Bride and groom looking at eachothe from close range in the Oriental Garden

Weddings

Pre & Post Wedding Activities

Weddings

Pre & Post Wedding Activities

Fota Island Resort boasts a wide range of amenities sure to excite and delight available for pre or post wedding activities.

As your wedding day is approaching, with all the planning completed and every detail taken care of why not take the time to enjoy an evening and some time with your close friends and family?

Bride and groom cutting the cake in the Smith Barry Ballroom

Bride and groom strolling facing away from the camera in woodland at Fota Island Resort

Bride and groom making their entrance through the Smith Barry Ballroom as guests cheer

Bride and groom hand in hand walking through the Smith Barry Garden, bouquet in hand

Enjoy the run up to special day by having a rehearsal lunch, dinner or BBQ. This allows you to enjoy the atmosphere and excitement leading up to the wedding itself. Alternatively, stay a while longer and celebrate your day 2 at The Clubhouse where our team are onsite to create a perfect experience designed with you in mind.

We would be more than happy to discuss these options for pre & post wedding celebrations, please do not hesitate to contact our Wedding Team who will help you with any enquiries you may have.

For further information regarding pre & post wedding activities at Fota Island Resort:

T: +353 (0)21 488 3700.
E: weddings@fotaisland.ie

Wedding Stories

We knew from the moment that we walked in that Fota Island was the venue for us. From that moment on, everyone at Fota couldn’t have done enough for us. From the initial tour and discussions, to the many meetings, emails and Zoom calls that followed, the team at Fota were absolutely phenomenal....
Corrin McHugh Sun, 22nd February, 2026

We are so delighted that we chose to have our wedding reception in Fota Island Resort! From the moment we stepped foot in Fota for our initial viewing, we just knew it was the wedding venue for us!
Aoife Purcell Sun, 10th May, 2026

We had a perfect experience with Fota for our big day - would change nothing about it! We checked in a couple of days beforehand, which allowed us to ease into the few big days ahead. The Resort Staff and Wedding Staff alike looked after us and made sure we were perfectly at ease, along with our guests...
Julian Hoare Thu, 18th June, 2026

Pre & Post Wedding Activities

Pre & Post Wedding Activities

Your perfect day at Fota Island Resort

Wedding Stories