Killarney Advertiser, Wedding Feature, Fri 19th April 2019

FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY

The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens

A unique location with a special welcome The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens is a beautiful five star luxurious hotel, situated in Beaufort, a short drive from Killarney town.

The hotel re-opened in April last year after an 18 month renovation of its public areas, including the restaurant, bar, reception, lobby and lounge spaces, as well as enhancements to the gardens and car park.

The hotel is set on its own 64 acre estate leading to the ruins of the 12th century Dunloe Castle and River Laune which flows through the garden estate. This setting creates a romantic atmosphere making it a unique and ideal backdrop for your perfect wedding day.

The hotel and dedicated team of staff have been welcoming weddings for over 50 years and offer a highly personalised and professional service in an exceptional location. The hotel is also licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.

The Upper Lounge is the perfect place to greet guests and welcome them for the evening celebrations. With elevat-

ed views of the rolling countryside, this area has its own bar which exudes comfort and elegance.

In the most beautiful natural setting, you and your guests will enjoy the best of international and Irish cuisine in the Park Suite. With its own bar and dance floor, the Park Suite also offers access to a private covered terrace.

All 102 guestrooms at The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens have breath-taking views of mountains or gardens. The hotel offers a wealth of activities including complimentary trekking on Haflinger Ponies, 25m swimming pool, steam room, sauna and indoor tennis. Guests may also enjoy complimentary fishing on the River Laune.

Contact the hotel’s wedding team now at weddings@thedunloe.com or call 064 6644111 for enquiries and more information.

A Unique Location. A Special Welcome.

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.

Contact the hotel’s wedding team at weddings@thedunloe.com or call 064 66 44111 for further information and enquiries.

The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry

www.thedunloe.com

The Kenmare Bay Hotel

All you need is love for the perfect wedding day The Kenmare Bay Hotel in partnership with All You Need is Love Stationery Design & Calligraphy, are delighted to offer complimentary wedding stationery to our couples who book their wedding with us for select dates between May and October 2020.

As well as an extensive pre-designed collection, All You Need is Love offer a bespoke stationery design and calligraphy service, working closely with you through consultations and mood boards to make your invitation dreams become a reality. Their creative offerings include venue and floral illustration, watercolour art, modern calligraphy and more.

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 total flexibility to our couples.

We have a dedicated and long standing wedding team that are passionate and experienced in their roles. They 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. See www.kenmarebayhotel.com, contact Sile on 064 66 41300 or sile@kenmarebayhotel.com.

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The Heights Hotel Killarney

No two weddings are the same at the Heights Hotel No two weddings are the same at the Heights Hotel, who have over 40 years experience working with couples for their big day.

Your wedding day will be unique and tailor made to reflect you as a couple as our motto is ‘Your Wedding, Your Vision, Your Way’.

We are a one wedding a day venue meaning you and your guests have that feeling of exclusivity on your wedding day and know that yours will be the sole focus of our attention. Our Wedding and Events Manager, Natalie Bader will be there as your first point of contact from your initial enquiry until the day you say ‘I Do’, so you will always have a familiar face at hand that you know and trust.

She’ll guide you every step of the way in making sure your wedding day is memorable for all the right reasons.

The meal is crucial to the success of your

special day and is what your guests will leave talking about. This task is in the safe hands of our Head Chef, Jamie Cronin, who has over 15 years of culinary experience. You can be guaranteed a sumptuous dinner reception that your guests will be raving about, and, with the helping hand of a team that prides itself on offering an individual service with professional assistance your wedding will be nothing less than extraordinary.

Contact Natalie on 064 663 1158 or natalie@killarneyheights.ie.

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Say “I Do” to the Dromhall Hotel…

COMPLIMENTARY WEDDING CAR ~ FAIRY LIGHT BACK DROP CHAIR COVERS & SILVER SASHES ~ THEMED LIGHTING ~ FLOWER WALL ~ COMPLIMENTARY BEDROOMS STILL LIMITED DECEMBER 2019 & PRIME 2020 DATES AVAILABLE ~

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 ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES FROM

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WINNER

“Guests were blown away – it was top class” Emma & Anthony 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

Dromhall Hotel

Dromhall weddings - a day you’ll remember forever “Perfect location for any bride’s dream day” “The main function room looked absolutely beautiful” “The food was nothing short of incredible” Guests were blown away – it was top class” “Dromhall is definitely the place”…. words from couples that said “I Do” to the four star 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 50 years of

experience, the Randles family know exactly how to make this most special of occasions perfect. Complimentary use of the hotel’s wedding car, fairy light backdrop, flower wall feature, chair covers and sashes are just some of the many generous items that are included in their wedding 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 con-

sultation 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 on Sunday, May 20 at the Kerry Wedding Show in the INEC. See www.dromhall.com, contact Ciara on 064 6639300 or email ciaraoc@randleshotels.com.

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Munster Wedding Venue of the Year 2018 Kerry Wedding Venue of the Year 2018

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

Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa

Ballygarry House have an outstanding reputation for exceptional weddings Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa, a stylish, relaxing and family owned country house hotel, has specialised in weddings for over 60 years.

The hotel itself is situated within six acres of mature gardens with picturesque mountain views providing the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable destination wedding.

Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa has won several prestigious awards including the National Hospitality of Ireland (NHA) Munster Wedding Venue of the Year 2018 and Top 10 Hotel in Ireland TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards, which can be attributed to the unrivalled service provided by their highly knowledgeable, dedicated team. Led

by Padraig McGillicuddy, the third generation proprietor of the hotel, the Ballygarry House Hotel management team specialise in extraordinary attention to detail and personalised, reliable service. With a guarantee of only one wedding a day, Ballygarry House Ho-

tel and Spa ensure an exceptional and memorable wedding experience.

At Ballygarry House Hotel wedding, guests are welcomed through a private entrance into the stunning Pavilion Suite for an exclusive drinks and canape reception. The suite features a separate bar and outdoor terrace making it ideal for second day wedding gatherings also. The main celebrations then take place in The Monarch Suite, a magnificent ballroom with beautiful bespoke dĂŠcor and old-world charm.

As an award winning venue, Ballygarry House Hotel delivers the complete package and experience when it comes to weddings, offering superb food, excellent service and world class standards. Its idyllic location paired with an exceptional team who really embody the warmth and personality of Bally-

garry House have earned the hotel an outstanding reputation for hosting weddings.

Ballygarry House are delighted to offer a very special Winter Wedding Package on selected dates from November to April.

For further information on hosting your wedding at Ballygarry House please contact Padraig or Thys, who will meet with you personally to guide you through your options, on 066 7123322, email: thys@ballygarryhouse.com or online: www.ballygarryhouse.com.

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The Brehon Hotel

Meet the wedding team at The Brehon The dedicated wedding team at The Brehon will host a wedding consultation day on Sunday, May 12, from 12noon until 5pm.

Couples planning their wedding day are welcome to come along, meet the team and tour the hotel. The wedding team at The Brehon devout their time, expertise and passion to creating and delivering exceptional weddings.

Wedding Sales Manager, Sharon O’Connor, knows all about planning a wedding as she recently celebrated her big day at The Brehon. Sharon can help you choose the ideal date for your wedding as well as talk you through the various wedding packages and options available at The Brehon.

Wedding Coordinator, Caitriona Ashe, will guide you through the finer details in the lead up to your big day. An evening of wedding tasting is highly recommended, Caitriona and the talented team of chefs at The Brehon will present you with the delicious food and wine options available for you to choose from. Caitriona can also help you with those all-important decisions on décor, entertainment and your preferred running order for the day. Her attention to detail means that every element of your wedding will be planned to perfection.

The Brehon is the perfect hotel for couples seeking an extra special venue for their wedding day. From the moment you enter the hotel’s marble reception area, you understand the special emphasis the hotel places on making guests welcome and providing superior quality and award-winning service.

The Brehon Banqueting Suite can cater for up to 220 guests while the Private Dining Room is perfect for more intimate wedding parties of up to 80 guests.

When it comes to banqueting, The Brehon is a true fine-dining experience. Head Chef, Chad Byrne, and his award-winning team create gourmet dishes that will amaze your guests. The Brehon also offers special facilities to cater for the wedding party both before and after the big day. Private dining options are available, as well as private areas to socialise and enjoy drinks, on the day before and day after the wedding.

Couples are invited to confirm their attendance at the Brehon Wedding Consultation day by phoning 064 6630700 or emailing weddings@thebrehon.com.

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Deck The Halls

The Sneem Hotel

An unforgettable experience at The Sneem Hotel With an iconic backdrop of the Golden’s Cove, competing as one of the best locations along the Ring of Kerry, The Sneem Hotel, which is about an hour’s drive from Killarney, offers guests across-the-board an unforgettable and timeless experience.

We make your vision a reality Deck the Halls always aspires to create the perfect ambience for your wedding day with our bespoke props and designs.

We pride ourselves on creating a wedding that is truly unique to you. Visit our website at deckthehalls.ie to see the great range of props and designs that we have to offer. Our items are suitable for church and civil ceremonies as

well as the reception venue. We would be delighted to discuss your own ideas with you for your wedding, and we will always do our best to make your vision a reality. Let us help you create wonderful memories of your day that will last a lifetime.

To get in touch, you can use our enquiry form on our website. www.deckthehalls.ie

Whether it’s a weekend break away, an adventure experience or the most important day of your life, The Sneem Hotel offers a unique experience for everyone.

The Sneem Hotel is proud to unveil a new destination located on the prime estate with dramatic backdrops of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks whilst located on the water’s edge overlooking the Gold-

en’s Cove. This three bedroom, three bathroom cove facing boathouse is nestled amongst the natural matured fauna in the private estate, offering a more secluded experience, yet still a stone’s throw away from the main hotel facilities.

With a vernacular architecture exterior design, warm and luxury interior style, no expense was spared to ensure great Irish hospitality is offered to all guests.

The three bedroom boathouse is the ideal location for the bride-to-be, prior to her unveiling on the day of the wedding, or the perfect venue for a luxury pre-wedding slumber party with the girls.

For bookings contact the hotel direct on +353 (0)64 6675100 or via email at information@sneemhotel.com.