The wedding will take place over two days*, April 17th and 18th, 2026, and we'd love you to stay for the entire weekend.
LOCATION
The wedding will take place at
Connemara, Ireland
DAY ONE
Friday, April 17th
16:00 - Late
Ceremony + Reception
Formal
DAY TWO
Saturday, April 18th
11:00
Some time to explore Connemara or relax in preparation for the evening. Self directed!
17:00
Cocktails + Dinner
Smart Casual
* For anyone arriving a little early, we'll pop into Lowry's in Clifden
for a pint on Thursday evening to settle into the weekend - you're more than welcome to join us!
We recommend arriving in Ireland no later than Thursday evening and departing no earlier than Monday morning.
DUBLIN AIRPORT (3 hours) -
Main international hub, this is your best option for flying in and out of from the US or Korea.
SHANNON AIRPORT (2 hours) -
Smaller regional airport with direct flights from the East Coast of the US & Europe. Flights into Shannon may be slightly more expensive and slightly less reliable. If you choose to fly into Shannon you will be greeted by a lovely airport and a beautiful drive through the west of Ireland to Galway.
KNOCK AIRPORT (1.5 hours) -
The closest local airport, an option if you are flying Aer Lingus or Ryanair from another European hub. Not a good option for those flying in from the US.
BY CAR
We recommend hiring a rental car if you plan to explore the area beyond the wedding. It is about a 3 hour drive from Dublin Airport to the venue. The country roads in the last hour of driving can be narrow with one way traffic.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
To reach the venue by public transport, take a bus or taxi from Dublin Airport to Heuston Station. From there, take a train to Galway Station. Let us know if you're considering this option - we may organise group transport on Thursday and Sunday between the venue and Galway. Otherwise, you can take a bus or taxi to the venue.
Accommodation on-site is very limited. We recommend the following local options, all less than 15 minutes drive away:
A nice hotel right in the middle of Clifden. Rates start at €140/night b & b. According to our contact at Ballynahinch, they have a great breakfast!
A nice easy option right in town. We have a confirmed rate of €260/night b & b here, but have occasionally seen slightly better rates listed on their site.
The Station House also has a number of 2 & 3 bed managed apartments available, at €275 & €350 per night respectively. Good if you're travelling in a group.
Located right on the water in the centre of Roundstone, with a great restaurant, Vaughn's, downstairs.
OTHER OPTIONS
There are also other options (Airbnb, guest houses) in the vicinity (Clifden, Roundstone) if you'd like to explore yourself.
DAY ONE
For our first day of festivities guests are invited to dress in formal attire with a classic and refined feel. If you've got a dark suit or evening lounge suit in your wardrobe, or a long dress, it'll be perfect. If you'd like an era to look for, think 1930s soirées: a decade of sleek sophisticated silhouettes, high-waisted trousers, and double-breasted suits - timeless elegance.
It's hard to find non black & white photos when searching for 1930s inspiration, but we invite you to come in colour.
Guidelines
DAY TWO
For our second evening festivities, we invite guests to rinse off their day's activities out in the wild and arrive in smart, clean attire, dressed up or down as you please. This day celebrates a blending of three coastal cultures (California, Ireland, and Korea) and our shared love of the ocean. For styling inspiration, think seaweeds, coastal textures, and fisherman chic.
Guidelines
If you would like extend your stay, either before or after the wedding, we have a few additional activities planned, let us know if you are interested in any of the below.
BEFORE
In the lead up to the wedding, we will be around between Dublin and Galway and may host some casual pub meetups.
SATURDAY (DAY TWO)
The only official wedding activity kicks off at 6pm with a cocktail hour leading to dinner at 7pm. Our hope is that folks will take advantage of the day to experience a bit of Connemara, whether that's simply taking a walk around the grounds, or going further afield for a mini day adventure.
A few options for you to mull on
at least 1 month in advance - so let us know if this is something you're definitely interested in and we can see if a group of you would like to go together.GETTING AROUND
Most activities listed above are either on the grounds at Ballynahinch or no more than a one hour drive away. For those hoping to go out but don't have a car, we are confident that within the group we can organize to carpool/shuttle people to and from through the day.
AFTER
After the wedding, we may head toInisbofin Island for a night.
We have also noticed that theConnemarathon is happening on Sunday, April 19th at 11am, for any brave souls who want an amazing run through the west of Ireland...
Are kids invited?
We welcome kids to the venue, though the ceremony and dinner on Day one will be kids free events.
What is the dress code?
Dress code is formal for day one and smart casual for day two. More details to come...
Is transport provided between the hotel and venue?
The ceremony will take place onsite at the hotel venue.
Is there parking at the venue
Yes, there is parking at the venue.
What time should we arrive?
Aim to arrive between 3 and 3:30pm on Friday.
Is the ceremony/reception indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Reception will follow, outdoors weather permitting.
Do you have recommendations for places to visit in the area?
Here's a map of our favourite places
for self guided tours.
How can I contact you?
You can contact us directly at hi@stephandoli.com or using Whatsapp/text if you have any questions.