The Ivory Pavilion

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£69 - £180 pp
Up to 250
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Description

Within the Ivory Pavilion you will find state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities bringing together both the old and new seamlessly, which set a new benchmark in event excellence. Our dedicated Wedding Specialists have a wealth of experience and are at hand every step of the way to create your perfect, tailor-made occasion. And although peacefully secluded on the magnificent Galgorm Estate, with glorious scenery all around, it is strategically located in Northern Ireland to be accessible by both the local and international markets. We have teamed up with Northern Irelands leading award winning caterers whom can only be described as innovative, passionate and breathtaking in their use of locally sourced products. Prepared and cooking freshly onsite ensures each of our clients receive the highest level of culinary skills direct to their table. Our introductory All Inclusive Wedding Packages, available for a limited time only, were created to make planning your day a little easier. The packages are not restrictive; allow us to use our creative flair and experience to design your perfect day, a bespoke and personal wedding unique to you. Personalised cocktails and signature canapés served in Galgorm Castle or on the perfectly pristine Walled Garden Lawns, coloured light displays on our historic garden walls and handpainted designer bathrooms, these are just some of the elements the packages include that will WOW your guests! Not into the big day and big numbers? Galgorm Castle can host a smaller group of friends and family for a more intimate gathering. Begin with a ceremony outside in our 17th Century Chapel or inside in the grandeur of the Drawing Room. Celebrate with a Champagne toast in the enclosed Walled Garden or cozy drawing room. Dine decadently in the Castle’s Drawing room. With a maximum capacity of 50 guests, you have the excuse to have only your nearest and dearest beside you.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Vanessa Rey
From opening in May 2016 The Ivory Pavilion has quickly grown to become the leader in the luxurious wedding venue market. Galgorm Castle & The Ivory Pavilion have already began to set out and create a unique level of hospitality and welcome at weddings and celebrations. We believe that, whether an event is work or play, it should be an occasion. That's why we focus on every exact detail to ensure each guest experiences the excitement and awe that only occurs at a genuinely special event.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
15

Overview of The Ivory Pavilion

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
250
Reception Capacity
250

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

Asian Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist

Pricing for The Ivory Pavilion

Packages (price per head)
£69 - £180
Minimum number of guests: 10
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Reviews for The Ivory Pavilion
(19)

Siun Smylie
Happy couple married in August
February 2023
Wish we could do it all again!
We had our wedding reception at The Ivory Pavilion in August 2021, due to covid we only booked the venue a few months in advance and with the help of Sarah thankfully everything was perfect. We were able to visit the venue multiple times in the lead up to the wedding and bring our suppliers out to help plan the day. Sarah was always helpful and accommodating with all our requests. On the day Michael and Vanessa ensured the full day ran smoothly, even with it being the wettest day of the summer and many of our plans and ideas changing last minute!! The bridal party were looked after so well and all our guests commented on how professional and friendly all the staff were throughout the day. The food and evening snacks, as well as the personalised cocktails all got 10/10 reviews. The castle grounds were stunning for photos and luckily due to the weather, inside the castle worked out just as beautiful for most of our photos. Couldn't recommend the Ivory Pavilion enough, just wish we could do it all again!!
Andrew & Patricia
Happy couple married in April
February 2023
We will never forget our day at The Ivory Pavilion
We had our wedding reception here on Saturday the 30th of April. The venue and the staff were absolutely first class. From start to finish we were treated perfectly, Sarah went above and beyond before Vanessa took over our special day and they made it the best day of our lives. The staff couldn't do enough for us, the drinks reception was perfect and the venue was amazing. Our food was excellent and by Posh Nosh(will review them separately). If thinking of booking your wedding here, don't hesitate, we will never forget our day at The Ivory Pavilion
Richard & Leah
Happy couple married in April
February 2023
All our guests were commenting how nice it was!
We had our wedding here at the end of April 2022. We booked The Ivory Pavilion as our reception venue at short notice but, from the very first enquiry phonecall, Vanessa was outstanding. She kept in touch with us throughout all our planning and nothing was too much hassle. On the day, everything was set up exactly how we wanted and it looked perfect. Vanessa and the team looked after our guests and kept them comfortable. There are plenty of beautiful photo opportunities around the castle and grounds. All our guests were commenting how nice it was. Also thanks to the catering company who provided tasty food for us all!
Megan & Scott
Happy couple married in July
February 2023
If you are thinking of booking, just do it now!
If you are thinking of booking The Ivory Pavilion for your wedding, just do it now! We had the PERFECT wedding day here, Sarah and Vanessa were both absolutely brilliant in helping us organise our big day from the very beginning. The waiting staff on the day were so friendly and helpful too. The venue has absolutely everything you could wish for, a beautiful rustic castle with a huge marquee, gorgeous gardens and forestry surrounding it for fantastic photos. All of our guests constantly commented on how much they loved it and we even had a couple of them saying they'd wish they'd known about it when they got married! Everything ran like clockwork (despite my late arrival) on the day and we were treated like celebrities. Thank you to everyone at The Ivory Pavilion for the best day of our lives
Response from the venue
Thank you Megan & Scott. The pleasure was all ours for having such a special couple with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your day.
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Colette McClenaghan
Wedding: June
November 2022
Would highly recommend The Ivory for any function
Absolutely beautiful to celebrate any function. The wedding of my granddaughter was amazing. The venue was beautiful. Food second to none and the waitresses were great no requests ignored or waited on. They were so efficient and friendly. I loved the whole experience and would highly recommend The Ivory for any function
Erin Thompson
Happy couple married in December
April 2021
Stunning venue and the attention to detail was simply first class!
From the moment we first viewed The Ivory Pavilion - we were blown away by how gorgeous the venue is and how pretty the surroundings are. The team looked after us throughout the whole planning process and we are delighted that so many of our guests loved the Pavilion as much as we did! Thank you to everyone involved!
Response from the venue
Thank you very much for your review Erin. I am so happy to hear you and your guests loved the venue. Hope to see you again soon!
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Disappointed
Happy couple married in December
January 2021
Disappointed and out of pocket
The Ivory Pavilion is a beautiful venue. It was the perfect mix of modern and old, a blank canvas for our dream wedding. Covid undoubtedly hit suppliers hard, but unfortunately it has shown the good venues from the not so good. Having moved our wedding once, as restrictions stayed in place we heard less and less from the IP. When it came close to our date, we called to discuss next steps (as we weren’t getting responses to our emails). They informed us that if restrictions were still in place on our date, we would be entitled to a full refund. However, when the time came, and the restrictions were the tightest of the year and the IP was not legally allowed to hold our wedding, they went back on their word. A month on they are still refusing to refund almost £3k of our money, without giving a clear reason and despite the contract (and they) clearly indicating a refund was applicable. Unfortunately I would have to warn future couples off this venue - they were fantastic in the early stages but sadly have left us disappointed and out of pocket, and communicating with them has been near impossible.
Response from the venue
I am really sorry to hear that your experience was not as pleasant as it was for our other couples. Covid was a difficult time for all the venues and cancelling or postponing weddings was totally out of our control. I understand the frustration that you may have felt and I hope you sorted your issues at a later stage. If you wish to share your contact information we can discuss this with you. Thank you
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Catherine McLaughlin
Wedding: October
January 2019
The BEST VENUE in Northern Ireland
We were guests here at a recent wedding and oh my god, it was just wonderful. I hope to return soon!
Response from the venue
Thank you very much for your feedback Catherine. I am so glad you enjoyed our venue and looking forward to having you with us again soon.
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Joanna Moore
Happy couple married in August
November 2018
Everything and more
The venue, the staff, the drinks, the food, the help with planning & the setting...AMAZING! Completely private & intimate wedding venue. The staff made everything so personal and hassle free for us, couldn’t recommend them highly enough. The marquee was like new and absolutely beautiful & the amazing grounds at the castle meant we didn’t even have to leave the venue for our photographs. We had a bbq menu in summer, the food was to die for, the staff even advised me on the perfect wine to accompany the food. Was absolutely delighted with everything start to finish with the ivory pavilion and would recommend them to any couple looking for a gorgeous venue.
Response from the venue
Thank you very much Joanna. What a lovely review! I am delighted to hear you enjoy everything at the venue that day. I hope we get to enjoy your company soon!
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Leanne and sam
Happy couple married in October
November 2018
Best day of my life
I cannot put into words how amazing The Ivory Pavilion is. The venue and its surroundings itself sold me my dream wedding venue. But all the staff is truly what made my day so special. I can’t thank Laura enough for helping me organise everything she truly was an amazing help couldn’t of done it without her. Then on the day mi Michael and the guys, were out of this world !! Nothing and I mean nothing was a bother to them. They were like Having 3 extra bridesmaids lol always looking after me, making sure I had everything I wanted and needed. It wouldn’t of been the same without them. It wasn’t just me they looked after the whole bridal party and every single guest. The Ivory is so lucky to have an amazing team, and I can assure you any bride and groom can put 100% trust into them, to make your big day as special as mine ❤️.
Response from the venue
Hi Leanne & Sam. Thank you very much for your review. Our staff is our biggest asset and they have been with us for many years now. We couldn't ask for a better team. Thank you for your kind words. Looking forward to have you with us again soon.
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Location & Contact Details for The Ivory Pavilion

Wedding Venue Address

Galgorm Castle, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1HL, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Ballymena

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M2

Nearest Train Station

Ballymena

Nearest Airport

Belfast International

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Ivory Pavilion?

We are a bespoke venue so all of our weddings have had their own sense of style and uniqueness. We love getting to use our creativity and flair to design something original and personal for each couple.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Enjoy making plans, let us do the hardwork! Outside space and natural daylight are important elements as are outside and inside photo opportunities. We have 17th century castle for a rainy day backdrops and also private Walled Gardens and 17th century Chapel ruins for outside photo opportunities.

Describe The Ivory Pavilion in 5 adjectives

Exclusive, luxurious, flexible, bespoke, NEW

Where’s the best photo spot at The Ivory Pavilion?

Tough question - the old chapel ruins or within the Walled Garden

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Ivory Pavilion?

Some of the Ulster Rugby Team, Niall Horan, Mary McAleese

What’s your favourite canapé?

Ulster Fry on Stick always goes down well

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Posh Nosh's Paella OR BBQ evening supper - fabulous with a bit of theatre element, guests can watch the Chef as he cooks from our terrace

What is The Ivory Pavilion most unique feature?

Setting, service and our attention to detail

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our designer loos :)
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