Weddings at the Great Southern Killarney are second to none. Kerry has long been a Kingdom for weddings in Ireland, and Great Southern Killarney is undoubtedly a jewel in Kerry’s crown. From the moment you arrive at the venue and are greeted by the concierge team the level of service is worthy of as many stars as you have to give. If you are interested in having Laura and Benny photograph your wedding make sure you check out our packages and pricing.
Summary of why weddings at Great Southern Killarney are magnificent
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- Picturesque and Grandeur
- Location to Scenic spots
- Accommodation options (the Suites!)
- Bars everywhere
- Quality food
- it is not called the Great Room for nothing – Epic Banqueting Room
- Small Wedding options too
- Corridor Tunnel of Glass
- Dome Room for Ceremonies
- Expert Staff
- The Dancefloor baby!
In reverse order of the day, detail of why to choose Great Southern Killarney:
- Giant banqueting room (it is not called the Great Room for nothing) with: its own bar, own stage, great dancefloor, sound system that works!, excellently decorated and can be tailored to your numbers whether 100 or 600. The conference building while attached to the Main Building is completely private
- Drinks reception area: capable of holding those numbers, has its own full bar, it is a private area, and the food and beverage stations are stocked to a standard worthy of the best hotels.
- Glass corridor, unique, beautifully decorated and connect the main hotel to the events building. (great indoor backup for those wet days, but you get that day light feel)
- Gardens manicured! Whether you do all you photos or nip out for a quick one, the gardens should not be overlooked.
- Victorian Façade, while we speak of photos. Front of house steps, pillars, climbing ivy, a most get photo an even better with a wedding car.
- The grand lobby, fireplace welcome, and high chandelier ceiling in a area perfect to meet up pre-ceremony.
- Browne’s Bar, newly renovated in 2024, the main bar in the hotel is stylish and comfortable. Brilliant for a pre-ceremony pint. (or even a few rehearsal drinks!)
- Garden Room ceremony: stay onsite and use the majestic Victorian domed dining room for your ceremony.
- Small Wedding? Lake Room for small numbers of guest dining.
- Bridal Suite: spacious and stylish, it is so comfortable to do the morning preparations at the Great Southern Killarney.
- Many a large room: one partner doesn’t get it all. There are many spacious rooms capable of hosting mini crowds of people are the group comes together to get ready. There are even self-catering homes onsite.
- If your guests stay at the accommodation at the Great Southern Killarney for your , wedding, they will enjoy spa, pool, breakfast, dining, residence lounge, even car parking!
- Railway House: a nicely kept secret, well worth the plunge, commandeer the whole house with one partner and divide top and bottom with segregated eyes. The lobby can be a makeup and hair meeting point of neutrality.
- Oh and we are in Killarney! Photos at Muckross House, Killarney National Park, Ross Castle, Gap of Dunloe, Ring of Kerry. Ceremonies at Killarney Cathedral or Fossa Church (prince of peace).
- Outside of all those physical facilities and location proximities, Great Southern Killarney’s staff and wedding team are top class. Jillian and Cristiana head up the wedding preparations and operations, they are truly committed to weddings and very talented at what they do.
- Day 2: not had enough? Have a barbeque in the basement the day after your wedding. Check out Fredericks.
Some Ideas for a Great Southern Killarney Wedding
Have a pint before the ceremony – settle the nervous in Browne’s bar
Pop a Bottle – that is a champagne spray!
Spin up the Gap of Dunloe for a few photos
Jump in to J.M. Reidy’s for a Cocktail
Stop into Charlie Foley’s for a Pint and a Shoot (while Jillian shouts “your dinner is ready”)
Glow Sticks on the Dance Floor
Couple tell of their Great Southern Killarney Wedding Experience
Don’t believe us, here from the horse’s mouths themselves. Eddie and Ian tell of there Great Southern Killarney wedding experience and the level of service they received.
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Here is a video slideshow of photographs from a wedding at Fossa Church, Prince of Peace and the Great Southern Killarney.
We photograph weddings at Great Southern Killarney 10 times a year. Honestly, we would not attend a venue so much unless it was a joy to work with the staff and a well run establishment. Wedding Couples repeatedly have brilliant things to say about their wedding days. We look forward to returning once again in the years to come. For more information check out their website but even better yet go an meet the wedding team, you will not regret it.
Here are some of our Featured Weddings at Great Southern Killarney for more Photographs.
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