Let our couples do the talking
Niamh & Stephen
31st December 2024
We got married NYE at the Hardiman Hotel in Galway and it was one of the most magical weeks of our lives. We couldn't recommend this hotel enough for anyone wanting to get married in Galway, from the honeymoon suite to their MacNeill's snug we had one perfect meal & event after another. The location was absolute perfection not only for us but for all our guests whom travelled from all across the world to be with us. From the kitchen porters to bar staff to mangers and cleaners, the hotel staff were so nice and went above and beyond for anything we needed. We ended up booking for an extra night of top of our 6 night stay, we honestly never wanted to leave. The actual wedding itself was like something from a movie. Every detail was complete perfection and the hotel ran the whole day without a hiccup & had umbrella's and extra taxi's waiting when the weather took a turn. Nothing was too much hassle for the Hardiman to deliver and they made our day so smooth & enjoyable! 10/10 service from the rooms, the staff, the food & everything in-between!
Claire & Barry
29th December 2024
We want to say a special thanks to Kate for all of her help and support in the planning of our wedding. She is absolutely fantastic! She was so friendly and accommodating from the very first day that we met her. She was easy to contact and so quick to reply. On the day of the wedding Kate and the staff of The Hardiman kept everything running so smoothly and really put us at ease and made the day so enjoyable for the guests. The venue is stunning and was the perfect setting for a Christmas wedding. We had the best day and can’t wait to come back again for a visit soon. Many thanks, Claire and Barry
Emily & Donnacha
14 December 2024
Dear Kate & All the Staff at The Hardiman, Thank you for being so helpful on our wedding day. It was so magical & you were all amazing. Love, Emily and Donnacha. (Image by Gary Barrett)
Bébhinn & Brian
21 December 2024
We had the best wedding day on the 21st December 2024 in the Hardiman Hotel. We cannot thank Kate and all the team enough. It was such a great day and all of our family and friends were delighted with the service and warmth in hospitality. It was such an ideal location which really highlights the magic of Galway City! Kate was fantastic in the build up to the big day, no job was too big or small. On the day itself she was everywhere! So helpful and attentive. Everything ran smoothly and we wish we could it all over again! The Hardiman is the best location for a Christmas wedding!! Thank you for making it the most wonderful and special day for us. Go raibh maith agaibh! Bébhinn & Brian (Image by John McMahon)
Shauna & Eoin
20th December 2024
Hi Kate, We just wanted to thank you once again for everything over the last few months and on the day - you were such a joy to deal with, so helpful and really made the process enjoyable. Lots of our friends and family also mentioned how friendly and attentive you were! All of the staff we came across in the Hardiman were excellent and the food was perfect on the day! We are so glad we had our day at The Hardiman and we are grateful for you all for making it the great day it was! Thanks again, Shauna and Eoin
Emma & Connor
21st October 2023
Our wedding at the Hardiman Hotel on October 21st 2023, was an unforgettable experience. Brianán and Valerie, the main wedding planners, demonstrated impeccable attention to detail, ensuring every aspect of the day was flawlessly executed. Their warmth and dedication made us feel at ease throughout the entire planning process. The whole team on the day were very helpful, cheerful, and efficient. Since our wedding, we have wholeheartedly recommended the Hardiman Hotel to other couples.
Caitríona & Peadar
August 2023
The Hardiman Hotel We absolutely loved the Hardiman as our wedding venue! We got married on the 11th August 2023. Everything from start to finish exceeded our expectations. One of the reasons we chose The Hardiman Hotel for our venue was because of the beautiful decor. We would like to especially thank the wedding coordinator Brianán and hotel manager Paul for all their guidance and support throughout the planning process. Particularly the day before and day of the wedding the Hardiman staff prepped everything so well it took all stress off us and our family and made everything feel relaxed and fun. Our meal was absolutly fantastic - from our menu tasting to our wedding day the food was of high quality and absolutely delicious, we had such positive feedback from our guests. Thank you so much for everything – we really had a fantastic day! Caitríona & Peadar
Leona & Paddy
September 2023
We absolutely loved the Hardiman as our wedding venue! We got married on the 16th of September 2023. The ambience of the day was perfect and all our friends and family had only good things to say about the Hardiman. Also, an ideal location for us, with a lot of friends travelling from other parts of Ireland and the centrality of the hotel. An element we both loved when picking our wedding venue was the historical aspect of the hotel and the Hardiman is definitely not short of history. We would like to especially thank the wedding coordinator Brianan for all her guidance and support throughout the months/weeks/days in advance of the wedding. She was a great help with everything and the day went seamless for us and we loved every aspect. All of the staff we encountered were so helpful and the food on the day was amazing, we received so many great comments on the food and venue from our guests. Thank you so much for everything – we had the perfect day! Leona & Paddy
Bernie and Terry
August 2023
We had both our wedding ceremony and reception at The Hardiman and the venue could not have been more stunning, I was overwhelmed on the day with the way it had been beautifully set up by the hotel and their florist Louise Collins, with all the stunning decor for both the ceremony and the reception. Brianan and all the teams across The Hardiman were unbelievable on the day, it was almost as though they knew what we needed before we did. Every time I turned, the team were right there. Our guests all commented on how amazingly well looked after they felt - one couple said they regularly stay in some very nice hotels and by far The Hardiman was in league of its own. We had guest from UK who stayed for a few days and are already booking to come back. I cannot thank the team enough, from Brianan to Mary in hospitality, and even our singing and dancing bar staff Katelyn and Jordan, who joined in with taking videos and photos for our online guestbook, to name just a few of the amazing Hardiman team. Lastly we had an aunt and uncle who were 50 years married on the same weekend, and it was only at our wedding they told us that after getting married in the hometown in Co Clare, they "honeymooned" to Galway, staying in what is now the Hardiman hotel!
Louise & Anthony
August 2023
Dear Brianan, The whole process of planning our wedding was so enjoyable and easy. Brianan was fantastic at communicating with us even though we were planning from London. All the staff at The Hardiman were so helpful and nothing was ever a problem. As for the day itself it was just perfection. Getting married in Galway City was so much fun too and we wouldn’t change anything about our day. We would like to especially thank the wedding planner Brianan for all of her guidance and support in the run up to our special day. Brianan, Mary, Paul and their team were always available, ensuring everything ran smoothly and flawlessly on the day. Thank you for all you did to make our special day perfect – we had the most wonderful day! Jessica & Mike Elwood
Jessica & Mike Elwood
December 2022
The Hardiman was one of our first wedding venue choices – what an amazing venue for a Christmas wedding. We had our wedding there on Dec 17th 2022 and overall we stayed in the hotel for three nights. The hotel was decorated beautifully for Christmas and looked amazing, providing a stunning backdrop for our photos. The location was perfect as we could pop out to the Christmas photographs for photos as the guests were seated for the meal. The ambience of the day was just perfect and we had very positive feedback from our family and friends regarding the staff, the food and the hotel itself. We would like to especially thank the wedding planner Brianan for all of her guidance and support in the run up to our special day. Brianan, Mary, Paul and their team were always available, ensuring everything ran smoothly and flawlessly on the day. Thank you for all you did to make our special day perfect – we had the most wonderful day! Jessica & Mike Elwood
Louise & Tom
August 2022
We had our wedding in the Hardiman on the hottest day of the year back in August (30 degree heat!) so the hotel had their work cut out that day. From my first dealings with the hotel over Zoom back in 2020 we knew this was the venue for us. Everyone we dealt with went out of their way to be so helpful and welcoming. When we had to reschedule our first date due to covid, there was absolutely no issue and they were so nice about it all. Brianan and the team are serious professionals - I was quite particular (probably headwrecking!) about each and every aspect of the day and Brianan fully understood the memo and made sure everything was exactly as we wanted it - down to the very second (46th :) !) of the song we entered into the ballroom to, the scratch cards, the props, cheese table ,sweet cart - you name it! We really had the best day and could relax knowing that everything was in safe hands with Brianan. I would recommend this hotel to any newly engaged couple and cant wait to revisit it next year for our anniversary! The best memories made in the centre of Galway city!
