10 Questions You Need To Ask Your Wedding Venue!!

One of the first things you will do when planning your wedding is decide on a venue. Easy? No.

Booking your ideal venue is one of the most important decisions you will make with regards your wedding. It can be a very difficult and overwhelming task as there are so many things to consider and think about.

The first step is to decide the type of wedding you want, what location suits you best and the budget available. You can then make realistic and informed choices about what venues to visit. That way you don't waste time visiting venues that are not suitable and you can avoid disappointment around venues that you can not afford!

Book as early as possible to secure your preferred date. Strike the best deal you can, don't be afraid to ask for discounts or free extras in your package!

To get you started then here are 10 questions to ask when choosing the right venue -

1. Do they have a wedding co-ordinator and will they be there on the day?
2. Is it big enough to accommodate all your guests?
3. What exactly is included in their wedding package?
4. Is the venue available for your exclusive use?
5. Do they have in-house catering? Do they cater for special dietry requirements?
6. Can you supply your own alcohol? Is there a corkage fee?
7. Can you add your own décor and props?
8. Does the venue have a P.A. system?
9. What time do guests have to leave the venue?
10. Is the venue planning any development or building work before or during your wedding date?

If you need any help or advice with regards planning and/or styling your wedding please get in contact, we offer free 30 minute complimentary consultations to all our couples to ask questions, get advice and bounce ideas about their wedding with us - it could be the best 30 minutes you spend planning you wedding!!

 Happy Planning Guys!! 

Planning Your Wedding? Need A Little Help?

If you like many couples are currently in the middle of planning your wedding you might be delighted, happy and excited but you may also be feeling a little overwhelmed and stressed. This is a perfect normal reaction than many many couples go through during planning and organising a wedding!!

Be assured there is plenty of help and support out there, one service being ourselves a wedding planning, styling and prop hire service.

All of our services vary from a set up service to a full wedding and styling services. We also offer tailor made packages that can be custom designed to suit your needs and budget. Having a Wedding Planner or Stylist work on your wedding does not have to cost a lot (in fact our services start at €200!!) but can give your hours of peace, reassurance and relief!!

Having a professional help you with aspects of your wedding reduces stress significantly. It frees up hours for you, around and on your wedding day, that you can spend and enjoy with family and friends instead of trying to organise and decorate your venues. It can also provide the help and advice you need where you need it and can help you create the look and feel you want for you wedding venue.  

If you would like to learn more about our services why not pop over to our Wedding Services page to find out more!

You can also get in contact and we can chat about what you need and how we can help. 

Some Simple Props And Some Simple Styling Touches and... Voila!!

If you are like most couples who just want something simple but stylish for your wedding decor then have a look at these inspirational photos for some styling ideas that could make all the difference!!

Last weekend we had the privilege of styling a wedding in , Bellinter House  in County Meath. A fabulous couple, a stunning venue and some simple Ikea props! What to do?

The Bride got in contact with us from Australia a few weeks before the wedding concerned about how she was going to get the look she wanted for the reception room with the props she had. She was also worried about how she was going to set up the room and get everything done the morning of her wedding. The solution was to get help to achieve both these things and not have this extra stress on herself and family members on the days before and the day of the wedding - basically hand it over to the us!!

With a very small budget and a few hours of styling, we pulled together a simple but stylish look for the couple by mixing some of our props with the items she had bought in Ikea. We added lots of candle light and a fun and interactive photobooth station and guest signing table - it worked fantastically!! Our message is that it can be done with no stress and with little cost to the couple.

Now some inspirational photos......

Cake by The Kupcakery

A Unique Barn Wedding Venue - Check It Out!!

We recently visited the renowned Coolanowle Country House + Farm and can only say - check it out!!

The venue is family owned and is set in beautiful surroundings in the heart of the countryside near Carlow and Laois and only one hour from Dublin. It is the ideal setting for a wedding, private and peaceful with trailing woodlands, a historic flax pond and a working farm all within the venue. 

Weddings are held in the newly restored barn with courtyard and gardens outside. The Barn holds a maximum of 60 people but a marquee can be added to the front of the barn for larger numbers.  

Couples have exclusive use of the venue and accommodation for their wedding. The accommodation is impressive and spacious and comprises of B+B plus self catering options.  

The venue comes also with a full bar licence and a 4 star catering team offering a unique farm to fork organic food experience. It is also approved for ceremonies and these can held in the barn, gardens or woodlands. 

This is a stunning venue offering couples that something different!! We were very impressed with the excellent facilities, friendly and experienced owners and the magnificent surroundings - it's definitely worth putting on your list to consider!!