Weddings
Poulaphouca House & Falls stands as the perfect location for an intimate and serene wedding celebration with your loved ones in the picturesque landscapes of Ireland. Our rich history spanning over a century, combined with our unwavering commitment to revitalizing Poulaphouca to its utmost splendor, has transformed it into a haven of magnificence. Nestled within 36 acres of pristine, untouched natural beauty, our estate is embraced by lush woodlands, serene lakes, flourishing wildlife, and wonder throughout.
Our vision and passion is dedicated to preserving and enhancing Poulaphouca's legacy from the moment you step onto our grounds. It would be an honour for us to extend our warmest invitation to you, along with your friends and family, to partake in the joy of celebrating your wedding day with us here in the beauty of County Wicklow.
Creating Memories to Last a Lifetime
Poulaphouca House & Falls can be yours exclusively for your wedding day. Whether you choose a Spring feel, a Summer celebration or a candlelit Autumn evening, Poulaphouca’s unique spirit and natural style provides an unrivalled and magical experience. Celebrate across our choice of spaces including our front terrace, traditional Irish pub, Garden Pavilion, The Barn, Tree Top Bar and The Music Room.
During the summer months, drinks and canapés will be served outside around our terrace, beneath the vines and roses. Dinner will follow in our historic Barn draped with lush greenery and festoon lighting with the stunning lake views laying the perfect canvas with beautifully set with round wheat coloured linen clad tables and French crossback chairs.
Our Barn wedding setting offers the most stunning rustic setting for your special day. Our beautifully restored Barn can accommodate up to 160 guests, providing the perfect backdrop for a unique and unforgettable wedding celebration. All weddings at Poulaphouca House & Falls are exclusive-use only, ensuring complete privacy for you and your guests, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Please note a minimum guest number of 60 applies for all Weddings.
The Barn.
Welcome to The Barn at Poulaphouca House & Falls, a lovingly restored gem, once iconic in the 1970s and 1980s for its famous ‘Barn Dances, and now one of Ireland's most exclusive and picturesque wedding venues. Nestled by the breathtaking lower Blessington Lakes, it offers unrivaled views that will leave you spellbound.
Our Barn venue is a true marvel, boasting a 'wow factor' that sets it apart as one of Ireland's most unique and intimate wedding locations. The experience is simply unforgettable. With a seating capacity of up to 160 guests, our Barn is the perfect setting for your dream wedding dinner.
The Dream Wicklow Wedding
Meet the 3 Cooks.
Together Hugh, Trevor and the team bring with them a combined total of 81 years’ experience in both Michelin star and luxury 5-star hotel kitchens. Every menu is custom catered as we believe the food should be individual and unique to your wedding.
We take pride in our commitment to using only the finest locally-sourced ingredients, preparing them with modern classic techniques that enhance their natural flavors. It's not just about great food; it's a captivating culinary experience that plays a huge part in your special day.
To learn more about our food options and the full Wedding Dining options, please click here.
Your Stay
Poulaphouca House & Falls, where the beauty of Ireland's natural elements is seamlessly woven throughout our venue, featuring the warmth of stone, slate, and timber that create a charming rustic theme across our property.
Your wedding experience includes a stay in the main Poulaphouca House, exquisitely restored and tastefully adorned to ensure your comfort, relaxation, and lasting memories. With a total of 21 ensuite rooms distributed between the Main House, the Hunting Lodge, our brand-new Shepherd's Huts and Stable Rooms, we provide a variety of accommodations to suit your preferences and needs.
For your convenience and to enhance the celebration, we kindly request that all guests book accommodation for the night of your wedding with us. Additionally, for those who prefer to stay nearby, we recommend pre-arranging a mini-bus service to transport your guests to and from the venue, ensuring everyone enjoys your special day without worry.
Our Gardens
Nestled within the lush beauty of 36 pristine acres in the renowned Garden of Ireland, West Wicklow, our enchanting venue awaits your Irish wedding celebration. Our historic Poulaphouca House is surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens that blend seamlessly with the stunning farmland and serene lake frontage, creating a picturesque backdrop for your special day.
Discover the essence of farm-to-table dining as our very own herb and vegetable garden provides the freshest ingredients for our skilled team of chefs. Amidst the grounds, you'll also encounter a charming array of animals that add a touch of rustic charm to your wedding experience.
The Old Bar
Step into a meticulously restored hidden gem, nestled in the midst of picturesque landscapes. Our establishment proudly boasts the distinction of being the longest bar in County Wicklow, a cherished relic that traces its roots back to our founding in 1893.
We've poured our heart and soul into restoring this iconic space, featuring stunning tables handcrafted from trees felled during storms right on our premises. Renowned throughout Ireland for serving arguably the finest pints of Guinness, we invite you to savor this unparalleled experience within our atmospheric surroundings. Raise a glass to a piece of history
The Waterfall
The famous Poulaphouca Waterfall world-renowned thanks to being immortalised in James Joyce's classic, Ulysses, as the protagonist Leopold Bloom, hallucinates the waterfall as a speaking character in the chapter "Circe". Both Poulaphouca and a second bridge, crossing a dry gorge 150m to the southwest also on our lands were designed by Alexander Nimmo in Gothic style and built between 1822 and 1827 with the awesome drop of over 150 feet. We have meticulously restored the historic path to the waterfall and you can now access this little piece of ancient history that is rediscovered for the first time for the perfect Wedding photos and special moments hidden away in nature.
Ceremony
During the summer months, a very popular option is our Garden Pavilion set in the lush gardens of Poulaphouca House & Falls. This can be used for any ceremonies from April to August. If the summer weather allows, another option is our manicured lawns for a fully outdoor ceremony with the back-up of the Garden Pavillion just in case.
Dinner can then follow in our magnificent Barn with its festoon lighting which is beautifully set with rustic wooden tables and French crossback chairs.
Music & Dancing
For the grand finale of your Irish wedding, revel in style with a late-night celebration in your exclusive and newly renovated venue, The Music Room. This superb space comes complete with its dedicated bar, and can host all of the music and dancing you could ever wish for with dedicated separate smoking sections on our side-decking and outdoor seating to the front and back of the main house too. It's the perfect setting to dance the night away and savor every precious moment of your unforgettable wedding. And as a final flourish, on site guests can then avail of the possibility of late-night access to the residents' bar.
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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.