Have the castle wedding of your dreams in an outstanding venue in Belfast, Co Antrim: Belfast Castle. Their flawless wedding services will offer you and your loved ones the ambience of an unforgettable day with elegance, romance and history in this unique setting. With iconic views of Belfast's stunning skyline, this venue offers endless fabulous photograph opportunities.

Facilities and capacity

You can enjoy a 10-hour room hire of their Chichester and Donegall rooms, which can host up to 160 seated guests for your wedding reception. These grand and luxurious spaces, filled with boundless natural light from broad windows, are perfect for your ceremony and reception. In addition, there are also more intimate spaces for hire should you be planning a smaller event. Outdoors, you can explore the wonderfully maintained gardens overlooking Belfast Lough.

Services offered

Belfast Castle's staff will help you with any aspect of your wedding, ensuring your day is perfect. Personalised management supervision of the whole event will ensure complete satisfaction for you and your guests. Their services include:

• Red carpet and complimentary glass of champagne for the couple on arrival
• Changing room for the couple
• Matching menu and place cards
• White linen napkins and inserts of quality coloured napkins, if required
• Choice of cake stands
• Use of the beautifully landscaped gardens
• Presentation of silver cake knife

Cuisine

The Cellar restaurant, famous for its marvellous wide-ranging menu, uses fresh local ingredients to prepare original and modern meals in a warm yet historic atmosphere. Next to it, the Haslam Room is a smaller and comfortable function room available for hire.

Have professional guidance when creating a menu to match your needs, wishes and demands. Guests with particular dietary requirements can also be catered for. Finally, consider the excellent choice of drinks to combine with your meal.

History

The Normans built the first Belfast Castle in the late 12th century. A stone and timber castle was erected on the same site in 1611. Home of Sir Arthur Chichester, baron of Belfast, it was destroyed in 1708. The Shaftesbury family supported several charities and hosted garden celebrations within the castle grounds. The family presented the castle and estate to the City of Belfast in 1934. From the end of WWII until the 1970s, the castle became a famous venue for wedding receptions, dances, and afternoon teas. In 1978, Belfast City Council instituted a major restoration programme, and the building was officially re-opened in 1988.

Location

Belfast Castle is a dream come true for your wedding location. Beautiful lawns and majestic views over Belfast Lough will give you unique photographic opportunities to treasure everlasting memories.