Cupids Arrow Strikes at Powerscourt

Michael & Ruby
4th September 2016

How did you guys meet?

We actually met online through OK Cupid! I was incredibly nervous the first time we met in person as I thought Ruby was way out of my league. We met outside the gates of Trinity College in town and went to Stephen's Green park on our first date. I knew instantly that Ruby was someone very special, and I'm incredibly lucky to have met her!

Tell us about your engagement?

This one is a little weird for us as we actually got married in Taiwan in September 2015, but it was only a small affair for close family. We wanted to have a proper wedding in Ireland on the same date (September the 4th) the following year so that all our friends in Ireland could celebrate with us. We were thrilled to find out that Powerscourt House was free on the same date in 2016, it also means we only have one anniversary date to remember :)

We chose our venue because?

We're massive fans of Powerscourt. I took Ruby here on our second date as I wanted to show her the very best of Ireland. She had had some pretty bad experiences when she first arrived in the country and I wanted to show her that Ireland had a lot more to offer. She fell in love with Powerscourt immediately, and we've been coming here ever since! There was never really any question about where we wanted our wedding in Ireland to be!

Favourite part of your day?

Our favourite part of the day was directly after the ceremony itself. We were finally able to relax a little bit and enjoy the day in the amazing surroundings. The weather was amazing so we had the reception outside in the gardens, everyone loved the place!

Any advice for other couples?

Try to relax and take some time during the day to take it all in. The wedding day passed so quickly that we both feel like we missed so much. You're so busy with photo shoots and meeting & greeting the guests that there's very little time for just the two of you.

Thank You!

We have to say a massive thanks to Conrad from Feast Catering for all of his hard work. The day went flawlessly, and that's all down to Conrad and his team! He was completely unflappable on the day and we were (and still are) completely in awe of him!

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

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Enniskerry | County Wicklow

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01 204 6000

Midsummer Romance at Powerscourt

Summer Weddings at Powerscourt House & Gardens

Why get married at Powerscourt?
Powerscourt is one of the most beautiful country estates in Ireland and with it's award winning gardens it is the most unique wedding venue in County Wicklow!

Is the summer a good time to get married?
The summer months are truly spectacular at Powerscourt. The Gardens are in full bloom, especially the Italian Garden, Rose Garden and Herbaceous Border. The panoramic vista overlooking with the Sugarloaf Mountain as a backdrop is breathtaking.

What makes the house so special?
Powerscourt House is a Palladian mansion with 800 of history. Dating back as far as the 1300's Powerscourt was once a castle and over the years Has evolved into one of Ireland's top wedding venues! It boasts a double height Georgian ballroom with ornate columns and ceiling. The series of garden rooms overlooking the magnificent gardens provides a homely and relaxed atmosphere!

Elis and Mark got married her in July 2016!

''Mark and I looked at many venues for our wedding but once we visited Powerscourt House, we knew this was the venue for us! 

On our wedding day we found the staff as a whole extremely professional, all the Powerscourt team were so helpful and lovely with us during the whole experience. We feel the Powerscourt venue is unique with one best gardens in the world, the food was absolutely amazing. We both had the most amazing day and on looking back there is not a single thing we would have changed. We had wedding guests from all over the world such as Brazil, Thailand, Dubai, London, Edinburgh and Ukraine and more and they all  complimented us repeatedly on our wedding day on the amazing venue and the high standards of the meal and staff.   

We wanted to say thank you so much for making our day so memorable and special.''

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POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

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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

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May Wedding at Powerscourt House & Gardens

Summer Weddings at Powerscourt

Powerscourt House and Gardens are stunning all year but they are just beautiful in the Summer months. As the garden begin to come to life with many beautiful booms it is also the kick start to our wedding season at Powerscourt.

Eimear and Dominic were wed on the 28th May this year and here's what they had to say;

''We just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone at Powerscourt House for making our wedding day so memorable. From the moment we visited the venue we knew that this was the perfect place for our wedding and it lived up to all our expectations.

The downstairs room for our ceremony was cosy and intimate and having our reception outside in the gardens with ‘that view’ was just perfect, although the room upstairs was so nice that we knew our guests would be happy inside or out.

We had a lot of people travelling from the UK so it was important to us that they were wowed by the venue and beautiful Wicklow scenery, which they of course were! We received so many compliments about how beautiful the house and the gardens were. Not to mention having stunning photos as a result of the backdrop.

The staff at Feast also provided us with a perfectly smooth day and thought of everything we would need. The food was delicious and the wine flowed. Both the house staff and Feast helped us so much in the run up to the wedding and could not have been more helpful.

We and all our guests had such a great day and night we wish we could do it all again. We would not hesitate to recommend this venue to any couple planning their big day.''

Powerscourt House and Gardens is truly a stunning wedding venue in the Garden of Ireland, County Wicklow.

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

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A Romantic Affair

Summertime Weddings at Powerscourt House

The perfect wedding begins with the perfect location. Andy and Katya decided that the historic Powerscourt House and Gardens was just right for them!

It’s pretty hard to find something not to love about Powerscourt, from the grand Palladian Mansion to the expanse of finely manicured gardens, a perfect setting for a summer wedding. Andy and Katya celebrated their wedding in July, we are so delighted they had such a wonderful day! 

''We could not have asked for more, and everything was absolutely perfect! The house itself is just stunning, very light and spacious, beautifully renovated and has an absolutely incredible atmosphere. The view of the mountain and the gardens from the house is breath-taking and we were so excited for our guests (especially for those travelling from U.S.A., Russia, and United Kingdom) to enjoy it on the day. When the planning began for the big day, we knew we were in good hands, when Conrad offered us his support in everything we needed. He was always there for us to answer all the questions (and we had MANY questions), promptly responding to our emails and having numerous phone calls with us. The day before and on the day of the wedding itself, Conrad made sure everything is as perfect as it could possibly be. We are forever grateful for all the hard work that he has done. The team that worked with Conrad deserves a special shout out as well, all of them were very professional, friendly and attentive to us and our guests.  

We have to separately mention the food and wines offered for the wedding, we LOVED every single dish we tasted during the food tasting, so deciding what we want on the wedding menu wasn't easy at all, however we finally agreed to go for salmon as a starter, guinea fowl and halibut as a main course, and poached pear as a dessert, we had no regrets. The food was prepared to perfection, served on time, and we received many many compliments from our guests who enjoyed their dinner very much. 

As for many couple, our wedding was a very special and memorable day to us. But we are delighted that all our 110 guests enjoyed the day as much as we did. From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank every single member of Powerscourt House team who made our wedding the best of our lives!''.

Andy & Katya

25th July 2015

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000