My husband and I held our wedding reception at Ballyseede Castle, Tralee recently and I just could not recommend this venue enough. From start to finish it was a wonderful experience. All of the staff were so friendly, helpful and organised. Planning a wedding, as exciting as it is, can also be a stressful time and the staff at Ballyseede did everything to counteract this. In the run up to the event nothing phased them (even changes at the last minute!) On the day itself everything ran according to plan and the attention to detail by the hotel was just fantastic. The drinks reception was a lovely, relaxing affair, the reception room was just magical, the guests were treated to a fabulous dinner and the rest of the evening was just brilliant and there was singing into the early hours of the morning. Our bridal suite was stunning - we only wish we had spent more time in it. Ballyseede castle truly is a stunning location for a wedding and a venue with exceptional service. I would highly recommend it.

Mary, Ashton, Paul, Esther, Joe, Marnie, Rory and all the staff and team at Ballyseede Castle. Let’s not forget Mr. Higgins, Molly, Einstein and the real boss Bubbles! Myself and my husband would like to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts! We had the most AMAZING time at our wedding. Huge special thanks to Mary and Marnie who on the day left no detail out. They were checking on us throughout the morning and making sure we had everything we needed. We didn’t have to worry about a thing for the whole weekend. We said from the start we wanted to book somewhere with good food and Ballyseede did not disappoint. The food was perfection everyone was highly praising the food so thank you so much to the chef and their team. On the Friday the night before our wedding we had an informal dinner in the Orangery for our bridal party, family and guests. We were even able to personalize the menu. Everything was organized to perfection. Mary was my main point of contact when organizing my wedding. She was absolutely fantastic!! She was so prompt with her reply on any questions I had. Our family and friends had a fantastic weekend thanks to all the staff and the beautiful setting. The dogs on the grounds made it extra special as we are both animal lovers -not to mention all our guests we trying their hardest to get the perfect selfie with them! We were married on the 8th December 2018 and couldn’t have asked for a more Christmassy setting. They even made a playlist of my favorite Christmas songs (Including some Harry Potter ones ). We had our ceremony in The Stone Room-what an amazing setting, everyone was in awe at the beautiful rooms, it takes you back in time to what living in a castle would be like, but also has a modern touch. We stayed in the newer rooms which were stunning.

From our first visit to Ballyseede we knew it was where we would have our wedding. We cannot speak highly enough of their staff. They were fantastic from start to finish. They ensured our parents, families and ourselves had a weekend to remember. The setting in Ballyseede added to our wedding day, the beautiful Christmas decor helped get everyone into the festive spirit. The rooms were so comfortable and expertly finished it was a real treat. The wedding reception was beyond what we had imagined. Each one of our guests commented on how tasty the food and how much they enjoyed it. It would not have been the same if we had our wedding anywhere else.

We really would like to thank you all for everything and all your help over the last few months. You guys made the planning so easy. All our friends fell in love with Ballyseede, it’s a truly amazing venue and we couldn’t be happier with how the day went. Everything was so perfect there wasn’t one thing I would change about the day from start to finish. I would like to mention in particular Joanne our waitress. She was so lovely and helpful, she did an outstanding job - I know I speak for the rest of the table when I say that. We did thank her on the night but she was so good I feel I need to mention it again :)

We had our wedding at the beautiful Ballyseede Castle on November 18, 2018. The day was simply magical. Everyone at Ballyseede was so kind and helpful and truly made our wedding day perfect. They made planning the wedding from abroad easy. The Ballyseede crew really knows how to put on a great wedding. Thank you all for giving us the wedding of our dreams. We look forward to coming back and visiting very soon.

Thanks to the everyone at Ballyseede Castle for making our wedding day as special as we had hoped. Not one person could fault anything about the castle and the staff on the day of our wedding! The wedding team were amazing and thanks to them we had the most wonderful day. Every guest we spoke to after commented on how amazing the meal was, it was amazing! I cannot recommend Ballyseede Castle enough xx

Myself and my wife had a beautiful wedding at the Ballyseede Castle. Both our wedding ceremony and reception were held there. Ballyseede Castle exceeded our expectations on every level. The food was amazing. All the staff were so helpful, they made our guests feel like the most important people in the world on the day. We couldn’t recommend Ballyseede Castle enough.

We’d like to say a huge thanks to all at Ballyseede Castle for making our wedding day incredibly special!! From the moment we set foot on the premises, we were convinced that this was where we wanted to celebrate our marriage, due to the stunning surroundings and rooms, understated elegance and welcoming and homely atmosphere and not least, our interactions with staff, particularly Esther and Stella who made us feel at home instantly and made an equally great impression with all our guests. In the process of planning, we’d like to especially thank Ashton, Mary and Marnie who dealt with every query and request promptly and professionally. We were blown away with how the venue looked on the day and can’t thank Paul and Eileen enough for how they welcomed us, helped guide us through the day and looked after our every need; even helping to remove a stain on my dress! We’re so very happy we chose Ballyseede as a venue and would wholeheartedly recommend it to other couples!! They won’t regret it! It’s an absolutely magical place and we look forward to visiting again and again in the future.

From start to finish, the staff and services provided at Ballyseede Castle were truly amazing. I visited Ballyseede for the first time the day before my actual wedding day, so I was pretty nervous. They helped me through the planning of my big day so much. The grounds are truly stunning. They helped with every little detail on the day. Everyone said how incredible the food was!! I couldn't recommend Ballyseede Castle enough, I want it to happen all over again! Thank you!!

From the minute we arrived to even after we left we were treated amazingly by all the Ballyseede team!! We felt so comfortable there and they made the day more than we could ever have imagined! Paul - you are a GEM! You went above and beyond for us! Marnie - thank you for helping me and dad feel so at ease walking up the aisle. We can't get over how fantastic the staff are and even knew us all by name. We felt so special. Can't thank you guys enough. Having been at our friends' wedding here a few years ago we knew there was nowhere that would top it for us. Thank you all so much.

We had our wedding in Ballyseede Castle and I must say that everything exceeded my expectations! As I was organising the wedding from abroad I had sent lots of queries to Mary and Ashton by email, they always responded to me very quickly and answered all my questions thoroughly. On the day itself, everything was amazing, all the staff were just brilliant, they couldn't do enough for us. The food was excellent as was the service. To any couples thinking of getting married here, I would say do it, it was beyond all my expectations.

As soon as we decided to have our wedding reception in Ballyseede Castle we knew that we had made the right choice. From our initial email and first meeting with Mary we knew we were in safe hands. Paul and the team on the day were amazing. Everything was perfect. Ballyseede Castle is a truly beautiful castle with great staff, delicious food, fabulous surroundings. We really couldn't have asked for a better place to hold our reception and would like to thank them all so much. Definitely the right decision for us.

From the time we met Marnie and Rory and the staff months before our wedding, we were made to feel that this would be our home for the duration of our wedding reception. The grounds are out of this world, the old part of the castle is incredible and brings you back through the centuries. The new extension as if it was always there. The bedrooms in the old side are very individual and charming, the new bedrooms are luxurious. One friend who is a wheelchair user said he had never stayed in such a large room and had no problem using his hoist there. They will be back to stay. The day of the wedding the guests were greeted in style, the original Red Carpet with the coat of arms was so authentic and was 'the real thing'. The drinks reception area was elegant and welcoming. The drinks flowed as agreed. The guests loved exploring the Castle so the time waiting for the meal flew. The Banqueting Hall was so elegant and authentic and with the candelabra lighting up each and every table, it was a walk back in time. The service was second to none and the meals were without flaw. The staff left the hall during the speeches which allowed everyone to hear them without interruption. We laughed with our friends and family and danced the night away. The Canadian guests were so impressed as were our Irish, Spanish and Maltese guests. It was as if we were the only guests in the Castle. The following morning was also excellent. The breakfast was cooked freshly and the tea and coffee kept coming. I could not recommend Ballyseede Castle enough. It is an absolute treasure and it blew all of us away. We will be back!

What can I say from the moment we drove through the gates at Ballyseede we knew there was no where else we would want for our big day. Nothing was too much for Marnie, Rory, Paul and staff. From start to finish I could not fault a single thing. The service was exceptional. The food, out of this world and the attention to detail was something I had never experienced. I cannot thank Ballyseede enough for everything and we always look forward to returning on a regular basis for a bite to eat or a nice cup of tea to reminisce a perfect day.

All I can say is thank you. We had a fabulous day. We are over the moon with the way everything went. Paul was fantastic on the day. Nothing was any trouble and he made everything so relaxed. I would like to mention Rosie, Jasmine and Ashton they were brilliant and of course we can't forget Esther. You should be very proud of your staff. All the guests are still talking about the service, rooms and the fantastic food!! You will be getting a lot of return visits as a result.

From the minute you approach the entrance gates in Ballyseede, you get the feeling you are arriving somewhere special. The tree lined avenue offers the perfect balance between foliage, colour and light for photos. Your first glimpse of the castle is nothing less than a "wow" experience! We loved everything about our venue. The team at Ballyseede lead by Marnie and Rory endeavour to make your day effortless and therefore, very relaxing. Highly professional, very accommodating, and willing to advise if you need it. We have the most wonderful memories of our day in Ballyseede. For us it was perfect!

We had a brilliant day and the staff in Ballyseede were so amazing from the first time we contacted them up until it was all over. We live abroad and planning our big day was made so much easier with the help of the staff. Ashton and Mary made everything so easy for us and were always willing to help no matter what. Both our families and friends raves about Ballyseede.

Ballyseede Castle provide a wedding service that in my opinion is just unbeatable. Our guests were blown away by the venue,the decor and the food was just amazing. The service we received in the planning of our wedding and on the day of our wedding made our wedding day so special. And our whole day ran smoothly without any problems. Marnie,Rory and their team are expectional and their attention to detail was so evident on our wedding day. I absolutely recommend the Ballyseede Castle it’s a magical place.

Ballyseede Castle is the best place in the country to have your wedding.Mary and the staff were excellent and helped us plan our day.They ensured everything was perfect for our day so we could relax and enjoy every second of our day.The stoneroom was beautiful for our ceremony.The orangery that leads into the gardens was ideal for the drinks reception.The food was A+++ and the staff very attentive.The bridal suite was superb.We would recommend it highly for a wedding as everything was perfect for us and we had a dream day,thanks to the owners and staff at Ballyseede Castle. Eileen and John

Thanks so much to Marnie, Rory and all the staff at Ballyseede Castle for making our wedding the most magical of days! From the very moment we entered the castle grounds we immediately knew that we would love it to be our venue. During our first meeting with Marnie -as well as getting a professional insight into what our big day would entail - we were also taken on a tour of the Castle facilities and grounds. In the build-up to our wedding day, Mary, Ashton, Paul and all the staff were always willing to answer our questions and any detail that needed to be dealt with was done in a professional and friendly manner. On our wedding day, the reception room looked resplendent, and it was clear that the thought, care and work that went into making this amazing castle room so welcoming and charming was a credit to the hardworking and friendly staff who paid close attention to every little detail. The food was simply delicious and the portions were extremely generous. We were thrilled with the choice of menu made available. There is such a lovely vibe to Ballyseede: from the presence of Irish wolfhounds at the castle's front door, to the donkey and pony sanctuary, to an authentic old world castle ambience. It was simply a thrill to have our wedding reception there. Plus, our guests were enthused about their day citing their experiences as memorable and hugely positive. We look forward to returning to Ballyseede Castle for our First Anniversary! Edward and Bridget Newman

Ballyseede Castle is a really special place and we could not have been happier with our wedding in Ballyseede Castle. Every inch of Ballyseede Castle has character and is perfect for pictures. We are constantly getting messages from our guests speaking so highly of Ballyseede Castle - they can’t get over the quality of the food , the attention to detail by the staff and just how beautiful Ballyseede Castle is. Thank you so much to everyone in Ballyseede for making our day so special - we can’t wait to go back for our anniversary!

To all the staff at Ballyseede Castle, Thanks so much for all your hard work and for making our wedding day one to remember for all our family and friends. We had so many compliments on the amazing food and wine your wonderful staff served up on our wedding day. Guests were also extremely complimentary on the service your staff provided to all tables, they were so attentive. Thanks so much to Marnie and her team and especially to Mary, she was fantastic throughout the organising. She guided us on what best to spend our money on. The summer regal package was worth every penny. Guests were so happy with the reception food and drink and the amount wine at the dinner. Ashton was always so helpful over the phone or at reception and always had a wonderful smile on her face. I honestly cant thank the staff enough for a wonderful day. A day we will always remember for the rest of our lives. I pass by the gates on my way to ashill to see my nana so its nice to think of the amazing day eachtime I pass. Its the 3rd family wedding at Ballyseede and Im sure with all the cousins I have it wont be the last.

I couldn't recommend Ballyseede Castle as a wedding venue highly enough. The staff were so helpful and available to us from the minute we decided to have our reception here. On the day itself, we were so relaxed knowing that we were in safe hands. The drinks reception and dining area both looked magnificent on the day, without any extra work required from us, which was exactly what we were looking for. A great venue, great staff and fantastic food.

We had the most amazing wedding and experience at Ballyseede Castle Hotel. The minute I saw it I knew it would be perfect. The whole experience and working with the Ballyseede team has been bliss, Mary your advice was bang on! then Ashton thanks for your quick response to all the emails and loading up my car the following day! Paul you stayed cool and calm and kept everything rocking on the night, Marnie on the morning keeping us chilled and fixing the hair and dresses! Two brides were always gonna be more work! Esther for the breakfast and all the following day you looked after us so well all the guests were talking about you! There's a few more that were lovely and smiley too sorry just didn't get your names but it's a credit to ye all. I can speak for the guests on this too, ye are a fabulous team and Ballyseede is such a fabulous hotel. The compliments from our guests on the venue where amazing everyone enjoyed there stay so much. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Just wanted to say thanks so much for hosting our amazing day! We absolutely loved everything about the venue; the amazing warm welcome and friendly service from all the staff especially Marnie who made me feel so relaxed from the minute I arrived at the hotel. Each room in the hotel offered a different atmosphere for each part of our day which was just amazing to have it all in the one building. The food was outstanding and we got so many amazing comments from all our guests about the venue, the food and the homely and friendly atmosphere that all the staff provided! We couldn't recommend it highly enough we just loved it!

There are no words to truly express how thankful we are. You guys provided us with the most amazing wedding. Everything was done to perfection. You thought of everything and it is clear to see that you all really care about providing the best service possible to your guests. We had the most amazing wedding weekend. We cannot wait for our return visit. Ballyseede Castle will always hold a special place in our hearts.

We can’t thank all the Ballyseede Castle staff enough for everything on our wedding day. Myself and Richard were amazed with the effort every member of staff put in to the day. There really was no stone unturned. It was more than we ever hoped it would be and that was down to all of the staff of Ballyseede Castle. Thank you all again x

Hi Marnie, Rory, Mary, Paul and all the staff at Ballyseede Castle, The dust has settled now and our guests are all home from their "wedding holiday", and Cody and I have arrived in Miami. I finally have time to process the whole event and try and remember every detail, a lot of it is a bit of a blur! What I will always remember though is the absolute professionalism of all of the staff at Ballyseede. From start to finish, the day was perfect, there was no detail left out. To have Marnie and Paul with me before the ceremony keeping me calm, as my nerves got the better of me, was a huge help. The Stone Room, The Orangery and the dining room were just beautiful, not to mention the bridal suite and in fact all of the bedrooms, the new ones especially. Our guests were raving about every aspect of it, and Cody and I (and perhaps more importantly, my mother) were overwhelmed by how amazing the day was. It exceeded all of our expectations. I can't express my thanks enough and I could go on and on about all the things we loved. To everyone at Ballyseede Castle, thank you for making our wedding better than we could have ever imagined, Warmest regards, Deirdre and Cody

My experiences with Ballyseede were very mixed, involving both extreme highs and extreme lows. Ballyseede was one of the first venues we visited, and we fell in love, but rather than rush into it, we spent the next couple of months visiting 15-20 other venues closer to our home of Dublin to see if something else would catch our eye, it didn’t, we were in love. So we moved ahead, booking in 2016 for our 2018 wedding. We were not informed at that time that there were plans to extend the building (an additional 16 bedrooms), despite that fact that I explicitly asked about any planned works before booking (as we were aware of the ‘orangerie’ plans). In fact the first we found out about it was when we went to visit in March 2017, when a sizeable proportion of the garden was gone, and foundations were laid for this sizeable extension, when we went down for a visit. Nobody had contacted us before this. Despite the fact that we had paid an extra deposit to keep all bedrooms for our guests, and so this was important information to us (although structural changes to a wedding venue would be important to pretty much any bride). In fact, this new ‘wing’ was only finished a couple of months before our wedding. The entire thing was handled incredibly poorly and added a huge amount of stress to our planning. I wish I could say this was the only issue we had in dealing with Ballyseede, but it wasn’t. In fact there were so many issues that we seriously considered changing venues within 6 months to the wedding, and even checked availability of our second choice venue. Until about 2 months before the wedding I did not feel well treated as a normal client, never mind a bride, and genuinely did not feel that my custom was important to them. The saving grace was the beauty of the venue, coupled with the always excellent food, and the wonderful floor staff. I had to believe in my heart of hearts that the day itself would go perfectly and that our guests would not know the issues that I had had to deal with. Much, albeit not all, but much of the issues could have been better dealt with if Ballyseede just had a dedicated wedding planner. I asked multiple times to deal with just one person – I specifically requested Mary as she was always helpful and willing to answer questions (thank you Mary), and always a welcome relief to deal with, however this did not happen, even when it was promised it would. This means that whoever happened to open the email (to a generic info@ email address) would reply, resulting in crossed wires, the person not reading back over the email trail to understand what was really going on/being asked, and in some cases, completely wrong information being given, all adding to the stress. The vast majority of the less-than-fully-positive reviews of Ballyseede that I have seen have been related to dealing with the same individuals. Over the weekend (about half of our guests were booked from Friday to Sunday/Monday), I am happy to report, that the venue, service, food, were all flawless. In the few weeks prior, Ballyseede were even accommodating – it was extremely refreshing. On the day everything went smoothly, staff regularly checked in with us to make sure all was ok, and most importantly, we were able to have our ceremony outside, which was beautiful, if a bit snug for our 107 guests. The food was exquisite, and our guests since have spoken enthusiastically and often about the venue and food. The new wing, is fabulous inside, so much so that many of our guests thought that they were in the bridal suite, the rooms are so beautiful. The outside has been constructed to physically reflect the original castle, although it could do with some weathering to make it stand out less. I love Ballyseede, it is beautiful, and the staff are brilliant, and I will surely visit again to stay in the castle that got to be ‘ours’ for a weekend. However, the stress added to our day with all of the issues raised in the planning stages will forever taint my memories of that time. For the day I give a massive 5 stars (even the weather cooperated),in fact, if I could I would give it more, however, for the lead up & planning I give much less, so I settle at 4 stars overall.

My wife & I had our wedding on Friday the 2nd March in Ballyseede Castle. Unfortunately for us, that week was the most snow Ireland had seen in 36 years. The day before our wedding, with a Red Weather alert in place, Marnie contacted us to reassure us that everything was in place, supplies were in and staff were staying overnight to ensure the hotel could cater for our wedding. It was such a reassuring phone call to receive when so many things seemed to be going wrong. From the moment I arrived at the hotel the day before the wedding, the staff put my mind at ease. As numbers were dropping by the hour ,they told me not to worry and they would work around it. They were so reassuring and told me to go and get settled in and we could take a look at the seating plans later. My best man and I had some bar food which was fantastic. The morning of the wedding, we had many more cancellations and also people who were due to stay in rooms had cancelled. Unknown to me, the staff had been taking calls from other guests and not bothering me about it and had updated the seating plans and had reassigned rooms to other wedding guests who wanted to stay. At breakfast I didn't really have time to have a cooked breakfast as I had to go and pick my parents up but the owner insisted on making me a takeaway sandwich. It was small touches like this all weekend that made the stay in Ballyseede Castle so enjoyable. Our original band had to cancel hours before the wedding but I managed to get a replacement band and put them in contact with Ballyseede who sorted everything. The meal we had was nothing short of sensational. My uncle is a chef and told me it was one of the best meals he had ever tasted. The attention to detail and service from the staff was just amazing. I couldn't speak more highly of the staff and owners of Ballyseede Castle. They made a wedding that was looking very unlikely to go ahead an amazing day for us and all our friends and family.

Liam and I got married in Ballyseede Castle in the Stone Room. We also had our reception in the Castle. The first day we walked into the Castle and had a look around I turned to Liam and said I want to get married here. We didn't want to look at any other places so we booked it there and then. It was the most wonderful experience from start to finish. We didn't see Rory on the day but Marnie and all their staff went above and beyond for us. I have recommended Ballyseede Castle to everyone. The food here is to die for. The guests said it was the best meal they have ever had at a wedding. So thank you all again so much for everything.

Having spent two years planning our dream castle wedding, my new wife and I were married here on 31/12/2017. I cannot say enough good things about the staff and management of ballyseede castle. From the beginning the owners of the venue stayed in personal contact with us and helped us in every way imaginable with the planning and organising of our big day. Typical response time to emails has been around 5 minutes, which I must say is quite impressive from such a busy venue. The staff and management were extremely competent and professional and really helped us to be able to enjoy our time at the venue. Our guests on the big day were absolutely blown away by the majesty and elegance of the castle and everyone has been talking about it since. Our time at Ballyseede was absolutely perfect. Were we to do it all over again I would not consider any other venue.

We had our wedding at Ballyseede Castle Hotel in October 2017 and really couldn’t recommend it highly enough. The venue itself is stunning, and right from the very first meeting with the hotel we were made to feel so welcome by Marnie, Rory and all the staff. In the run up to the wedding day itself, we had a lot of questions which were always answered very quickly, and a lot of special requests which the hotel accommodated without any hesitation. We were also taken great care of during our menu tasting, and even ended up changing part of our menu based on it! For any prospective couples to note, Ballyseede don’t do conventional wedding menu tastings, but instead will bring you in when there is another wedding on that may have a similar menu and serve you that meal in their restaurant. The reason for this is because it will give you a better representation of exactly what the food will be like when produced for up to 200 people, as opposed to a once off single meal preparation. We hadn’t heard of this approach before, but it actually makes perfect sense and also gave us great peace of mind of how good the meal would be. Along with music, the meal was the main thing we wanted to make sure was good and we were delighted when a lot of our guests said to us that it was probably the best meal they’d had at any wedding! There were also so many lovely touches over the course of the wedding day itself that really added to the occasion, they were also very accommodating for a few special meal requests for some guests and offered so many different options for those with specific dietary requirements. They were so incredibly organised, helpful, friendly and accommodating which meant that everything felt so stress free and easy! The service was absolutely top class and of course the venue itself is beautiful and unique. If any couples are thinking of choosing Ballyseede for their wedding, all we can say is to go for it without hesitation, you won’t regret it!

Ballyseede Castle was truly amazing, it went beyond any expectations we could have had. We thoroughly enjoyed our wedding day as did our family and friends. We just wish we could go back and relive it all again. The staff were amazing, they really could not have done more. They helped us with recommendations in the run up to the wedding which helped us to relax. They brought us to a room on the wedding day to check if we needed anything, fixed my dress and my husbands suit, I was really impressed by this. The food was outstanding, people are still commenting on it. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and the location. Superb staff and fantastic magical venue!!