It is that time of year again when The Ardilaun hotel is busy preparing for another hectic annual wedding fair which promises to be bigger and better than ever, where all brides and grooms-to-be and their families can go along free of charge on Sunday November 6 from 2pm to 6pm to see Galway’s favourite wedding venue for themselves. The hotel celebrated in style earlier this year with winning the coveted title of Best Hotel Wedding Venue in Connacht at the Weddings Online Awards. The Ardilaun offers an oasis of calm in private, secluded, surroundings for your special day, with wedding proposal packages for everyone outlined in its new luxurious brochure.
The wedding fair has become hugely popular over the past few years, so the message is to come early. Enjoy a complimentary glass of fruit punch on arrival in the main foyer of the hotel and a special treat with the cascading chocolate fountain which is an ever-popular stand at the wedding fair where you can sample fresh fruit, marshmallows and other delights dipped in melted milk and white chocolate.
Live entertainment on the day will be provided by the ever popular band Guinness Jazz Trio and professional Irish dance show Mystic Force. The beautiful ballroom of The Ardilaun will be packed with a host of wedding necessities and trimmings, up to 40 exhibitors in total, with full listing updated on the Ardilaun website. Not only will this be a great opportunity to meet the Ardilaun team, you can also view the many services and accessories available, from the luxurious bridal suite to the manicured gardens and patio area – traditional to contemporary - for the big day.
An exclusive fashion show is one of the highlights during the fair with Catwalk Models featuring the latest fashion trends for brides, grooms, the wedding party and mother of the bride.
Exhibitors
Florists, confectioners, jewellers, chauffeurs, photographers, travel specialist as well as musicians, beauticians, and videographers are among many exhibitors from all around the Galway region and further afield and will gather together saving couples time and energy in planning their wedding day.
Free Online Moposa Wedding Software
Future brides and grooms will experience at the Wedding Fair this year a unique demonstration of the award winning Moposa software – which assists future Ardilaun couples planning their wedding day as well as being an excellent communications tool especially those living away or based abroad. The Ardilaun offers to its clients Moposa software free of charge whereby couples save more than €700 from the outset, a welcome bonus in the current climate where value for money and budgets are increasingly important. Moposa software helps couples share more of the experience with friends and family, simplifies the wedding planning process, and saves time and money along the way.
The objective of Moposa is to relieve the stress and strain of planning a wedding, many couples lead busy lifestyles so the main focus is on enjoying every moment of the wedding planning experience. The online service assists with everything from the invitation lists, gift lists, budget, schedules, and the all important seating planner and also increases communication between the hotel, couple and guests. Guests can also register online and RSVP directly, book a room in the hotel as well as check out weather forecasts and even get automated, personalised, driving directions to the ceremony and reception.
Prize giveaways
All attendees at the wedding fair will be entered in a free draw for a whole host of super prizes sponsored by the exhibitors. Top prize will be a luxury break for two with Select Hotels of Ireland, of which The Ardilaun is a member, with 26 luxury hotels nationwide. Admission is free, so go along and enjoy the day. For further information on the wedding fair, Moposa software, new proposals and wedding brochure contact Orla or Ann-Marie at The Ardilaun hotel – Tel: 091 519703/519794 or visit the website www.theardilaunhotel.ie for details.
