Overview
This is a land of history and folklore, of ancient ruins and modern trade, of misty landscapes and hearty fun. This is a land that will embrace a couple with open arms and will make your fairytale wedding come true. Your properties are chosen for their décor, ambiance and hospitality and each is located so that you and your guests, before and after your special event, can enjoy a leisurely visit to some of the popular sites in the country.
Documents Needed For Travel
To find out the travel documents needed, check with the nearest embassy, and for U.S. residents, visit http://travel.state.gov/.
Language
Depending on the part of Ireland you travel to, the official languages are English and Irish (Gaelic).
Currency
In the Republic of Ireland, the currency is the Euro whereas in Northern Ireland it is the sterling. Any credit cards bearing the Visa, MasterCard or American Express symbol are widely accepted.
Climate
Ireland has a mild climate with summer temperatures ranging from 60ºF-70ºF. The other parts of the year can be anywhere between 40ºF-50ºF. Snow is rare, but showers can occur at any time of the year.
Beaches
The shores of Northern Ireland have some of the most beautiful golden sand beaches.
Activities
Ireland boasts a number of unique activities - from shopping in Dublin and tasting delicious cuisine at the restaurants to boat and walking tours, there's plenty to do. Visit Belfast Castle, which offers incredible views, tour some of the beautiful churches or take a day to visit Belfast Zoo. No matter what you choose to do, you won't be bored in Ireland.
Nightlife
There's something for everyone in Ireland. Enjoy a draft at one of Ireland's local, cozy pubs or check out some of the nightclubs. Dublin has one of the most lively nightlife scenes - there are disco bars and nightclubs galore.
Marriage Requirements
- You must submit a Notification of Intention to Marry form to the civil registrar in Ireland a minimum of 3 months before your wedding day. If you are both resident outside of Ireland you can do this by mail.
- You will be asked to supply an original birth certificate and seal apostile (if born in the USA) at this time.
- You will be required to meet the Civil Registrar in Ireland 5 working days before you wedding to complete the remaining paperwork in person.
Disclaimer:
DestinationWeddings.com makes every effort to keep the travel information up to date on this website, however, resorts, wedding packages and laws do change and so we cannot guarantee that all information regarding rules, regulations, and marriage requirements at particular sites are completely accurate at the time of viewing. Before making marriage decisions on a particular destination, we highly recommend you speak with your specialist or wedding coordinator to verify rules at a particular destination before finalizing your travel plans.