A Magical Summer Wedding at The Glenview Hotel & Leisure Club
Every love story is special, and the wedding of Clodagh and Chris at The Glenview Hotel & Leisure Club was truly one for the books. With a backdrop of the stunning Wicklow landscape and a venue that feels like home, their day was filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
The Search for the Perfect Venue:
We live locally and decided to start looking at venues close to home. The Glenview was the first (and the last) venue we looked at. We fell in love with the expansive gardens which gave a charming, almost magical feel to them. Once we saw them we knew this was where we wanted to get married! When we viewed the venue we had the opportunity to see the ballrooms, indoor ceremony rooms and luckily the honeymoon suite, as a bride to be allowed us to have a quick look before they started getting ready!
Apart from the beautiful views, stunning indoor decoration and easy location, the prices for weddings at the Glenview were some of the best we had seen! We booked 2 years prior to our wedding so we were delighted to get a great deal!
A Day to Remember
The groom and his family arrived at the Glenview around 1pm where they were greeted by the lovely wedding coordinator and her team. After hellos the groom was then shown how everything was set up which exceeded our vision. Guests began arriving at 2pm and everyone loved the bar (of course) and the captivating view of the Glen of the Downs. The bride arrived at 2.30 and then the festivities began. The bridal party was in constant contact with the wedding coordinator in relation to weather (as the ceremony was outdoors) and about timings for the day. The bride was amazed by how beautiful it all was and how easy everything flowed.
Our ceremony was delivered in a spiritual ceremony and lasted for the next 45 minutes to 1 hour. It was free flowing and was everything we could have asked for, filled with laughs and tears of joy.
The post ceremony reception was outdoors in the garden bar, and honestly was probably one of our favourite parts of the whole day. The views around were the perfect backdrop for some stunning photos. The canapés were delicious and there was a lovely stage setup for live music and also speeches.
We made our way inside where the guests took their seats and the bridal party and groomsmen took a 10 minute breather in the library room while we all waited for our grand entrance.
The dinner room was set up better than either of us could have imagined. We used a celestial theme and it could be seen in all the small details, from the menu to the guest list. It was perfect.
We had speeches, an amazing meal and drinks. Once the main events were finished we moved on to everyone’s favorite part – dancing.
The staff were not noticeable in how they took down and removed tables to open up the dancefloor, and once it opened it was never empty! The night went on into the early hours but no one felt forced to be out by a certain time.
Was overall an amazing, free flowing, magical day that we will remember for our entire lives, and it wouldn’t have happened without the amazing work put in from the weddings and events team at the Glenview Hotel.
Do you think it’s important to have a theme for the Wedding and why?
Yes!!!!!! Honestly without a theme we were grasping at straws, with no idea what style or vibe we wanted at all. It is very easy to get lost and overwhelmed in the wedding world so deciding on having the celestial theme early really helped us. Once we had given a theme the events and wedding team at the Glenview jumped head first in, helping create menus and table settings and sending on ideas for us to consider.
What part of the outdoor ceremony and drinks reception did you like the best and why?
We both love being outside amongst nature so having as much of our wedding outside was very important to us. We were extremely blessed with probably the only sunny day in July 2023 and we got to have our wedding outdoors. our favourite part of the outdoor part was definitely the drinks reception. the way it was set up and the space we all had was perfect. Everyone was close enough to mingle but not on top of one another! The views were spectacular, and the photos go to show that! It was close to the hotel for the facilities but also had private nooks and crannies that some could go to for a quiet moment. It was also secluded enough that you sort of forgot you were sitting in the gardens of a hotel, it is more like a magical forest!
Would you recommend Glenview hotel to another couple, if so why,
Yes!! 100% and have already done so with a booking made! We have been raving about weddings at the Glenview since before our own wedding and will continue to do so forever! We can’t recommend the hotel enough! everything from the room layouts to the white carpet to flowers to timings, we never had to worry about anything! The wedding coordinator was fantastic and the whole team made the day fly by with such ease, neither of us felt we needed to ask for anything, it was just done.
The hotel itself is stunning and has amazing character. All our guests have said that they would gladly go to a wedding here again, but would also spend time at the Glenview, walking in the gardens and having dinner!
Clodagh and Chris’s wedding is a testament to the magical experiences that await couples at The Glenview Hotel & Leisure Club. Whether you’re a local like them or planning a destination wedding in the heart of Wicklow, our team are here to bring your vision to life. With breathtaking views, exceptional service, and a variety of customisable packages, your dream wedding is just a visit away.
Contact our wedding coordinator today to start planning your special day!