the team at Darver castle the very best, from a very happy wedding couple who would gladly recommend this venue to everyone thinking of making their special day come true…
Lauren & Gerard
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
Lauren & Gerard
We had our wedding day at Darver Castle on May 10th and what a day we had! Anne was our wedding coordinator and she was absolutely great! Nothing was ever too much bother and communication was brilliant! The venue itself is absolutely stunning and maintained so so well! The food was absolutely outstanding and our guests raved about it! We were treated so well on the day and the staff were so attentive - nothing was too much bother and we couldn't of asked for anything better! Ann and Julie were also great help on the run up and on the big day! I can't recommend Darver enough! We were lucky enough to have an absolute scorcher of a day and the place was just stunning! We are sad that it's all over and can't wait to return! Thank you all so much again! A truly amazing wedding venue and we wish we could do it all over again!
Ciara
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
Happiest Day at Darver
From our very first visit to Darver Castle, we knew this was the venue for us. It had everything that we were looking for: a cosy and relaxed atmosphere, beautiful rooms and grounds, a gorgeous ceremony room on-site, multiple options for accommodating guests, and an exceptional level of services provided. Everything from the scones after the ceremony to the table settings in the banquet hall was perfect; we did not have to provide anything extra if we didn't want to, and as a couple on a budget this was very important to us. The packages provided by the venue covered all the necessary bases, and worked well for us in terms of value for money and flexibility. The catch is that Darver is booked out for most of the year, but this is a testament to the excellence of the venue and the team, and their reputation as one of the best exclusive wedding venues in the country is well-deserved. Anne, Ruth and the whole team at Darver demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, generosity and kindness towards us, from our first email to our last: any questions we had were answered, any problems we had were sorted out with minimal fuss, and at all times it was clear to us that the Darver experience works so well because it runs like a well-oiled machine. I cannot underscore enough the peace of mind this brought to us as we planned our wedding - a key consideration for anyone getting married! The whole team made sure we had the wedding day of our dreams. We highly recommend this venue on all fronts and sincerely hope to make it back as guests one day!
Blathnaid Hamilton
Happy couple married in February
May 2024
how incredible the team at Darver was.
We had our wedding in Darver back at the beginning of February and cannot overstate how incredible the team at Darver was. The day was everything we could have hoped for and more. Anne was our wedding co-ordinator and organised the day of our dreams. She has an absolutely brilliant approach and nothing is ever a problem. She made the whole experience and lead up so pleasant and stress free. Adrienne was also there on the day and along with all the other Darver staff made the day run so smoothly
Helena O'Dowd
Happy couple married in March
May 2024
Wedding Day
We celebrated our wedding day in Darver Castle in March 2024. To say everything was out of this world would be an understatement. The wedding team looked after us so well from start to finish. All of our guests couldn't stop talking about the amazing food and service. The venue speaks for itself and the team went above and beyond to make sure both us, our families and guests were looked after. A day we will never forget! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an exclusive wedding venue.
Ciara B
Happy couple married in September
November 2023
The calmness, courteous nature and professionalism was so welcomed
As a previous wedding coordinator, I decided to take my own advice.. Book suppliers you can trust and in order to enjoy your day hand over to them to execute you day. I did exactly this on 14.09.23 and boy was I thankful. Darver Castle and the team did not only execute our wedding plans, they exceeded them in every aspect. The calmness, courteous nature and professionalism was so welcomed from the moment the bridal party arrived. Every time we turned their was someone by our side to assist. Anne was our go to lady from day 1 and honestly the passion we felt upon our viewing made us book our date. Throughout the planning.. Nothing was ever a problem and we were at such ease for the whole process. Informative, caring and such a lovely person to be dealing with in the run up to our big day. Ruth met with us the day before and took on all our "bits" to set up and did the job to perfection. Eva & Adrian ran our day and it was apparent that Darver Castle is a well-oiled machine. They looked after us, our friends & family like we were their own. Our vulnerable guests were made feel like they were home and our more boisterous were encouraged to party! Eva was praised by numerous members of our family for her caring ways and non-stop running around to ensure they were comfortable. The food... It wowed everyone! Not your typical "banquet" style meal. It was made by a chef that put love and attention into every plate. The steak, the chicken and fish were 5* and sure the breakfast helped day 2 get going! Bar service was attentive and I believe they were busy.. No empty glasses or long waits at the bar. Keeping our dancefloor full. We loved every single moment of our special day. The patience you guys had for us even at the early hours of the morning were unbelievable. The special touches of Mary greeting us, being around throughout the day and seeing her again upon departure made us feel special. That woman is amazing! We met Anne upon departure and it was like leaving home. Seamless to every corner. Darver Castle.. Thank you for giving us the most amazing day we will remember forever! We will be first in line for the Lord & Ladies opportunity. Any excuse to stay and relive this venue again. Love always The Kellys ❤️
C Rafferty
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
From start to finish the staff were absolutely amazing
We had our wedding at Darver Castle in October 2023 and couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue. From start to finish the staff were absolutely amazing - we didn’t have to worry about anything they were able to guide us through the whole day. The food was absolutely amazing - all of our guests have raved about how good the food was and how perfect the venue was. Honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue - the most cosy, homey and amazing wedding venue
Kathleen Cullen
Happy couple married in June
November 2023
Best Day!
We had our wedding at Darver on April 21, 2023. From start to finish we had the most amazing experience. Our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was, and the exceptional service! We planned our big day from the States and Anne and her team made it so easy, going above and beyond for us. We had the perfect day, and I hope to be invited to another wedding at Darver to experience it all again!
Aoife Curley
Happy couple married in June
November 2023
Thankyou so much Darver Castle
Myself and my new husband Patrick can not praise Darver Castle highly enough. It is an absolutely beautiful venue. Anne, Julia and the whole Darver team made the wedding planning process so easy for us and they were always available to answer any questions we had along the way. The staff are just outstanding, so friendly, helpful and accommodating, the service was just second to none on our big day. All our guests raved about how tasty all of the food was (particularly Aidan’s sirloin steaks) and we have received so many wonderful compliments on how beautiful the venue is. We were lucky with the weather and got to enjoy the beautiful patio and garden area for the reception too. We could not recommend Darver Castle highly enough. We just wish we could do it all over again!!

Location & Contact Details for Darver Castle

Address

Darver, Readypenny, County Louth, A91 RDX2, Leinster, Ireland

Travel Notes

The Estate is ideally located on the N52. Darver Castle is an exclusive wedding venue in Louth which is 45 minutes from Belfast and Dublin.

Nearest Town

Louth

Nearest Motorway & Junction

N52

Nearest Train Station

Dundalk

Nearest Airport

Belfast or Dublin
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Darver Castle?

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 Darver Castle in 5 adjectives

Majestic Historic Elegant Romantic Scenic

Where’s the best photo spot at Darver Castle?

The Swing! Perfect backdrop.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Darver Castle?

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 Darver Castle 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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