Where Flowers Meet the Wicklow Wild: Why BrookLodge & Macreddin Village Is One of Ireland’s Most Magical Wedding Venues

There are wedding venues — and then there’s BrookLodge. Nestled in the heart of Macreddin Village, Co. Wicklow, this place isn’t just a venue; it’s an entire experience wrapped in lush countryside, whispering brookside charm, and timeless romance.Working at this stunning location for weddings; every time I arrive I feel like I’m stepping into a storybook where I get to curate a floral story that blends seamlessly with the natural charm of the Wicklow landscape.Brooklodge is a popular choice for so many couples as it offers guests an all-in-one opportunity to have both the ceremony & the reception all in one place. This unique 4-star hotel blends the best of old and new whilst the incredible grounds of Macreddin Village provides the perfect picturesque backdrop.The magic of Brooklodge is having the flexibility to have either an outdoor ceremony right next to the Ballycrean Brook, or an indoor ceremony within the Macreddin Chapel; which welcomes people of all faiths or none to make their vows in a beautifully simple surrounding. For outdoor ceremonies, the backdrop of the Brook becomes part of the design itself: a gentle soundtrack of water calmly lapping away, and even if you shift indoors, guests will also get to experience the brook as they walk across the bridge, along the pathway leading into the chapel.For a lot of weddings I work that take place here, we add extra foliage and florals along the bridge to tie your overall wedding theme together. Another plus is being able to decorate the archway of the chapel entrance as it definitely makes for some stunning photographs.Obviously whether indoor or outdoor, choices will vary and most will be determined by the weather; this is Ireland after all, no forecasted weather is ever guaranteed. Brooklodge caters for weddings of all sizes. The gorgeous interiors of BrookHall’s River Room; their main dining area, a magnificent space comfortably seating up to 200 guests to bask in the excitement of your wedding day. With rustic flagstones, light-filled spaces, stone fireplaces, and a cosy mezzanine lounge perfect for mingling. Drinks, food, speeches and dancing; BrookHall is perfect for all and it has that rare quality of being both grand and intimate, which means your florals can be bold and deeply personal.However if you are having a smaller more intimate gathering, the reception can be held in their stunning Strawberry Tree Restaurant; Ireland’s first certified organic restaurant. Sitting around The Big Table which can seat up to 44 people, is a lovely and unique experience for everyone. I just love the bold & bright colour mix of the flowers against the rich backdrop of The Strawberry Room.Part of what makes BrookLodge one of Ireland’s most popular wedding venues is that your wedding weekend can unfold here like a story. Starting with pre-wedding spa moments at The Wells Spa followed by the ceremony by the brook or in Macreddin Chapel, next Reception in BrookHall’s River Room or a Big Table dinner in The Strawberry Tree finished off with relaxed post-wedding vibes in Actons Country Pub & Orchard Café; all in one place, all infused with that special Wicklow charm. Whether it’s an intimate woodland-framed ceremony, a joyful grand reception, or a cosy winter wedding with flames dancing in the fireplace, BrookLodge provides a canvas that never needs to be fixed; just beautifully enhanced.