Planning an Easter Wedding

Easter is a great time of year to get married, with all those pastel spring colors which are ideal for weddings, and they are just perfect for an Easter celebration.

Gorgeous Easter pastel colors are the symbolic nature colors of springtime. If you’re planning an Easter wedding, Easter colors are that favorite part of spring which is always surrounded by beautiful floral designs and spring bright colors.

Creating an Easter wedding theme is a piece of cake. I would recommend using pretty pastel shades, as these are very popular around springtime and suit the fresh feel of the season. Dress your bridesmaids in lighter shades and use venue decorations in lilac, baby pink, lemon and mint. Think Mini Egg colours and you’ve got the theme spot on! Pom poms, paper decorations and hanging lanterns are perfect for this.

Easter eggs in a basket also make brilliant centre pieces. This theme is great for kids, as you can get them to decorate their own eggs, either on paper or on actual eggs. If your venue has gardens or grounds, you can also organise a huge Easter egg hunt to keep them entertained! We bet even the adults will be joining in before long :)

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POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

10 Beautiful Spring Wedding Bouquets

Spring is the season for flowers and the options are truly endless. Get inspired by these seasonal arrangements. Don't be afraid to ask your florist to try something new!

Spring is here and with it a palette of fabulous feminine colours for your wedding bouquet. My favourite wedding flower has to be the peony.

Spring Flowers that are in Season

Here are some of the amazing range of flowers that you can choose from. If you are unsure how to pick and choose do ask the advice of your florist, they will advise you on what colours and flowers to mix and match. 

Agapanthus, Amaryllis, Anemone, Apple blossom, Bird of Paradise, Brodea, Cherry Blossom, Corn flower, Cosmose, Dahlia, Delphinium, Delwood, Forsythia, Freesia, Gardenia, Heather, Helleborus, Hollyhock, Hyacinth, Casa Blanca Lily, Gloriosa Lily, Stargazer, Liatrus, Lilac, Lisianthus, Narcissus, Orchid, Peach blossom, Peony, Phlox, Poppy, Protea, Pussy willow, Ranunculus, Rose, Seeded Eucalyptus, Solidago, Statice, Stephanotis, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Viburnum, Wax flower, Zinnia.

Bloomsday Flowers

Natural Wedding

Camelia Austen Flowers

Fussy Peacock

Bridal Musings

Natural Wedding

Med Weddings

Storyboard Wedding

Wedding Chicks

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Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

Photos credits

www.pinterest.com/naturalwedding

www.bloomsday.ie

www.austenflowersandevents.com

www.fussypeacock.ie

www.bridalmusings.com

www.storyboardweddings.com

www.modweddings.com

www.weddingchicks.com

Spring Wedding Inspiration

I don't know about you but I just can't wait for Spring to arrive properly. I am dreaming of sunny days and flowers blooming and of course our Spring weddings!

Everyone loves Spring especially after the dark cold days of Winter and it is becoming increasingly popular with wedding couples. The beautiful pastel palettes of Spring colour are truly refreshing. 

How do you choose your color? It’s easy really, make sure you choose a color that you love and that really reflects your personality and persona. If cool pastel shades don’t really agree with your fiery loud personality then it may seem strange to guests, so make sure it really says you. Consider how to mix your colors, don’t just stick to one, and why not try using a stronger accent color to help blend in with your chosen color. Don’t be afraid to stick to these colors, choose a darker shade or lighter tint of some of these popular colors, you’ll still be on trend but using it to your advantage.

I hope you feel inspired!

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POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

Engagement Proposal at Powerscourt House

Powerscourt Estate is an enchanting and romantic Estate nestled at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. With colorful gardens and a dramatic vista Powerscourt is one of the Top 10 Places in Ireland to pop the question!

Every groom (or bride as the case may be) chooses a different approach and way of proposing to their other half. The options and opportunities at Powerscourt House and Gardens are endless! So for all you romantics out there here are some of our favorite spots to propose at Powerscourt Estate this Valentines Day!

Elizabeth & Alan - Japanese Garden

Japanese Garden

Pepperpot Tower

Engagement at the Herbaceous Border

Powerscourt House & Gardens

Rose Garden - Walled Garden

Triton Lake Powerscourt

Spring Tulips at Powerscourt

Powerscourt Waterfall

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

Wedding Planning Checklist

Even the most organised among us need checklists! Here is a great guide to help you get started - 12 months and counting!

• Have a discussion to see what you both would/would not like.
• Start a guest list and revisit it often.
• Do a budget.
• Decide who is paying for what – and will you accept help from family.
• It may not be a bad idea to take out wedding insurance - just in case!
• Decide what season you would like and set the date.
• Book ceremony venue.
• Visit and book your reception venue.
• Decide who you would like to be your bridesmaids and groomsmen and ask them if they are happy to do it.
• Decide what kind of entertainment you want, for the ceremony and the venue.

• Research and consider options for your venue and ceremony decor.
• Research and book photographer, videographer, band, and wedding planner if desired. Check with your Wedding Venue, they will often recommend suppliers.
• Have a look online to see what wedding gowns are popular and create a Pinterest Board for the ones you like.
• Book an appointment with a few different bridal shops.
• Why not send a 'Save the Date' card just to give friends and family advance notice.
• Are you planning on doing anything yourself, make a list of DIY projects that need doing and ask your bridal party to help.
• Start a wedding website or planning diary to make sure nothing is missed!

Happy Planning!

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.ie

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

Powerscourt House Wedding Fair 2015

Gracious Hospitality

Powerscourt House

WEDDING FAIR

Sunday 22nd February 2015

11.00am to 4.00pm

Come along and meet the team at Powerscourt House and Feast Catering. Enjoy some canapes on arrival and meet our network of preferred suppliers. Everything you need to cater for your big day is here under one roof, from the wine, flowers, entertainment, cakes, photographers, make-up artist and lots more! Register to your interest here and I shall email you with further details closer to the time.

Have a look at some of our photos from our 2014 Wedding Fair

See the double height ballroom set up for your special day and sit and relax in the garden rooms overlooking the magnificent 47 acres of gardens.

This is a fantastic opportunity to see Powerscourt House, meet the team and our network of preferred suppliers. Enjoy some bubbly and canapes on arrival and wander around at your leisure.

To register your interest in our event please sign up here and we can email closer to the time with more details.

We look forward to welcoming you to Powerscourt!

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.ie

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

FEAST CATERING & EVENTS

56A Blackthorn Road | Sandyford Industrial Estate | Dublin 18 | Ireland
T: +353 1 293 5994
W: www.feast.ie
E: conrad@feast.ie

Top 5 Wedding Trends for 2015

And so a new year begins! Happy New Year to all our couples past, present and future from everyone at Powerscourt Estate and Feast Catering.

2014 was a phenomenal year for Weddings at Powerscourt! We had a great start to the year with an early spring wedding and then went on to have some terrific summer, autumn and winter weddings too..... So a new year and to get planning for the year ahead I have put together the top 5 wedding trends for 2015. I hope you will be inspired!

GLAM IS BACK

Yes the glitz and glam style in wedding dresses is back in 2015. Off the shoulder, long sleeves and lace are making a come back this year. Soft flowing fabrics make for that glamorous look and intimate lace adds an element of romance.

Anne Gregory Design

TEXTURED WEDDING CAKES

The naked wedding cake trend has by no means gone away for 2015 but we are now seeing an emerging trend for textured cakes such a ruffles and textured designs.

Bake My Cake

AFTERNOON TEA

Downton Abbey is still popular and it is certainly inspiring wedding planners and stylists. China is still very much in for the coming year. Garden party style weddings are very much in trend and creates a lovely relaxed and homely ambiance.

Me Auld China

PHOTO FRENZY

Professional engagement shoots are all the rage and couples are starting to use these photos in their 'save the date' and wedding stationery. It's a nice personalised touch!

Save The Date
FLORAL GREENERY

Yes you read it right leafy bouquets and table centre pieces is the trend for wedding flowers in 2015. There are so many options so ask your florist to do up some examples for you. Personally I like the unstructured, less formal look of using lots of greenery!

The Garden Powerscourt Townhouse

Happy Planning :)

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow | Ireland
T: +353 1 204 6000
W: www.powerscourt.com/house/weddings
E: hospital@powerscourt.net

FEAST CATERING & EVENTS

56A Blackthorn Road | Sandyford Industrial Estate | Dublin 18 | Ireland
T: +353 1 293 5994
W: www.feast.ie
E: conrad@feast.ie