€8,995 - €9,995 for a package
Up to 170
17 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Limited-Time Offers & Deals
Bridebook Deal
Seasonal Offer Available
€1000 Off
Bridebook Deal
Midweek Offer Available
€1000 Off
Description
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
Bridal Changing Facilities
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
On-Site Parking
Wedding Catering
Alcohol Licence
In-house Catering
In-House Wine List
Vegan Catering
Western / European
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Pricing for The Glenside
Pricing for The Glenside
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New Year Wedding Viewing Afternoon (2-5pm)
11th January 2025
By appointment only email weddings@theglenside.ie to book your preferred time for your private viewing of the venue and meeting with our dedicated Wedding Planner.
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FAQs
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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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