Tankardstown House – Best Venue for Winter Wedding Ceremony?

• Wedding Ceremony at Tankardstown: The Orangery in Tankardstown is an eye-catching place to hold your wedding ceremony.

• It is a very bright & spacious room with fabulous glass ceilings, which all lean to incredible natural light getting in, whether the day is sun-kissed or rainy!

• There is plenty of room in the Orangery to put your twist on your ceremony – using whatever flowers or decorations you wish! The options are plentiful.

One of the many perks of my job as a wedding photographer is the incredible wedding venues I am lucky to visit & experience. Last Christmas, I enjoyed being part of Sarah and Andrew’s winter wedding in the incredibly impressive Tankardstown House.

Nestled in the heart of the Boyne Valley in Co. Meath, about an hour’s drive from Dublin, Tankardstown House comprises of an 18th Century Manor House and a beautiful Orangery.

The Orangery hosts the ceremony and transforms into a great dining room, which can hold up to 230 guests! Your pre-dinner drinks reception happens above the orangery in the wonderful Manor House drawing rooms.

I love asking couples what made them choose their venue & for Sarah, her Mam recommended it!

“My mum Anne suggested Tankardstown House and I’ll be forever grateful that she did. We love the country house vibe and it was decorated immaculately for our Christmas wedding. The Orangery was the perfect venue for our low key ceremony then it was transformed for our reception. The staff there are incredible and made us feel so welcome, and so at home, every time we visited. If you’re thinking about having your wedding at Tankardstown House, do it!”

Tankardstown has beautiful grounds for a couple of photoshoots, with a spectacular walled garden, which is particularly ideal for a first look, as you are secluded.

Sarah and Andrew decided on a First Look, which was a beautiful experience to capture. First Looks are a great use of time, especially for winter weddings when it gets dark quite early. It’s an opportunity to get the majority of your photoshoot done.

I consider myself incredibly lucky to work with fantastic suppliers, and Sarah & Andrew’s wedding was no exception!

Ellen from Pretty Wild Flowers made the most unbelievable dried flower cloud, which cemented Sarah & Andrew’s wedding vibe, as she explained!

“The look and feel stemmed from the incredible dried flower cloud that Ellen from Pretty Wild created for us.

It was ethereal, romantic and really captured the feeling we wanted on our wedding day”

 

Lucy Kavanagh, Wedding Singer

Lucy Kavanagh was in charge of the ceremony tunes and was fabulous as always.

The Bugle Babes had the pre-dinner reception hopping, and everyone danced the night away to the infamous Spring Break—if 80s music is your thing, you have to check these guys out!

Your dancefloor will be jam-packed!

Tankardstown House, Rathsallagh House and Ballymagarvey Village are some of the best venues in Ireland.

tucked away in the heart of County Meath, Ireland. If you’re a photographer with a soul, you can’t help but fall in love with this place. Picture-perfect landscapes, lush gardens, and old trees that seem to whisper stories of centuries past – it’s like stepping into a fairytale.

What makes Tankardstown House so special for photographers? Well, for starters, there’s the sheer beauty of it all. Whether you’re shooting a wedding, a family portrait, or just capturing the beauty of nature, every corner of this estate is pure magic. And let’s not forget about the house itself – a stunning blend of old-world charm and modern luxury that adds a touch of elegance to every shot.

But it’s not just the scenery that makes Tankardstown House a photographer’s paradise. It’s also the people. The staff here are like family – warm, welcoming, and always ready to lend a hand. Need help finding the perfect spot for a shot? They’ve got you covered. Looking for some insider tips on the best angles? They’ll point you in the right direction.

In short, photographers love Tankardstown House because it’s more than just a pretty backdrop – it’s a place where creativity flourishes, friendships are made, and memories are captured in all their glory. So if you ever find yourself in County Meath with a camera in hand, do yourself a favour and pay this magical place a visit. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

Wedding Dress: Amanda Wakely from Myrtle Ivory https://www.instagram.com/amandawakeleybridal/ 
Wedding Suits: Louis Copeland https://www.louiscopeland.com/
Bridesmaids dresses/Groomsmen suits/Wedding party outfits: Bridesmaids dresses from Maids to Measure https://www.maidstomeasure.com/ and suits from Louis Copeland
Shoes: Loeffler Randall https://loefflerrandall.com/
Accessories: Earrings Alexis Bittar from Loulerie https://loulerie.com/
Flowers: Ellen from Pretty Wild https://www.instagram.com/itsallprettywild/
Cake: Cat from The Cake Cuppery https://www.instagram.com/thecakecuppery/
Makeup: Ashley O’Rourke https://www.instagram.com/makeupbyashleyorourke/
Hair: Michelle O’Halloran https://www.instagram.com/moh_hairdesign/
Ceremony Music: Ceremony Lucy Kavanagh https://www.instagram.com/lucykavana/
ReceptionMusic: The Bugle Babes http://www.buglebabes.com/
Band/DJ: Spring Break http://springbreak80s.com/
Photographer: DKPHOTO https://www.dkphoto.ie/
Videographer: BigDay.ie https://www.instagram.com/bigday.ie/

How to Plan a Stress-free wedding?

As a Wedding Photographer, I love Tankardstown House. This is why I asked them to collaborate with 22 different suppliers on that big project: