In the beautiful rural expanse of County Cavan lies a tremendous countryside wedding venue abundant in beauty and charm. Renowned for incredible food, beautiful views and an expanse of space reserved specifically for your big day.
Complete with its walled gardens, a private lake and an incredible onsite restaurant, Virginia Park Lodge truly is one of County Cavan's most special countryside wedding venues.
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Virginia Park Lodge has always had roots in romance and today serves as the most magical countryside wedding venue for you and your guests. Now owned by renowned Michelin-starred Chef, Richard Corrigan, it may delight you to know that Virginia Park Lodge was previously the wedding venue of Chef Corrigan and his wife Maria over 30 years ago. After having his special day in Virginia Park Lodge’s warm embrace, Chef Corrigan purchased the venue and has continued to pour his heart into her.
With 100 breathtaking acres to be enjoyed, Virginia Park Lodge provides the perfect setting for a countryside wedding surrounded by fresh flowers, gorgeous greenery and complete serenity, surrounded by the bounties of your wedding day. Chef Corrigan grows and produces the vast majority of his produce in Virginia Park Lodge’s Gooseberry Gardens. This produce then supplies the various restaurants within the Corrigan Collection and will also be used to craft your wedding dinner. From ground to table, you’ll have a beautiful connection to where you say “I do” and the incredible food on the menu.
Additionally, just a short stretch from the Gooseberry Gardens lies Lough Ramor Lakeside providing a special place to begin the next chapter of your lives, with the serene waters of Lough Ramor as your witness. Picture an enchanting flowered arch with all of your most cherished loved ones staring at you lovingly as you look out across the beautiful waters.
Alternatively, if you’d prefer to be surrounded by greenery as you say your vows, step into the enchanting Walled Gardens. Lush blooms cover every corner and the ancient stone walls add a touch of timeless elegance to your ceremony. Whether you envision an intimate ceremony under the rose arch or a larger gathering amidst smells of spring and summer, these gardens offer the perfect outdoor moments during your big day.
The venues and The Lodge are licensed for civil ceremonies. However, if you would prefer something a little more traditional, there are a handful of churches within close proximity to The Lodge to ensure you get the best of both worlds on your special day.
Once ceremonies have taken place and the happy couple are in complete married bliss, you’ll have fantastic free roam across Virginia Park Lodge. You’ll find Deerpark Forest adjacent to The Lodge, providing ample opportunity to explore the vast forests, trails and gorgeous undiscovered waterfalls.
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With a huge selection of charming accommodations, your wedding day will be one that both you and your guests will certainly never forget. Once the formalities of the day are over, your evening celebrations will occupy the entirety of Virginia Park Lodge, with music, joy and dancing filling the venue.
For guests who are invited to stay, you’ll be spoilt for choice with charming accommodation on site. The Luxury Country House can accommodate up to 125 guests with a selection of gorgeous rooms. The Main House has a capacity for up to 47 guests with 23 beautiful en-suite rooms available, and Bective Court is a unique Courtyard of accommodation, offering 15 charming cottages perfect for families. Should you need any more rooms, within our Deerpark Forest, we have 12 cosy shepherd’s huts that sleep 2 guests each. Then for the newly married couple, your wedding night will be spent in the beautiful Bridal Suite, where you’ll fall into bed, excitedly recounting the best moments of your day.
Other notable and unique elements of your wedding at Virginia Park Lodge include the Gooseberry Gardens filled with incredible produce, the onsite restaurant headed up by Chef Corrigan, incredible Lake views, Walled Gardens and endless opportunities for scenic walks in the surrounding 100 acres and woodland and within Deerpark Forest. Other charming features include the beautiful Pavilion, a selection of charming meeting and event rooms, and truly breathtaking views. From the moment your guests arrive, they will be in awe of such incredible space and happy lover's bliss.
Perfect Wedding Dining
As mentioned, Virginia Park Lodge holds an incredible connection to the food served onsite and across the wider Corrigan Collection. The Gooseberry Gardens grow an abundance of produce each year, showcasing only the finest seasonal bounties for you and your guests.
Moving on to your wedding feast at Virginia Park Lodge. Chef Corrigan, with his Irish soul and an exceptional eye for culinary artistry, will work alongside his passionate team to create a menu that reflects the seasons. His flair, fueled by generations of tradition and a wondrous understanding of local produce will ensure a delicious four-course journey for you and your guests. Each bite is a true testament to the magic of Gooseberry Gardens.
Aligning with Chef Corrigan’s values, the menus represent the seasons and therefore are constantly changing. As an example, picture sun-kissed tomatoes, fresh, homegrown herbs, tender, succulent meats, and a perfectly balanced plate of indulgent food you will simply never forget. Chef Corrigan truly creates art on the plate to symbolise your love story and the magic of using the finest seasonal ingredients.
As part of the wedding package, half a bottle of house wine per guest is also provided. Personalised menus and elegant place cards are also provided for treasured keepsakes of such a special day. For more information about the wedding package, please browse our brochure here.
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To reach Virginia Park Lodge, you’ll be travelling to the heart of County Cavan where the picturesque town of Virginia lies just a short distance away. For those arriving from further afield, Dublin Airport is a comfortable 90 minute drive, while the Irish rail network connects Virginia to major cities should you need to utilise the train service.
If you are arriving by car, Virginia Park Lodge is easily accessible via the M3 motorway, with plenty of parking available at your destination. The scenic journey from Dublin takes approximately 1.5 hours, which will be accompanied by gorgeous views as you make your way to us. Alternatively, if you’re arriving via train, the best choice will be from Dublin Connolly Station connected to Virginia Station, and then a short taxi ride to the Lodge.
To book this incredible venue for your special day, please get in touch directly.