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Dinner for 2 in Dublin..Nom nom

Ciara Crossan — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:30:07 +0000

Any Dublin couples out there should head out to the Park Plaza in Tyrrelstown on Sunday for their Summer Wedding Fair, where they will be showing off the hotel in all its finery for a wedding and will also have tons of local vendors on display too. They have a great value package at the moment, well worth going to check out this Dublin Wedding Venue.

The first 2 people that go up to the stand on the day of our wedding fair and say “weddingdates.ie Loves free food!!” gets a free 3 course meal for 2 in their exclusive Time restaurant! *Excluding supplementary items. Nom Nom…..now go do it!!

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Celtic Ross Wedding Fair: Win an Overnight Stay!

Ciara Crossan — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:48:50 +0000

The Celtic Ross Hotel in gorgeous Rosscarbery, West Cork is hosting their annual Wedding Showcase Night Extravaganza Friday 20th August.

Plenty of hotels have wedding fairs, but this is one with a difference, they basically invite you to experience a wedding in the hotel!

Arrive to a red carpet welcome and bucks fizz reception with music playing in the Tower Gallery. Meet with the management team (Helen & Christopher are a pleasure to deal with) who will be happy to show you the facilities of the hotel including our Warren Suite, perfect for an intimate wedding or civil ceremony.

Just like your own wedding, if you choose the Celtic Ross Hotel, you will then be called to the Ardagh Banqueting Suite where a sumptuous meal awaits. With classic silver candelabras on all tables you will experience all the hotel has to offer you on your own very special day.

They really want you to experience the food, so everyone will receive a different starter and main course so that each couple can sample two dishes. There’s also wine and dessert, naturally! There will be a fashion show so you can check out the latest bridal and groomsmen wear styles. After your meal, top wedding band “The Dreams” will entertain and probably try to get you up dancing! Each couple will receive an exclusive goodie bag.

Why not make a night of it for you and your H2B – Special overnight accommodation rates are available for couples attending the showcase night. Also, cover charge applies for the evening. Contact Celtic Ross Hotel for more details.

One lucky winner from the weddingdates.ie blog will get complimentary attendance to the Wedding Showcase extravaganza night on the 20th August including overnight accommodation and full Irish breakfast the following morning for two people. To be in with a chance to win, simply email competitions@weddingdates.ie with Celtic Ross Hotel in the subject line and answer the following question: “What Bay does the Celtic Ross Hotel overlook?” Need a hint?!

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Dunloe Castle Wedding Fair with Brendan Courtney

Ciara Crossan — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:30:16 +0000

On Sunday, 20th June, 5 star Hotel Dunloe Castle will host its second Wedding Fair and this time celebrities will be in attendance! Brides-to-be will enjoy an afternoon of bridal fashion with Brendan Courtney, host of RTE’s Off the Rails, mini makeovers, fantastic prizes and a glass of bubbly or two.

“I’m thrilled to be hosting the Hotel Dunloe Castle Wedding Fair this year. The location of the hotel is breathtaking and I am a huge fan of The Kingdom. I can’t wait to get down there to meet the brides-to-be and share my hints & tips with them”, said Brendan.

The afternoon will include a sparkling wine reception, wedding menu tasters, 2 fabulous fashion shows hosted by Brendan Courtney with ideas for the bride, groom & guests, and a chance to win a mini makeover on the day. There will also be a wide variety of wedding exhibitors on hand to help you plan your day. From hats to cakes, wedding dresses to suits and everything in between, no wedding detail will be left out!

The experienced banqueting staff with also be offering guided tours of Hotel Dunloe Castle to everyone attending the Wedding Fair as well as a tour of the newly refurbished Park Restaurant which will be set up for a full wedding to show brides-to-be what is on offer. I have stayed in this hotel, and believe me…the thing that will stay with you long after the tasty food or stunning surroundings is how nice and welcoming the staff of this hotel really are. They make the whole experience in my opinion!

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Entry to the Hotel Dunloe Castle Wedding Fair is €10 and all weddings booked on the day will receive a complimentary evening food reception. But, as always WeddingDates.ie readers get the inside track….. one of you will be lucky enough to win a complimentary pair of tickets to this swish affair, simply pop your name in the comments and we will pick a lucky couple out of the hat next week, Monday 14th June. Good luck and enjoy!
If you are looking for a Wedding Venue in Kerry, remember you can check availability for Dunloe Castle here!

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Showcasing a whole town!

Ciara Crossan — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:30:47 +0000

One of the things I have learned about destinations in Ireland over the past year or so in my dealings with hotels and wedding venues up and down the country, is towns and cities that tend to collaborate and work together do better than places that are cut-throat competing. You only have to look at the awesome success that was the Volvo Ocean Race in Galway last summer to see that when an entire community comes together anything can be achieved.

I was reminded of this again recently when the town of Kinsale, in Co. Cork hosted the final of the Ultimate Job in Ireland. The 10 finalists travelled to Kinsale and sampled the wedding venues, bars, restaurants in their series of tasks to compete for the top prize. This idea clearly appealed to both the people involved but also the local businesses, so they have decided to come together once again to host a Wedding Showcase….with a difference!

On Sunday, 13th July the entire town of Kinsale will be a grand-scale wedding fair. The Venues will welcome you in for a showaround of their banquetting suites dressed for a wedding, the florists will have their shop doors open ready to talk to prospective couples and of course the photographers will be snapping away and showcasing their work too! I think this is a really innovative idea and will draw wedding couples from all over the county and farther afield to consider Kinsale as a wedding destination. As the gourmet capital of Ireland and with some stunning scenery nearby, you really couldn’t ask for a better location for your special day.

All of Kinsale’s main hotels will be open, including the Carlton (with is fantastic balcony and view of Oysterhaven Bay), The Trident, which sits right on the marina and has a truly nautical feel, and Actons Hotel, in the town centre which has been doing weddings for generations. For a more intimate boutique wedding, the Blue Haven is on offer or if it is private exclusivity you’re looking for then Ballinacurra House is the spot for you.

Remember you can check availability for Kinsale Wedding Venues right here on weddingdates.ie!

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Dromhall Hotel gets a new look!

Ciara Crossan — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:56:55 +0000

The 4* Dromhall Hotel, Killarney was recently voted one of Ireland’s top 100 wedding suppliers by the Brides of weddingsonline.ie and received more nominations than any other Irish Wedding Venue by Brides of realweddings.ie.

The hotels new look ballroom also received the seal of approval from one of their own staff, Linda who was the first Bride to host her wedding reception there. The renovations are a welcome change to a more muted colour palate which will compliment more couples colour scheme. I’m dying to check the place out myself now that it has been changed, as I only saw the ballroom when it was the old blue and yellow colours.

The Dromhall Hotels “Special Inclusive Wedding Packages” are ideal for couples who want the best value without compromising on quality or service. Amazingly packages start from €45 per person including Drinks Reception, 5 Course Menu, Evening Buffet and more. For total ease they have devised an extended version of this package to even include Wedding Cars, Photographer, Band & DJ.

The Dromhall Hotel also cater for civil ceremonies. The Randles Family have been hosting weddings in their hotels for over 40 years, so you are guaranteed top class service! For further information and to check availability for your big day check out this great Wedding Hotel in Kerry here!

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Something BLU? Radisson Cork, Wedding Information Day

Ciara Crossan — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:16:16 +0000

One of my favourite wedding venues in Cork is the Radisson BLU Hotel, which mixes old and new so well. The key to the Radisson’s charm and character as a wedding venue is Ditchley House, a restored Victoria-era country home seamlessly blended with the hotel’s modern design.

It’s pretty rare to have a stately home within a stone’s throw of the city centre, but Ditchley House and grounds are the perfect backdrop for your wedding album. It has a gorgeous sweeping staircase, grand entrance hall and the nine luxurious rooms also serve as an ideal venue for the more intimate wedding, seating up to 40 people in style and elegance. If your numbers are larger, then you can have the Great Island ballroom where up to 400 guests can party the night away!

The Radisson only does one wedding per day, so you have their exclusive attention and the best thing about this venue is that they are really flexible. Couples can pick and choose the elements they want for their day, smaller parties can exclusively use Ditchley House while others may choose to host their drinks reception there before moving on to the ballroom. If the weather is as good as it has been lately, the croquet lawn is also available for drinks receptions. Did anyone say cucumber sandwiches?!

The Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Cork will have a Wedding Information Day this Sunday, the 30th of May. Where you can view the wedding room set-up, and meet with the Wedding Co-ordinators who will go through all wedding packages with you. Go on, go check it out, from 40 to 400 guests, this is one Cork Wedding Hotel you really want to see!

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The Marriage of Figaro – a night at the Opera!

Ciara Crossan — Tue, 25 May 2010 08:30:39 +0000

Fancy a bit of culture?! As part of its nationwide tour, Opera Theatre Ireland is bringing “The Marriage of Figaro” to Tralee on next Sunday 30th May. Filled with love, “The Marriage of Figaro” tackles the deepest of human emotions with the lightest of comic touches. “Figaro” bubbles joyously with Mozart’s enthusiasm for life. While charming melodies and gorgeous harmonies ripple across the surface, dark undercurrents of sexual tension and class resentment swirl beneath. The predatory Count Almaviva, bored with married life, has cast his aristocratic eye upon his wife’s servant, the enchanting Susanna, who is about to marry the Count’s factotum Figaro. Sit back and observe the ensuing comical chaos as mistaken identities, cross-dressing, jilted lovers and vengeful suitors are added to the mix.

Not an Opera buff? Not to worry, this opera is sung in English and I am informed “it will delight the seasoned opera fan and the first time opera-goer alike.”
If you are heading down to Tralee for a night at the Opera in Siamsa Tire Theatre why not stay in one of our great Wedding Venues in Tralee, the Carlton (formerly Fels Point).

The Carlton Hotel Tralee is currently offering their amazing “Divine 9” offer throughout May and June as follows: Book a room for your first night for only E99 (room only) and get the second night for only E9 ! Don’t forget to pack your togs…All hotel residents get free into the Aquadome, Ireland’s largest indoor waterworld.

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Ambassador Hotel Cork – Wedding Showcase May 2010

paul — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:27:55 +0000

The Ambassador Hotel in Cork are hosting a wedding Showcase this Thursday 27th May from 6pm where you can see their Banquet Hall in all its splendor as well as checking out their private room for civil ceremony weddings.

Click here to download the flier for more information.

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A Wedding with plenty of Drama!

Ciara Crossan — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:05:18 +0000

Cork Brides take note!! One of the top wedding venues outside of Cork city, the Carlton Hotel in Kinsale is opening their doors to invite you to join them for a wedding fair with a difference…… not the usual stands, fashions shows and leaflets…..this will be a full on “fake wedding“!

Everybody loves a good wedding, but when the wedding party are all actors…..well, anything can happen! For a start, the two families don’t get on, though the bridesmaid does fancy the best man. The reception is awash with hilarious gossip and there’s a good chance that, before the night is out, some family secrets won’t be secrets anymore.

Complete with champagne reception, limos, a lavish banquet, hilarious speeches, fabulous photos and great music, all in the plush surroundings of the Carlton Hotel Kinsale, the Wedding Of The Year on Sunday 25th April will be like no other event you’ll ever attend.

I have been to one of these events before, and as reported…it was a really entertaining night! Let’s face it ladies…your groom will THANK you for bringing him to this instead of complaining about being dragged to a typical wedding fair! Why not make a night of it and stay in the hotel so you can really let your hair down as the champagne flows! For your exclusive invitation contact 021 4706000 or email info@carltonkinsalehotel.com Further details are available on www.carlton.ie

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Overlooking Kilkenny Castle: Wedding Venue Kilkenny

Ciara Crossan — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:30:42 +0000

The Kilkenny River Court Hotel is an award winning 4* hotel overlooking the magnificent medieval Kilkenny Castle. Watch our minute and a half video of the hotel here…

Remember, you can check availability to have your wedding in this great Kilkenny Wedding Venue, Kilkenny River Court right here on weddingdates.ie!

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