Weddings, Civil Partnerships & Commitment Ceremonies at Athenaeum House Hotel Waterford

Athenaeum House Hotel Waterford offers an exclusive and unique wedding venue for your special day. With only 29 bedrooms, a license to hold civil ceremonies and exquisite food, the Athenaeum House Hotel is the perfect wedding venue to hire exclusively for you and your guests to celebrate your dream wedding.

This 17th Century Manor House has been lovingly restored and turned into a truly boutique wedding venue with its very own unique style. For your wedding reception, our 4 star hotel offers timeless elegance, natural daylight and French doors opening on the terrace and lawn offering beautiful views across Waterford City Centre and Harbour and an ideal setting for pre dinner drinks and photographs.

We specialise in romantic and personal weddings with a highly distinctive and relaxed atmosphere. Your wedding arrangements represent a very personal statement. We can tailor make your wedding to suit your wedding theme whether classical, modern or based on your own personal creative ideas.

From a Marquee on the lawn, to a Hog Roast and Buffet or fireworks and performing arts we do our best to make sure that your every wish is fulfilled and expectations exceeded. You’ll be happy to know that finding your dream wedding location and having the most enchanting wedding you’ll cherish and remember forever, has never been easier.

Whether planning a party for up to 130 guests or an intimate affair for close friends and family, our experienced support will be discreetly by your side every step of the way. We strive to ensure your day is individual, chic, personal and perfect, setting us apart from most other Waterford, South East and indeed other Irish Wedding Venues

Wedding Enquiries

We are here to offer our experience and help you plan a truly special day. We go out of our way to fill you day with special touches and ensure that every last detail is as perfect as you imagined. Lets create your dream wedding together, contact Stan on 051 833 999 or email

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