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1 Mar
It's been a cruel two years for Cork's favourite wedding venues, as pandemic restrictions have hit the multi-million euro sector.
However, there's some very good news for two of Cork's best today - as they have been named amongst the very best in Ireland for wedding parties of 200 or more.
Irish online wedding venue platform of SaveMyDay.ie have curated the big list for big guest lists - naming Cork's Radisson Blu Little Island and Fernhill House in Clonakilty as amongst the best nationwide.
It's further success for the Radisson Spa & Hotel in Little Island - which was recently also crowned Ireland’s Best Reviewed Wedding Venue of the Year in the SaveMyDay.ie Irish Wedding Venue Awards.
Fernhill House in Clon was also picked out with the judges saying: "Hosting nuptials up to 300 guests, Fernhill House is a stunning Georgian Manor country house set amongst acres of picturesque gardens and has stunning views of the beautiful West Cork countryside.
"Fernhill has been cared for by the O’Neill family for four generations and offers both wedding ceremony and receptions spaces including their spectacular wisteria adorned Garden Marquee and private garden settings."
The Radisson Blu on Little Island can cater for truly huge affairs - up to 450 guests can attend weddings and the judges picked out "its stunning 18th-century Ditchley House, incredible sweeping staircase, large sash windows, ornate décor and Great Island Ballroom' as a luxurious backdrop for any big day.
Shell Holden, Co-Owner of SaveMyDay.ie, said that while the trend may be towards more intimate affairs these days, there is still a place for the traditional, huge Irish Wedding.
"With restrictions lifted, many couples want to bring together all of their family and friends and have growing guest lists."
Other famous wedding venues to make the Big List include Clontarf Castle and Fitzpatrick Castle in Dublin and Ballygarry Estate, Hotel & Spa in Tralee, Co Kerry.