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TRULY DIVERSE A BAND FOR ALL OCCASSIONS Voted Kerry Wedding Band Of The Year 2018

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The Best Wedding Band Sheila & Gearoid Nagle

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Four Stars at Heights Hotel Your Wedding, Your Vision, Your Way The recently awarded 4* Heights Hotel has over 40 years Wedding Experience. Our Motto is Your Wedding, Your Vision, Your Way and this is exactly how you will be treated from the day you book your wedding until you say I do.

Winter can be one of the most romantic times of the year to get married to your loved one, and luckily for us here at The Heights we have the most beautiful setting to make your wedding vision perfect. From the arrivals drinks reception in our

grand glass orangery where guests can enjoy a mulled wine by the roaring fire to the reception in our winter wonderland themed Mangerton Suite, we have the ideal surroundings for you to take indoor photos that the weather may not permit you to do outside. This year The Heights Hotel are running a special offer for new bookings, book your 2018/2019 Winter Wedding between November and February and receive €1000 off your final bill provided your numbers are minimum 150.

Talented Grace is one in a million Grace Foley is a trained Classical Crossover singer living in Killarney. Grace’s background is in Classical Music but she also covers many other genres including contemporary, music theatre and Irish Music. Grace began her studies at age 14 and went on to study at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. She has since gone on to record an album and sing at weddings and events across Ireland.

Grace just recently won a 5 Star Award at the Brides of Kerry Awards where she also sang for Irish designer Don O Neill and his husband Pascal. Grace’s rendition of Nella Fantasia had the pair on their feet and in tears. They later described the night as ‘magical’ and Grace’s voice as ‘Divine’. April Drew, owner of Brides of Kerry and head of Drew Media said, ‘The wonderful Grace Foley performed at our recent Brides of Kerry Wedding Industry Awards in Tralee and to say we were blown away is an understatement. Grace captured the 250 plus audience with her stunning vocals

and her professional demur. There wasn’t a sound to be heard from the room as Grace serenaded us and our special guests Don and Pascal O’Neill and Grainne Seoige. We were moved beyond emotion throughout her performance and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Grace again in the future for other prestigious events. She is one in a million and we are very blessed to have her in Kerry.’

Grace prides herself in choosing the right music for you and will ensure to provide the perfect soundtrack to your day. Find out more about Grace at www.gracefoley.ie and on Facebook at Grace Foley Professional Singer. You can also call Grace on 0876710087. Book today to begin your musical journey.

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Winter is one of the most romantic times of the year to get married The Heights Hotel has the perfect setting for a winters day.

Your guests can relax in our grand glass orangery and enjoy the drinks reception beside the roaring fire.

Our Winter Wonderland is the perfect indoor location for wedding photos with family and friends when the weather isn’t on your side.

Book your Winter Wedding at the Heights Hotel between November 2018 – February 2019 to avail of: u u u u

5 complimentary classic rooms A vintage Candy Cart for guests A Glass and two top ups of wine at the dinner reception Arrive in style in your complimentary Wedding Car Terms and Conditions – Minimum 150 guests, New bookings only

The Heights Hotel Killarney, Cork Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland.

T: 00 353 (0) 64 663 1158 | F: 00 353 (0) 64 663 5198 | E: natalie@killarneyheights.ie | www.killarneyheights.ie Instagram: heightshotelkillarney | Facebook: Heights Hotel

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Say I Do to the Dromhall Hotel for your special day “The food was nothing short of incredible”...“The main function room looked absolutely beautiful”…”Gave us all the attention like we were the only couple in the world”…”Perfect location for any brides dream day”…”Dromhall is definitely the place”…Words from couples that said “I Do” to the 4* Dromhall Hotel for their dream day…Couples planning their dream wedding day need to view the stunning Shelbourne Banqueting Suite and exclusive arrival reception area which caters for weddings from 80 – 320 guests. With over fifty years of experience, the Randles family know exactly how to make this most special of occasions perfect. Fairy light backdrop, chair covers, sashes and wedding car are just some of the many generous items that are included in their wed-

ding packages. Their location is ideal too, easy access, plenty of complimentary parking and offering wonderful opportunities for memorable wedding pictures, not only outdoors but within the hotel itself – just check out the splendid staircase and imagine yourself standing there with cameras flashing!! And yes, they are fully registered to provide civil ceremonies. Book your wedding consultation today and talk to the experts at the Dromhall Hotel and see why this award winning Killarney venue is the ideal choice for your special day… Meet the Wedding team also on Sunday May 20th at the Kerry Wedding Show at the INEC …Dromhall Weddings – A Day you’ll remember forever. Contact Ciara – 064-6639300 or email ciaraoc@ randleshotels.com

Ballygarry House, Wedding Venue of the Year Memorable occasions deserve a special surrounding. Renowned for its picturesque setting, Ballygarry House, Irelands Wedding Venue of the Year, offers the perfect countryside setting for a wedding celebration. The landscaped gardens against the backdrop of the rolling Kerry mountains provide a stunning setting for a memorable reception that will warm the heart of any guest.

Ballygarry House owned and run by the McGillicuddy family, celebrates 60 years in business in 2018. Proprietor Padraig leads a team of enthusiastic and dedicated professionals who

deliver a seamless experience by ensuring that no stone goes unturned. Each wedding is as individual as the couple themselves. The hotel combines beautifully bespoke contemporary décor with an old-world charm, offering a unique space for a wedding celebration. The beautiful ballroom, The Monarch Suite, provides a classic setting with an elegant rustic flair. The property also offers The Pavilion, as a setting for an all-weather drinks reception. Full of natural daylight, The Pavilion opens out onto a sunset terrace with an outdoor bar overlooking the property’s beautiful gardens. Whether it’s sampling bubbly

from a prosecco van or sipping on a beer from a rustic beer barrow, enjoy an outdoor drinks reception with a quirky twist as your friends laugh amongst giant garden games. Ballygarry House wedding co-ordinator Michelle Diggins is our in-house wedding specialist. Enthusiastic and delighted to discuss your requirements, Michelle will work with you and the team to tailor all aspects of your day exceeding your expectations and those of your guests. If you have recently said yes, contact Michelle on 066 7123322 or simply send an email to michelle@ ballygarryhouse.com

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Unlock the door to your fairytale wedding...

The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens is a newly renovated 5 star hotel overlooking the Gap of Dunloe and is set on its own 64 acre estate with the ruins of the 12th century Dunloe Castle, offering a romantic and idyllic setting for your perfect day.

Now taking bookings for weddings from 1st June 2018 & onwards after extensive renovations of the hotel’s public areas. Wedding Consultation Day on 17th June

2018 - by appointment only. Contact General Manager Jason Clifford at jason.clifford@thedunloe.com for enquiries and more information.

The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, Killarney, Co. Kerry Tel: 064 6644111

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The team at Torc Travel has plenty of advice when it comes to planning that holiday of a lifetime

We Love Weddings and All You Need is Love for the Perfect Wedding Day! Kenmare Bay Hotel Here at the Kenmare Bay Hotel and in partnership with All You Need is Love Stationery Design & Calligraphy, we are delighted to offer complimentary wedding stationery to our couples who book their wedding with us for select dates in July, August, September & October 2019.

As well as an extensive pre-designed collection, All You Need is Love offer a bespoke stationery design & calligraphy service, working closely with you through consultations and mood boards to make your invitation dreams become a reality. Their creative offerings include venue & floral illustration, watercolour art, modern calligraphy along with a variety of print finishes including hot foil, letterpress and custom wax seals. All your on the day items can also be catered for from ceremony booklets to table plans, signage, menus & place cards.

Together with All You Need is Love, we want to make it that bit easier for our couples and what better way than giving them the invitations of their dreams.

The Kenmare Bay Hotel offers a service and a setting that is second to none. Our beautiful banqueting suite is light filled and airy and offers an undisrupted view of the Kerry Mountains for miles. We can cater for up to 350 guests but for smaller, more intimate weddings, the room can be partitioned to suit. This offers totally flexibility to our couples.

We have a dedicated and long standing wedding team that are passionate and experienced in their roles. Our team provide wedding packages to suit each couple individually so no matter the budget, numbers or specific requirements, the Kenmare Bay Hotel will be on hand to create the most Perfect Wedding Day! For your perfect day, look no further than the Kenmare Bay. www.kenmarebayhotel.com Contact Sile on 064 66 41300 or sile@kenmarebayhotel.com

Start Planning Early This will help avoid disappointment and to help secure better airfare and room allocations. At Torc Travel, we know which times of the year are the busiest for each location. We can help make sure that your dream honeymoon is being planned with sufficient time to ensure you get the best experience! It also ticks a box so you can concentrate on other wedding plans.

Set a Budget Ahead of Time As the wedding planning progresses and gets more and more costly it is very tempting to take from your honeymoon budget to put towards something else. But think about it, your honeymoon is going to be the first trip that you will take as a married couple and after all of the wedding planning you are not only going to want but deserve a dream honeymoon! We can help to show you what options are available for your budget and how to get the best value for it.

Work Together While dividing and conquering might come in handy for certain aspects of planning your wedding but honeymoon planning should be a joint effort in order to ensure both of your desires are met. You might like the idea of relaxing on a beach for 10 days but your spouse-to-be might have other plans. Make sure you both get a clear idea of what you want to take away from your honeymoon.

Be Specific About Your Wants It’s easy to say you want an “exotic destination” but everyone’s definition is different. Make sure you both are on the same page about what type of honeymoon you envision yourselves going on. We can help you narrow down your options to find the perfect fit for you!

Make Your Honeymoon Uniquely Yours We get it, wedding planning can be stressful! You hear your friends talk about what a great time they had on their honeymoon, it’s very tempting to simply copy and paste theirs. It’s okay to get advice from friends and family, but keep in mind this is your big-trip. At Torc Travel, we will take the stress out of the planning and still ensure that this is uniquely tailored to you.

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Endless Possibilities at the Aghdoe Heights

Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa offers the most romantic setting for your special day, overlooking the majestic lakes of Killarney with their rugged mountainous backdrop.

The possibilities are endless and their dedicated Wedding Planner, Marie Janot, is on hand to discuss each wedding couples dreams and recommend a wedding plan that will suit their individual needs. At Aghadoe Heights they understand that everyone’s special day is different and they pride themselves on creating truly bespoke weddings.

Wedding couples can choose a venue in the hotel that will be just right for their special day. Small intimate Penthouse weddings can host up to 50 guests. The Penthouse is also a wonderful venue for civil ceremonies and private parties prior to or after the big day.

Medium size Garden Room weddings are a comfortable option for up to 80 guests. Enjoy an elegant dinner with access to a private balcony and dedicated in-room bar.

Taking exclusive use of the hotel for a larger wedding, up to 195 guests, means that the hotel is closed to the public and becomes your home for the night. Dinner

is served in the beautiful Lake Room restaurant, offering spectacular lake and mountain views. After dinner, guests move over to the adjoining Lounge and Piano Bar for a night of entertainment, dancing and most often, a few sing songs.

Pre and post-wedding celebrations, barbeques and buffets can be arranged to ensure a truly unique experience, while the team in The Spa can design wonderful tailored Bridal Shower packages for the ladies to enjoy in the lead up to the celebrations. Wedding hair and makeup can also be arranged for the big day.

Exceptional Weddings at The Brehon

The picture-perfect wedding awaits you at The Brehon, Killarney. The beautiful Brehon Lawn, overlooking Killarney National Park, is a stunning option for the pre-banquet welcome reception or for a civil ceremony.

“We love nothing more than embracing our stunning surroundings, especially when the sun shines,” says Wedding Sales Manager, Sharon O’Connor. “Our lawn

is a wonderful location, be it for the welcome reception or indeed the wedding ceremony. Of course, we always have a “Plan B” indoors option if the weather doesn’t hold but we have been incredibly lucky so far.”

The Brehon recently scooped a highly coveted commendation at the WeddingsOnline Awards for Best Wedding Venue in Munster as well as Best Wedding Venue

and Best Wedding Spa at The Brides of Kerry Industry Awards.

Couples attending the Kerry Wedding Show in the INEC on May 20th are welcome to visit Brehon on the same day to view the hotel, the lawn and the banqueting suite.

For further information on weddings at The Brehon visit www.thebrehon.com

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Contact Marie Janot to discuss your wedding dreams weddingplanner@aghadoeheights.com

Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa Lakes of Killarney, Killarney, Co Kerry, V93 DH59 t: 064 663 1766 www.aghadoeheights.com

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“Bridal Makeup Artist of the Year 2018” With over twelve years’ experience, renowned Irish makeup artist Annette O’Brien is among the top in her field. Based in Killarney, Kerry, Annette brings experience, creativity and attention to detail when translating both on-trend and classically chic makeup looks for clients. Annette is a freelance makeup artist working throughout Kerry and Cork specilaising in bridal makeup, editorial and commercial.

Working with top of the range MAC Cosmetics makeup products, which ensure the longevity and quality of finish clients expect, Annette’s creative drive and experience are highly sought after. Hundreds of satisfied Brides and a range of high profile/celebrity clients are testament to the high regard with which

Annette is held within the profession.

Celebrities include Lucy Kennedy, Kathryn Thomas, Louise Duffy and Miriam O’Callaghan.

As a makeup artist Annette regards each client as a new experience and strives to interpret both classic and contemporary styles to create a tailored look ideal for each bride. Her fashion ethos is to enhance individual beauty and help the bride shine through in front of the camera.

Annette recently won the “bridal Makeup Artist of the Year 2018” at The Brides of Kerry Awards.

M: +353 87 6033170 T: +353 26 65049 www.annetteobrienmakeup.com

The Ultimate Wedding Day Checklist: For the Bride • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Button-down shirt, to wear while getting hair and makeup done Dress Veil Shapewear Undergarments Shoes Jewelry Hair accessories Hair styling products and tools Makeup and beauty tools Mirror Deodorant Toothbrush and paste Floss and mouthwash Extra pair of contact lenses Straws, for drinking without ruining lipstick Comfortable flats Something old, new, borrowed, and blue

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Suit or tuxedo Underwear Socks Shoes Shoe polish kit Shaving tools Hair styling products and tools Deodorant Toothbrush and paste Lint brush Fragrance Cash

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Say “I Do” to the Dromhall Hotel…

COMPLIMENTARY WEDDING CAR ~ FAIRY LIGHT BACK DROP CHAIR COVERS & SILVER SASHES ~ THEMED LIGHTING COMPLIMENTARY BEDROOMS

Registered Venue For Civil Ceremonies “The food was nothing short of incredible.”

Marguerite & John “Our special day was stress-free in preparation thanks to Dromhall” Sinead & Frank “Guests were blown away – it was top class” Emma & Anthony

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A Dromhall Wedding – A Day You’ll Remember forever…

Book your wedding viewing today with our Wedding Co-Ordinator Ciara: ciaraoc@randleshotels.com | T: 064-6639300 Muckross Road, Killarney, Co Kerry | T: 064 6639300 | E: weddings@dromhall.com | www.dromhall.com

G r ac e F o l e y Wedding Singer

Allow me to provide you with the perfect soundtrack to your big day Music for Church Ceremony | Civil Ceremony | Drinks Reception

087 6710087 www.gracefoley.ie

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“My gift is my song and this one’s for you”

| IRELAND’S WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR 2017 |

Tralee, Co. Kerry | T. 066 712 3322 www.ballygarryhouse.com