Civil Ceremonies Partnerships & Blessings

Civil Ceremonies & Blessings

We are approved as a suitable venue to host your Civil Marriage Ceremony.  Whether you are looking for a Civil Partnership, Marriage, Blessing or Commitment Ceremony, we offer comfort, style & welcoming surroundings so you and your guests can relax and enjoy your ceremony.

The Gallery - intimate ceremonies of up to 55 people

Marina Room - larger ceremonies of up to 300 people

The Terrace - outdoor area facing the river Barrow suitable for up to 160 people (additional charge applies)

In order to hold a Civil Ceremony at The Lord Bagenal Inn you are required to:

Contact the Registrar regarding availability of dates & intended arrangements. Please be advised, Civil Partnerships & Civil Marriage ceremonies are usually conducted by the Registrar from Monday to Friday 

 Angela Bermingham  

Civil Registrar of Marriages 
HSE South
Community Care Centre
 Athy Road 
Carlow 
Phone: +353 (0)59 9136300

Ann Boyle

Civil Registrar of Marriages
 Carlow/Kilkenny Local Health Office
HSE
Lacken
Dublin Road, Kilkenny
Phone: +353 (0)56 7784114

Please contact Sue the wedding coordinator to check on availability of dates in conjunction with the Registrar.  Once approval has been granted for your Civil Ceremony to take place, you may proceed with the organisation of your Wedding Reception.  Please make sure to notify us of your intention to hold a civil ceremony within the hotel so the appropriate paper work may be completed and sent to the Registrar for approval of the venue.  Please be advised that the Registrar will only conduct Civil Marriage Ceremonies in approved locations within the hotel.

For more information see www.civilregistrationservice.ie or www.citizensinformation.ie 

Humanist Ceremony 

For information you can contact the Humanist Association of Ireland www.humanism.ie 

Contact: Emma Sides

Phone: 087 6590117 

Email: emmasides@gmail.com 

Interfaith Ceremony

For the couple who would like to create their own unique wedding service, Reverend Bernadette Brophy will organise this with you and sort legal paperwork as required by the state.  For more information www.interfaithministers.ie 

Spiritual Ceremony

 Alternatively you can contact Eileen Morris liason for non religious spiritual ceremonies spiritualceremonies.ie 

Please contact us on

Phone: +353 (0)59 977 4000

to speak to our Wedding Consultant Sue, or manager on duty
contact Sue via Email: sue@lordbagenal.com