Special Offer from the Flower Factory

Our Bridal Flower Offer 2013

€500 for only €249! 

 

We have worked with Philip Wynne and his team at the Flower Factory for the last number of years. They provide an excellent service to our couples getting married at Powerscourt House.

 

Philip has very kindly put together a great offer for our couples, it includes;

1 Bride bouquet

2 Bridemaids bouquets

1 Flowergirl bouquet

2 Mothers corsages

1 Groom buttonhole

4 Gents buttonhole

2 thank you bouquets

To avail of this offer just call Philip and his team today on 1850 200 100 and quote Powerscourt!

Have you seen our 2013 Wedding Brochure for Weddings at Powerscourt House, download here or email Carmel at hospitality@powerscourt.net!

www.powerscourt.ie/weddings

Powerscourt Spring Wedding

Will & Becky April 2013

After leaving the dull days of Winter behind our wedding season started off in April with the wedding of Will & Becky. A beautiful day awaited them at Powerscourt House and they chose to have a very unique English themed wedding.

Will is a local from just down the road in Delgany and Becky came from across the Irish sea to find a handsome Irish man to betroth. They live in Eygpt but decided to return home to exchange their wedding vows.

Their guests were transported via a vintage English bus and the menus were tailor made with some very traditional English dishes.

Vintage Style Bus used to Transport the guests from St. Patrick's Church in Greystones to Powerscourt House in Enniskerry

Will & Becky arriving at Powerscourt House

Standing amongst the Spring Daffodils in Powerscourt Gardens

Our happy couple on the steps of the Perron in the Italian Garden at Powerscourt

Time to steal away for a quiet moment together - Italian Garden Powerscourt

The Sugarloaf mountain provides a perfect backdrop for this romantic shot!

With a little help from her new husband Becky makes her way back to the main house to meet her guests. This photo is taken at the Triton Lake and looks back towards the south facade of Powerscourt House.

The first dance in the double height Georgian Ballroom in Powerscourt House.

"Thank you so so so much for everything that you did for our special day. From the moment we contacted you the service has been flawless. You knew exactly what we had envisaged and captured it beautifully. You made everything personal from creating our bespoke English themed menu to congratulating us on the day when we arrived at the House. The detailing and thought that had been put into our menu was perfect and since then we have been inundated with compliments on how fabulous and unique the food was. The service on the day was excellent and our guest wanted for nothing. When we walked into the Ballroom at Powerscourt it was even better than we had imagined. It looked absolutely stunning, everything and more that we could have dreamed of.

Thank you so much again for all of your hard work and commitment on the day, we could have not asked for more. We will definitely being using you again for any other occasion and will be sure to recommend your expert services to anyone that asks."

Becky & Will

xx

Photos by Will O'Reilly Photography

www.willoreilly.com

Weddings at Powerscourt House

www.powerscourt.ie/weddings

hospitality@powerscourt.net

Wedding Invitations

New Garden Collection from Daintree Paper

Like so many other businesses Daintree Paper started off in a kitchen in a Dublin suburb! It has come along way from pulping paper in a food processor and making sheets of paper in a bay bath. The people at Daintree are very conscious of the environment so you can be assured that your invitations have been kind to the earth. Their Indian cotton paper is handmade and comes from recycled cotton waste from clothing factories. 

Even the building where Daintree is now housed is one of a kind. Inspired by the delightful, fertile abundance of trees, from the rainforest in Australia after which it is named, Daintree meets some of its own energy, material, food and water needs and is a small step towards more restorative, sustainable and healthful built environment.

Daintree has recently added a new garden collection to their suite of invitations for 2013, and we feel that this is a great fit for our couples getting married at Powerscourt House & Gardens.

Covent Garden

This invitation will set the tone for your big day, saying it all simply but with that little bit of modern urban chic. Covent Garden is the place to go looking for something new and that little bit different, you've just found it.

Downton

If your are looking for period charm in your wedding invitation, you need look no further. With three different Downton styles, capture the refinement and elegance of a bygone age. Each invitation uses a specially commissioned hand-screen-printed card unique to Daintree. With single, folded and pocket varities there is something here for you to wow your guests.

Eden Blue

Understated, clean , modern , simple and refined. The design team pulled in the reigns, kept it simple and got it right. The Garden of Eden is where you'll find that stunning, simple invitation you were looking for. Look no further.

Fontainbleu

The inspiration for this beautiful invitation came from the romantic chateau just outside of Paris . Whether you choose the single card style or the more elaborate pocket your guests will be impressed with this invitation that has that extra 'je ne sais quoi'

Gardenia

First of all it's an invitation , turn it upside down and you have a confetti container, then bring it to the reception for serving french fries !It's more of an experience than an invite. This is the invitation your guests will want to show off on their mantlepieces.If you're looking for a show stopper this is it.

Japanese Garden

The beautiful japanese screen-printed chiyogami paper gives this invitation a sumptuous oriental feel. This luxurious invitation is bound to impress even the most discerning of your guests. The gold and navy colour combinations are timeless.

For more information and pricing please contact:

Daintree Paper
61 Camden St.
Dublin 2

T: +353 (0)1-4757500
info@daintree.ie

www.daintree.ie

Weddings at Powerscourt House and Gardens

www.powerscourt.ie/weddings

hospitality@powerscourt.net

Meet the team

It is a pleasure to introduce our team here at Powerscourt House & Feast Catering. It is our ultimate aim to provide a highly personalised service at the very best quality. It is always nice to see the faces behind the emails and telephone calls - so here we are!

Carmel Byrne

Carmel has worked in nearly every industry you can imagine from printing, pharmaceuticals, architecture and timber framed homes to EU irrigation projects in Russia. Having spent some time in the USA in her early twenties and working in Australia for over two years she has gained experience in all aspects of administration, customer service, tourism and is known to be quite internet savvy too! Her passion for her children lead her to do a course in Child Development this year and she hopes to continue her study in 2013.

Carmel is the first point of contact for our wedding couples and she is happy to talk you through the initial process and forward any information you require.

Feast Catering

Our Philosophy

Our commitment to providing an excellent service goes hand-in-hand with our dedication to the food we prepare and serve. Our passionate and creative team of chefs devise seasonal menus for our clients, using the best ingredients from some of Ireland's local and artisan producers. We offer a highly personalised service to all of our clients and create bespoke event packages where we ensure that everything from the linen to the wines and menus are carefully considered to ensure they meet the highest expectations, and that events are seamlessly catered, from start to finish.

Domini & Peaches Kemp

Sisters Domini and Peaches Kemp are the founders and directors of itsa… and come from extensive culinary backgrounds.  Both are professional chefs and have worked for many years in the catering industry, including Michelin starred restaurants.   

Domini is a member of the Taste council, a Euro-Toques chef and is the main food writer for The Irish Times.  Her second cook-book titled itsa cookbook was published by Gill & Macmillan in Oct 2010. Her 3rd cookbook was released this October.  Peaches holds a post graduate diploma in Public Relations and has qualified with the WSET Wine Diploma in the Irish Wine Board (Advanced Level).

Annette Holly

Annette Holly has been part of Feast Catering since it was established 10 years ago and has contributed to the diverse range of events in its portfolio.  Annette has a BA in Politics and Sociology from UCD and has worked in the hospitality industry in the USA and Australia as well as Ireland.  Before joining Feast in 2002 she had taken time away from this industry to manage an animal welfare charity in Dublin, fulfilling a childhood ambition.  As the wedding planner at Powerscourt House, Annette ensures that the Feast ethos of ‘excellence in all, a focus on the best of ingredients, Irish wherever possible’ is delivered to couples at the right price and with a warm, friendly, engaging service.

Come along and meet us on Sunday 20th January 2013 at our Wedding Fair in Powerscourt House. It is on from 2pm to 5pm and we shall have our network of preferred suppliers from florists, wine merchant, musical entertainment, cakes photographers and lots more.

Download our 2013 brochure  or give us a call today to arrange a viewing, 01 204 6000.

Best Wishes from Powercourt & Feast Catering

POWERSCOURT HOUSE

hospitality@powerscourt.ie

www.powerscourt.ie/weddings

FEAST CATERING

www.feast.ie

A dream come true!

Anne and Sean

3rd August 2012

I think you will agree when you see the photos that this wedding is what every girl dreams of! Anne grew up in the seaside town of Greystones and she always dreamed of having her wedding in Powerscourt House.

It was a lovely day and the rain held off so Anne, Sean and their guests enjoyed a lovely drinks reception on the Italian Terrace in Powerscourt Gardens.

A red carpet on arrival!

Entrance Hall at Powerscourt House. Anne and Sean chose to have a civil ceremony.

Anne and Sean's guests enjoying a drinks reception in the Gardens.

Some photo opportunities on the steps overlooking the Italian Gardens.

A special moment.....

Wedding Reception in Powerscourt Ballroom

Sharing a quiet moment that they will remember for a lifetime.....

Thank you!

'A heartfelt thank you from my new husband and I for what was the most perfect day. It exceeded all of our expectations for our wedding day. Feast and Powerscourt House were amazingly helpful both on the day and in the run up. We have had so many of our friends and family comment on the beautiful setting and excellent service. The highlights included, having our drinks reception outside over looking the gardens and seeing everyone enjoying the meal in the stunning ballroom.

We are delighted we chose Powerscourt House.' 

Anne & Sean

Photography by

www.photographybybrideen.com

Brideen Baxter

POWERSCOURT HOUSE
hospitality@powerscourt.net
www.powerscourt.ie/weddings

Vintage Style Weddings

When we hear the word 'vintage' we think of aged fine wines. Well it has now made its way into the everyday vocabulary of brides and grooms, soon to be Mr & Mrs, as it is now trending a 'wedding style' as opposed to a fine wine.

More and more often people are opting and looking for something a little different, something that will set them apart from others. All to often people think that doing something out of the ordinary for their wedding day is going to cost the earth but in fact with vintage style there are so many DIY options available that don't, in reality, cost the earth or take too much time to plan.

With this new trend, especially in the US, taking us by storm it's time to share some great ideas with our Irish brides and inspire you with some vintage ideas to make your wedding day that little bit different!

Powerscourt House certainly lends itself to this theme with the gorgeous exposed brickwork in the Entrance Hall, Garden Rooms and the decadent double height ballroom.

The All Important Wedding Dress

In the depression of the thirties, women found escapism in the glamour of Hollywood and the silver screen. Hemlines dropped, the waist moved back up and emphasis was placed more on cut than ornamentation.

The New Look created by Christian Dior in 1947 dominated the beginning of the fifties. The hourglass silhouette was embraced and crinoline underskirts were worn to increase fullness.

Wedding Accessories for Him & Her

1880s hinged bangle with floral motif, set with seed pearls and diamond; yellow gold.

Creating Original Hand Painted Accessories since 1998

Exclusive Designs...Original Technique...

Each piece was intricately painted and created by the Artist. Using an original technique she developed with different textures of resin and sometimes combined with other materials to achieve the look of depth and captured motion.

Wedding Stationery

To have a wedding with a difference it has to start with the stationery. You can be sure that your guests will be intrigued and the RSVP's will fly through the postbox.

  This reminds us of a gorgeous, gently sketched illustration from the 1960s - it's so sweet and romantic.  A pretty bird cage swings among tumbling roses, while its owners bill and coo on a branch below...

'Free As a Bird' wedding invitations from Weddings In a Teacup

Inspired by the stylised natural forms of the glamorous Art Deco era, this elegant stationery is perfect for a retro-style wedding. 

'Art Deco' wedding invitations from Weddings In a Teacup

The Flowers

Everything to do with weddings is special and without exception are the flowers. We happened across this website and the flowers are just amazing!

Ranunculus 'Cappucino'

Hand Tied Bouquet

These beautiful flowers are available from Bloomsday Flowers. Have a look at their gallery, they are truly fabulous.

Decorating your Wedding Venue

You may think that decorating your wedding venue will be expensive but with some simple ideas can make a huge difference at little or no cost.

A beautiful table centre piece very simply done but it looks fabulous.

Use patterned table linen, it creates a lovely homely feel.

You could make these lovely vintage menu cards at home!

Try some vintage China to decorate the venue. Cupcakes are so trendy at the moment, why not have some as centre pieces on the tables.

These are available to rent from 'Me Auld China'

We hope we have inspired you to think outside the box when planning your big day. Here are some great websites and blogs for more great ideas!

www.sparkleandswish.com

www.stylemepretty.com

www.theknot.com

www.mrs2b.ie

www.onefabday.com

POWERSCOURT HOUSE

hospitality@powerscourt.ie

www.powerscourt.ie/weddings