Wedding FAQs

The arrival reception starts at 3 pm for Church Weddings and 2-3 pm for Civil Ceremonies. The recommended Civil Ceremony time is 2 pm, depending on travel time and length of the ceremony on the day.

All couples wishing to marry in the Republic of Ireland are required to serve a minimum of 3 months’ notice to a Registrar (of their intention to marry). You must book an appointment with a Registrar in order to serve notice. Please note, the 3 months notice period begins on the day that you both personally attend and meet with the Registrar at your appointment. 

You can make an appointment with any Civil Registration Service via the online appointment booking system.

Civil Registration Service. Gate Lodge, Lisdarn, Cavan. Wednesday: CLOSED.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10.00 – 12.00

Calls are taken in the afternoon only 049-4371709 or 049-4373272.

When a representative from the HSE (Irish Health Service) is solemnising the marriage, the Civil Registration Office will provide you with a form for us to complete. Please send this to us promptly to avoid any delays.

In the case of a humanist or secular ceremony, the Civil Registration Office will send the form directly to the hotel for us to complete. Please confirm this at your appointment.

Crover House boasts one of Ireland’s most scenic and idyllic wedding locations, offering the perfect setting for your ceremony.

Outdoor ceremonies may be held in the gardens; indoor ceremonies may be held in the ballroom, seating up to 260 guests for the ceremony.

The outdoor ceremonies provide the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the stunning scenery, surrounded by century-old trees, while exchanging your vows with family and friends.

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The ballroom has a capacity of 340, and the hotel can accommodate up to 110 guests in the bedrooms.

There is no minimum requirement except for the intimate wedding experience, where 20 rooms must be filled.

Check-in time is from 3 pm, and check-out time is 11.30 am.

Breakfast is served from 8 am to 10.15 am.

Yes, decorations can be brought to the hotel once they do not interfere with the running of the day or damage property in any way.

No, wine is supplied by the hotel only.

No, all alcohol consumed on the premises must be bought on the premises.

The call for dinner is between 5 pm and 5.15 pm, depending on the type of wedding, speech time, number of guests, etc.

Yes, the menu tasting is complimentary for the bride and groom.

There is a choice of the main course and one other course, either the starters or the dessert.

No, packages are set, with the option to add in additional extras.

Yes, there is an additional fee, depending on the time of the year and the day of the week chosen.

A second-day celebration can take place, but only on select days and is subject to availability:

Available Sunday – Wednesday, November, December, January, February, March, (excludes bank holiday Sundays)

Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – April, May, June, July, August, September, October

The remainder of the year’s availability can only be confirmed 6 months prior to the wedding date

Bank holiday Sundays are charged at the Saturday rate.

Saturday prices apply throughout the week.

Crover House is an award-winning venue situated on the private shores of Lough Sheelin, offering a spectacular natural backdrop of shimmering lake views, rolling countryside, and beautifully landscaped gardens — ideal for outdoor ceremonies and wedding photography.

Our stunning lakeside wedding venue is one of Ireland’s most romantic wedding venues and a truly unique destination for your special day.

At Crover House, we are privileged to welcome couples and guests from all over Ireland every year to our hotel, including many brides and grooms from Dublin and the surrounding counties. We are located about an hour away from the M50 on the scenic Cavan/Meath border.

Absolutely – from the moment you enter Crover House, our dedicated wedding team works closely with you at every step of your wedding journey, to ensure that your vision is brought to life.

Our wedding team has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the industry. They understand the ins and outs of planning and executing successful weddings and are equipped to guide you through every step of the process.

If you would like to read testimonials from previous wedding couples, please visit our wedding testimonials page.

Yes you can arrange a personal consultation and venue tour directly with our weddings team by contacting us at weddings@croverhouse.ie or you can attend one of our wedding showcase days held throughout the year.  RSVP is essential. (please link to wedding showcase/events page).