Westmeath is a bit of a hidden gem with bucolic lakeside vistas, a handful of historical attractions and some of the prettiest romantic settings for nuptials. It’s got medieval castles, historic manor houses, lavish gardens and its beautiful waterways host quaint hotels and lodges that look out over lakes, providing ample photo opportunities. Mullingar and Athlone are both busy towns that host regular concerts and festivals so you won’t be short of some entertainment. This shoulders the more peaceful pace of the surrounding countryside made for more intimate, quiet retreats.