Wedding FAQs

You will have paid a non-refundable booking fee of £1000 to secure your wedding date.

Should you or your guests wish to book any of the additional cottages for the night of your wedding. Full payment for them is required on booking/ more than six months in advance of your wedding date. We cannot take part payments for individual cottages; they must be booked by one lead guest.

We will require final numbers along with your completed planning document 20 working days in advance of your wedding. Your final invoice will be drawn up based on guest numbers at this time. Full payment is required in our account 15 working days before your wedding date.

All our prices are inclusive of VAT

Full details of our cancellation policy can be found in our terms and conditions completed at the time of booking.

Yes, we do recommend you take out wedding insurance. This not only covers your venue, but outside suppliers too.

Yes, Limepark is fully licensed to perform civil marriages and partnerships on our Chamomile Lawn or Gallery. Your registrar will come from Causeway Coast and Glens Brough Council (Ballycastle Office), and it is up to you to arrange your ceremony with them. Limepark do however provide forms to initiate this process.

We also cater to all religious and non-religious ceremonies.

This is best discussed with your celebrant. However, a civil ceremony can be as short as 10 minutes; however, couples can lengthen their service with a poem, readings, or special music.

Humanist ceremonies can take between 30 – 45 minutes. There are multiple things you can include within a humanist ceremony to make it more unique such as hand fasting, sand ceremonies, quaich ceremonies etc. All these elements will lengthen your ceremony time.

Religious ceremonies typically take between 45 mins – 1hr.

The Lower Chamomile Lawn (Completely outdoors without cover)
With a choice of two backdrops to your ceremony you can chose to get married in front of our rose garden, framed by an ivy archway, for the rustic garden wedding of dreams. Alternatively have your guests face the old stone steps bordered by our majestic yew trees giving all the drama of a more manicured lawn wedding.

The Stretch Tent, Upper Chamomile Lawn (Outdoors with rain cover, not available in high wind)
Inspired by the Bedouin tents of North Africa, this striking sand-coloured canopy sits harmoniously among Limepark’s historic stone walls and verdant lawn. Providing all the beauty of an outdoor wedding but with respect for the Northern Irish weather and the challenges it can pose.

The Gallery (Indoors with underfloor heating)
Step into a warm and inviting haven, complete with underfloor heating, a crackling open fire, and timeless art gallery elegance. With its cozy yet sophisticated ambiance, The Gallery effortlessly creates an intimate and magical space, perfect for autumn and winter weddings or those unpredictable days when you want the reassurance of an indoor space

We’ll ask for your initial preferences when you book, and during your planning meeting, we’ll create plans A, B, and C (if needed) based on your choices. The final decision will be made the day before your wedding, when you’re onsite for your drop-off or setup appointment, depending on the weather forecast.

Please note, for safety reasons, the stretch tent cannot be used in high winds—it will only go up if it’s safe to do so.

We can seat 90 in the Gallery for ceremony, if you would prefer not to have guests seated behind the partitioning wall, we can seat 70 guests. For larger ceremonies we would recommend our Chamomile Lawn.

Our Restored Barn and Bar Area for your Main Reception
The Gallery for in Between Dinner and Dancing
Landscaped Gardens for Photography
Dedicated Master of Ceremonies
Singer Cake Table and Steel Knife made in our very own Forge to Cut your Cake
Dedicated Wedding Planner to make your Wedding Daydreams a Reality
Ned’s Loft, One Bed Cottage as your Bridal Suite
Four Luxurious Bedrooms for Your Nearest and Dearest in Limepark’s Manor House
Breakfast for 10 residential guests.

With expansive grounds, charming stone buildings, and rustic character at every turn, nearly every corner of the property provides a stunning backdrop for your wedding photos.

Some of the most picturesque spots include the character-filled Blacksmith’s Row, with its cobblestones and overflowing potted plants, and the grandeur of the formal gardens. Bluebell Lane offers a magical, forest-like charm, while the mature trees frame the Manor House beautifully to the west and Knocklayde Mountain to the east. Later in the day, the wildflower garden or field is perfect for capturing the golden glow of the setting sun. And no matter the weather, there are plenty of indoor options, ensuring your photos will be incredible in every season. Check out our Instagram for all the inspo!

There is a minimum requirement of 70 guests for Thursday, Friday or Saturday weddings, this excludes children and vendors.

We can accommodate up to 114 guests in the barn for dinner on our banquet style tables. The tables can fit a maximum of 26 guests per row including children and babies in highchairs, with up to four rows across the room and a top table that seats a maximum of 10 guests.

With the addition of evening guests our capacity can expand to 120 guests post dinner. This guest count is relative to your dinner guests; for example, if you only have 90 guests for dinner you will be able to have 30 evening guests.

Together we will curate a timeline to suit your wishes and advise you on what has worked best from previous weddings. For an onsite ceremony we would advise a 2pm start time. Getting married offsite we would advise you get to Limepark between 2.30pm and 3pm for drinks reception. For weddings of 40 guests or less we would advise a shorter drinks reception. Dinner service takes approximately 2hrs though this will be affected by menu choices and dietary requirements.

All entertainment must finish at 1am and the barn vacated by 1.30am.

Yes, cars can be left overnight, but they must be collected by 10am the following day. Limepark does not accept any responsibility for loss or damages. Cars left overnight are left at the owner’s risk.

A dedicated team will be present on the day of your wedding; this will include a management team, a MC/host to look after your guests, as well as our catering and bar staff who will be brought in relative to your guest numbers and food/drink choices.

The Limepark planning/office team is a dedicated and close-knit group that will guide you every step of the way. The team includes Angela (owner), Conor and Hannah (Estate Managers), Kelly (Wedding Planner), and Shannon (Assistant Wedding Planner). You will have a wealth of experience and support at your disposal. From showing you around during viewings to holding planning meetings and promptly responding to emails, the entire team is involved in creating your perfect day.

Generally, Kelly takes the lead in the final stages of planning with each couple, ensuring everything is tailored to your vision. Angela looks after the accounts side of the office. Meanwhile, Hannah, Conor, and Shannon assist in managing the day itself, ensuring smooth delivery and seamless execution. You will become well-acquainted with each of us, and by your wedding day, you’ll be surrounded by familiar faces, all dedicated to making your celebration unforgettable.

Once your date is secured, we’ll send you an email pack to kickstart your wedding planning journey. This will include this document, a list of our recommended suppliers, a guide to our cottages with all the accommodation details, guest FAQs, and a template for your wedding planning document and table plan. These resources will help you understand what we’ll need from you as we get closer to your big day.

Once you’ve received your pack, it’s time to start booking your other suppliers and thinking about how you want your day to look and feel. What matters most to you? Is it the aesthetics, the atmosphere, or the music and entertainment that are your priorities? Taking time to think about this will help you allocate your budget wisely. For instance, one of our brides chose a gorgeous white dress from Dunnes—she looked stunning, and we were amazed when she shared where it was from—so she could book the band she truly wanted. It’s these personal touches and decisions that make your day uniquely yours.

While we leave booking other suppliers entirely up to you, please consider the space available at Limepark. It’s a cozy venue, so items like photo booths and large props can take up room and may reduce the guest capacity.

We’ll reconnect with you in person about 7–5 months before your wedding to start crafting your planning document, which will serve as the framework for your special day. Once the initial draft is complete, it will become a working document we’ll refine together over email until it’s finalised and signed off 20 working days before your wedding.

Throughout the planning process, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you have questions or need guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re just a phone call or email away!

Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (excluding bank holidays), and we’ll reply to emails during these times. We’re happy to accommodate second or parent viewings and planning meetings during weekdays as well.

On Saturdays, we’re here from 9 am to 2:30 pm for first viewing appointments only. Unfortunately, we’re not able to arrange second viewings or planning meetings on Saturdays. We close completely on Sundays unless we have a wedding or event taking place.

We always do our best to reply to emails within two working days, though during the busier wedding season (April to October), it may take up to three days—thank you for your patience!

Each year, we take a short break over the festive period for about 10–14 days. During this time, we step away from the office to recharge, so there won’t be any appointments or email/phone availability. This is the only time we take completely off after a busy year of weddings and events, and we’re so grateful for your understanding!

If the barn is not in use the day before your wedding, you will have access to set up the barn with your personal items strictly between 11am – 2pm. Should we have a wedding on the previous day, we will arrange for you to deliver your items to Limepark beforehand at what we call a drop off appointment. Our trained staff will place your personal items out on the morning of your wedding as per your instructions.

Our staff will collect items not belonging to Limepark and place these in the bar area at the end of the night, these need to be removed the following morning by 10am by either yourselves or the vendor supplying them.

All our guest tables are hand made using reclaimed wood and are set up for banquet style dining. Three tables are joined to create each length, seating a maximum of 26 guests per length including children and babies in highchairs. Individually the front and back sections are 270cm in length and 88 cm in width. The middle sections are 160cm in length. Combined all three sections measure 700cm.

Our bespoke top table is made in the same style of wood as your guest tables, and measures 540cm in length and 66cm in width. This is a complete piece of wood and cannot be split or made smaller, nor can you add to it to make it longer. The top table seats 10 people on one side.

Yes, we have four highchairs available for your ‘little’ guests

Yes, we use radiant panel heaters, which are attached to the Belfast Trusses.

Of course, you can play your own music during dinner. Couples generally create a personalised playlist; however, we can play ours if required. Any music provided must be downloaded on an iPad or phone with the ability to connect to an AUX lead. Should you wish to play your own music for your ceremony we have Bluetooth speakers which can be used, though you will need to allocate a family member or a member of your bridal party to play this for you.

Our car park can hold a maximum of 55 cars, and one parking space for a coach if needed. If this is not sufficient you will need to organise a minibus or taxis.

In line with the smoking regulations, smoking or vaping is not permitted in the barn, gallery or in any of the cottages. Smoking and vaping are permitted outside at designated areas.

Ballymoney is the nearest train station to Limepark (15 mins away) there are also regular bus services to our neighbouring town of Ballycastle.

The nearest Airport is Belfast International (42 mins away). Also available is Belfast City Airport (51 minutes away), City of Derry Airport (57 mins away), Dublin Airport (2hrs 26mins away)

Yes, we have a trusted list of recommended suppliers that we’re happy to share with you! This will be included in your confirmation email as part of your wedding planning pack. Choosing suppliers who have worked at Limepark before can make planning a bit smoother, as they’re already familiar with how things work here and how the spaces are set up/used.

That said, we love seeing fresh ideas, and new suppliers can bring a unique perspective that creates something truly special. If you’re considering new vendors or ideas, feel free to share them with our planning team—we’re happy to chat with you and offer advice on how to make it all come together. We’re also here to help troubleshoot any potential challenges vendors might face.

If you’re booking outside providers, please ensure they have up-to-date Public Liability insurance in place for your wedding day and all electrical equipment is professionally PAT Tested. These are requirement for them to work onsite, and we appreciate your help with this!

Vendors will need to come prepared to deliver the service they are providing with all equipment necessary. This includes having extension leads, speakers, microphones, tape (or other means of preventing trip hazards), matting etc. This also includes providing cover if it is a requirement. i.e. if they require a gazebo, they must provide one and set up themselves in an agreed location.

Of course, we are here to help! We can recommend several lovely hotels or B&B’s, again these can be found on the trusted suppliers list.

Unfortunately, due to the farm and livestock in close proximity to Limepark fireworks are not permitted.

Yes, lawn games are very popular at Limepark and are great for getting guests mingling. We have our own garden games package which is made of six garden games and is available to hire. Bouncy castles, ice-cream carts and photobooths are also permitted at Limepark in designated areas.

Yes, you may arrange buses, we have parking space for one 50-seater coach. Contact details for any bus companies will be requested at your planning meeting.

We use radiant panel heaters, which are attached to the Belfast Trusses, we ask for décor to be kept 1 metre away from the heaters and sprayed with fire retardant spray. You can decide to not use the heating in which case there are no limitations.

Limitations of confetti and candle use are mentioned below.

Fireworks, balloon releases and Chinese lanterns are not permitted. We do ask you to run any other ideas past a member of Limepark staff before booking anyone. We expect the venue to be left as it was found, please check that the use of sticky tape, pins etc doesn’t damage the furniture or venue features. You will be liable for any damage caused.

Yes, candles are allowed however there are some restrictions on how they are displayed so our wooden tables are not damaged. Please see linked document complete with imagery on what candles can and cannot be used.

The use of confetti is restricted and cannot be used on the cobble stones or on gravel paths. We only permit biodegradable flower petal confetti, and this must be used on the grass or inside areas. Non-biodegradable or biodegradable paper confetti is not permitted.

We are very lucky that the stone walls and natural backdrop of Limepark means that very little décor is required. The lighting in the main barn made up of fairy lights and festoon is included and provides the main lighting source for the room.

We also provide everything for dining including tables, chairs, cutler, crockery and cut crystal glassware.

The napkins we provide are a rich oatmeal lined which tie in beautifully with our restored wooden tables. We feel the natural look of our tables compliment the room and therefore don’t require tablecloths. Should you wish to have some, you are welcome to bring your own or organise this through one of our lovely recommend décor suppliers. We would need these delivered to us in advance of the room set up.

In total we have accommodation for 28 guests onsite this includes the Main Manor House sleeping 8, and Ned’s Loft Cottage, sleeping 2, as your bridal suite. Both properties are included within your package.

In addition, we have five beautifully restored cottages which vary in size. Please see our cottage guide, in the planning pack for guidance on size and location.

Yes, we offer opportunities to book Limepark for second day hire, speak to the wedding planning team for options and terms of hire.

Early check in of 12.30pm is only available to the bride and groom, this would be for the bridal prep room within the Manor House and Ned’s Loft Cottage only. The remaining bedrooms within the main house and the rest of the cottages can check in from 3pm. Due to the limited time we have between back-to-back weddings/ events a late checkout is not available in any instance.

Yes, we have 3 camp beds and 2 cots you are welcome to use. Cots are free of charge. Camp beds are an additional £35 per person and includes bed linen. An additional breakfast order is £15pp.

Dogs are welcome to stay in any of Limepark’s cottages, but they must be house trained. Unfortunately, due to its luxurious finish, The Main Manor House is not dog friendly. Dogs are not permitted on the sofas, furniture, or beds under any circumstances.

We supply towels, hairdryers, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hand wash within our rooms/bathrooms for your guest’s comfort.

Basic kitchen supplies such as tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, fairy liquid, kitchen towel, dishwasher tablets, drying and dish cloths etc. are also supplied within our cottage kitchens.

Irons, ironing boards, a washing machine and a tumble dryer can all be found in our communal laundry room for guest use also.

Only food supplied by Limepark may be served and consumed on the premises; except for your wedding cake for which you are only permitted one.

You may bring your own wine/prosecco for arrival drinks, toasts, and dinner. However, corkage will apply at £10 per bottle (no magnums permitted). Service of corkage wine/prosecco will conclude along with dinner service and any remaining will be returned to you the next morning.

We have a bar for guests use in the main Barn. Pop up bars can be set up for drinks reception though these will be limited to drinks featured on our arrival drinks, cocktail and gin bar menus and must be ordered on a per order basis.

In line with licencing laws only alcohol purchased at Limepark is allowed to be consumed in communal areas such as the gardens, Gallery, and Barn function spaces. Any alcohol not purchased at Limepark will be immediately confiscated and disposed of and no compensation will be offered in any circumstance.

We have a knife made in our very own forge to cut your wedding cake. However, the person supplying your cake will generally provide a cake stand as cakes vary greatly in size and style – please confirm this with them.

Yes, we will cater for any guests with dietary requirements. This is discussed at your wedding planning meeting and finalised 20 working days before your wedding by which time you will have had your RSVPs returned.

Unfortunately, alcohol favours ARE NOT permitted at Limepark.