Wedding and Honeymoon Plans

Merely curious.

You are aware of the following as Americans wishing to marry in Ireland.

https://www.gov.ie/en/service/ac59d3-get-married-in-ireland/

If you want to get married in Ireland, you must give three months notice, in person, at a civil registration service. This applies to all civil, religious and secular marriages. To give notice, you must book a notification appointment and both of you must attend.

I think.as.a.foreigner you can apply online months ahead meet with registrar five days before
In person for both of you. Do.your homework.so.not disappointed. You don't want any surprises. Friends were married in Italy and did their homework but at end of ceremony the priest would not allow.the best man to witness the Signing of the certificate as he did not have his passport with him. Just a small.glitch. Best wishes and good luck.

Thanks for the heads up on the marriage requirements! Yes, we are aware of the laws regarding services in Ireland. As a result, we have decided to legally marry here in USA beforehand. There were too many things that could go wrong with paperwork!!!
We will still consider the ceremony in Ireland our "wedding" even though it's not the "legal" ceremony,

That is a perfect solution. I recommend highly the Kilmainham Gaol it was highlight of.our visits to.Dublin. I have visited it three times. I believe you will.need to get tickets.ahead of time. We just happened to get lucky even when mine of us went. Stayed several times in the Lighthouse in Dingle it is walkable but a good stretch of the leg up hill. Whatever you do enjoy. Oh did not find Waterford worthwhile. You used to be able to see the men Working but I don't think you can now. We were not impressed with the town found so many much nicer places.

Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! Your itinerary is pretty packed but I think doable. You may want to prioritize your list so that the important things aren't missed. For example, if Kilmainham Gaol is a priority, book the tickets as soon as the booking window opens, which I believe is 30 days in advance. I agree with Gail that Waterford is a miss. The crystal isn't even made there anymore and the town is meh. Besides, you have a lot already to do in an around Kilkenny and I don't think you'll have the time for a trip to Waterford. My husband's favorite gin is Dingle Gin and the distillery is near the Lighthouse B&B Gail mentioned. We haven't been there so can't comment on the tour, just on the gin :-)

I was going to suggest Dromoland Castle or Ashford Castle, but when I Googled to find the location of Kilmallock, I realized both would not be short drives for you the night after your wedding. But, then quickly Adare Manor came to mind.

While we do have personal experience with stays in Dromoland and Ashford, we did not stay at Adare Manor (it was booked solid when we visited years ago), but we did stop in for coffee and a tour of the grounds (informally). It looked fabulous, if you are looking for something very special. Adare, though, is about 35 minutes in the opposite direction from where you will be heading (Dingle). Kinsale is a lovely community, and would then allow you to make an easy loop on up toward Dingle/Doolin, etc.

How very special to have your "ditto wedding" in Ireland :) And, you will have two anniversaries every year (as we do, too).

Safe travels, and a lifetime of happiness together :)

Glad you’ll wed in USA.

Dublin: the Gaol is better than the Guinness Tour.
I’ve been a Guinness drinker since the early 90’s.

Dingle: do not miss hiking, biking or taking a trap over the Gap of Dunloe, or enjoying a pint at Foxy John’s. Definitely drive Slea Head. Go early to try to avoid the tour buses. Nice wander about on Coumeenole Beach or hike out to the Couemeenole Stone.