Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

Clandeboye Lodge Hotel is on Estate Road, near Bangor in County Down, close to the Clandeboye Estate. It is a hotel with its own brasserie and several wedding suites, and it offers all-inclusive packages that cover the ceremony, the reception, the dining and the decoration.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Clandeboye Lodge is a strong fit for couples who want one team to run the whole day. The packages include the ceremony, the reception, the food and the styling, so you are not coordinating several suppliers. Flexible suite layouts let the hotel adapt to anything from an intimate gathering to a large party, which makes it practical for couples with very different guest lists.

Ceremonies

The hotel describes its wedding suites as flexible, and the ceremony can take place in the same building as the reception. Individual room names and ceremony capacities are not listed online, so ask the wedding team to show you the suites and confirm how a civil or celebrant-led ceremony is arranged.

Receptions and food

The hotel can host up to 300 guests across its suites. The Coq and Bull brasserie serves seasonal dishes made with local produce, and the kitchen can cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests. Ask the team how menus are built into the wedding packages and what evening food is available.

Staying

The hotel has bedrooms for overnight guests, including the couple. Staying on site simplifies the end of the evening and gives everyone a relaxed morning after. Check current room numbers and any guest rates with the wedding team when you enquire.

Getting there and the area

Bangor is a coastal town on the south side of Belfast Lough. Belfast is around twenty minutes to half an hour by road, and the George Best Belfast City Airport and Belfast International airports are both within easy reach. The Ards Peninsula and the shore of Strangford Lough are close for photographs and honeymoon walks.

Good to know

• Wedding packages can include ceremony, reception, dining and decor.
• The hotel can host up to 300 guests.
• Wedding fairs are held at the hotel during the year.