Wedding Garden Party

Okay so in Ireland this isn't the easiest thing to plan what with our wonderful predictable weather :) but don't rule it out as an option you can always erect some gazebo's just in case it rains!

This is a fun way to entertain your guests and to make everyone feel at home and relaxed, including you, on the big day! Draw inspiration from those who have tried and succeeded and what better place to start than Pinterest.

Go on be brave!

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Even old Pallets come in useful in this picnic style garden party!

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DIY photobooth. Ask your florist to make these up to create a fun wedding album!

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Add a hide-out for the kids, this will make them feel really special and it adds and element of fun!

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This is a table display that your guests will remember!

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Presentation is everything when planning a fun get together party! With the weather heating up, salads are a great option, but keep it simple! One of my favorite salads is strawberries, goat cheese, almonds in arugula, topped with homemade poppyseed dressing.

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Individual cupcakes are ideal and people can help themselves! The kiddies will love them too :)

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Keep and collect glass bottles on the run up to your wedding and create a colourful floral display!



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Create a grand entrance!

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Quench your thirst! Use old mason jars for cups and keep your drinks cool in an old wash tub :)


Happy Planning!

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

Romance in Summer!

Memories to last a lifetime!

There are so many different reasons to get married at Powerscourt in August. The weather is generally good, allowing wedding couples and guests the luxury of a drinks reception in the magnificent gardens. The gardens at Powerscourt are in full bloom especially the Rose Garden, the stunning Herbaceous Border and the romantic and tranquil Japanese Garden.

Eleanor and Pablo had a stunning day here for their wedding on the 14th August 2015. Here's what this wonderful couple had to say;

"While we may be ever so slightly biased, Powerscourt House & Gardens has got to be the best wedding and event venue in the country.  The stunning gardens, beautiful rooms and wonderful hospitality made for an incredible day, one which will stay with us and our guests for many years to come.

It's hard to know where to start, but Conrad and his team went above and beyond to make sure the day went off without a hitch.  They executed a very last-minute transfer of drinks reception to the gardens (Irish weather at its unpredictable best!) which we were extremely grateful for, as we really wanted to show off the beautiful Irish countryside to our international guests.  Everyone was incredibly professional and a special shout-out must go to Neil who was so attentive knowing how people liked their drinks and even got involved in some of our photo fun!  Service in the ballroom was fantastic and we received so many compliments about the simply delicious food.  We particularly appreciated the deviation regarding the midnight snacks; we have a slight obsession with bacon butties!

In the run-up to the day, I’m sure Conrad was driven quite demented by our emails but nothing seemed too much trouble and he was a great support throughout the entire process.  We really had a brilliant day and it is such a privilege to have been able to celebrate our wedding in Powerscourt.  Thank you to everyone involved for helping to create such a memorable day!”

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

Wedding Photography by:

WE ARE THE MASTERSONS

Wedding & Portrait Photographer

www.wearethemastersons.com

hello@wearethemastersons.com

01 492 9044

Wedding Dresses on A Budget

Oxfam Dublin have a fabulous store and filled with wedding dresses that have never been worn. If you are looking for wedding dresses but not looking to spend a fortune then Oxfam Dublin may be the answer for you! Not only are you saving the pennies but helping a very worthwhile cause too :)

You can book an appointment by phoning 01 478 0777 or shop online.

Here is a selection of what they have to offer. I love them all!!

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

OXFAM DUBLIN

Wicklow House | St Great Georges Street | Dublin 2

www.oxfamireland.org

georgesstreet@oxfamireland.org

01 478 0777

Photos Credit: Darren Fitzpatrick

Bake My Cake

An architect with a passion for pastry, Catherine de Groot formed Bake my cake in 2009 and her company has grown from strength to strength. From traditional weddings cakes to something a little different Bake my Cake can create the perfect cake for your special day. 

Their consultation process ensures a truly personal approach. They go to great lengths to create the perfect cake for your special day.

Committed to quality, innovation and exceptional customer service in everything they do.

They use only natural ingredients. All their cakes are handmade and baked fresh in their Booterstown store.

All cakes are decorated with a commitment to perfection!

BAKE MY CAKE

www.bakemycake.ie

info@bakemycake.ie

45 Booterstown Avenue | Blackrock | County Dublin

01 278 4478

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.ie

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

Wedding Brochure

Wedding Invitations

New Garden Collection from Daintree Paper

Like so many other businesses Daintree Paper started off in a kitchen in a Dublin suburb! It has come along way from pulping paper in a food processor and making sheets of paper in a bay bath. The people at Daintree are very conscious of the environment so you can be assured that your invitations have been kind to the earth. Their Indian cotton paper is handmade and comes from recycled cotton waste from clothing factories. 

Even the building where Daintree is now housed is one of a kind. Inspired by the delightful, fertile abundance of trees, from the rainforest in Australia after which it is named, Daintree meets some of its own energy, material, food and water needs and is a small step towards more restorative, sustainable and healthful built environment.

Daintree has recently added a new garden collection to their suite of invitations for 2013, and we feel that this is a great fit for our couples getting married at Powerscourt House & Gardens.

Covent Garden

This invitation will set the tone for your big day, saying it all simply but with that little bit of modern urban chic. Covent Garden is the place to go looking for something new and that little bit different, you've just found it.

Downton

If your are looking for period charm in your wedding invitation, you need look no further. With three different Downton styles, capture the refinement and elegance of a bygone age. Each invitation uses a specially commissioned hand-screen-printed card unique to Daintree. With single, folded and pocket varities there is something here for you to wow your guests.

Eden Blue

Understated, clean , modern , simple and refined. The design team pulled in the reigns, kept it simple and got it right. The Garden of Eden is where you'll find that stunning, simple invitation you were looking for. Look no further.

Fontainbleu

The inspiration for this beautiful invitation came from the romantic chateau just outside of Paris . Whether you choose the single card style or the more elaborate pocket your guests will be impressed with this invitation that has that extra 'je ne sais quoi'

Gardenia

First of all it's an invitation , turn it upside down and you have a confetti container, then bring it to the reception for serving french fries !It's more of an experience than an invite. This is the invitation your guests will want to show off on their mantlepieces.If you're looking for a show stopper this is it.

Japanese Garden

The beautiful japanese screen-printed chiyogami paper gives this invitation a sumptuous oriental feel. This luxurious invitation is bound to impress even the most discerning of your guests. The gold and navy colour combinations are timeless.

For more information and pricing please contact:

Daintree Paper
61 Camden St.
Dublin 2

T: +353 (0)1-4757500
info@daintree.ie

www.daintree.ie

Weddings at Powerscourt House and Gardens

www.powerscourt.ie/weddings

hospitality@powerscourt.net

Wedding Cheesecake

Wedding Cakes with a Difference!

We are all familiar with the traditional wedding cake although some have become quite modern over the last few years offering a different cake in each tier!

Well here's something a little different, a cheesecake, made with tiers of different cheeses.

 Sheridans Cheesemongers have been creating wedding cheese cakes for several years and they now supply hundreds of cheese cakes all over the country each year.

They pride themselves on only supplying the finest quality and value Irish and Continental cheeses. For your big day, you will get the best advice and value from an experienced award-winning cheesemonger; the Irish market-leading wedding cheese cake specialist.

Celebration cakes made from cheese are becoming increasingly popular both here and abroad. It’s not a cheesecake. The basic idea is that - either as an alternative or in addition to the traditional tiered cake - guests are presented with several cheeses which have been stacked one above the other and decorated to resemble a classic wedding cake. To make it look like a traditional cake, round cheeses of decreasing diameters are used. This 'cheese cake' is later disassembled and used as the cheeseboard - an after dinner option which many people prefer to traditional wedding cake anyway!

Sheridans offer lots of options, ideas and advice on choosing your cheeses. You can keep it Irish or they can cater for any other preference that you may have.

Once you have your cheeses selected you can assemble and decorate them anyway you like. The pastry chef wherever the reception is being held will usually be only too delighted to decorate the cake for you.  Or find someone artistic to garnish it in an attractive manner ( you will probably be too busy on the day!) Everyone has their own personal ideas.

Seasonal fruits are a great way to add the finishing touches to your cake. Foliage, fresh figs, green/purple grapes, flowers, and even some figurines all seem to work well. If you are worried about cut flower or leaf stems touching the cheese, wrap the stems in a little clingfilm or foil.

Many customers have also added some chutneys and pickles to go with their cheeses. 

For further information you can contact Sarah in Sheridans at sarah@sheridanscheesemongers.com  or in Dublin, dublinshop@sheridanscheesemongers.com

Galway on 091 564 829 or Dublin on 01 679 3143 

www.sheridanscheesemongers.com

One of our brides last year and a wonderful cheese cake made!

www.powerscourt.ie/weddings

www.willoreilly.com