Wedding Reviews
Poulaphouca House & Falls is one of Ireland's newest wedding venues, and rapidly developing into one of the most popular anywhere in the country. In 2022, we were named in the Top 10 Large Irish Wedding locations by Save My Day. We have a consistent average wedding review rating of 5 stars and cater our focus entirely around giving all of our brides, grooms, couples and wedding guests a unique, unforgettable marriage experience.
Below you can read just some of the wedding reviews from our couples for our fantastic property here in West Wicklow, near Blessington Lakes.
“Natural Beauty & Elegant Charm”
“It was an unforgettable experience. The staff, especially Jen and Evanne, paid incredible attention to detail and provided us with unwavering support throughout the entire journey. Their warmth and helpfulness truly made our day stress-free.
The picturesque location offered breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, setting the perfect backdrop for our wedding festivities. The natural beauty of the location and the elegant charm of the house added an enchanting touch to the celebration.
Moreover, the culinary delights served at the venue were exceptional, leaving a lasting impression on our guests. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented.”
“Poulaphouca just blew me away”
“Poulaphouca House & Falls was without a doubt the best venue we could have picked for the best day of our lives. I work in the hospitality industry and been lucky enough to attend functions in some of the best hotels in Ireland and Poulaphouca just blew me away.
We got married on one of the hottest days of the year in one of their first outdoor ceremonies. (13th of May 2023) When friends posted the wedding on Instagram, people thought the wedding was abroad and not nestled away in Co Wicklow! The food was unbelievable with friends and family still talking about it.
The outdoor ceremony followed by the drinks reception was flawless. The setup was so beautiful. The thirsty guests were all attended too in great time. The team accommodated our speeches in the outdoor area before dinner. Nobody wanted to go for dinner as the day was so good but they had no idea how beautiful the barn was as they had not seen it previously. Our guests were speechless when they entered it. The food was out of this world! Moving the guests to the stylish music room after the meal, through the arch decorated with fairylights gave everyone the blast of fresh air to revive them all for dancing.
Thank you to the team at Poulaphouca, we would do it all over again in a flash but not change a thing”
“What an amazing place! I’ve experienced food and drinks here over the past 20 years. What the new owners have done is stunning. The gardens are stunning and although I haven’t attended a wedding here I can imagine it will be one of Ireland’s top wedding venues in the coming years. The staff are excellent and there is a great family feel to the setting.”
Treated like Royalty
“We booked our wedding in Poulaphouca House 10 weeks before our wedding day. We rented the house out the night before the wedding which included a private dinner. The service was outstanding. Our family and friends are still talking about how amazing and attentive the staff were. We were treated like royalty. Our wedding ceremony was held in Russborough house, only 5 minutes away. We had our reception drinks with live music outdoors in the garden area of Poulaphouca House.
The pavilion was decorated beautifully for dinner. Everyone loved it as it was completely different to your standard hotel wedding but still provided the quality service. The food was up there with some of the best we have tasted in Ireland. We used the ballroom for drinks and music after dinner. The fairy lights created a gorgeous atmosphere for the evening. Evanne the wedding co ordinator was beyond helpful and attentive throughout. Our guests even commented on her fantastic organisational skills. A wedding experience that will be treasured forever.”
“Unlike Any Other Venue”
Poulaphouca House & Falls was our choice from the moment we had dinner there. We loved the feel of the place,the food service, atmosphere and we were so happy to book it as our wedding venue. The Barn was absolutely stunning and looked perfect when we arrived for our meal. Our drinks reception was just outside the main house, canapés were served which were presented so well and were delicious.
Our meal and set up in the barn was stunning with many commenting on the room and views as it is unlike any other venue and ideal for photos. We moved up to the bar after the meal for music and it was the perfect finish to a perfect day. The rooms are fab, spacious and great for pictures also. All guests were impressed and especially with the breakfast the next morning. Everyone at Poulaphouca made our day so special and a day we will never forget. The perfect wedding venue.
“Nicest Meal Ever Served”
“We had a wonderful wedding day in Poulaphouca House & Falls. We fell in love with the venue the first time that we visited. It was great to have exclusive use of all the areas. Our day had a nice flow to it as we made full use of all spaces. We had our ceremony in the barn. The staff set it up beautifully. The fantastic scenery and light coming into the barn made for a beautiful backdrop in our photos. A lot of our guests commented on how lovely the food was. Some even said it was the nicest meal they had ever been served at a wedding. Our wedding day was everything we hoped for and would highly recommend Poulaphouca House to other couples.”
2021 Reviews
“A magical place and set up that made our day so special for us and our guests. The food was fantastic and the staff working here are an incredible bunch of people and looked after us all so well. The owner Daniel’s passion comes through in all the details and nothing gets lost on that journey to where he is going! Place and food is fabulous and the vision for Poulaphouca House & Falls future is amazing! If you want a personal intimate gathering for any occasion there is no where else to go!
Thank you guys for a wonderful day and weekend and spoiling us.”
— Michelle & Katie
“From the minute we saw Poulaphouca House & Falls, we knew this was were we wanted to get married. When we saw the barn it literally took our breath away. The view is incredible and the space is so beautifully decorated on the inside. From reception up by the bar to dancing, our guests were well looked after all night and had the time of their lives! Everyone said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding and the wine was delicious. The staff could not do enough for us and with covid restrictions in place, we felt they really went above and beyond. People have said that it was one of the best weddings they have attended. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this venue.”
— Megan & Conor
“We were absolutely delighted with the experience we had with Poulaphouca House and Falls. We had the ceremony outside under the canopy, dinner in the renovated barn and the reception that followed in the house! There were also beautiful places to choose from for photos, and we got family photos in the gorgeous gardens and then photos of the two of us at the waterfalls. Though the venue is amazing in itself, it is the people working that make it shine. The atmosphere that everyone at created was really special, and added a bit of magic to our day! We had very high expectations of the food, service and accommodation for our wedding and these expectations were exceeded on every occasion – we could not recommend Poulaphouca House and Falls enough as a wedding venue!”
— Emily & James
“Most Amazing Day”
“I had the most amazing day of my life here in Poulaphouca House & Falls. I woke up the next day and wished I could do it all over again! We had our ceremony in the barn which was such a lovely space. Then had the drinks reception back up in the house in the bar, which is full of character. We then moved into the dining room to have dinner. Then back out to the bar for music and dancing. The vibe was just so relaxed, and Evanne the wedding coordinator was always on hand to answer any questions and to make sure the day ran smoothly.
The staff in Poulaphouca were lovely. I had a vegetarian guest and when the late night food came out the waitress looked for my vegetarian to make sure she got a beetroot burger, Which I thought was great. They made sure everyone was being looked after. Also the food, wow All the compliments to the chefs the 3 cooks. Amazing so tasty. I will never forget my day and night in Poulaphouca. It is such a lovely venue with lots of character lovely views for photos and the staff were great too.”
2020 Reviews
“Everything was perfect! Lovely location, the staff were very attentive went the extra mile for us on the day. Evanne was a wonderful wedding planner and we thoroughly enjoyed working with her. The food was exceptional with so many compliments from guests. The service we received was beyond top class and we honestly had the best day ever!! If you want the most perfect day, then book Poulaphouca House & Falls. Thank you all so much for a memorable day.”
— Elaine & Colm
"The staff were all very friendly and helpful and they had the venue looking great and very welcoming to us and all of our guests. We ended up changing our venue with just a few weeks notice given to them and a big credit is due to them for catering to us. A big part of our reason for changing to Poulaphouca was that they could have all the functions outdoors and with Covid-19 going on at the moment that was a big plus factor for us and our guests. We had just under the 50 guests attending and got excellent reviews back from them in relation to the food and the great time had by all. We would highly recommend Poulaphouca House and Falls to anyone considering them. A special thanks to Evanne, Daniel and Gillian."
— Carmel & Colm
“From our first experience Evanne and all the team were really welcoming and helpful. They were really flexible and responsive to any queries and no request was a problem. On the day service and food was excellent. Its a lovely relaxed setting, with a great variety of indoor and outdoor spaces and we were delighted how it all turned out. Would certainly recommend to everyone.”
— Charlene & John
“Going Above and Beyond”
Evanne, Mark and every member of the team at Poulaphouca House & Falls were enormously helpful and kind on our wedding day - they looked after every little detail and more, going above and beyond to make sure our reception went perfectly. Evanne even delivered canapés up to the bedroom and printed out speeches for us - honestly, she could not have been kinder, more helpful, thoughtful or supportive on the day - she was fantastic. The food was exquisite - every dish was just sublime - everyone was commenting on the deliciousness of dinner!
All our guests also commented on how lovely and friendly every member of staff was - good-humoured and smiling and helpful all day and late into the night - it was really noticed and appreciated. We had a wonderful day and night, thank you all so, so much!
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Your Wedding Day is one of the most important occasions in your life. At Poulaphouca House & Falls we are committed to delivering a quality service and ask all of our clients to observe and respect our Terms and Conditions to ensure that the occasion runs smoothly. They can be read in full online here.