So You Wanna Get Married at Bantry House? Here's What You Need to Know.


Look, if you’re here, chances are you’ve already seen a photo of that staircase at Bantry House and whispered “Yes, please” under your breath. Maybe you saw the gardens and imagined clinking champagne glasses with your best friends while the Atlantic shimmers in the background. Or maybe you're just tired of ballrooms and carpet patterns and want somewhere that actually makes your heart beat a little faster.


Well, buckle up, because Bantry House is that girl......historic, gorgeous, slightly wild, and a little bit moody in the best possible way.

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First Off: What Is Bantry House?


Bantry House is a privately owned stately home overlooking Bantry Bay in West Cork, Ireland. The same family has lived there since 1739, which makes it kind of like the ultimate heirloom. The interiors are full of antique furniture, tapestries, and candlelight, but it never feels stuffy. Think less Downton Abbey, more "a Vogue shoot might break out at any moment."


Their official website (bantryhouse.com) says they only host a limited number of weddings per year, which we all know is code for: “This place books out fast, don’t wait around.”

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How Do You Actually Book the Place?

The easiest way to get the ball rolling is to email them directly (info@bantryhouse.com). They'll send you pricing, availability, and answers to questions you didn’t even know you had.


But here's the part most people miss: you’re not just booking a venue. You’re booking an experience. West Cork is stunning, the food scene is incredible, and your guests will thank you forever for making them come here.


Pro tip? If you’re coming from abroad, work with a local planner or photographer (👋 hi!) who knows the area and the vendors. Bantry House is a dream, but it’s not a hotel with an in-house team so having the right support around you makes a huge difference.

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What's It Gonna Cost?


This varies depending on whether you’re going big or small. Elopements and micro weddings start around €2,500–€4,000 for exclusive use of the gardens and a few rooms, while full-scale weddings are priced individually. You’ll find some couples talking about their Bantry House weddings on places like OneFabDay (link) and WeddingsOnline , where you can get a feel for real budgets and vendor ideas.


When Should You Get Married Here?

West Cork is lush and green pretty much all year round, but the gardens are next-level between May and September. Summer sunsets over the bay? Unreal. But even October weddings can be beautifully moody and romantic, especially if you lean into the candlelight vibe.


A Few Insider Tips:

  • Stay local. The town of Bantry has plenty of lovely accommodations for guests—plus pubs, seafood, and great coffee.
  • Book your vendors early. West Cork isn’t Dublin—things get snapped up fast.
  • Bring walking shoes. Those steps to the top garden are not for the faint of heart—but the view? Worth it.
  • Make a weekend of it. Seriously. Hike Sheep’s Head. Go kayaking. Get lost in a bookshop. West Cork is magic.
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Final Thoughts


Bantry House isn’t just a pretty backdrop—it’s a feeling. It’s the kind of place where you’ll hear birdsong in the morning and fiddles in the pub that night. Where your photos will look like stills from a period drama, but the day itself will feel like the best kind of modern love story: honest, beautiful, and a little bit wild.


And if you want someone to help you capture every single second of it? You know where to find me.