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

Feast Catering & Events

Feast Catering at Powerscourt House

Every wedding venue needs an exceptional team from the first moment that you are greeted coming through the front doors of Powerscourt House down to the fine detail of your chosen menu. That's why Powerscourt have partnered with the culinary duo Domini and Peaches Kemp.

Feast Catering at Powerscourt is all about excellence and attention to detail. They take pride in offering a first class service for each and every client. Their event planners will help guide you through the seasonal menus, using only the freshest ingredients from some of Ireland's finest local and artisan producers. Everything is carefully considered to ensure it meets with the highest expectations.

Feast Catering offer a selection of packages as part of a highly personalised service. Together with a fantastic network of preferred suppliers, they work closely with couples ensuring that your special day is seamlessly catered for from start to finish.

Dedication to quality and service and the underlying philosophy that no details is too small is what makes a wedding serviced by Feast a success. The team at Feast Catering & Events bring experience, knowledge and creativity.

You can download a brochure here to find out more about Weddings at Powerscourt House in County Wicklow.


Testimonial:

Growing up in Australia I could only have imagined having my wedding in a venue like Powerscourt House and Gardens. 

From the moment you arrive, you know you're in for a treat. With spectacular gardens, a breathtaking ballroom and exceptional service, Powerscourt really delivers on all aspects of your special day.

Powerscourt House not only gave us the day we had been dreaming of, but also allowed us to be stress free and really enjoy every minute of our special day. 

While our guests enjoyed the Champagne Reception and delicious canapes in the Garden View rooms, we enjoyed our time wandering around the immaculate gardens and creating memories of our own. From the Japanese Gardens to the Pepperpot Tower and the view of Sugarloaf Mountain,  you'll be sure to have an equally amazing wedding album.

While all of this is important, our day wouldn't have been so amazing without the support and help of the events coordinator and staff on the day. The service from the moment we booked the venue was exceptional and didn't stop until the night had finished. No request was too much, and our vision for the day was captured and executed perfectly.

We cant thank you enough for helping us to achieve the wedding of our dreams. Our guests are still talking about it. Amber and Matthew

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

Top Wicklow Wedding Venue - Powerscourt House & Gardens

Welcome to Powerscourt House

Your wedding day is a once in a lifetime experience and Powerscourt House is the perfect place to celebrate such an occasion. The Powerscourt Estate is a haven for beauty and tranquility, full of rich history and natural beauty.

Powerscourt Gardens was recently voted No. 3 in the Top 10 Garden of the World by National Geographic. You can enjoy exclusive use of these gardens for your wedding photography! Creating memories for years to come....

The mile long avenue that leads up to the beautiful 18th century Palladian Mansion is lined by over 200 beech trees. Guests can enjoy exclusive access to the double height Georgian ballroom, which overlooks this magnificent estate and the 47 acres of stunning gardens. It is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking rooms in the country.

Our experts are on hand to help create individual and bespoke wedding packages to suit your requirements for your big day. We provide our clients with all inclusive packages and no hidden charges. Powerscourt House is an approved venue for civil ceremonies.

What our clients have said
Powerscourt House and Gardens is without comparison and in a league of its own. It is truly a unique venue for any civil partnership or wedding, rest assured it will not disappoint!
Our guests repeatedly commented on how delicious the food was and how friendly and efficient the team were. We couldn't have asked for more from Feast, they were simply amazing and a major part of making our day the success it was. Andrew & Alan

Powerscourt captured our hearts right from the beginning and we cannot think of a more exquisite venue to hold such an important day in our lives. Our memories of our wedding day at Powerscourt was like a dream come true and truly a beautiful place to begin our married life together, every second of our day was flawless. Eoghan & Nina

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

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

Meet Lil Peach & Lil Daisy

A unique vintage experience!

Create a unique and memorable experience for your guests on your big day. Whether it is a cocktail bar for the grown ups or an ice cream parlour for the younger guests Lil Peach and Lil Daisy are the perfect solution!

A little more about them...

VantasticVintage has merged the classic retro style of the caravan with modern day convenience to create a unique vintage experience on wheels to a new generation.

Their classic Carlight Casa Caravan is mobile and is versatile for any type of event from weddings, parties to product sampling and promotions. They can customise our package to meet your needs enhancing any event.

Lil Peach has that perfect vintage look by day covered in pretty bunting and by night she can light up any event with sparkling fairy lights and shiny chrome line finishing giving that extra sparkle.

To add to your experience they can go full vintage with outfits, music and props so your event is truly bespoke and totally unique. 

The options are endless so do get in touch with them directly to discuss your requirements.

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

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

VANTASTIC VINTAGE

T: 087 256 1210
W: www.vantasticvintage.ie
E: info@vantasticvintage.ie