Price: €8,995.00 – €9,995.00
Guests: 170
Bedrooms: 17
Deals available: 4
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Description
Description
Located in a peaceful countryside location just outside the town of Drogheda and only 20 minutes from Dublin Airport, The Glenside is a leading Wedding Venue in East Meath and our passion is your pleasure. We plan to perfection, execute beyond expectation and ensure that your Perfect Day is the epitome of elegance, style and flair.
Whether you are planning an extravagant celebration, an intimate gathering with friends, a civil ceremony or civil partnership, our wedding packages offer choices to suit all budgets and tastes with those magicial finishing touches that set it apart.
Our dedicated team alongside owners, Karen & Aogán, will ensure that everything is taken care of for you. You only have to read the testimonials from couples we have looked after over the past five decades to be reassured of the utmost dedication, professionalism, attention to detail that we provide to ensure that you have a day to remember. The Glenside can accommodate weddings from 40 to 170 and we cater for just one wedding per day so that all our focus is on your perfect day.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Karen & Aogan Dunne
Thank you for considering The Glenside as your wedding venue for your special day. We would be truly honored to be chosen to host your wedding celebration. We are a family run hotel with a dedicated team who will ensure that everything runs smoothly and perfectly for you and your families on this very special occasion. As owners, we are completely dedicated to our wedding couples. Weddings are our passion. With over 30 years experience each in planning weddings you are in very good hands!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1964
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Overview of The Glenside
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
170
Reception Capacity
170
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
17
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for The Glenside
Pricing for The Glenside
What's Included?
Canapés included
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Couple accommodation included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Guest accommodation included
Reviews (24)
- GGareth Matthews - Celebrant03/06/2025Amazing Venue and Wonderful TeamAmazing Venue and Wonderful TeamI have had the pleasure of officiating many weddings in The Glenside Hotel over the years, and on every visit, the team is so welcoming, friendly, and helpful. I love our little chats and catch-ups, it's like a home away from home. The entire team go above and beyond for their couples. The proprietors, Karan and Aogán, have done an amazing job modernising the hotel and together are a dream team. I can't wait to be back in The Glenside Hotel to celebrate and officiate more weddings in the future. I have had the pleasure of officiating many weddings in The Glenside Hotel over the years, and on every visit, the team is so welcoming, friendly, and helpful. I love our little chats and catch-ups, it's like a home away from home. The entire team go above and beyond for their couples. The proprietors, Karan and Aogán, have done an amazing job modernising the hotel and together are a dream team. I can't wait to be back in The Glenside Hotel to celebrate and officiate more weddings in the future.
- PPatrick & Jessica Poole28/01/2025Wedding during Storm Éowyn! An amazing dayWedding during Storm Éowyn! An amazing dayMyself and Jessica had the best time of our lives. From the moment we stepped into The Glenside, the staff were amazing. We were so looked after on a 5* personal level. Karen and Aogán (owners) are the most nicest and genuine people you’ll ever meet. They made everything feel special and made sure they looked after every request we asked. All the hotel staff were amazing. The food was amazing, the hotel has just been renovated so the rooms & everywhere look outstanding. The Glenside will always have a special place in our hearts and we will always remember the time we had. I cannot fault anything at all with this hotel or our wedding, because they made everything go so smoothly. Even with the Storm Éowyn happening on our wedding day, they told us they will make it work and that they did! I cannot believe the effort the hotel had put into our day, even letting the staff stay the night before, so our wedding could go ahead! Thank you so much for everything. I highly recommend The Glenside!Myself and Jessica had the best time of our lives. From the moment we stepped into The Glenside, the staff were amazing. We were so looked after on a 5* personal level. Karen and Aogán (owners) are the most nicest and genuine people you’ll ever meet. They made everything feel special and made sure they looked after every request we asked. All the hotel staff were amazing. The food was amazing, the hotel has just been renovated so the rooms & everywhere look outstanding. The Glenside will always have a special place in our hearts and we will always remember the time we had. I cannot fault anything at all with this hotel or our wedding, because they made everything go so smoothly. Even with the Storm Éowyn happening on our wedding day, they told us they will make it work and that they did! I cannot believe the effort the hotel had put into our day, even letting the staff stay the night before, so our wedding could go ahead! Thank you so much for everything. I highly recommend The Glenside!
- JJacinta Clare13/11/2024A magical day we will remember foreverA magical day we will remember foreverKieron & I got married at The Glenside on 26/10/2024. What a magical day it was, we will remember it forever. Huge thanks to Karen for all her help along the way as we only had 3 months to plan our dream wedding. The fantastic wedding packages Karen has put together make it less stressful for the happy couple. We have so many people to thank, from the fabulous hardworking team at the Glenside to all the wonderful suppliers. Kieron & I got married at The Glenside on 26/10/2024. What a magical day it was, we will remember it forever. Huge thanks to Karen for all her help along the way as we only had 3 months to plan our dream wedding. The fantastic wedding packages Karen has put together make it less stressful for the happy couple. We have so many people to thank, from the fabulous hardworking team at the Glenside to all the wonderful suppliers.
- SSouthgate Florist12/11/2024Truly efficient and stress-freeTruly efficient and stress-freeAs a florist working alongside Glenside Hotel for their wedding packages, I can genuinely say it’s a pleasure to collaborate with their team. Communication is seamless, with swift responses and timely updates, ensuring everything runs smoothly. The team consistently provides accurate details about each bridal couple, including wedding dates and specific requests, which helps us prepare the perfect floral arrangements. Working with Glenside Hotel is truly efficient and stress-free, making it easy to deliver our best for each couple’s special day.As a florist working alongside Glenside Hotel for their wedding packages, I can genuinely say it’s a pleasure to collaborate with their team. Communication is seamless, with swift responses and timely updates, ensuring everything runs smoothly. The team consistently provides accurate details about each bridal couple, including wedding dates and specific requests, which helps us prepare the perfect floral arrangements. Working with Glenside Hotel is truly efficient and stress-free, making it easy to deliver our best for each couple’s special day.
- PPaul Connor Photography11/11/2024Beautiful venue with the most professional staffBeautiful venue with the most professional staffI've been a supplier to the Glenside Hotel for several years now as a Wedding Photographer. I love being involved in weddings here, the layout of the hotel enhances the intimate atmosphere of any wedding while the hotel's decor and gardens provide the perfect backdrop to capture stunning photos to last a lifetime. Being a supplier I get to see the behind the scenes operation that bring wedding days together. The attention to detail and the professionalism from the staff is spectacular. I've been a supplier to the Glenside Hotel for several years now as a Wedding Photographer. I love being involved in weddings here, the layout of the hotel enhances the intimate atmosphere of any wedding while the hotel's decor and gardens provide the perfect backdrop to capture stunning photos to last a lifetime. Being a supplier I get to see the behind the scenes operation that bring wedding days together. The attention to detail and the professionalism from the staff is spectacular.
- CClockwize wedding band07/11/2024Clockwize wedding band Clockwize wedding bandClockwize wedding band have been working with Karen, Aogan & the Glenside team as a supplier of wedding music for many years now. They are great to work with and are very well organised when it comes to organising a wedding. The hotel is an amazing venue for a wedding, the food is excellent & the staff are great too. They also have great wedding packages I Would highly recommend booking the Glenside hotel for your big day You won't be disappointed Shane Clockwize wedding band Clockwize wedding band have been working with Karen, Aogan & the Glenside team as a supplier of wedding music for many years now. They are great to work with and are very well organised when it comes to organising a wedding. The hotel is an amazing venue for a wedding, the food is excellent & the staff are great too. They also have great wedding packages I Would highly recommend booking the Glenside hotel for your big day You won't be disappointed Shane Clockwize wedding band
- CClinton Flowers07/11/2024Beautiful VenueBeautiful VenueIt's a dream to work with amazing suppliers, the Glenside and their team are second to none, They make sure every detail is followed to make the couples day magical special and hassle free. They have lots of experience and know how to run not only a great wedding but a great experience for everyone. It's a dream to work with amazing suppliers, the Glenside and their team are second to none, They make sure every detail is followed to make the couples day magical special and hassle free. They have lots of experience and know how to run not only a great wedding but a great experience for everyone.
- AAmy & Luke Kelly06/11/2024If I could give 20 stars I would!If I could give 20 stars I would!We just had our wedding day in the Glenside Hotel on Friday. OMG what a day! Aogan and Karen and the whole team at the Glenside were amazing to deal with from the time of booking the wedding right up until we checked out. We cannot thank them enough for everything! If I could give 20 stars I would. I could not recommend the Glenside more to celebrate your big day. We just had our wedding day in the Glenside Hotel on Friday. OMG what a day! Aogan and Karen and the whole team at the Glenside were amazing to deal with from the time of booking the wedding right up until we checked out. We cannot thank them enough for everything! If I could give 20 stars I would. I could not recommend the Glenside more to celebrate your big day.
- MMelissa Orange06/11/2024All Inclusive Package covers everything!All Inclusive Package covers everything!From start to finish Karen & Aogán were brilliant with our wedding. We went for the all-inclusive wedding package which literally covered everything you need on the day! The cake, flowers, band, dj, dinner and wedding decorations were included. The suppliers were very accommodating and very easy to deal with. In the lead-up to and on the day of the wedding, the hotel staff were brilliant. The communication from the management was great and they kept us informed of every step ....From start to finish Karen & Aogán were brilliant with our wedding. We went for the all-inclusive wedding package which literally covered everything you need on the day! The cake, flowers, band, dj, dinner and wedding decorations were included. The suppliers were very accommodating and very easy to deal with. In the lead-up to and on the day of the wedding, the hotel staff were brilliant. The communication from the management was great and they kept us informed of every step ....
- EErika Hoey06/11/2024Cant recommend this hotel enoughCant recommend this hotel enoughThe team at The Glenside were incredible. They looked after us on the day and made the whole day so relaxing and everything went so smoothly. The food and the room were perfect. Aogan, Karen and the staff were so welcoming. They made the planning so easy and were so accommodating to any changes or ideas we had for the day. I couldn't recommend this hotel enough. All our guests and ourselves had an amazing time at The Glenside celebrating our wedding. The team at The Glenside were incredible. They looked after us on the day and made the whole day so relaxing and everything went so smoothly. The food and the room were perfect. Aogan, Karen and the staff were so welcoming. They made the planning so easy and were so accommodating to any changes or ideas we had for the day. I couldn't recommend this hotel enough. All our guests and ourselves had an amazing time at The Glenside celebrating our wedding.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
During the past 7 years as owners of The Glenside we have hosted many many weddings each one unique in their own way. We couldn't possibly choose one wedding as the best one. We build a relationship with every couple we meet and because we are involved in all of the wedding planning we become great friends by the time the day comes. We love being a part of such a special occasion and feel so happy when we see it all come together on the day.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Our number 1 tip is to Set a Budget and Stick to it!
Working off a master spreadsheet will make life so much easier. Keep a spreadsheet with a budget, deposits and remaining balances, RSVPs, dietary requirements, to do lists – you name it! It really helps to keep track of everything all in one place.
Don’t be afraid to delegate – it’s very easy to become fixated on doing everything yourself, but the more jobs you can take off of your plate the better (and the more relaxed you’ll be in the lead up)
Set a budget and stick to it – it’s very easy to get carried away when you’re planning a wedding. By setting a detailed budget, with a breakdown of what you intend to spend on each item, you can decide together what your priorities are from the outset.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
My absolute favourite personal touch that I've seen so far was when one of our brides had handwritten notes to all of her guests as her wedding favours. She had put so much thought into each note that was written from the heart and each note was placed into the guest napkins to read at dinner time. Obviously this must have been very time consuming. She told me that she wrote a couple each week on the lead up to her wedding. I could see from the reaction from her guests that it was so well received and worth the time. So much better than wasting money on a candle or keyring that will be left behind on a table at the end of the night!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Homely, friendly, boutique, intimate and countryside.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Our fabulous gardens are the perfect photo spot and backdrop to your wedding day. When the sun shines our garden ceremonies are pure magic! Outdoor weddings are so gorgeous to photo and look amazing.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Brendan Gleeson! He stayed with us for the Fleadh and played traditional music in our lounge until the early hours. A great character.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Our Cashel Blue, Wild Mushroom and Caramelized Puff Pastry Bites are absolutely divine! But I wouldn't pass a Smoked Salmon Blini either.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
For evening food who doesn't like pizza! Three Cheese Mini Pizzas with Wild Mushroom and Pancetta are a big hit!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Hands down our amazing team! We are so blessed to have the best people in the industry working with us. Without them we could not achieve the amazing reviews that we do. They are the backbone of The Glenside.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are so proud of how far we have come in 7 years despite having a worldwide pandemic in the middle! This year, we have finished our refurbishments and are so proud of the amount of work we have done. We finally have the hotel we dreamed of. We have transformed the old hotel we purchased into a modern, boutique style, countryside hotel and we think it makes for the most magical and perfect wedding venue for any couple.
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