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Wedding Ceremonies

Something Different

Ballyvolane House has an abundance of enchanting places in which to have a ceremony or blessing; inside the house or in the great outdoors or in the rustic hay barn. In the past, we have had blessings in the gardens, in the woods, in the walled garden and by the lakes.

Civil Marriages

Civil ceremonies in the hay shed

Civil Marriages are subject to approval by the HSE (Health Service Executive), which is the government authority responsible for approving venues suitable for Civil Marriages. In each case, the couple getting married must apply directly to the Cork Civil Registration Office (Adelaide Court, Adelaide Street, Cork. Tel: 021 4275126).

For more details on civil marriage ceremonies in Ireland, visit the Citizen’s Information website here and the General Register Office website here. Ballyvolane House has been given consent in the past for Civil Marriages.

Humanist or other types of ceremonies and blessings can be held outside. If you are interested in Humanist ceremonies, please contact the Ceremonies co-ordinator: https://www.humanism.ie

Tie the knot under a canopy of trees

Woodland wedding ceremonies

An outdoor wedding ceremony or blessing is a lovely option at Ballyvolane House. Our prices vary according to size and would include the following:

  • Decorative chairs for the bride and groom
  • Vintage Mess chairs for the wedding guests
  • Altar table
  • Coir matting for the aisle
  • Storm lanterns hanging from the trees
  • Umbrellas
  • Party marquees are available for hire specifically for ceremonies and blessings

Church Wedding Ceremonies

Catholic Churches

Contact Castlelyons Parish Priest: http://castlelyonscatholicparish.ie/

  • Castlelyons (3 miles)
  • Conna (6 miles)
  • Glengoura (8 miles)
  • Fermoy (8 miles)

Church of Ireland

Contact Fermoy Rector: http://cork.anglican.org/places/fermoy-union/

  • Fermoy (8 miles)
  • Conna (6 miles)