What is the deadline for RSVPing?
Please RSVP by May 1, 2025.
Can I bring a date?
If when you RSVP you have an option to click “and Guest,” then yes, if not, we would prefer if it was just you.
What is the dress code?
The dress code is black-tie optional.
Men are requested to wear a tuxedo but can opt for a dark suit and a tie versus a bow tie. Women are asked to wear a formal evening gown.
Where can we stay if we do not stay at the Ballyseede Castle?
As noted on the 'Travel & Accommodations' page, we have provided a list of hotels that we recommend you stay at if you do not want to stay at the castle or if there is not enough room.
We contacted the local cab companies so they're aware of the wedding date, if you opt for 1 of the 4 below that is not the castle. However, there are amazing Airbnb and bed and breakfast accommodations if the below do not work for you.
The Ashe Hotel (Address: Maine St, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 W56F, Ireland & Phone: +353 66 710 6300)
Benners Hotel Tralee (Address: Upper Castle Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland & Phone: +353 66 712 9486)
The James Hotel (Address: 42-45 Bridge Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland. V92 YT98 & Phone: +353 66 71 55 000)
The Rose Hotel (Address: Dan Spring Rd, Cloon Beg, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 HKA4, Ireland & Phone: +353 66 719 9100)
Should I rent a car if I am not from Ireland?
The simple answer is yes! To keep costs down, we recommend renting at the airport with a group of people you will be traveling with, but seeing Ireland is an amazing place to sightsee pre and post-wedding festivities, renting a car would be the safest and most efficient option when entering the country to get around.
Is there Parking?
Yes, there is parking available in downtown Tralee near the church, as well as a full parking lot available on the castle grounds.
What weather should I expect?
Ireland is very rainy, therefore, please bring an umbrella as a way to keep yourself dry in transit. All services will be held inside.
The average temperature high is 15° C / 59° F. The average low is 9° C / 48° F. Keep this in mind when the temperature drops in the evening.
Are children allowed?
We are opting for a child-free wedding.
What is the code to book under when booking Ballyseede Castle?
W50920
Or call and say you are attending the wedding of Cassandra Berwick and John-Daniel Guiney.
The castle accommodations are first come first serve. Once the rooms are no longer available, the remaining 4 hotel options have rooms blocked for the wedding.
What does Ballyseede Castle and St. Johns Church look like?
All things to know about Ballyseede Castle are linked here: https://www.ballyseedecastle.com/weddings
All things to know about St. Johns Church are linked here:https://www.genuki.org.uk/StJohnCastleStTralee
What airport should I fly into?
The closest airport to Tralee, Co.Kerry, Ireland is Shannon Airport located in Co. Clare. It will take guests who are flying in around 1.5 hours to get to Tralee.
However, for guests who want to site-see beforehand, the next closest airport would be Dublin Airport, which will take closer to 4.5-5 hours to get to Tralee. This is an option for guests who want to see more of the country beforehand.
How close are the hotels to the castle and the church?
Everything is a VERY close proximity to the wedding festivities. The hotels downtown Tralee are about a 5-minute drive, and the same for the church to the castle.
Everything is SO close and the cab services are aware of the event, so no need to worry about transportation.