Geraldine and Shane

Wedding Testimonials

Memories last a lifetime…

Myself and my now wife got married in Redcastle Hotel last month. It was the most amazing day from start to finish. From the organising and help the hotel offered from our first wedding show around right up until the end of the wedding day, the staff and management went above and beyond to ensure we had the best day. The food was top class, the venue is spectacular, overlooking the lough Foyle with floor to ceiling windows, it really was the most amazing day in the most amazing venue. I couldn't rate it high enough!

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Margaret-Mary, Megan and I just want to an enormous thank you to you and all the staff for all your help on the lead up to - and on the day of the wedding itself. You helped ensure everything went smoothly and we were delighted that all went to plan, which made are day even more special. Your recommendations and advice were of huge help to us when we were planning our wedding, and you always made yourself available to take our calls and respond to our requests.

We normally visit Redcastle Hotel a few times a year, not only for the beautiful location and scenery, but also because the staff are so friendly and accommodating.

Thank you again for everything. We had the best day ever!

Thanks again,

Andy

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The staff were unbelievable from start to finish, both bride and groom were blown away by the customer service standards and all of the guests commented on how amazing the staff were. Beautiful food. Margaret-mary was unbelievably helpful, warm, and accomodating, she made everything to easy for us, helped to keep the brides nerves at ease, no request was ever too much for her, the entire lead up to the wedding she was in constant communication and extremely helpful with any queries we had, I couldn't thank her enough and all of my guests acknowledged how lovely she was and how helpful she was the entire time. She made the process so easy for us. Rachel who looked after us during the afternoon/evening of our wedding was amazing at her job, very professional, helpful and accommodating, she made sure we were looked after very well the entire night and was lovely from start to finish. All staff were amazing!
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We booked our wedding there just over a year ago, And from the very start we were made to feel like the team had everything under control. The communication was first class from the reservations and wedding team.
We were so happy with the Rooms, service, and so were our guests, we had a few worries about our day and expressed them to the team. All taken on board, and all communicated clearly.
You can honestly tell the employees of the hotel love what they do.
A special thanks to Kevin in charge of the banqueting team, you all done anamazing job.
To the wedding team thank you Margaret Mary and Emer, Thank you,
Nothing was a bother, and your communication both throughout the year and onthe day of the wedding was first class.

Food in the captains bar was amazing. And the barmen were speedy, well mannered and courteous.

A hotel is only as good as it staff, and the passion they hold for their job.
This is why I have no trouble recommending this hotel for a short stay, and pampering weekend, or indeed your wedding venue.
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Had our wedding at the redcastle. It was INCREDIBLE, the staff was beyond amazing. Margaret Mary was a doll. Highly recommend!!!
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My husband and I got married in December 2025. We had the most magical experience, from the moment we viewed the venue to the big day itself it was just perfect. Margaret- Mary who coordinated the whole day for us was just fantastic, so accommodating and very helpful with any questions and tips.
The day itself was seamless and everything was smooth.
I would highly recommend having a wedding at red castle. The value for money, the high quality food, fantastic staff and gorgeous venue, you couldn't ask for anything more.
Iesha and Brendan

We truly had the most perfect day from start to finish. Everything was exceptional, from the planning process right through to the day itself, and we could not fault a single thing. The hotel, the staff, the atmosphere, the food and the overall experience were just outstanding. Our families and friends are still talking about how amazing the day was and how beautiful the setting is.

Thank you so much Margaret Mary for all your support, guidance and care throughout our wedding journey. It genuinely made the whole experience stress free and so enjoyable, and we are incredibly grateful. We feel so lucky to have chosen Redcastle for our special day.

Thank you again to you and the entire team for giving us memories we will cherish forever. We hope to return again soon and relive it all.

Grace and Paul
We celebrated our wedding in the wonderful Redcastle Hotel. From start to finish it was the easiest part of all the organising! I was very lucky to have Emer and Margaret Mary helping us through the whole process. They are worth their weight in gold! The food was amazing and the staff were so helpful and polite. The venue itself was beautifully decorated for Christmas and just added so much warmth to it all. The honeymoon suite has the most amazing views of the river foyle. All in all I would highly recommend the Redcastle hotel as a wedding venue!
Rachael and Karl
I just wanted to thank you Margaret-Mary and all the staff at the Redcastle for the most amazing day last weekend. We couldn't have wished for a more perfect and all the staff in the run up and on the day were just perfect. Nothing was ever too much trouble, from my plain ham sandwiches to the phenomenal synchronised service at dinner.

All our guests were blown away by the venue and just keep telling us how special the place is.

We've had the wedding we dreamed of and can't wait to come back and see you all again soon.
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We recently had our wedding reception at Redcastle Hotel. We had the most amazing day, the staff and food was brilliant. A big special thanks to the wonderful wedding coordinator Margaret-Mary she is brilliant at what she does, made the experience so enjoyable and less stressful, nothing was a bother to her. I would highly recommend Redcastle for your special day and even just to enjoy a night away. thank you so much again. x
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We celebrated our wedding at Redcastle Hotel on the 10th of October 2025 and we honestly couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
From start to finish, the day was absolutely fantastic. The hotel itself provided a beautiful setting, but what truly made the experience exceptional was the staff. They completely took all the pressure off us, allowing everyone to relax and fully enjoy the celebration.
In particular, the build-up to the big day was made so easy thanks to Margaret Mary. Her professionalism, organisation and calm reassurance were invaluable. Nothing was ever a problem, and she ensured every detail was taken care of seamlessly.
The wedding day itself ran perfectly, the atmosphere was wonderful, and everything exceeded expectations. It was a truly memorable occasion for us and for all our guests.
A huge thank you to everyone involved for making it such a special experience.
Caoimhe and Andrew
Thank you to Margaret Mary for everything you have done for us the past year and a half leading up to our wedding and for making our wedding day the most special and gorgeous day ever!! 

Everything ran so smoothly and we’ve had so many compliments from our guests on how well the day went and how nice all of the staff and food were!!

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We had our wedding in the Redcastle Oceanfront Golf and Spa Hotel in October 2025. Margaret-Mary and the wedding team are second to none, going above and beyond throughout the wedding planning process, nothing we asked was a problem. The day itself ran smoothly as a result of the entire team's excellent organisation. Margaret- Mary is particularly attentive and accomodating, ensuring every detail was taken care off, leaving the day completely stress free. Food and drink were served to guests promptly and the bar was always well staffed. The food was excellent including that served at the drinks reception, wedding meal, evening buffet and breakfast. The hotel grounds are stunning - ideal for photographs. The reception room was decorated to perfection. All staff are extremely friendly, providing a warm and welcoming experience. All guest bedrooms are spacious and clean. Overall, we could not have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding.
Emma and Megan

One week on from our wedding and we are only getting to write this small note as a token of our sincere thanks to you Margaret-Mary and all the staff at the Redcastle Hotel. From our first meeting we knew we were in good days and our wedding day couldn't have went any better. Margaret-Mary you and your team were tasked with us two brides not wanting to see each other until our ceremony and you organised this with such ease and efficiency. We even got a much-cherished photo of Megan waiting to go in and me upstairs above her waiting...we absolutely love this photo your staff captured. The food was lovely and the waiting staff were very will trained and a sleek operation. 

We can't thank you Margaret-Mary and your team enough for making our wedding day so special and for that Redcastle Hotel will always be a special place for us going forward.

We can't wait to get back for a stay soon in what will always be a special place for us.

Rebecca and Ryan

We booked our wedding at the start of 2024 and there was no debate this was the venue for us! The location was stunning, with the hotel overlooking a picturesque backdrop of the water, which was incredible to look at in any and every weather condition we experienced in visiting the hotel prior to our wedding.

The hotel staff are second to none! We made our initial booking with Kevin, who didn’t have to do much to sell the hotel as a potential wedding venue but still made us feel like we had made the right choice! The next year and a half was spent with Emer & Margaret-Mary assisting and advising with the planning and preparation for the wedding celebrations at Redcastle, they couldn’t have been more helpful! Both were so easy to deal with and making the day feel incredibly important while continuing to make us feel at ease. Any queries that came up prior to the big day were addressed with care and consideration, with no requests that couldn’t be accommodated or at the very least, quickly agreeing a suitable alternative.

Margaret-Mary’s attention to small details that mean a lot really blew us away on the day of the wedding. It was a lovely surprise for us on the day so I’ll not spoil it for any potential couples hoping to choose Redcastle as a wedding venue!

Kevin, whom we initially booked our wedding with, and Rachel were unbelievably accommodating while orchestrating an unforgettable wedding evening, making sure guests were well looked after and enjoying the most amazing food we could have asked for - everyone’s still talking about the food!

The night porters Raymond, Cormac & Calum were first class as the night drew to a close.

Cannot recommend highly enough for a wedding. We can’t wait to come back!

Fiona and Ruairi
We had our wedding at the Redcastle in August 2025. Margaret Mary, Emer and the whole team at Redcastle were amazing from start to finish. They were so accommodating and very easy to work with. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Our family, friends, guests and ourselves thoroughly enjoyed the time spent at the Redcastle. We look forward to going back in the future!
Nicola and Gary
We had our wedding at the Redcastle in August and I would highly recommend there for your wedding venue.
Margaret-Mary and the team were great every step of the way, prompt email replies and just so kind and professional. The food and service on the day also was amazing. And the venue location itself is unreal, the view by the water is what drew us to there at first, and we had the most amazing day.
Donna and Stephen
We booked The Redcastle Hotel for our wedding reception 16th August 2025. Absolutely amazing, all staff were fantastic. We visited a lot of hotels when we were planning our reception, nothing compared to The Redcastle. We just knew this is where we wanted our reception to be. The day was so smooth, everything planned. I didn't need to stress about anything. As we were there 3 nights before our wedding our kids had the best time with Adventure Island across from the hotel. All our guests couldn't believe how beautiful the hotel was. The view is just amazing. Our guests loved the second night too as we had a more music in the Captain's Bar, even had some residents who didnt know us, join in and had a dance to the music. They said it was the best time they had and thanked us for the band as he too was fantastic. Thank you so much Redcastle Hotel for making our wedding weekend amazing. We will remember it forever. Thank you to all your staff who helped make our stay special, from house keeping staff and reception staff, bar staff, kitchen staff. Absolutely everyone. We certainly can't wait to come back again.
Kellie and Daryl
We had our wedding in the Redcastle in August 2025. We cannot recommend the Redcastle and the team enough for helping to plan our wedding. Margaret Mary and the team went above and beyond to accommodate all our requests. The room was beautifully decorated and the food was 5 star. All our guests commented on the quality of food. Our guests particularly enjoyed the service during dinner and at the drinks reception where there glass was never empty. The scenery at the Redcastle is beautiful and makes for amazing photos.
Rebekah and Harri
We won't ever be able to thank you enough for what you did for us!!

You made it such an enjoyable time planning and made it so easy for us living not near. The whole day went so smoothly and yous really had everything covered. We don't think our day would have been as special anywhere else. Everyone is still talking about it now about the food the room every little detail.

So a huge huge thank you to you and your team!!

Thanks again

Rebekah & Harri


Megan and Connor
We've not even come down from Cloud 9 yet. We've been totally living in the moment. We can't thank you all enough for a spectacular day. Everything was so smooth and the Redcastle staff really did a spectacular and stellar job! The food was incredible too.

We really look forward to coming back to the Redcastle to stay sometime soon. 
Chloe and Connor

We absolutely loved everything about our special day. Thanks Margaret-Mary and all the team. We really enjoyed working with you and making this part of our day run smoothly. It’s hard to believe all the exciting times of planning are over.

Margaret-Mary you made our vision come to life and it did not disappoint. We have had so many compliments from our guests about the hotel. The staff were fab, the food was amazing and everything lived up to our expectations. Truly a memorable day we will never forget!

 

Catherine and John
Thank you so much to Margaret-Mary, Kevin and all the staff who we encountered along the way when organising and eventually celebrating our wedding day in July. Each member of staff displayed such professionalism, warmth and kindness to ourselves and all our guests ensuring our day ran smoothly! The hotel was amazing, with a fabulous reception room just showing off the beautiful setting that everyone fell in love with. We couldn't fault our meal either, even our guests are still telling us how delicious it was from beginning to end. Nothing was ever a hassle in the run up regardless of whether we were speaking with the reception team or the events team. We have had such a positive and memorable experience and we can't wait to visit again soon. Mr & Mrs Anderson
Deborah and Paddy
Fantastic service throughout our wedding journey from the first meeting with the wedding team to the wedding day nothing was a bother. Me and my husband would recommend the hotel for any special occasion or your wedding. The team and service was amazing and on the day of the wedding there was no stress or hassle as everything was organised perfectly and me and my husband had the most magical day ever. Thank you so much to the hotel for the most perfect wedding and 5 stars all round.
Rikita and Jordan

We honestly had the most amazing day. Everything was absolutely perfect, yourself and the team did amazing. 

I’m sure Shea has shared some photos with you but our amazing turned out absolutely amazing. 

Our guest’s commented on how amazing the hotel and food was and said it was the best wedding they had been too in while. 

We couldn’t have faulted a thing, everything was more than what we dreamt of and wish we could do it all over again. 

We will never be able to thank you enough for all Margaret-Mary, Emer and the team did during our planning. 

Thanks so much again

Rikita & Jordan 

Aoife and Micheal

Me and my wife had the best day ever at the Redcastle for our wedding, everything was perfect about the venue on our big day. Even in the build up to it the staff were amazing in supporting us and were swift to reply to any queries. All our guests spoke of how brilliant the venue & staff were which we agree with. The Redcastle lived up to everything we hoped it would. The food was beautiful, the staff were so accommodating and lovely especially our wedding coordinator Emer who was fantastic and we can’t praise her enough. I couldn’t recommend the Redcastle enough as a venue for your big day!

Lauren and Kaine

We had our wedding at the Redcastle Hotel on the 29th of March 2025 and from start to finish our day could not have been anymore perfect. I type this with wee emotions coming back and a wee tear in my eye because every part of our day was just so so special. Emer our wedding Co-Ordinator was the most hands on, kind and professional lady and ensured our day ran exactly how we wanted it. Our transitions from day to day were so smooth, not to mention the food being totally perfect. People saying it was the best food they had at a wedding! And the best wedding they’ve been at. Nothing was ever a bother when we asked and enquired about certain details, especially with my husband being vegetarian. They were excellent! Thank you for making our day so magical and perfect. Id recommend the Redcastle for a wedding and also for a gorgeous relaxing overnight stay. You’ll not regret it. BREAKFAST IS MARVELLOUS!

Shona and Richard 15th February 2025

We would like to thank each & everyone of the staff on Saturday 15th February, who made our Wedding day run smoothly & nothing was a bother to them, you really should be proud of them all as they all have the best customer service The hotel alone was amazing, to the setting & the food everyone is still talking about how nice it was, a big thanks to Emer & Kevin who made our day, the best day ever!!! You truly are all brilliant at what you do thanks so much again & we will see you soon from Mr & Mrs Kilpatrick 

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Thank you so much for everything yous did for us before, during and after our wedding. From the moment we stepped into the hotel on the Sunday of one of your Wedding Fairs. We were made to feel extremely welcomed. Nothing was too much and nothing was a problem. 

 

Please thank all the staff who made our day as special as it was, without them it wouldn't have been possible. From the waiting staff to the bar staff in the ocean suite, they were courteous and professional from the get go. 

 

Sharon and I had a great day,  and will cherish the memories for a life time. 

 

Your staff is amazing, Kevin done a great job and was professional. Emer was patient when it came to me emailing with change after change after change. And even though Margaret-Mary is off on maternity leave, she was brilliant when we went to see her when we did. Yous have a great team and long may it last and stay together. 

 

We will be highly recommending the Redcastle to anyone who is looking for a hotel for their weddings. 100%. 

 

We loved it and again, 

 

Thank you so so much 

 

Jason and Sharon McBride 

Christine and Conor

We had our wedding in Red Castle last 2nd January 2025 and it was very organised and we are well taken cared of. Such a beautiful place to get married. The view, the ambience, the staff- all so perfect! From the time I saw the sunrise in the Edge Bar when me and then fiancé now husband had a lovely breakfast January 2024 just days after we got engaged, I already knew Red Castle will be the place we will get married. Everyone was helpful and made sure we will have a very unforgettable experience. Thank you so much!

Michelle and Paul
We recently held our wedding at the stunning Redcastle Hotel during the Christmas period and everything was absolutely amazing. Our wedding was a large one, 270 approx guests and everything went seamlessly. To top it all off the views were breathtaking as everyone gathered on arrival and throughout our wedding weekend.

The support from the wedding coordinators was outstanding from the outset, the ladies know their stuff and it was an absolute pleasure dealing with them - everything we discussed and agreed during our meetings went exactly as planned.
On the day of the wedding the staff again were so attentive to our needs. The food was delicious, hands down the best I’ve had at a wedding in a long time. Our guests loved it also. Good fresh food and hearty portions. The staff serving the food were well directed in a professional and friendly manner, you can tell that the Redcastle are well experienced in managing weddings, including large weddings.
Our day 2 in the Redcastle experiences was much more than we ever imagined. Smaller number of guests in attendance, as we had planned, and the room laid out beautifully to suit our smaller crowd and music arrangements. The food provided was delicious again and the staff were so friendly and accommodating, a credit to your hotel.
The kids all loved the pool also and again loved their food - good honest feedback from the kids in attendance.

We are still on cloud 9 and very overwhelmed with our amazing experience, thankyou staff and management of Redcastle Hotel 
Claire and Ruaidhri

We cannot thank your the team of staff at Redcastle enough! From the planning before the wedding to the wedding day and days after during our stay, it has been nothing short of excellent!
Many of our guests commented on how amazing the food was! All staff on the day were extremely helpful and made the day go very smooth! Lots of guests have said they will be returning to stay at your hotel due to the service, food and beautiful premises!

Emer, one of the wedding planners was incredible to work with, I really thankyou all! I highly recommend this venue for a wedding!

Melissa and Rob

We just wanted to drop you a quick email to say thank you for everything over the last year. Emer’s help and organisation, along with Margaret Mary, to pull everything together for us was absolutely unparalleled. Like I said in my speech, it is clear for all to see why you guys are nominated for awards so often.

 

So many people have spoken to us about how beautiful the hotel was, how good the food was and also how attentive the staff were, down to the way the staff always stop and hold open doors for guests.

 

We could not have wished for a better day and the majority of that is down to you, we are eternally grateful and can't wait to stay at the hotel again.

Meghan and Phil
There is honestly not one bad word we can say about our experience at the Redcastle! Every single member of staff were incredible and we so appreciate everything Emer did for us in the lead up to and on the day. We had the best time at our wedding.
We've had nothing but rave reviews from our families and friends- some of whom were new to Inishowen. They were so impressed with the hotel, the setting, staff, service and food- honestly they haven't stopped chatting about it! My granda is still raving about his chicken dinner at the drinks reception (thanks to Gordon and the team for this!)
I had wanted to say a special thank you to Kevin also- who kindly gave me a 10 minute warning to put my shoes back on (at my request!) prior to cutting the cake. He was absolutely fantastic as the banquet host! 
We can't thank Emer and the team enough. Phil and I spend a lot of time in Donegal, in Culdaff in particular, and it really was a dream for us to have our wedding at the Redcastle. We can't to get back up ourselves for another meal or a stay at the hotel!
We wanted to say a special thank you for the very kind note and framed photo you left in our room- this was such a special touch and really showed the level of care you take in looking after couples who have their wedding at the Redcastle. When we told some of our guests about this they couldn't believe how thoughtful a gesture this was. It really meant the world to us. The photo is currently on our mantlepiece and at present remains the only printed photo we have of the day- we absolutely love it!
We know that your team is well versed in hosting weddings and we know the hotel is renowned for this but please know how special our day was on account of Emer and the team! We really can't say enough good things and we can't wait to get back up again soon. Honestly if we could do the day all over again we absolutely would!!
Amy and Peter

Margaret Mary was absolutely amazing from start to finish with organising our wedding on 10th august.

Throughout the planning she was attentive, listened and was so easy to organise things with as her communication was second to none. On the actual day, she made my husband to be and myself feel completely at ease in the morning and made us feel confident and happy with how the day would go. Everything we asked for was delivered and we were so surprised to return to our room and receive a printed framed photo from the day, what a special touch!!! 

Kevin during the reception meal was also amazing and super organised but also relaxed, he made sure everyone was happy and well fed and watered. The waiters and waitresses were top class. Honestly we are blown away but just how amazing the hotel was for our wedding and all of our guests were also so happy, we can’t thank you all enough!!!!

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We got married at the Redcastle at thebeginning of August 2024, we had such an amazing day and all our gueststhoroughly enjoyed the day aswell and complimented how well the day ran at thehotel from start to finish. Margaret-Mary played a great role in this and herteam were fantastic throughout. From getting to know Margaret-Mary from thebeginning when we first booked our wedding with the Redcastle it was such apleasure, nothing was ever too much. We only stayed the one night but willdefinitely be back in the near future to spend a few days to enjoy the rest offacilities the hotel has to offer like their spa. Thank again!

I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone at Redcastle for making mine and Gareth's big day so special. 

Margaret Mary has dealt with us from the very beginning - over 2 years ago and her customer service skills are second to none. She was so helpful, nothing was ever a bother or a stress, everything from minor to major changes were always accommodated with complete ease. We cannot thank you enough for making the run up and the day itself an absolute pleasure. 

Regarding all other staff at Redcastle, we were greeted with nothing but the highest standard of professionalism at every opportunity. From the waiters/ waitresses to reception staff and beyond, we cannot speak highly enough of everyone. 

Our day was really exceptional and you all played such a massive part in making it just that. 

Thank you to everyone again, we are sad it's all over!

We would recommend Redcastle as a wedding venue at the drop of a hat, to anyone planning on getting married in the future! Do it! Choose here, you will not be disappointed. The meal was beautiful, the hotel is stunning, the staff are amazing, the views are exceptional and it's reasonably price for everything that is included! Don't think about it, just book it! 

Thanks again, 

Gareth& Libby Stewart 

Catherine and Declan

Margaret Mary and her team are just out of this world amazing at what they do!

we booked this venue honestly just for the views, we had no idea just how amazing the whole set up and staff would be!

The venue had everything done for us, we needed few other suppliers which is a massive weight lifted for any bride planning!

The room was gorgeous, food amazing and staff unbelievable!

100000% recommend the Redcastle it really was the best day ever all made possible by this amazing group of people!

thanks so much again for the best day

 

Erin and Niall
We had our wedding on 4th July in Redcastle. The day went amazingly and we were well cared for by the whole Redcastle team. Throughout planning we worked with Margaret-Mary and she was so helpful. She really helped to make sure our planning was as stress free as possible and went above and beyond for us. She was just a pleasure to work with. On the day, all of our guests commented on how nice the food was, how great the staff were and how nice their rooms were. Jack who looked after us on the wedding day done a fantastic job and we got so many comments from guests about how well he handled everything. We had the best day of our lives and would recommend Redcastle to anyone for a wedding, to stay or even just for food.
Fiona and Declan
We got married here in June 2024 and can’t say enough good things about it. From the moment we first met them to the wedding and every moment in between, the service was professional, top notch and incredibly helpful. No request was too much.We viewed numerous places for our wedding, but nothing compared to the Redcastle.Margaret Mary and her team were exceptional, the wedding was well run, the set up of the room was fairytale like, the food was served quickly with no delays for any staff and was to a high standard.
Emma and Paul

Myself and my newbie Wife Emma had our Wedding here on the 27th June....and although we didn't get the weather we had hoped for, it did not matter in the end up as our Reception here was just so perfect!!

Redcastle is our favourite place...we would stay here up to 3 times per year and also had our Engagement here 3 years prior to our Big Day...so it was a no-brainer picking here for our Special Day's Reception! Everything from the hotel itself...it's grounds and views, food and service is perfect for us!

Honestly, Margaret-Mary was just so attentive towards us...and herself and her team couldn't have done enough for us both in the lead up and on our Wedding Day! Due to the poor weather....myself and Emma had our photo's done in the beautiful Bridal Suite which just turned out perfect!! The Reception room itself was just beautiful and decorated exactly to our taste!! Everything ran so smooth and efficient.....with all our Guest's complimenting everything about it!

Redcastle was just the perfect fit for our Big Day and we had the best time of our lives! A big thank-you again Redcastle and in particular....Margaret-Mary.