Tankardstown House Hotel is an exclusive country house wedding venue in county Meath. I live locally and photograph Tankardstown House weddings often, so I know the venue and the team there very well. You’ll have the best time! Whether you are planning a classic black-tie wedding or a more laid-back celebration, the venue provides a beautiful setting.

Your Day at Tankardstown House

Because I work at the estate so frequently, photography fits into the flow of your day and the layout of the property to save you time and maximize beautiful light both in outdoor and indoor spaces.

• Morning prep: We utilize the dedicated prep room so your hair, makeup, and candid morning moments are documented in a relaxed environment. Bridal prep room overlooks the garden and Brabazon restaurant and is big enough to fit a large bridal party for both hair and make-up. If your ceremony is on site, I usually cover the Groom & Groomsmen prep in one of the beautiful drawing rooms. Boyne House in Slane is owned by Tankardstown and I often photographed both a bride and groom getting ready there, but without seeing each other. There are 6 bedrooms in the main house and 4 more bedrooms in the Coach House across the courtyard.

• The light filled orangery & walled garden: Whether you choose an outdoor ceremony surrounded by mature trees or an indoor celebration in the glass Orangery, you are guaranteed bright, airy, and stunning images regardless of the weather. The wedding coordinating team at Tankardstown is second to none and they really do take care of their couples! The ceremony, the cocktail hour and the dinner reception in the Orangery run like clockwork.

  Some wedding ceremonies I photographed at Tankardstown were very personal and included some readings, the sand pouring and ring warming rituals to involve the guests. If you prefer to get married in a Church and have your wedding reception at Tankardstown afterwards, there are a few Churches within 15 to 20 minute drive in Slane and near Navan. Catholic Churches nearby include Slane, Monknewtown, Rushwee, Rathkenny and Rathfeigh. The nearest Church of Ireland is in Slane

• Hassle free natural portraits: I know the exact time of day to take you down into the walled garden or to catch the views of the countryside in the golden hour light - getting you back to your drinks reception in no time.

• A pet-friendly venue: Tankardstown welcomes your four-legged family members both for the ceremony and outside.

The venue has a beautiful tree lined driveway leading up to the entrance, which is often used as one of the locations for bride and groom portraits. It provides a wow factor from the moment your guests arrive.