The North- West of Ireland boasts some of the country’s most beautiful settings for a wedding

YOUR wedding is the biggest day of your life, the day when all eyes are on you and your partner as you tie the knot. There are so many options out there, do you stay traditional? Do you throw in a few surprises along the way? Make it completely different to any others you’ve been to?

The Sligo Champion is here to help. From dresses, to venues, to make- up and all the frills, there are so many options out there for your special day.

The North- West of Ireland boasts some of the country’s most beautiful settings for a wedding. There is something to fit all tastes.

Venues close to Sligo town such as Sligo Park Hotel, the Clayton and Radisson SAS, are ideal four your special day and are some of the top wedding venues in the area. Catering for weddings of all sizes, you can be sure your day will be perfect at any of these venues.

If it’s a more secluded venue you’re looking for, Lough Rynn, Castle Dargan and Belleek Castle will all fit the bill, surrounded by stunning gardens and scenery.

The Diamond Coast Hotel in Enniscrone is set in the seaside town, ideal for photographs and is one of Sligo’s top wedding venues, ideal for the beach lover.

The Abbey Hotel in Donegal and the McWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris are top wedding venues outside Sligo, and with both close to the Wild Atlantic Way, you know you don’t have far to travel to get your perfect wedding photos.

Overlooking the River Shannon is the Landmark Hotel in Carrick- on- Shannon, with a team dedicated to making your special day as effortless as possible.

Finding the right dress, whether it’s for bridesmaids or the mother of the bride, Don Racine in Castlebar caters for all age groups and all shapes and sizes. You’ll be sure to find something perfect in this boutique.

For your make- up, and anything else you require in the lead up to the special day, Westend Beauty in Quayside Shopping Centre is your one stop shop. From nails, waxing, tanning and facials, you won’t need to look elsewhere.

Finding the right accessories too can be tough, but Allure have everything you might need, and more, to wear for your wedding.

For after the wedding, Regional Stores can help solve that hangover, delivering your hot food, or whatever you need to make the morning after that bit easier.

If your outfit has suffered a bit of damage throughout the day of your wedding, fear not, both Keady’s Dry Cleaners and Like Nu are here to help. They will give your dress or suit the right treatment to ensure it’s looking its best once again afterwards.

And finally, for that all important honeymoon. Mullaney Travel Agents have loads of options to suit you and your loved one for that all important break after the wedding.