Wedding Reviews for The Culloden Estate & Spa

food was and how attentive the staff were. I would highly recommend having a wedding at the Culloden. Our experience was exceptional. The staff throughout the hotel were friendly, welcoming and incredibly helpful. I would do it all again in a heartbeat!

Review submitted on Sun, 29th of October, 2023

got the 5* treatment. Michelle and the team at the Culloden could not have done anything more and if we could do it all again - we wouldn't change a thing.

Thank you for allowing the best beginning of our story as a married couple.

Review submitted on Fri, 13th of October, 2023

would recommend the Culloden to anyone looking for a venue where you can focus on enjoying your day and not the details - as the Culloden will make sure to take care of them!

Review submitted on Wed, 4th of October, 2023

I was so impressed by her speedy email replies and anytime we met up with her, her enthusiasm and passion for her job was contagious. She made every aspect of planning enjoyable.
The grounds at the Culloden are so beautiful and our guests were able to enjoy our drinks reception on the terrace and take a walk around the gardens. We had our string quartet play out of the terrace, the scenery is stunning!
Our reception was then in the Stuart suite which has the most incredible views from their floor to ceiling windows behind the top table.
The food and service was flawless, Josh our master of ceremonies ensured our guests were taken care of and the speeches went as planned.
The following day, we enjoyed a beautiful buffet breakfast followed by relaxation in the spa, with massage treatments, which was perfect after a busy day and build up.
This left us ready to enjoy drinks and dinner with family and friends at the Cultra Inn.
We couldn’t recommend the Culloden Estate and Spa enough.

Review submitted on Wed, 4th of October, 2023

is coming from a self certified perfectionist who will find issue with anything.
The setting speaks for itself and is nothing short of breathtaking. Nestled among lush gardens and overlooking Belfast Loch to the town where I grew up, made the magic all the more real.
Without using a cliche (but in actual fact using a cliche), it was like something from a fairytale.

If the venue was something from a fairytale then each and every staff member we spoke to, dealt with, went to with an issue was in their very own way a fairy godmother/father/person. I have genuinely never experienced service like it. Right from the housekeeping staff, all the way to our event manager the perfect, delightful, fun, helpful and infectiously happy Ainsleigh Baxter.
What surprised me most in the lead up to the wedding, Ainsleigh and then on the day of the wedding, all of the other staff, seemed to anticipate our needs before we even realised what they were and each and ever one of them executed our day FLAWLESSLY. Their warmth and their attentivness added to what was already a magical day and neither myself nor my husband can ever really thank the team and Ainsleigh enough.
There are genuinely no words that I can possible write that will do justice to what Ainsleigh did for us. She took the time to know us, our vision and our story. Each and every time she made us feel like we were the only two in the world that mattered. Her warmth, laugh and happiness is infectious and if ever there was someone in the perfect job for who/what they are, it is Ainsleigh Baxter.
Thanks to her (and all of the other staff), our wedding was the most magical and perfect day we will never forget.

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of September, 2023

was too much trouble and the whole process was so easy from start to finish. Our guests were simply blown away by the food and the surroundings and we both felt so special on what was the most important day of our lives. Thank you to you all! We couldn’t have asked for more!!

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of September, 2023

our wedding. I think we spent a good hour looking around and that was our minds set, we were booking The Culloden! We paid the deposit that night and then had a beautiful meal in the restaurant. For two years, I had Ainsleigh at my beck and call with the amount of stress and maybe a bit of aniexty of planning a wedding and there was nothing to big or small that she didn't help us with. Fast forward to the wedding day and Ainsleigh made sure she was working that day to see me off. I honestly can't put into words how amazing our day was, the staff were amazing and made sure to look after us from the moment we got there until we left. I would highly recommend The Culloden to any couple looking to book their wedding whether it be big or small. Thank you again for everything and for making our dreams come true. Love The Stewarts

Review submitted on Thu, 28th of September, 2023

the hotel itself and the beautiful grounds. Barry looked after us on The Big Day and from start to finish he was fantastic. We were confident in his management of our day's events and he was very approachable and happy to help, going out of his way more than once to help with any random requests. Thanks to the team for giving us the most special of days. Sarah and Phil.

Review submitted on Sat, 7th of January, 2023

to and on the day itself was outstanding. The complementary spa membership in the run up to the wedding was a real highlight. I would highly recommend The Culloden as a wedding reception venue.

Review submitted on Wed, 30th of November, 2022

perfectly, and it looked even better than I had imagined! The food was delicious, and honestly the day just flowed so well, we loved it. We are so happy we chose the Culloden as our venue- every single guest commented what a beautiful place it was and were so impressed.

Thanks for making the day so special, and we will definitely be back in future!

Review submitted on Wed, 9th of November, 2022

the food was. The team were always around for anything we needed and genuinely made our day one of the best days of our lives. I could not recommend the Culloden enough for a wedding.

Review submitted on Tue, 25th of October, 2022

need to specially call out Barry, who took incredible care of us on the day. He even walked me down the stairs because I was so nervous. He was amazing, can’t say enough good things about him!!

Thank you again!! I wish we could do it all again, but I’d like to think it’ll just be the one wedding for me!

Sam


Review submitted on Mon, 17th of October, 2022

thank you again
Dannielle and Lucas 21/05/2022


Review submitted on Fri, 14th of October, 2022

guests have spoken so highly of the Culloden experience.

Truly was the best day.

Kind Regards
Mr & Mrs Beverland


Review submitted on Fri, 7th of October, 2022

kindest regards,

Laura & Wayne


Review submitted on Wed, 5th of October, 2022

the definition of excellence over the weekend, nothing was too much or too little for them.

We cannot thank you enough and we look forward seeing you again soon and coming back for our first anniversary.

Best regards,

Martyn and Hanna
(Mr and Mrs Mitchell)



Review submitted on Wed, 5th of October, 2022

special!

Again thank you so much for all your help!

Kind Regards

Shannan and Jamie


Review submitted on Wed, 5th of October, 2022

supported us, adjusted numbers without question, and made sure the day went off without any hassle. My husband, who is Italian, loved everything from the location, to the food, and even enjoyed his coffee!
We couldn’t have asked for a better day, because of the impeccable planning and support we felt from start to finish! Thank you to the wonderful staff in the Culloden - memories we will cherish forever.

Review submitted on Wed, 25th of May, 2022

until thE end of oUr wedding day they wEre always available to help in any way they could. Thank you for making our wedding day the most special day of our lives!

Review submitted on Wed, 24th of June, 2020

taken care of by Events co ordinator Ainsleigh Baxter who was extremely attentive and helpful.
Not only is the Culloden a truly beautiful and lavish venue, they really do take care of you and try to eliminate any of that wedding worry
5 stars , we would 100% reccomend!!!

Review submitted on Thu, 5th of March, 2020

wedding planner Ainsleigh and the banqueting manager Victoria.

The culloden is such a beautiful place to get married and the views are fantastic for pictures without having the worry of going somewhere else. I find it so calming when I am there even though I have a one year old child running around like crazy. It is honestly one of my favourite places in the world to go.

The food on the day was delicious. So many guests told us they have never had beef so tender let alone when the chef was making nearly 60 of them! The desserts were so tasty I only wish there had been some left over.

The bedrooms are clean and luxurious and we were in my favourite suite overlooking the water although by the time we got back to the room after dancing til 2am and up in the morning for the private breakfast with family and friends, I just I wish I had more time to enjoy it!

I didn’t feel stressed, I was able to relax and enjoy the day. Not once was I told to hurry up because we were behind time and I was chatting too much. I was told “it is your day” and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better one. I just wish I could do it all over again!

Thank you to all the staff for a day I will always remember



Review submitted on Thu, 9th of January, 2020

fantastic. Overall it couldn’t went of went any better and I would highly recommend this venue. A special thanks to our wedding planner Jenny Mercer and our banquet manager Charlotte.

Regards,
Deane

Review submitted on Thu, 9th of January, 2020

everything ran on time! Can’t recommend the Culloden to other couples enough!!

Review submitted on Tue, 10th of December, 2019

the Culloden were so friendly, accommodating & nothing was too much trouble. We are indebted to them especially for putting us in touch with a wonderful pastor who helped us create the perfect ceremony.

Special thanks must go to Ainsleigh who really was a blessing in the latter months of planning; she put us at ease, helped in any way she could, was always available to chat & bounce ideas off & who just took the stress out of it all, helped us to enjoy the build up & who's honesty & kindness we are so grateful for.

The day itself was a joy; a fantastic day which we will never forget, made possible by the seemingly effortless work of Ainsleigh, Caolan and the whole team. We honestly didn't worry about anything other than just enjoying ourselves. From the venue itself, the food & drink, to the way in which our suite was decorated, we wouldn't change a thing.

We have said to many people who've asked "how was the big day?", We would love to do it all again!

We will certainly be back to celebrate our anniversary, to reminisce on what was an unforgettable day & experience, if not before!!

Laura & Joseph Hunter

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of November, 2019

our meal tasting & chat with Jenny & then our chats, phone calls & emails back & forward with Ainsley. Everyone made us feel so at ease & relaxed. We never felt under pressure or stressed to do something within a certain time frame.

Victoria, you looked after us so well on the day & the ceremony & drinks reception room was gorgeous. It was set up just how I wanted it & looked so beautiful. As far as I know everything ran so smoothly & the atmosphere was really chilled. It was so nice to see our guests having such a wonderful time.

A big thank you to the chefs for the amazing food, so many of our guests have expressed how the meal was one of the nicest they’ve had at a wedding. So thank you for that. Thanks to the serving & bar staff for keeping things running smoothly as well.

Could you also pass on our thanks to the concierge staff, one name that I remember & a couple of our guests spoke highly of was Aaron. Everyone on the team was so helpful & friendly, even the night before & day after. We still felt so special & everyone was so excited for us, it was really nice.

All in all, the culloden really have a wonderful team, everyone is so friendly & approachable & they would go out of their way to help you no matter what. We’re so glad we picked the culloden as our wedding venue, it holds a special place in our hearts as we met there & got engaged there & we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. Can’t believe it’s all over now but we’re looking forward to bumping into everyone again in the future! I’d say we’ll be back at least once a year to celebrate all our anniversaries!!

Lots of love
Victoria & David Brennan
02.11.19


Review submitted on Wed, 27th of November, 2019

our day! Thanks so much for everything!!

Review submitted on Wed, 6th of November, 2019

welcoming. The day before the wedding we were given full access to the room and Victoria was our coordinator on the day! She was absolutely fantastic and the day was executed to perfection. The food was incredible and far better than we ever expected - it was so lovely to walk around chatting to our guests and seeing cleared plates, they are still raving about the food! And as an extra special touch we were able to all have breakfast together the following day which just finished the weekend off so nicely!
We couldn’t thank the Culloden and their team enough for their help in the lead up to the wedding, on the day and after in clearing everything up, they made our day truely memorable and we honestly couldn’t recommend them enough to any future brides and grooms!

Review submitted on Tue, 29th of October, 2019

bridesmaids got served in our room while we were getting ready, the service of every member of staff we met during the day, the dinner we were served to the stunning Holywood suite and views over looking the lough. We were also fortunate enough to have our ceremony out on the balcony of the Holywood suite which could not have been more perfect! The cost of our wedding was extremely reasonable considering the location and service that the Culloden provide. The rooms are so luxurious and the honeymoon suite was out of this world... they were even able to accommodate a bed for my 3 year old daughter in the suite. If I could do it all over again ...I would still pick this venue! .

Review submitted on Wed, 16th of October, 2019

barbeque the night before, and Victoria Parkes and banqueting staff at the Stuart Suite. Not to mention the chefs who provided excellent hot food despite many Norwegian speeches and shenanigans. Also the bar, restaurant, reception, housekeeping and door staff must not be left out.

Many of the guests express their wish to return, and so do we :-)



Review submitted on Wed, 16th of October, 2019

the help of your team it ran so smoothly, everyone was relaxed and everything we had asked for was in place. I will never forget the warm welcome Victoria gave us when we stepped out of the wedding cars as she congratulated us as the new Mr and Lady Brown! The room looked amazing, our hunter green looked out of this world in the Stuarts Suite, but I might be biased on that one! The food was superb and was put down in front of each guest at the one table at exactly the same time, no-one was left waiting. The food was delicious, roasting hot and full of flavour, better than we had ever expected and our glasses were always full. The staff the whole day could not have been any more attentive or polite. Everyone had a wonderful evening, some people even manage more food when the evening food came out! We stayed in the Palace Suite....well oh my! As if we hadn't been treated like absolute royalty already, we got the stay in the most amazing room on this earth! We had private dining for breakfast with all our guests that stayed over, again the food and service was out of this world. I can not thank the whole Culloden staff enough, even the people we didn't get a chance to meet. It is a day we will never forget, it being made more special as it was my grandparents 53rd wedding anniversary and my parents 30th, all of which got married in the Culloden all those years ago.

Review submitted on Tue, 25th of June, 2019

so as many of our friends and family could attend as possible. The day went brilliantly from start to finish! The glorious sunshine allowed us to take some fabulous photos in the grounds of the Culloden and allowed our guests to enjoy the patio area outside the Cumberland Suite. Michael the event manager was great at pushing back the running order to allow us more time to mingle and chat to our family and friends. This was something that we really appreciated. Once we sat down to the meal it was even better than the tasting that we had, with many people remarking on the quality of it.

Review submitted on Fri, 7th of June, 2019

suite was spectacular with with breathtaking views of Belfast Lough, a very comfortable bed and seating area. Our guests who stayed the night of the wedding that we spoke with the next day all said their room was wonderful.

Special thank you to Jenny Mercer our wedding coordinator at the Culloden, she was their for us for all our needs throughout the two years of planning the wedding.

We would like to say that all staff throughout our stay were very polite and professional. We would highly recommend both hosting your wedding here and spending the night.

Kind regards
Mr and Mrs McCall

Review submitted on Thu, 6th of June, 2019

were all fantastic and brilliant at their Jobs. The wedding team think of every detail and I also particularly loved the fact that one of your team took a photo of us on our wedding day then when we were invited back for our 1 year anniversary stay they had it framed and sitting in the room along with a massive fruit platter etc. Really was a brilliant touch and VERY thoughtful.


Review submitted on Thu, 6th of June, 2019

neither of us had the same feeling about them as we did in the Culloden. It all just flowed from there and we were really lucky to get the date we got. The day itself honestly just exceeded our expectations and that was down to everyone who helped us

Review submitted on Thu, 6th of June, 2019

windows and the open planning, you could literally do anything with this room. The Christmas decorations were in full flow at the Culloden and we added some lanterns, candles, and garlands, but we really didn’t need much for the stunning venue.


Review submitted on Thu, 6th of June, 2019