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If you and or your hubby-to-be are golf nuts, then it makes sense to celebrate your special day (or weekend as the case may be!) at one of Ireland’s fabulous Golf Resorts and Hotels.  Mount Juliet in Kilkenny is one of the countries most famous and they cater for really special wedding days.  They are hosting an Open Day on Sunday March 21st, so why not encourage your G2B to go along with you by booking him a spot of golf while your at it?!

You can see if they are available on your special day here: Wedding Venues Kilkenny and watch our little video to get a taste for what you can expect for your wedding day!

We all know that Cork people are probably some of the most fiercely loyal and county-proud in the country!  And that probably explains why so many Cork people, never leave Cork!!  Cork brides, will inevitably marry in their home county and The Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig has played host to hundreds of these brides throughout the years.

Next Sunday, 7th March they are having their annual wedding showcase, where you can see the banquet hall done up in its wedding finery.  What I loved about the place was the funky lighting and the way the hotel has blended the old and the new aspects of the building so well.

You can watch our little video walkthrough of the Oriel House to give you a taster of what to expect:

And remember – you can always check availability for your perfect wedding venue in Cork right here on weddingdates.ie!

In these economic times, everyone is looking to save as much as they can on their wedding expenses.  And anyone in the midst of the planning process knows that these build up really quickly!  For any Sligo brides out there, consider heading to the Clarion Hotel’s Wedding Fair on March 7th.  They are giving 10 bridal couples €2,000 worth of wedding giveaways!

They will also be unveiling their new bridal penthouse and the MC for the day is Darren Kennedy, TV presenter and stylist.  Touring around a fab hotel and be in with a chance to win €2,000 of wedding goodies?  I can’t think of many better ways to spend a Sunday afternoon for an engaged couple!  The event will be on from 2pm – 6pm.

Nowadays, lots of people are considering marquee weddings, but many of us barely know what goes into such an event, between the marquee styles themselves, down to furniture rental, decor and all the added extras that you need to think about.  While the “concept” of a marquee wedding is fantastic, you have to consider all of the elements and the costs involved with buying everything separately where as a Hotel will include most (if not all) of these things..tables, chairs, cutlery, centerpieces etc.

Thankfully, there are some companies out there that do the lot and Hireall is one of them.  They are now hosting Ireland’s first ever Marquee Open Day so couples can go along and see and feel what are the different marquee options out there.

On Sunday 28th February, Hireall will be showcasing its fabulous wedding marquees as well as its marquee wedding décor and themes. Visitors will get the chance to view some speciality linens and table settings along with a huge range of wedding accessories, all under one… tented roof! They will also be launching a wide range of new products at their newly opened showrooms on the day.

The Open Day will run between 12 noon and 5.30 p.m. and is open to both trade and the public. Admission is free and no bookings are required.

Couples and their families and friends (the more the merrier) can enjoy a relaxed and enjoyable day collecting lots of new ideas to help create their perfect wedding day.

Hireall is one of the leading Marquee and Party Hire Company in Ireland, they are located at 37 Spruce Ave, Stillorgan Industrial Park, Sandyford, Co. Dublin.  Here’s hoping for a dry day on Sunday for their big Open Day!

Leinster brides take note, Tattersalls House situated at the world renowned Tattersalls bloodstock auction house is hosting their wedding fair this Sunday, 21st February.  They are inviting all couples who want a wedding venue with a difference to come down and take a look.  The beauty of this venue is that it has a distinctly country feel and yet is only 30 minutes from the capital!

You can have your civil ceremony on site and private dining for up to 250 guests in the charming house.  Complimentary bus transfers to nearby hotels for accomodation.  You can have a traditional-feel country wedding and still stay in a modern hotel – the best of both worlds!

Naturally, you can also check availability for your wedding in Meath at Tattersalls House here on weddingdates.ie!

The Cork International Airport Hotel is hosting a Wedding Afternoon on this coming Sunday 21st February.  Join them between 2 & 6pm where you will be greeted by Carmel; and the Cork International’s dedicated wedding team.

View the Cork International as you would for a wedding and discuss your special day with the wedding team. Offering a unique venue with the promise of excellent food and service – special Wedding Packages from €40 per person and all wedding packages tailored to your special day. The Cork International will also be hosting recommended wedding suppliers – from décor to beauty to fashion.

I have eaten at this hotel many times and a stand out for me is definitely the food as well as the fantastically quirky setting.  This place has to be seen to be believed!

With Valentine’s Day inspiring couples everywhere to celebrate romance and express their love, it is bound to have inspired quite a few men to pop the question! So if you have an extra sparkle to your life from the glint of a diamond then you won’t have to wait for long to find the perfect venue and get ideas for your special day, as Fota Island Resort’s Wedding Showcase will take place this Sunday 21st February.

The resort will play host to an array of wedding services and suppliers, all showcasing everything you might need to create the perfect wedding day. Consider all that’s on display as you browse through wedding dresses from Divine Gowns to men’s suits from Black Tie, through a selection of photographers including Brian Terry photography, music options such as the Orphius Trio, cakes by Cakes of Distinction, and even honeymoon options with Lee Travel. You can even consider the option of having a wedding planner do all the organising for you, with a selection on the day including The Mulberry Tree and Weddings by Franc.

By attending you will also have the opportunity to witness the Fota Island Hotel & Spa dressed for a wedding day. The hotel’s Smith Barry Suite will be set for 170 guests and the luxurious bedrooms and lodges along with a deluxe suite will all be available to view.

The resort also has the Golf Clubhouse which can host weddings as well as the hotel itself – and on the day of the fair, a luxury limo or vintage car will transport you to check it out.  The Clubhouse exterior retains the original stonework while the luxurious interior is more like a top-class hotel than a conventional golf clubhouse, providing a stylish alternative setting for a wedding reception.

Food and Drink:

The talented team of chefs at Fota Island Resort’s Hotel and Clubhouse will provide canapés, starters, main courses and desserts for you to sample and they will also be available to discuss menu options for your wedding day. Wine tasting with the resident sommelier will also feature, providing inspiration for the perfect wine accompaniment to your first meal together as husband and wife.

Mark the Date in your Diary: Sunday 21st February, 2010 11-4pm, Fota Island Resort – of course you can check availability for your chosen wedding date here before you hit for the fair! Wedding Venue Cork – Fota Island Resort

This weekend I had one of the most random experiences ever! I was at a wedding where I didn’t know anybody!! No, I’m not billy-no-mates….I was invited to Hotel Meyrick’s Wedding Taster evening where they showcased their facilities for a wedding….by hosting a fake one!! Engaged couples were invited to attend, and were given a great insight into what a wedding in Hotel Meyrick consists of.

I brought along my friend Kelly and from start to finish the event went flawlessly! When we arrived, we were offered valet parking for our car and we were blown over by the bedroom that overlooked Eyre Square through the charming sash windows.  The champagne reception started at 7pm and when we arrived down there was a great atmosphere with everyone dressed up and a pianist tinkling the ivories.  We greeted the Bride and Groom (Maire Eilis Ní Fhlaithearta & Seamus Moran from Ros Na Rún), the Priest Fr Short (Alan Short) and a very entertaining mother of the bride! They all kept up their characters perfectly, and we felt like we were in the middle of a live drama!

The happy couple!

The bell sounded for the meal to begin, and we checked the table planner to see where we were sitting.  When we walked upstairs to the ballroom it was very impressive with the sparkling chandeliers and the whole room dressed for a wedding…very white!  We were then served 4 delicious courses, a cold seafood plate, soup (to die for!) and a choice of Beef or Sea bass for the main.  The desert was a medley of the yummy treats you could order on your own big day.  My fav was the mini Lemon Meringue pie!

Then came the speeches, which went on for ages (like a normal wedding then!) but the best was last with Alan Short doing his famous Bertie impersonation.

Kelly & I with Fr. Short!

Then came some Irish Dancers, who put on a great performance and really entertained the crowd, before getting all of the top table up to join in…”isteach, amach, isteach, amach!”

All in all, the Hotel Meyrick did a great job at hosting the event and it really was a unique concept to allow prospective couples see what the place would be like for their own special day.  As for the hotel itself, I was really impressed with the way they had blended the old character of the property with retro/funky decor.  It is a truly elegant hotel and all of the staff were super friendly, even the barman in the residents bar who was kept working till the wee hours!!  I loved the real silverware at breakfast and the chef coming out to ask us how we would like our eggs to be cooked! I have not had as good poached eggs since I lived in Australia!

I was delighted to be able to experience the hotel for myself and if someone was to ask me for a recommendation for a Galway Hotel now, I would not hesitate to tell them to go check out the Meyrick.  I’ll be looking forward to my own next visit there!

To see some photos I snapped at the event, check out the Facebook album.

Waterford Brides, take note!  Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan is all in readiness for their wedding show which will be held on Sunday, 7^th of February, when everything to make your special day perfect will be on display for their hotly-anticipated 2010 Wedding Show.

Wedding Show 2010 will showcase their newly renovated and refurbished ballroom – where the Wedding Show will be held from 2pm to 6pm.

Numerous different stands, showcasing a huge array of products will be on display, ensuring the prospective Bride or Groom can take in everything from wedding singers to make-up artistry, from wedding dresses and menswear right up to weekends away for Hen and Stag nights.

Specialised wedding packages, unique to Lawlors Hotel, will be available on the day, and Dominic Losty, Lucy McEnery and Karen Moore will be on hand to help you make the best of your own individual budget. Discounts and deals are available by booking your wedding through Lawlors.

CIVIL CEREMONIES SUITE

Lawlors Hotel will also be unveiling their Civil Ceremonies Suite in the Pearse Suite, which will be decorated like it shall be during your own special ceremony, providing you with a glimpse of the tasteful style employed to make your wedding in Lawlors a perfect and unforgettable occasion.

A special ‘Wall of Memories’, providing an intriguing and memorable snapshot of countless weddings held in Lawlors Hotel down through the years will also be on show. To be part of this special memorial, just drop in your snaps to Lawlors Hotel in the days before the Show.

RECEPTION

There will also be a Champagne and Canopy Reception between 2pm-6pm.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Remember, you can check availability for Lawlor’s Hotel here on weddingdates.ie!

The Royal Marine Hotel in Dublin are hosting their own wedding fair on Sunday 7th February, so any newly engaged Dublin brides might want to take a spin out to Dun Laoghaire to check it out!

You can check availability for your Dublin Wedding here on weddingdates.ie!