Say ‘I Do’ To Seagoe Hotel
If you Say ‘I do’ to Seagoe Hotel in Portadown, they guarantee to help you turn your dream wedding into a reality.
A four-star contemporary hotel in the bustling town of Portadown, Seagoe Hotel is within 30 minutes of the centre of Belfast.
The Seagoe Hotel boasts 34 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, alongside their elegant banqueting suites which can accommodate between 20 to 400 wedding guests with their own private entrance, grand sweeping staircase and a beautiful secret garden – the perfect backdrop for your wedding photographs.
To ensure everything is perfect on your wedding day, the team at the Seagoe Hotel will be your trusted partner by your side every step of the way and can can advise on everything from making a spectacular arrival in the Seagoe’s very own Bentley Mulsanne, to creating a reception that fits your budget and style.
As well as the hotel’s Silver, Gold, Platinum and Palladium Wedding Packages, they can also provide ‘Intimate’ Packages for smaller numbers of guests and ‘Whirlwind’ Packages for those wanting to arrange everything within the next six months.
All of the hotel’s Wedding Packages can also be tailored to create a wedding day that is unique to you as a couple.
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RetroCity Arcades Entertaining Your Guests
When planning your wedding day it’s important to take the guest experience into consideration. In order to entertain your guests during the day RetroCity Arcades has a range of gaming machines to keep guests of all ages happy.
RetroCity Arcades is a small local business based in the North West of Ireland who specialise in Retro Arcade Gaming. They hire out arcade machines for any function, including weddings.
All of their arcades have 1000s of games on them including all the old classics like Space Invaders, Sonic The Hedgehog, Super Mario, Pacman, Street Fighter, and Donkey Kong, to name a few. The arcades also have two joysticks for two player gaming.
Having provided their arcades to wedding receptions all over Ireland, RetroCity tell us that the feedback they have received has been excellent. They set up at your venue early on the morning of your wedding and collect the arcades again the next day.
These arcade games give the younger ones at the wedding a focal point during the day so meals and speeches can run smoothly. Then as the evening goes on you will find that your older guests will want to get in on the action lol. So basically, the arcades cater for young and old alike and are a great addition to your big day.
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Spiritual Ceremonies Professional Wedding Celebrants
Come and meet Spiritual Ceremonies at the Wedding Journal Show to find out more about their celebrants and services for your wedding ceremony. Here they share some important things to ask when looking for your celebrant to make exchanging your rings and vows a truly heartfelt and memorable experience.
Is your Celebrant registered with the General Registrars Office to conduct the legal part of the ceremony?
A solemniser is a person who is registered with the General Registrars Office to conduct the legal part of your ceremony. There are a lot of people and organisations out there offering their services to act as the celebrant for your ceremony, but not all of them are solemnisers, so be careful when choosing the celebrant. You don’t want to be sitting in the Registrars office giving your notice of intention to marry to be told that your celebrant isn’t registered.
“This happens very regularly,” says Enda Harte of Spiritual Ceremonies. “We get couples ringing from the Registrars in tears, asking if we can facilitate them on their wedding day because they’ve just found out that the celebrant they originally booked isn’t registered to perform the legal element of their wedding.”
There are a number of non legal celebrants misinforming couples that the only way to get married is to have 2 ceremonies, your legal ceremony in the registry office and then they will do a ceremony for you at your venue. This is not the case.
Is the celebrant working on his or her own, or as part of a group?
It is very important to check with the person you are looking to perform your ceremony what happens if they get sick or cannot attend to do your wedding. Do they have someone else who can perform your ceremony? The last thing you want after all your planning is no one turning up to actually marry you.
Is the person you want to do your ceremony able to cater for you and your partner?
Every couple and every wedding is different. According to Enda Harte: “Couples have told us that they’ve been told by celebrants and celebrant organisations that they don’t cater for same-sex marriages, or that they don’t cater for foreign couples, to name a few.”
We cater for all, we are all equal in love. Your celebrant should be able to give you the ceremony that you are looking for on your special day, subject to all of the legal requirements of a marriage being met.
Can you tailor the ceremony?
Your wedding is one of the most important days in your life and you should have an idea of what you would like to include. A solemniser should be able to customise your ceremony for you, into one that reflects you and your partner as a couple.
Your celebrant should be able to work with you to choose any theme of music, readings or poems that convey a message about you and your partner.
Says Graham Barrett: “Spiritual Ceremonies have been privileged to have walked with over 16,000 couples from all over the world on their journey toward their special day here in Ireland. We travel the length and breadth of Ireland, from Cork to Donegal, seven days a week, making memories with our couples on their special day. We can perform a ceremony indoors and outdoors (outdoors is subject to requirements under the Civil Registrations legislation).”
Can your celebrant bring a spiritual element to your ceremony?
The definition of spirituality encompasses real self, the truth of our inner self, our inner being. “At Spiritual Ceremonies we take time with you to design your ceremony, so that it reflects you as a couple, honouring your beliefs and values, ensuring they are reflected in the content and length of your ceremony,” says Tara Carroll.
Spiritual Ceremonies have a large team of Registered Solemnisers available in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, all of whom can perform the legal element of a wedding ceremony. They also perform vow renewals, wedding blessings, naming ceremonies and Celebration of Life ceremonies (funerals).
According to Bernadette Dolan, “We are highly-trained to design your ceremony, to reflect your personal needs, because we understand this is one of the most important days of your lives. We ensure your ceremony is created with you, for you and about you. Our highly experienced team have performed over 16,000 wedding ceremonies to date”
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La Mon Hotel & Country Club – The Complete Wedding Destination
Amongst the finest of Belfast’s wedding destinations, La Mon Hotel & Country Club, with its picturesque, landscaped gardens, provides a wonderful backdrop for your wedding day, and memories you’ll treasure for years to come.
La Mon Hotel & Country Club offers the complete wedding destination. With stunning wedding ceremony and banqueting suites, together with spacious foyers – all flooded with natural light – and the picturesque wedding gardens, you’ll have a stunning photographic backdrop, indoors and out. The ideal destination, whichever time of year you choose, as your wedding guests relax and reminisce, in sun-filled gardens, or rekindle friendships, comforted by open fires.
Whether you prefer a grand ballroom, a stunning outdoor terrace, or a more intimate space, La Mon Hotel & Country Club has the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony and reception. With personalised service, exceptional cuisine, and a picturesque backdrop, you can be sure that your special day will be one to remember. Upon arrival, sip your first glass of Champagne on the red carpet and be welcomed by your dedicated Master of Ceremonies. Let your wedding guests relax by the open fire, in the spacious reception area of your choice. Select one of La Mon’s fabulous banqueting suite’s which offer truly unique spaces and provide a magnificent backdrop for the most intimate or largest of celebrations.
Enjoy award-winning dining in their truly unique spaces, which offer an idyllic setting for the largest, or most intimate, of celebrations. Then, dance the night away with family and friends.
Relax in the knowledge that La Mon Hotel & Country Club’s experienced, professional hospitality co-ordinators, with their attention to detail, will ensure your every wedding wish becomes a reality. Offering expert advice on everything from suitable suites and decoration to menus and logistics, they’ll go that extra mile to create a bespoke wedding package, designed to make your dreams come true.
You and your guests can stay in luxurious accommodation, with preferential rates available. The hotel’s Odessi Health & Beauty is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate before your big day, offering a range of treatments to give you that radiant glow. And for your hair, La Mon Hair Studio has a team of experts who can fashion your hair into a gorgeous wedding style.
Packages from £65 per person. For more information visit La Mon Hotel & Country Club
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Craft Your Love Story At Dunadry Hotel And Gardens
At Dunadry Hotel And Gardens, your dream wedding becomes a reality. Tucked away like a precious secret, their venue exudes character and charm, promising an unforgettable day. Whether you envision an intimate ceremony for two or a grand celebration for 220, they cater to all your wedding desires.
Their dedicated team of wedding planners stands ready to assist you in crafting the perfect day. They understand that each couple is unique, which is why they offer fully flexible packages, including the option to design your bespoke wedding package. From menu selections to beverage choices, the power lies in your hands.
At the heart of our iconic venue is a spirit of fun and relaxation, ensuring that you and your special day take centre stage. Upon your first sip of champagne as a married couple, the team invite you to sign the champagne cork, forever becoming part of Dunadry’s rich history and family.
Rooted in history as a working Linen Mill, Dunadry Hotel And Gardens seamlessly blends historic charm with modern elegance, offering a picturesque backdrop for your wedding festivities. Nestled alongside the tranquil Six Mile River and surrounded by meticulously manicured gardens, every corner of the venue offers the perfect setting for capturing timeless memories.
Let Dunadry Hotel And Gardens be the canvas for your love story, where history, family, and romance intertwine to create an experience that is truly unforgettable.
For further information visit Dunadry Hotel And Gardens
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Keery Photo Offer Beautiful Memories Of Your Special Day
Neil, the man behind the lens of Keery Photo, is based on the outskirts of Belfast. Hailing from Banbridge originally, Neil feels as comfortable in the city as in the countryside, which lends perfectly to the weddings he photographs throughout Northern Ireland. So, whether you’re are slap bang in the middle of Belfast, or adventuring along the North Coast, you’re guaranteed epic photographs. Neil also travels to photograph wedding throughout the whole island of Ireland too.
Talking about his photography style, Neil comments, ‘My work blends together gently posed editorial with candid photography to create a complete visual narrative of your special day. I take a documentary approach and it’s all about telling a couple’s love story in a way that’s all about them. I also pride myself on putting people at ease in front of the camera, with even the more camera shy folk coming away having enjoyed the experience.’
Neil at Keery Photo offers four packages, each providing additional coverage, culminating in an option that covers bridal and groom prep right through until the dancing and incorporates both photography and videography. The packages are completely flexible and can be changed up to suit your needs. From those detailed shots of wedding attire, reception details and your stationery suite, to the ceremony and groups photographs at the reception, whatever you are after, Neil will tailor your package to suit you. Prices start from £1,399 and all wedding packages include:
- PRE-WEDDING CONSULTATION
- BEAUTIFUL POST PRODUCTION ON ALL FINAL IMAGES
- PROFESSIONAL ONLINE GALLERY WITH AN ARRAY OF PRINTING OPTIONS
- ONGOING COMMUNICATION WITH OUR COUPLES BEFORE & AFTER THE BIG DAY
Neil will have your online gallery with you within eight weeks and also offers high quality photo books, prints in frames, canvas and acrylic.
For futher information visit keeryphoto.com
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Enjoy A Serene Backdrop At The Roe Valley Resort
Weddings at Roe Valley Resort offer an unparalleled experience, blending luxury, elegance, and natural beauty to create unforgettable moments for couples and their guests. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of the Roe Valley, Roe Valley Resort stands as a beacon of romance, offering a serene backdrop for couples to exchange vows and begin their journey together.
From the moment couples arrive, they are greeted by the resort’s tranquil ambiance and impeccable service. With only one wedding hosted per day, each celebration receives undivided attention, ensuring that every detail is meticulously curated to reflect the couple’s unique love story.
The resort’s stunning surroundings provide the perfect setting for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. Whether exchanging vows amidst the lush greenery of the landscaped grounds or within the elegant confines of the resort’s sophisticated event spaces, couples are spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting the ideal backdrop for their special day.
Roe Valley Resort’s experienced wedding planners are dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of the celebration unfolds seamlessly. From assisting with vendor co-ordination to overseeing the timeline of events, couples can relax and enjoy their day knowing that they are in capable hands.
For those seeking to prolong the festivities, the resort offers luxurious accommodations for both the newlyweds and their guests. From spacious suites with stunning views to comfortable guest rooms adorned with modern amenities, every stay promises luxury and relaxation.
Moreover, Roe Valley Resort offers a range of onsite amenities to enhance the wedding experience, including an Elemis spa where couples can unwind and indulge in pre-wedding pampering sessions, as well as an 18-hole parkland golf course ideal for bonding with loved ones.
In essence, weddings at Roe Park Resort are a testament to love, romance, and the art of celebration. With its breathtaking setting, impeccable service, and attention to detail, the resort ensures that every moment of the couple’s special day is nothing short of magical.
For more information visit roevalleyresort.com
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JGC Videography Help You Relive Your Wedding Day
Looking to relive your wedding day over and over JGC Videography provides a beautiful bespoke highlight film for you to enjoy for years to come.
Videographer James takes huge pride and joy in his work, capturing your wedding day in a romantic and unique style.
He uses a relaxed and unobtrusive approach throughout the day in order to blend into the background and capture those candid and joyous moments as the days events unfold.
Combining years of videography experience with the use of high quality camera equipment James can ensure a smooth flow and stress free environment when it comes to capturing your big day. ‘I hardly noticed you all day’ is what all his couples say when he says goodbye.
James aims to capture details from the start to finish of your day so that the edit of your film encapsulates as many special moments as possible.
After your wedding, James will keep in touch with editing progress of your film. The social media teasers are a great way to get a preview of what’s to come.
Come and meet James at The Wedding Journal Show this September.
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Galgorm Is A Wedding Venue Favourite
Galgorm offers a venue like no other. Born of a vision to create a stunning and idyllic wedding setting like nothing else in Ireland, it has been a favourite for wedding couples for over two and half decades.
Galgorm is home to two stunning ceremony spaces, The Phantom House and The Ghost House, as well as idyllic settings for outdoor ceremonies – each offering a magical backdrop for a civil ceremony or exchange of vows. Hosting your ceremony and celebrating your wedding reception mere yards away from one another minimises the moving pieces and allows your guests to virtually forget about their car keys for the day, focusing entirely on embracing your fairytale romance. Make the most of the time you have saved travelling between venues and have your wedding photography complemented by the stunning grounds of Galgorm, nestled alongside the impressive River Maine and woodland before continuing your celebrations to one of our three unique reception suites. From the opulent Great Hall and the art deco Renaissance Suite to the contemporary Four Seasons Suit there is a space to suit all wedding couples.
Savour quality time with your loved ones, particularly those who have travelled great distances, by having one central location for your guests to stay. With 125 rooms including suites, deluxe, and superior rooms as well as lodging accommodation including cottages, shepherd’s huts, forest dens, log cabins and residences. Galgorm offers accommodation to suit each and every type of guest. If this isn’t enough you have the chance to relax and unwind in the serene surroundings of Ireland’s first award-winning Thermal Spa Village at Galgorm. Gather your thoughts as the flurry of excitement builds and take some time to embrace a moment of tranquillity in the most beautiful, calming surroundings of the three different spa gardens.
From the moment you enquire about hosting one of the most memorable events of your life, you can rest assured that every detail of the day will be lovingly attended to by their passionate and experienced team from their dedicated Wedding Planners through to your Set Up Manager, Head Wedding Chef and their teams. Galgorm will ensure all your careful planning comes off without a hitch ensuring you experience the day you have always dreamed of and more! With over 450 acres of lush parkland more couples arrive the day prior to their big day, chill out in the spa in the afternoon, enjoy pre-dinner cocktails in McKendry’s, relaxed dining in one of four restaurants before returning to the pub for a night cap! The day after the wedding it’s a late breakfast all round then back to the spa to zen for a few hours before “Day 2 BBQ”.
The team will craft your wedding celebrations with you, securing suppliers, perfecting arrangements and taking out all the stress along the way, leaving you time for the important stuff – hello cake tasting! Galgorm are no strangers to hosting weddings and yet you will feel as though your celebrations are as unique as your love for one another.
So, sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the most magical time of your life.
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EVENTS BY Cassidy-McCleans Offer Everything You Need
EVENTS BY Cassidy-McCleans is a family owned business in Co. Antrim. Seeing a gap in the market after planning their own wedding, the owners decided to take matters into their own hands and offer other couples the items they had been searching for! They also pride themselves on delivering the best quality service for each client and meeting their individual needs.
EVENTS BY Cassidy-McCleans specialise in providing hire equipment for your event and have a wide range of products to really transform it from ordinary into extraordinary. As well as weddings they also have products to elevate corporate events, fashion shows, birthdays, baby showers and more. They are also open to personalised requests, so don’t hesitate to contact them whatever idea you have in mind and they will see how they can help.
Some of their offering include: Mirrored LED Infinity Dancefloor; LED Infinity Letters (MR & MRS, MR & MR, MRS & MRS, LOVE and L❤️VE); 5D Floral Letters (MR & MRS, MR & MR, MRS & MRS and LOVE); Find a Key Claw Machine (their exciting alternative to wedding favours or even just to provide some fun and prizes for your guests); Fog machine; Confetti Canons; Gilded Framed Mirror Photobooth and much much more!
‘We want to make sure that we bring a touch of elegance and magic to any event and we have a wide range of innovative and unique products to do just that. We pride ourselves in providing amazing customer service, delivering the best quality services for each client and most importantly, we are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences.’
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