Darver Castle have issued a save the date for their wedding fayre in the New Year.
The annual event will take place on Sunday February 16th in the castle from 2pm to 6pm.
The venue’s expert team of wedding professionals will be on hand on the day to discuss your wedding plans with you while a number of top exhibitors from the area will also be exhibiting on the day.
All are welcome to attend with further information on Darver available from www.darvercastle.ie
Grace and Emmet Byrne
A local couple are one of four who have been shortlisted for a trip to San Francisco in the Sunday World/Mooney Show’s Second Honeymoon competition.
Emmet and Grace Byrne made the shortlist after sharing the story of their wedding with readers of the newspaper in recent weeks.
The pair – who both work in Digiweb – had dreamed of a fairytale wedding in Spain but it turned out to be a nightmare when their church and hotel flooded.
Grace (27) and Emmet (34) first met at a house party Emmet threw and he quickly fell for Grace.
“She gatecrashed the party and three years later we’re married,” said Emmet.
They planned their wedding in Nerja in Spain in September last year. However, when they arrived there were the worst storms in 70 years and everywhere was flooded, including the church and hotel.
Raw sewage swept into the chapel and they had to open the doors and burn incense to get rid of the foul smell for a ceremony that lasted just 12 minutes.
Grace was hospitalised in Ireland before the wedding trip. She managed to still fly out but was then unwell for the whole week in Spain.
“Every girl dreams of the perfect wedding and she didn’t get it, so if we win hopefully it could make up for it,” said Emmet.
The pair now have a four month old called Jake.
All the couples who have made the shortlist are already triumphant, as they’ve earned a two-night break in Bewley’s Hotel in Dublin’s Ballsbridge and a case of Sutter Home White Zinfandel wine.
But the overall winner – who will be announced in the Sunday World on December 22 – will be whisked off to San Francisco courtesy of BudgetAir.ie for a seven-day holiday of a lifetime worth €10,000 and a further €1,000 spending money.
Full details on all the finalists can be found here.
Modern Fashions in Clanbrassil Street are hosting a super sale this Friday for one week only.
The sale starts at 10am and will include a huge range of stock in a wide selection of sizes and styles.
Appointments and further information can be obtained by calling 042-9334356.
Bellingham Castle Hotel
Bellingham Castle have announced their first Wedding Fayre for the New Year.
The newly-renovated hotel will stage an invite-only fayre on Saturday January 11th and Sunday January 12th from 12 noon to 6pm each day.
Each couple who attends will also be entered into a competition for a holiday to Marbella, including return flights to Malaga and self-catering accommodation.
In order to receive an invite simply email info@bellinghamcastle.ie with the following details:
On the day there will be full access to view the castle and its grounds, including the Bute Suite and its 19 luxury bedrooms. You will also enjoy complimentary drinks and canapés and meet the Bellingham Castle team, as well as a range of the North East’s top wedding suppliers.
Full details on www.bellinghamcastle.ie
Congratulations to local couple Maria Bowman and Martin Kane, who tied the knot recently in St Patrick’s Church in Dundalk. The happy couple then stopped off at Fitzpatrick’s to add a bit of Halloween flair to their big day by posing with some of the ghoulish creatures at Rockmarshall.
May they have a lifetime of happiness together.
Pictures courtesy of Gerry Duffy (gerryduffy.ie)
The Nuremore Hotel & Country Club is hosting a wedding showcase and consultation day today from 2pm to 6pm.
On the day the Nuremore will showcase the different options open to you on your wedding day. Weddings of various sizes will be set up in both the ballroom and the private dining room. A civil ceremony reception room will also be available to view on the day.
Selected local suppliers will be on hand for all your other wedding needs. If you have any questions, please contact the hotel on 042 9661438.
Another wedding showcase is scheduled for Sunday 5th January 2014.
Natasha and Paul
Local couple Natasha Rooney and Paul McCloskey are appealing for people to get behind their dream to win their wedding.
The pair require Facebook votes in order to win the coveted prize at the Ulster Weddings Fayre in the Square event in Derry at the end of September, valued at £13,000.
You can vote once every 24 hours and any support would be welcomed to help this young couple’s dream become a reality.
You can vote here.
Congratulations to local couple Claire Boylan and Gerard Murphy, who tied the knot last week in Cyprus. Here’s hoping they have a lifetime of happiness together.
Congratulations to Patrice Toner and Peter McDonnell from Bellurgan who tied the knot in Ravensdale Church yesterday.
May they have many years of happiness ahead of them.
This weekend the Ballymascanlon House Hotel will feature a live band bridal showcase from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday.
Performing on the day will be top acts including The House M8s, The Miracles, The Rockits, Marty Fay and the Bandidos, The Nooks and the Professionals. Each band will perform a 30 minute set, allowing any brides or grooms-to-be to hear a sample of what each act has to offer.
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