Bard and Bride

The Bard and Bride invite you to celebrate a storied love amongst ancient stone and emerald hills for a four-night gathering at Belle Isle Castle in Northern Ireland. The wedding will take place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, amidst the elegance of the castle's halls and gardens.

Let's Commence

the program

Timeline of Events

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Arrival Day

Thursday, April 16th

1:00 pm - Arrival & Lunch

Guests may arrive at Belle Isle Castle as early as 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided upon arrival.

For guests traveling via airport shuttle, you will be departing from Dublin airport at 11:00 am.

Please note that although the castle staff will do their best to accomodate, rooms are not guaranteed for check-in until 3:00 pm.


3:00 pm - Check-In

Castle room and cottage assignments will be provided to you upon arrival, and check-in is guaranteed at 3:00 pm.


6:00 pm - Welcome Dinner

A buffet style dinner will be served in the Grand Hall on the evening of arrival.

Enniskillen

Friday, April 17th

9:00 am - Breakfast

Breakfast will be served in the Hamilton Drawing Room for all Castle & Cottage guests.


Morning & Afternoon

Spend the day exploring the nearby town of Enniskillen or venture futher into County Fermanagh and Northern Ireland at your own pace. Lunch will not provided, and is yours to discover at one of the many charming local cafés or pubs.

Guests without rental vehicles are kindly encouraged to arrange shared transportation with others, and are equally welcome to remain at the castle on this afternoon.


6:00 pm - Rehearsal Dinner

In the evening, gather in the Grand Hall for a catered, buffet-style rehearsal dinner featuring hearty and comforting, Irish pub inspired dishes.

Wedding Day

Saturday, April 18th

9:00 am - Breakfast

Breakfast will be served in the Hamilton Drawing Room for all Castle & Cottage guests.


1:30 pm - Call to Ceremony

Guests are kindly invited to gather at the ceremony site as we prepare to begin. Please arrive a few moments early to find your seat and settle in.


2:00 pm - Wedding Ceremony

Together with our loved ones, we will exchange vows and begin this next chapter surrounded by the beauty of Belle Isle Castle.


2:30 pm - Cocktails & Photographs

While the Bride & Bard step away for portraits, enjoy prosecco, tea, coffee, and shortbread along with music by local guitarist and vocalist Mark Langan in the Sunken Garden.


5:00 pm - Call to Dinner

Guests are invited to make their way to the Grand Hall as we gather to begin the evening meal.


5:30 pm - Formal Dinner

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7:30 pm - Cake Cutting & Toasts

Guests will withdraw from the Grand Hall into the Abercorn Drawing Room for cake, cocktails, and a few words from those closest to us.


8:30 pm - Reception

Celebrate with us into the evening with dancing and merriment with music provided by local party band, Red Velvet.

Belle Isle

Sunday, April 19th

10:00 am - Breakfast

Breakfast will be served in the Hamilton Drawing Room for all Castle & Cottage guests.


Morning & Afternoon

Spend the day enjoying the grounds of Belle Isle.

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6:00 pm - Farewell Dinner

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Departure

Monday, April 20th

8:00 am - Breakfast

Breakfast will be served in the Hamilton Drawing Room for all Castle & Cottage guests.


8:30 am - Airport Shuttle Departure

For guests who are passengers on the airport shuttle, you will be departing the castle for Dublin airport at 8:30 am.


10:00 am - Check-Out and Departure

We ask that all other guests check out by 10:00 am at the latest.


Starter

Select one of the following

King sized vol-au-vent

with chicken breast & gammon in a creamy white wine sauce

Individual leek & sun dried tomato tartlet

on pesto & balsamic crispy dressed salad

Sorbet

Served to all guests

Pear sorbet

with iced peach

Main Course

Select one of the following

Roast stuffed turkey & baked gammon

with chipolata sausage, bacon roll & cranberry vol-au-vent with roast gravy

Prime roast sirloin of beef

with Yorkshire pudding & roast gravy

Dessert

Select one of the following

Assiette of desserts

Chocolate mousse, raspberry & white chocolate pavlova, Bailey's cheesecake and a chocolate cup filled with Baileys liqueur

Cranberry poached pear

with shortbread & vanilla sauce, served with dairy cream

morgenmete

Breakfast Menu

Breakfast will be served daily in the Hamilton Drawing Room for all castle & cottage guests. A full irish breakfast will be served with vegan and vegetarian options, along with accompaniments.

Full Irish Breakfast

Irish back bacon, butcher's sausages, scrambled eggs, black & white pudding, soda bread, potato bread, baked beans, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes

Vegetarian & Vegan Breakfast

Vegan sausages, soda bread, baked beans, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, potato bread

Accompaniments

Selection of cereals, yoghurts & juices
Wheaten bread, white & brown batch toast
Butter, jam & marmalade
Fresh fruit salad
Freshly brewed tea & coffee


take your pick

Menu Selections

Please click on the button below to access our menu selections form. Use this form to make your selections for the wedding dinner, and to notify us of any dietary restrictions you have so we can provide you with suitable options that meet your dietary needs for the wedding dinner, breakfast, lunches, and dinners.

Menu Selections Form

Belle Isle Castle

David and Nadya

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