Be the Lady of the House on your Wedding Day

Wedding couples can experience the genuine luxury of true romance and old world charm with a memorable visit to the Horetown House Wedding Showcase. Tour the ten unique bedrooms each furnished with luxurious sweeping silk curtains, 17th century French beds and magnificent, antique furniture. Enjoy fine wine and canapés in the welcoming reception rooms, and a meeting with wedding co-ordinator, by prior appointment, at a cost of €7.95 or join us for light lunch with a glass of wine and entry to the Wedding Showcase, for€15 per person, including a meeting with wedding co-ordinator, prior appointment necessary, wander around the expansive grounds and imagine yourself greeting guests on the lawn. As a bride you will truly have found your calling as Lady of the Manor.

Horetown House Owner Tom White says “Planning your nuptials can be stressful and selecting the setting to celebrate this momentous event can be one of the trickiest choices you will make. Horetown House promise to take all the stress and hassle out of planning your big day. Our welcoming team will coordinate everything, from menu planning to flowers and room reservations, ensuring your wedding exceeds both your and your guest’s expectations”.

Steeped in history the Grade A listed property dates back to 1692 and the house can trace its roots back to the Oliver Cromwell era. Horetown House has recently undergone 24 months of intensive refurbishment restoring the house to its former 17th century splendour.

“Horetown House is the superlative choice for your special day” says Kate White, the interior designer who lovingly restored Horetown House to its former 17th century glory and personally co-ordinates all weddings at the House. . Kate continues “The house can accommodate intimate wedding parties of 20 guests up 140. The warm and cosy atmosphere envelopes people as soon as they enter the house. The elegant Drawing Rooms with open log fires, provide an ambience of comfort, opulence and sheer pleasure, something every bride wishes for in a venue for her wedding.”

Exceptional fare and fine wines are pivotal to Horetown House. The Major Lackin Room is a stunning period dining room complete with a Tara Crystal chandelier and an original brass fireplace. Downstairs, the wine cellar has been tastefully converted into the Cellar Restaurant, complete with original stone walls and flagstone floors. Horetown House Chef, Tim Phelan will also be available to give advice to couples on their menu.

Couples visiting the Horetown House Wedding Showcase will be treated to a display of top local wedding suppliers from florists, to bridal wear and beauty therapists. A selection of exclusive designer wedding dresses from a local Wexford boutique will be on display in the elegant bedrooms of Horetown House to help brides to be in their search for the perfect dress. Ever aware that a relaxed bride is a happy bride, Horetown House have arranged for a top beauty therapist to be on hand for the Wedding Showcase. Brides can sample the therapies available and even book the therapist for herself and her wedding party the night before her big day at Horetown House! And of course, getting the bride to the church on time is top priority for Horetown House, so we will be showcasing beautiful vintage cars. Menswear will also be on display together with wedding cakes, stationary and of course a fashion show will be taking place during the event.

Get away from it all and experience the luxury of genuine, old world charm with a relaxing stay at Horetown House, Foulksmills, County Wexford. Immerse yourself in the historical setting of Horetown and its expansive grounds, allow yourself time for romantic walks, afternoon tea by the fire, candlelit dinner in the famous, intimate Cellar Restaurant.

Horetown House Wedding Showcase takes place on Sunday 14th. June 2009. Booking essential and a small charge will apply as there will be food and wine tasting on the day and each couple will have an appointment with our wedding coordinator.

For further information phone 051 565633 or email Kate@Horetownhouse.ie