Weddings at Powerscourt House

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

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

Wednesday, 7 October 2015

June Wedding at Powerscourt

Summertime at Powerscourt House & Gardens

Nestled in the mountains of County Wicklow and surrounded by the natural beauty of the magnificent gardens Powerscourt House is undeniably breathtaking!

Kelly often visited Powerscourt as a child and so she decided on Powerscourt House for her special day. On a summers day in June this year Kelly and Olly celebrated with family and friends, here's what they had to say;

''I have many happy memories of visiting Powerscourt Estate as a child and it was a dream come true to get married there. The setting is incredible, the Ballroom is stunning, the staff are incredibly attentive and the food fantastic. We have had so many positive comments from our guests and we feel extremely privileged that we were able to host our wedding in this incredibly beautiful estate. There really is no other setting like it. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts''.

Kelly & Olly

27th June 2015

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

Inspiring Outdoor Weddings

The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same, yet our lessons come from the journey and not the destination!

Let's face it, here in Ireland, we can't exactly depend on the weather to have our wedding reception under blue skies and beaming sunshine. Still and all I cannot but love some of the outdoor wedding inspiration from Pinterest :) There are so many wonderful outdoor wedding ideas from lawn games, to blooming bouquets and even the odd garden party!

Outdoor weddings in Ireland can be challenge but you could plan your drinks reception in the garden and move inside for the more formal setting of a buffet or seated meal. Powerscourt House and Gardens is an ideal venue in county Wicklow and is a perfect setting for such an idea! Enjoy drinks along the terrace of the Italian Garden and take in the vista of the romantic roaming hills of Wicklow. Later you and your guests can move indoors to the Georgian ballroom in the Palladian Mansion to the more formal setting of the ballroom.

The only thing holding you back is your imagination......

Image via Pinterest

Happy Planning :)

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

Wednesday, 20 May 2015

Appassionata Flowers

Passionate about Flowers

Appassionata are one of Powerscourt's preferred suppliers and have been working with us for the last number of years supplying flowers for our wedding couples and corporate events.

The team at Appassionata have a simple philosophy, to bring a fresh and inspirational approach to flowers! They are already renowned for supplying beautiful creations to restaurants, hotels, the fashion industry, corporate and private clients - not to mention many happy brides - the Appassionata client list is testimony to the diversity and high quality of their work.

"Stylish simplicity and exquisite attention to detail ensures that our passion for flowers inspires our creation."

Dedication to Sustainability

Appassionata strive as far as it is possible to use flowers cultivated in a sustainable manner. Both Appassionata and their suppliers are partners with the Fair Flowers Fair Plants initiative.

This means sustainably cultivated flowers and plants are grown in a way that respects people and the environment, creating as low a burden as is possible on the environment, along with guaranteed good working conditions within their enterprises. Flowers arrive daily by ferry so no carbon emissions are wasted through air delivery.

Whether you are planning an intimate family party or a large celebration with all your favourite people in the world, Appassionata can help you create the most beautiful day with the most gorgeous flowers especially created & tailored to suit your likes, taste and personality.

Here are some of their wonderful creations! Visit their website to see the full gallery.

APPASSIONATA

29 Drury Street | Dublin 2

www.appassionata.ie

shop@appassionata.ie

01 672 9425

POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

Thursday, 7 May 2015

The Perfect Pair - Seafoam and Peach

Seafoam and Peach Colour Palette

It can be rather a difficult task to mix, match and pair up colours for your wedding. If I choose red what will go with it? It truly is a minefield and can be a hard one to get your head around? Had you ever heard of a colour called seafoam, me either until I went looking for colours to match up with peach. Seafoam and Peach have a water colour (pardon the pun) feel that adds to its spectacular interest and charm.

Seafoam radiates peace and tranquility with an uplifting energy! The perfect partner for this amazing colour is peach.

Perhaps consider some accessories and jewellery in a darker turquoise to add some contrast!

Here are some amazing weddings using the colour theme of seafoam and peach - I think you'll agree they are just divine!

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POWERSCOURT HOUSE & GARDENS

Enniskerry | County Wicklow

www.powerscourt.com

hospitality@powerscourt.net

01 204 6000

Wednesday, 22 April 2015

Getting to Know Your Wedding Photographer

A Chat with Will O'Reilly

When the "I do's" are said, the meal is over, the toasts are a fading memory and the dancing done you will be looking forward to seeing all of these moments in time captured through the lens of your wedding photographer.

Meet Will, he is one of our preferred wedding photographers here at Powerscourt House. I recently met up with Will for a chat and got to know more about this creative wedding photographer!

How would you describe your photographic style?

My style has developed over the last ten years moving towards natural and relaxed images using available light where possible. I shoot candid photos throughout the day, capturing fun moments of you and your guests. The more formal photos are creative and modern. You want to enjoy your day and spend most of your time with each other and mixing with your guests, which is exactly how it should be.

Natural, Luminous and Beautiful

I try and capture you as yourselves without too much direction from me and with the minimal amount of fuss and time away from your party. I use natural light a lot but I can also use flash very subtly to create really nice light. I try to capture the beauty of your day and all that you've put into it.

How long have you been working as a photographer?

I have been a photographer now for about 10 years and I am doing wedding photography for the last 8 years.

What’s the standard coverage on the day?

I usually shoot from when you're getting ready until the start of the meal and from an hour and a half before the ceremony until you are announced into the room for dinner.

Can you stay later?

Absolutely, but there is an extra charge.

What’s the story with copyright?

I retain copyright of the photos but you have freedom to print and share the photos as you like. You just can't sell them or pass them off as your own work.

How long does it take to receive the album?

Usually the longest delay here is in choosing your favourite photos. Sometimes that can take a while, of course because you love all them all. Once you have chosen your photos, I will send you a draft layout within 2 weeks. Then it’s a case of making changes and redrafting the album until you're happy. This usually takes 2-3 design iterations. Once you've signed off, the album will arrive in 3-4 weeks. And you'll be really happy.

Tell us a little bit about you

I love coffee, rugby, traveling, the Wicklow mountains, the sea, my two small men, my beautiful wife, reading, photographing, chocolate – not necessarily in that order.

Will has shot many weddings at Powerscourt House & Gardens. Here are just a few of his favourites!