Voted the friendliest city in Europe in 2020 (with Dublin as second place) you’re not likely to forget a trip to Galway, not least for the warm welcome you’ll get but the county is one of the most spectacular in terms of scenery. Galway city is renowned for its food, music and atmospheric hum and serves as a gateway to rugged Connemara with its switchback roads and magnificent views in all directions. It’s also the home to some of the country’s most impressive hotels such as Ballynahinch Castle and the jump off point for a trip to the Aran Islands. Easily accessible by road from Dublin, Mayo or Shannon airports and with a great choice of venues from traditional guest houses, modern hotels and historic castles, it caters well for civil ceremonies or more elaborate weddings and everything in between.