Fancy something subtle for St Patrick’s Day? I know, I know, ’subtle’ and Paddy’s Day don’t normally go together, but this lucky four leafed clover DIY paper craft is a dainty way to introduce some quirky green accents to your day.
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FoldMarch 9th, 2012
This origami backdrop is an incredible paper creation which adds a contemporary twist without a contemporary price tag. The beauty of origami inventions is that once you get the knack the only thing holding you back from paper domination is time, but if you have a big pot of tea and a few helpers, you can really get creative with a production line in your kitchen. Check out this tutorial from Martha Stewart and get ready to paper some serious style into your celebrations. Don’t Tell the BrideMarch 6th, 2012 Horetown House will feature in this weeks episode of Don’t Tell the Bride, on Rte 2 Thursday at 9.30. We are so excited to see how Mandy and Phil got on with all the plans for their big day. Mandy, her bridesmaid and friend arrived to Horetown in January to view the house as the Brides’ “Dream Venue” so while we knew we probably wouldn’t be chosen by Phil, we were thrilled to be chosen by the Bride. We had great fun trying to ‘be natural’ with a camera man and director pottering around the house, and it was very exciting to see the program from the other side. To be honest I would always have presumed the program is a bit of a set up, but talking to Mandy and her friends, they really Don’t Tell the Bride and she was still waiting to find out what day she was getting married, let alone what she would be wearing, eating or dancing to. A brave woman to let her partner plan the big day, we can’t wait to see the show!
Here’s a little background: Phil & Mandy met when they were both in the reserve defence forces at a camp in Gormanstown Mandy was demoted to tea & sandwich duty. Whilst pouring tea for Phil the sugar bag burst spilling sugar all over the place! Phil came to rescue as the Knight in shining armour and 14 years later they’re still together! They’re 32 now and have two children: James, 12 and Sophie, 7. Phil & Mandy’s wedding always got pushed to the side over the years due to buying their house and other pressures. They purchased their first house together at the tender age of 20. Soon after Mandy found out she was pregnant again and so they had to buy a bigger house to accommodate the growing family. They are both originally from Dublin, they traded in the city lifestyle for country living in Bunclody, Co Wexford A New Wedding Year At Horetown HouseJanuary 26th, 2011 As we are starting a new wedding year at Horetown House, I’ve decided to start an “Agony Aunt” blog for your brides and grooms to be. From helping couples over the past 2/3 years to plan and organise their weddings, I think that you all could do with some help from time to time from an expert in the field, that’s me by the way. So, my plan is to update my blog weekly to post various problems that I have helped to solve whilst planning and organising this year’s weddings at Horetown House. As we are an exclusive wedding venue in the heart of Wexford countryside, some couples are a little nervous about the ligistics of getting their guests to the venue, getting their guests to the church, having the flowers delivered, getting their make up and hair done, this is mostly the brides, and lots of other stuff that can terrify couples as obviously, most of them haven’t done anything like this before. So, I will be back next week with the start of the problem solving. If anyone wants to email me you will get me on info@Horetownhouse.ie and the website of course you will have already found, www.Horetownhouse.ie Chat next week, Kate Wednesday Feb 2nd. 2011 Monday 21st. February 2011 Wedding Trends for this wedding season. All Brides to be want to know about the latest trends, even if they don’t actaully want to use them for their own wedding. This year is going to be a big year for vintage weddings. Don’t worry, the cupcakes are still with us but now on vintage style cake stands with delicate lace effect cupcake cases. The garden party is a really attractive way to spend the day after the wedding, when the happy couple can chill out, have a few drinks with family and friends and discuss the day before, no doubt hearing about things that they were totally unaware of. Bunting, your granny’s tea sets, mismatched table arrangements, these are all the ways to introduce vintage into your wedding. Marquee weddings are also going to be big this year and with the modern technology now available, the weather is not really a major concern anymore. Heating is very effective and even if the weather is not great, between March and October, the climate here is never as fierce as it is between November and February, so fingers crossed for a great Summer this year and vintage tents, garden parties and BBQ;s galore. Chat soon, - Kate - the wedding coordinator at your service in Horetown House Horetown House Wedding CoordinatorDecember 7th, 2010 I am Kate, the wedding coordinator at Horetown House, which you can see from our website, is a 10 bedroom, country house in Co. Wexford. We specialise in bespoke weddings with a difference. Your wedding at Horetown House is booked, planned and coordinated in full by me. No stone is left unturned to ensure that your wedding is exactly what you hoped it for and more. Weddings at Horetown House are a very special experience, based on, high quality personal service ,to ensure that you don’t have to worry about any of the details which will make your wedding day spectacular. From the theming to the food, nothing is left to chance at Horetown House, I am at hand to coordinate on the day. So, if you would like to come and view the property and chat about your wedding plans, just email me, Kate@Horetownhouse.ie Also, take a look at various testimonials on the Tripadviser website, there is a button on our homepage which you can click on. I would like to wish all our blog visitors a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year. All the best for now, Kate Marquee for Horetown House - New Function Facilities at LastJuly 15th, 2010 December 1st. 2010 at Horetown House. Will be decorating the House for Christmas soon, have a wedding in the House on New Year’s Eve, can’t wait for that, it will be fab, House is amazing for a Winter Wedding. Update on the Marquee at Horetown House. The marquee is being errected at the moment, but because of the snow, we have had to halt our progress, but once the snow has cleared, we will be full steam ahead to get this fabulous marquee ready for viewing for our 2011 and 2012 brides and grooms to view it. The linings are on their way and once they have been installed we will be ready to decorate and fit out the interior of the marquee. I will keep you all posted of developments. I have also opened a Facebook page for Horetown House so keep checking this for pics etc. as things develop. Also, great value wedding packages available for Winter and Mid Week from January 2011, for details phone Kate on 086 8315821 or email info@Horetownhouse.ie and I will get back to you asap with all the details. Keep warm and safe in the snow, Kate Great news for couples planning their weddings in 2011. Due to increased interest, Horetown House are now the owners of their very own marquee. What does this mean for couples? Up to now we at Horetown House have been hiring our marquees, the cost of which we had to pass on to our couples. No More. Now we have bought our own and there will be NO extra cost for couples who want to have a wedding, with all their guests in one room, between the months of March and October. So get emailing to Kate@Horetownhouse.ie for details of this incredible package. Budget Weddings With A DifferenceMarch 29th, 2010 Are you looking for a keenly priced wedding but NOT in your average function room setting. Then, Horetown House is the Venue for you. We are now offering a very competitively priced wedding package, for mid week weddings of 60 upwards. Enjoy the personal service and intimate surroundings of the finest Country House in Wexford. For information email Kate@Horetownhouse.ie or phone 051 565633. Some Summer dates for 2010 still available. Wedding packages tailored to suit individual requirements. Nothing is too much trouble at Horetown House. Have a look at Tripadviser for reviews. Leave Nobody Off The Invite ListMarch 23rd, 2010 I know how difficult it can be to keep numbers under control when drawing up your invitation list. You don’t want to insult anyone by leaving them out but you really don’t have the budget to invite them to the main wedding meal and all the trimmings. The solution is have 2 seperate meals, one for immediate family and close friends and then another one for a larger number, but the larger one will cost less and you won’t have to provide wine, champagne toast etc.etc.etc……. How To Include Everybody In Your Invitation List Without Breaking The Bank. At Horetown House you can now have an intimate family and close friends wedding followed by a larger event to which you can invite your extended family and lots of friends. Host a full 5 course dinner for bridal party, parents, witnesses and immediate family members in our luxurious dining room on the ground floor of the House (up to 30), to include Champagne & Canape Reception, Champagne Toast during Meal, half bottle of wine per guest with meal, followed by a Buffet or BBQ later in the evening or the following day. Buffet/BBQ 100 guests. Accommodation in all 10 bedrooms in the House on a B&B basis on night of wedding, which gives you exclusive use of the House. All of the above for under €10,000 For further details call Kate on 051 565633 or email Kate@Horetownhouse.ie New Wedding Facilities at Horetown HouseJanuary 28th, 2010 Even though you may not be holding your wedding reception at Horetown House, if you are contemplating a Civil Ceremony, we are fully licenced for such ceremonies and are now offering couples the luxury of Horetown House and the Grounds, to be their Civil Ceremony Venue. Have your Ceremony in one of our beautiful reception rooms, have your drinks reception in the magnificent Reception Hall and take your photographs inside the house on the main staircase or outside in the newly refurbished gardens. Contact Kate@Horetownhouse.ie or phone 051 565633 for more details. New Wedding Packages for 2010January 28th, 2010 The New 2010 All Inclusive Price Per Guest Price at Horetown House This price includes the complimentary items in our Wedding Package plus the following; For ALL Weddings in January, February or March, April, November 2010 we are offering the Special €80 per person rate for all days. Minimum numbers apply to this offer. Special Accommodation rates available. |
