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Fota Island, Fota, Cork

Fota Island Resort stands as one of Cork's premier 5-star wedding destinations, celebrated for its idyllic setting within a 780-acre estate. This luxurious Irish wedding venue is nestled amid the stunning natural beauty of Fota Island, a landscape so picturesque that it has been included in Ireland's Inventory of Outstanding Landscapes.

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Wonderfully located in the centre of the island’s woodlands and lakes, Fota Island Resort is a very special place for a wedding. From the contemporary exterior to the warmly inviting interiors, the hotel is a marriage of style, fine design and workmanship. It is a unique location- relaxed, indulgent and beautiful.

By hosting your wedding at this exquisite resort, you gain exclusive access to the newly refurbished Smith Barry Suite. This elegantly adorned suite, with a private terrace perfect for a summer al fresco pre-wedding reception, accommodates between 120 and 300 guests comfortably.

As a more intimate option, The Clubhouse at Fota Island Resort is the perfect location for more personal celebrations. With spectacular views overlooking the 18th green, the luxurious venue can host between 60-90 guests perfect for more intimate weddings or day two celebrations.

Whether you're envisioning a sophisticated and luxurious wedding reception or planning to hold your entire ceremony on the island, we are thrilled to offer our expertise for weddings of all styles and sizes.

Fota Island Resort provides the perfect setting for unforgettable weddings, civil ceremonies, and intimate blessings. Our dedicated wedding team is eager to create a customised package tailored to your unique needs.

From your first meeting with our wedding specialists to the farewell of your last guest, you'll feel confident in having chosen the ideal venue for your special day.

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Venue Type

Gardens
Hotel
Restaurant
Woodland

Style

Classic
Destination

Facilities

Civil License
Golf
Guest Accommodation
Outdoor Ceremony
Parking
Spa

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Ali Mooney

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Real Weddings

Hold Me Close: Ailish + Colin At Fota Island Resort

Thirty-nine years to the day that her parents married at St Joseph’s Church, the beautiful Ailish walked down the aisle to La Vie En Rose.

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Just Us Two: Jacqueline & David’s Elegant Wedding

Elegant, sophisticated and romantic are the words that best describe Jacqueline and David’s Christmas wedding on 28th December 2015. As Storm Frank battered the country, these two couldn’t take their eyes off each other as they celebrated with family and

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What people are saying!

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 - based on 76 reviews

From the tiny little details to the big important parts of the day, Fota delivered above and beyond our expectations.

The facilities are fantastic, the food is top-notch, and the venue is stunning but for us, it was the staff in Fota who made our wedding weekend so special. We were due to arrive …

the day before the wedding and a few hours before we were due to arrive, we received a text from John, the concierge, letting us know that my mum and aunt had arrived and were having tea with my 98-year-old granny and to give him a call or text if there was anything at all we needed. John continued to answer every question/request we had throughout the whole weekend and looked after not only us but our families and all of our guests - so many people have told us how wonderful he was!

In the lead-up to the wedding and on the day, Danielle was exceptional. She checked in regularly and made sure we had everything we needed, keeping us on track throughout the day. A special mention to Danielle - after a very long receiving line she sent a member of staff up to the bridal suite to retrieve my comfier sandals and then got down on the floor to help me fasten them - Danielle went above and beyond and was so kind to us. And finally, Mark was on hand to help out and was quietly making sure that everything was running smoothly and ensuring we had everything we needed.

We can't imagine anywhere could top the amazing service we received from Fota and would highly recommend it as a wedding venue. A massive thank you to all at Fota Resort, as there are many others that we haven't mentioned who contributed to an incredible time we'll never forget.

Review submitted on Tue, 7th of January, 2025

After a memorable proposal, we just knew it had it be Fota Island Resort for the wedding reception. Valentines night was our first night staying there, but the next morning we met some of the team and checked out the function room. We knew from the beginning they’d do a great job. Ciara Greene was …

our wedding coordinator and she gave us the best advice and support. We really enjoyed dealing with Ciara, nothing was too much trouble. The hotel reception was everything we hoped for and so much more. Ciara and all the team did a super job. The food was outstanding and everyone seemed to really enjoy the day.

Review submitted on Wed, 4th of March, 2020

The wedding team were excellent from the first day we met them. The staff were great and the service was excellent. The food was 5 star quality

Ciara and the wedding team at Fota were excellent and lead to us having a very stress free wedding day. Nothing was ever an issue and they came back to our emails and queries promptly. The food and staff on the day were exceptional and a lot of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the food …

and day. I can’t praise Fota and the wedding team enough, we had the best day and wouldn’t change anything. Thank you

Review submitted on Mon, 3rd of February, 2020

Definitely recommend Fota as a choice of Wedding Venue. Food was excellent, very Professional Staff, Venue Top Class

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