Your Perfect Wedding Venue at Fota House
Our elegant Regency mansion on Cork’s Fota Island is the perfect venue to make your special memories. The striking architecture of Fota House with its sumptuous rooms and beautiful gardens offers the perfect backdrop for your wedding day in Cork.
Packed with original features in beautifully restored reception rooms and gardens, Fota House accommodates wedding ceremonies, receptions, and photography. From intimate events to lavish celebrations, whatever you are planning, let our team bring your wedding day dream to life.
Elegant Indoor Wedding Locations
Exceptional spaces for your exeptional event.
Within Fota House, a series of elegant rooms provide sophisticated settings for ceremonies, receptions, and dining for up to 80 guests. If you are planning to entertain larger numbers, we have a range of options on the Fota House Estate.
Outdoor Ceremonies and Receptions
The formal gardens that surround Fota House are perfect for bespoke outdoor ceremonies and receptions.
Our experienced marquee and dining partners, along with your dedicated Fota House wedding specialist, can advise on the design of an idyllic setting for your memorable day.
Victorian Working Garden Weddings
We also host weddings in Fota’s Victorian Working Gardens, where the picturesque heritage glasshouses, in lush surroundings, guarantee a sense of drama as well as privacy for your celebrations.
The Working Gardens are ideal for small to medium groups of up to 150 guests.
Catering for Your Special Day
Let your guests raise a glass and enjoy canapés while you are whisked away for those all-important photographs? Perhaps an elegant champagne reception in the Great Hall followed by a hog roast in our gardens? Whatever you choose, our experienced wedding specialists can help.
We work closely with local caterers, florists, wedding service experts, and accommodation providers whose standards match our commitment to excellence. Together, we’ll ensure that every part of your celebrations works seamlessly.
Your Fota Wedding ceremony package includes:
- Exclusive access to the historic rooms for your ceremony and photography
- Stunning outdoor backdrops in the Arboretum and Formal Gardens for your photographs
- Dedicated wedding specialist to assist you with planning and on the day itself
- Waiting room for the celebrant in the Watercolour Room and for the groom in the Study or Library
- Exclusive access for the bridal car and six other cars on the main avenue to the house
- Complimentary parking for your guests.
Talk to Our Wedding Team
We will be there every step of the way with key information and guidance to tailor-make your wedding. Our weddings team are passionate about creating exquisite celebrations. We will create a memorable, personal, and romantic ceremony and reception just for you.
Contact us today to begin creating your celebration.
Irish Heritage Trust
Your wedding at Fota House supports the work of the non-profit Irish Heritage Trust who manage Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens.
