U.S. citizens need a valid passport to enter Ireland. It must be valid for the duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. No visa is required for tourism stays under 90 days. CHECK YOUR EXPIRATION DATE if you already have one!

Dublin (DUB) is the most convenient international airport. From there, you can explore Dublin or travel to the wedding venue.

We recommend arriving 2–3 days before the start of wedding festivities to enjoy some time exploring, adjust to the time difference, and then join in the pre-wedding festivities well rested and ready to go! We are arriving on the morning of June 25th and will be in Dublin through the weekend until June 30th!

Yes! Tourists can drive in Ireland with a valid U.S. driver’s license for up to 12 months. If you’re renting a car, make sure to bring BOTH your license and your passport. Just a heads up: You’ll drive on the left side of the road, the driver’s seat is on the right side of the car, and many roads are narrow and winding, especially in the countryside. Renting an automatic car is possible but may need to be requested in advance!

Wherever you'd like! We recommend something centrally located, for ease of exploring. See our recommendations under the "accommodation" tab. We will be staying at The Leinster hotel!

Short answer: No, but there is plenty of accommodation onsite for everyone and we'd love to have everyone nearby! Virginia Park Lodge also has a nearby hotel that is part of its property called Deer Park Inn just a 3 minute drive/15 minute walk away. There are other local hotels in Virginia and many cute vacation rentals (check out AirBnb and VRBO for these options). Please see list of recommendations under the "accommodation" tab.

If you are continuing your journey in Ireland after the wedding, we suggest renting a car. There is free parking at the venue. We will be providing a shuttle to and from the venue if you do not prefer to rent a car or will not be continuing your travels in Ireland. Pickup will be outside the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin around 1:45pm on June 30th and will depart from Virginia Park Lodge July 2nd around 12pm back to Dublin. Pending need: we may have 2 shuttles on the return, one earlier and one as originally planned at 12. If those times do not work for your planned travel, planned taxi services are available (Apps: Free Now, Uber, however these are less reliable in smaller towns and pre-planning a taxi with the venue may be better).

Virginia Park Lodge has a 9-hole golf course onsite! If you are interested in in booking, please use this link: https://www.virginiagolfclub.ie/ Other activities include trail walks/hikes, fishing, clay pigeon shooting. You may also go into town and check out local eateries/pubs! Arrange any activities you're interested in directly with the lodge.

Welcome Party Theme: Garden Party! Cocktail Attire! Ladies think florals, bright colors, hats, fascinators, etc. Gentlemen feel free to join the ladies with florals and colors, No jeans, No black please! Wedding attire: Formal. Ladies think floor length or high/low dresses. No black please! Bridesmaids will be in various colors of green. Shoes: Many of the events will occur on grass, keep this in mind with your shoe selection.

Mild and unpredictable! Think 60s–70s °F with a chance of rain. Pack layers and a light rain jacket — and yes, sunglasses too. If it does rain, we'll dance in it!

Dublin Day: Bus tour: This depending on where you sit on the bus: indoors vs on top of bus which is open air Guiness Tour: Indoors Drinks/Dinner: Indoors Welcome Party: Outdoors, weather dependent Ceremony/Drinks Reception: Outdoors, weather dependent Dinner/Dancing: Indoors!

✔️ Travel must-haves: Valid passport (check that expiration date!) Travel insurance info (optional but smart) Adapter for Irish/UK outlets (Type G plug) Euros and GBP (if going to Northern Ireland) for cash (though cards are widely accepted) ✔️ Clothing: Layers for changing weather — sweaters, light jacket, etc. Comfortable shoes for walking and exploring. Rain jacket or compact umbrella (just in case!) Wedding attire (cocktail/dressy — see our dress code!) ✔️ Extras: Reusable water bottle, Medications and toiletries, A good book or podcast + headphones for travel time, Space in your suitcase for souvenirs — trust us!

We’d love for you to celebrate with the people closest to you! If your invitation includes a plus-one, they’re more than welcome. And yes — children are invited to join in the festivities. Please be sure to include everyone attending when you RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Please let us know on your RSVP

Ireland uses the Euro (€). Northern Ireland uses the pound sterling/GBP (£). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially Visa and Mastercard. We recommend bringing a credit card with no foreign transaction fees if possible — and be sure to notify your bank and credit card companies about your travel dates to avoid fraud alerts or card declines. Having a small amount of cash on hand is helpful for taxis, tips, and smaller shops.

Ireland uses Type G plugs (three rectangular pins). You’ll need a travel adapter to plug in your devices. These are widely available online and at travel stores — grab one before you go!

Most modern devices like phones, laptops, and chargers are dual voltage and will work just fine with a plug adapter. But appliances like hair dryers, curling irons, or electric razors might require a voltage converter — Ireland operates on 230V / 50Hz electricity, which is higher than in the U.S.

Most newer phones will work internationally, but you’ll want to check with your provider about international plans before you go. Many offer travel passes or roaming options. Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels, cafés, and airports, your phone can be used in airplane mode on wifi!