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Magical Wedding Day – Slane Castle

Posted on: August 11th, 2011 by Sine Treanor No Comments

Exclusive venue by the banks of the River Boyne

Slane Castle, set in the middle of a 1,500 acre estate in the heart of the Boyne Valley, lies only twenty-five minutes from Dublin Airport and is the perfect venue to host your wedding.

With the backdrop of the River Boyne and the surrounding parkland of the Estate, it is the perfect venue to accommodate a beautiful Irish wedding in unique surroundings. Slane Castle provides peace, privacy and security to meet all budgets.

Slane Castle - County Meath

For stunning weddings, large or small, in the Castle’s Reception Rooms, including the Gothic Revival Ballroom created for King George IV, Slane Castle’s experienced hospitality and events team will tailor your event to your individual needs.

Slane Castle offers exclusive use of this beautiful venue for weddings, using the Grand Ballroom which seats 110 guests or the Burton Hall seating 240 guests. Exclusive hire of Slane Castle allows you to use all adjacent rooms such as the elegant Morning Room, Main Castle Hall as well as the Castle Dining and Drawing rooms for all your pre and post dinner receptions. The extensive gardens, woodland, courtyard and gothic arches provide the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs.

The castle offers ten spacious bedrooms which can accommodate up to twenty four guests. All bedrooms are ensuite and beautifully decorated. The Bridal Suite is included complimentary on the day of your wedding. Included in the wedding pack at Slane Castle is your own personal Wedding Coordinator and a dedicated Event Management team who are experts in the wedding field and will be there to work with you from the initial show around right up until the morning after your perfect wedding.

And why not make your Irish wedding complete with a set of handmade Irish wedding rings. We have hundreds of wedding ring sets to choose from so you’ll be sure to find what you are looking for.

Should you require a corporate or wedding show-around of Slane Castle, please contact the Event Management team on +353 (0)41 982 0643 or enquiries@slanecastle.ie



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Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations

Posted on: November 4th, 2010 by Sine Treanor No Comments

You bought your Celtic engagement ring, and the woman of your dreams said “yes!” Now, for the hard (and fun) part: planning your wedding and honeymoon. Here are 10 perennially popular honeymoon destinations.

#1 — Ireland
Whether you or your sweetie hail from the Emerald Isle, or you’re just enchanted by old Dublin or the Irish coast, nothing beats holding hands while strolling on an old bridge across the Liffey River or kissing one another after kissing the Blarney Stone. If you go to Dublin, stroll through Trinity College, and picnic on St. Stephen’s Green (ideally reciting classic Yates poetry to your sweetie).

#2 — Hawaii
From luau-making and people-watching on Waikiki Beach to surfing on the North Shore of O’ahu, Hawaii is a veritable honeymoon paradise. Bonus: you are practically guaranteed to see a rainbow or 10 out there — the perfect romantic symbol.

#3 — Bali
If you’re really looking to “get away from it all,” Indonesia is about as far away from “it all” as it gets. Plus, given the current exchange rate, even the deflated American dollar packs quite a punch, allowing you to indulge in all sorts of luxuries without dipping into your down payment.

#4 — Vegas
Are you and your bride-to-be highrollers? Going to Vegas for your honeymoon might seem chintzy to some. But a Vegas honeymoon can be affordable and relaxing and delightful. Just stay away from the craps tables. Instead, spend your allowance instead on world-renowned fine dining and sinful extras, like couples massages and spa treatments.

#5 — Alaska
Head up to the Arctic wilderness and enjoy the treasures of the natural world in places like Denali National Park. If you go during the summer, it stays light late into the night, causing visitors to experience a certain amount of euphoria. At the very least, it guarantees you’ll spend more time up and engaging with each other instead of snoozing away your honeymoon.

#6 — The Bahamas
The Bahamas offer a trove of honeymoon options from the quiet smooth sand beaches of Harbor Island to the full-service complex on Grand Bahama Island to the rowdy Atlantis vacation resort.

#7 — France
If you’ve never been to Paris, you may underestimate just how romantic the city really is. Even if you forgo the traditional tourist fare (the museums and such), you can enjoy relaxing repasts and amazing atmospherics. Head out to the countryside to sample world-renowned wine and cheese or even champagne from Champagne itself!

#8 — Sonoma and Napa Valleys in California
Speaking of wine tasting, if you want to stay in the states, Northern California boasts award-winning wineries and eateries just a bit north of the San Francisco area. Ride bikes, taste test at vineyards, meet new friends fast, and generally enjoy the sumptuous California weather as you recuperate from the festivities.

#9 — The Cayman Islands
Perhaps your ideal honeymoon involves simply plopping down on a beautiful beach, soaking up some rays, and drinking cocktails. The Cayman Islands of course offer much more than amazing beaches, however, including amazing scuba diving adventures and tropical golfing.

#10 — Belize
In Belize, you can enjoy things like scuba diving on coral reefs, visiting ancient Mayan ruins, hiking along the Chaa Creek trail, or just sipping cocktails at the Lazy Lizard bar.

The true cost of a wedding

Posted on: September 17th, 2010 by Sine Treanor No Comments

Whether you are planning a traditional Irish wedding in the states or a destination wedding in a medieval castle on the outskirts of Dublin, you desire a sound and smart way to estimate costs. You want a technique that is simple, practical, proven, and systematic. This essay obviously can’t go into great detail about how to optimize everything, but it can hopefully get you started thinking in a more creative way to figure out how to afford your dream wedding without compromising the finances of your soon-to-be new happy home.

Let’s get to the nuts and bolts. What are the major wedding costs? What can you expect to pay for them? And how can you get these costs down?

Reception — According to expert estimates, the average reception costs approximately 35-40% of your budget. This includes drink service, rental for the venue, wedding cake, and food service. To get reception costs down, go simpler. Offer a cash bar. Spare the hors d’oeuvres and multi-course meals. Have a friend or family member host the wedding at his or her yard.

Photos and flowers — Corsages, bouquets for the bride and bridesmaids, money for the videographer and photographer and so forth cost 15% of the average wedding budget. To get costs down, have your wedding in a place with lots of natural flowers and foliage so you don’t have to pay for greenery. Get a friend or relative with a video camera and/or camera to film the affair for you as a gift (in place of a gift off the registry).

Engagement ring — A ring can comprise a huge part of your wedding budget. According to the Bridal Association of America, the average engagement ring costs over $4400! To get costs down, shop around, search for deals online, and look for a ring that boasts originality and personality as opposed to “pure bling.” Don’t feel pressure to keep up with the Joneses.

Ceremony — This accounts for around 5-10% of the average wedding budget and consists of paying the officiant and hosting the rehearsal dinner. Save money by cutting the rehearsal dinner. Or encourage a friend or relative to pay for the dinner as a wedding gift.

Other costs — Flowers, favors and gifts, attire, and, of course, the honeymoon can also add up. All told, the Bridal Association of America estimates that the average wedding costs nearly $40,000! Your wedding budget may be a lot cheaper (or more expensive) depending on how you budget, where you have your wedding, and how strategic you are about shopping for discounts.

Take time to plan out your wedding budget (actually do one!). See where your money’s going to make better decisions about how to get the most “bang for your buck” — that is, to get the wedding of your dreams without throwing away your nest egg.

Steven Forsyth – Celtic Rings Ltd

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