WEDDINGS & SPECIAL O C CASIONS
W E L C O M E T O T H E K C LU B
With a wide range of banqueting suites and stunning manicured gardens perfect for your photographs, The K Club o足ffers brides and grooms an unforgettable wedding day. Promising you their undivided attention by hosting only one wedding a day and renowned for their amazing food prepared by award winning Chefs, The K Club guarantees a magical and memorable reception. With a backdrop of 550 acres of idyllic Kildare countryside and beautiful manicured gardens, The K Club is the perfect venue to create lasting memories for everyone.
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Our team of dedicated wedding and event co-ordinators are here to ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly, so you can sit back and enjoy the occasion. Whether you prefer a traditional or contemporary style wedding, we will add that personal and elegant touch.
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C U L I NA RY D E L I G H T S
Our choice of wedding menus are packed full of culinary delights designed to suit even the most discerning palate and a wide choice of wines is provided by our extensive wine cellar.
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T H E L E G AC Y S U I T E
Located in The Smurfit Clubhouse, The Legacy Suite has the capacity to cater for up to 350 wedding guests. Magnificently decorated in hues of honey, raspberry and gold with doors opening up to a decking area overlooking the signature hole of The Smurfit Course, The Legacy Suite is a stunning location for a large and lavish wedding.
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T H E A R N O L D PA L M E R R O O M
Located in The Palmer Clubhouse, The Arnold Palmer Room can seat up to 140 guests for dinner and dancing. The room has it’s own private entrance and bar. A special feature of this room is the large bay window which provides magnificent views overlooking the 18th green and lake of the Arnold Palmer Course and direct access to the spacious balcony. The Arnold Palmer Room can be transformed into a magnificent wedding venue for that special day.
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THE JOHN JEFFERSON SMURFIT RO OM
This ornately decorated room located in the main house has views overlooking the hotel’s gardens and River Liffey. Complete with an ornate ceiling and a beautiful Waterford Crystal chandelier, The John Jefferson Smurfit Room is ideal for small weddings and civil ceremonies of up to 80 guests.
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T H E Y E AT S R O O M
This stunning room was the original Music Room of Straffan House, still retaining a lot of the original features of the house and is home to the largest private collection of Jack B Yeats Paintings outside the National Gallery. The Yeats Room is the perfect setting either as a reception room or for a smaller, more intimate wedding dinner or event.
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T H E K S PA
The team at The K Spa will be on hand leading up to the event and on the morning of the big day allowing you to be pampered and groomed without leaving the resort. In the meantime the groom may decide to enjoy a round of golf or relax while fishing.
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AC C O M M O DAT I O N
The K Club offers guests the very best in luxurious accommodation, pampering, dining & leisure facilities. Accommodation is truly luxurious as each bedroom has been individually designed and features original paintings and antiques, whilst the bathrooms feature individual hand painted murals. No two rooms are alike in terms of size and interior, making it one of the only resorts in Ireland that can boast this unique characteristic.
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G O L F A N D AC T I V I T I E S AT T H E K C LU B
The K Club is home to 2 Arnold Palmer designed golf courses. Our Championship golf courses, The Palmer Ryder Cup Course and The Smurfit Course are consistently ranked in the top 3 parkland golf courses in Ireland. Both designed and created by the golfing legend Arnold Palmer, our courses are a simply must play course during your stay at The K Club. The K Club is blessed with not only stunning surroundings in which to unwind, but a plethora of pursuits and activities within easy reach. From horse riding to archery, from clay pigeon shooting to fishing, there are activities for all tastes and all age ranges to complete the perfect day. 21
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We are set in the quant village of Straffan in County Kildare which is under an hour from Dublin City Centre and Airport, one and a half hours from Belfast and two hours from Cork. This magnificent resort offers you the highest standards of comfort and service with the combined elegance and unique charm of an Irish Country House. We have packages to suit every bride and groom, for further information please contact us. The K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Email: sales@kclub.ie Tel: +353 (0)1 6017 200 www.kclub.ie 23
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M A K E U P A N D B R I DA L W E A R A professional beautician will be able to best advise you on a whole host of treatments tailored to your individual requirements to make you look and feel fabulous. With the right dress, every bride will look beautiful on her wedding day. Shopping for your wedding dress is one of life’s greatest joys. We recommend the crème de la crème of wedding dress designers to make your wedding day a fairytale.
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The Cake Stand Philippe Verdelet has gained many years of experience working in restaurants and hotels across Europe. His handmade cakes are beautifully decorated to the highest standards, providing a WOW! factor to you and your guests. Simply stunning!
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S TAT I O N E RY A N D V E N U E D E C O R Getting married requires organisation and planning, and using the services of a professional stationery service will ensure the all important details are not forgotten. Once you have decided when and where you will be married, there are the invites to be sent, and time to think about service sheets, menus and place cards. Create a truly bespoke wedding day with chair covers and sashes tailored to your chosen colour scheme or a room decorated entirely to your own individual requirements. Chair covers can really transform a room and create a magical look to enhance your theme.
Helen’s Paperie creates elegant timeless stationery which is exquisitely designed and lovingly crafted by hand, using luxurious papers, embellishments and ribbons. Contact: helenspaperie@gmail.com or tel:(+353) 86 813 2216 Stay connected for new design updates & promotions on www.facebook.com/helenspaperie
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F L O R I S T RY Flowers create a lasting impression on your wedding day. The bouquet and table centrepieces are an integral part of your celebration. Consider button holes and corsages as well as posies. Make your day complete with the beauty of flowers. A professional floral designer will create the most beautiful flowers for your special day. Using the finest quality flowers, innovative and contemporary floral art will transform your wedding into a remarkable visual delight.
Come and see our extensive wedding floral showroom, at Airside Retail Park, in Swords. From bridal flowers to thank you bouquets, civil ceremony to Church, and from buffet to banquet, whatever your requirements, our wedding floral consultants will ensure that your wedding flowers are designed to the highest standards. With 45 years of cumulative experience, our team of florists will create a bespoke array of floral designs for your wedding.
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E N T E RTA I N M E N T Choosing the entertainment to please not only you but the entire bridal party and guests will present an array of options. You want to be captivated by the performance of the singers, musicians and entertainers. You might decide to treat your guests to a performance which they may otherwise never get to experience. This will create a unique and awe inspiring day for everyone.
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Complete fireworks displays designed to meet your needs and match your budget In the last decade more and more Irish couples have complemented their Wedding Day celebrations with a spectacular Fireworks Show. Many of the shows have been organised as surprises and have provided the bride, the groom and their guests with a vividly illuminated memory of their big day. On inquiry you may be pleasantly surprised at the value for money a Wedding Fireworks Show offers. Don't hesitate to contact Pat and his team who will do their utmost to design a show best suited to your budget. Light up the night sky at your reception with your very own spectacular fireworks show. Nationwide Fireworks Ireland’s top fireworks company, have over ten years experience working on major events and their shows have been enjoyed by thousands. They have packages to suit all budgets and use only the highest quality materials from around the globe. If you fancy finishing your big day with a pyrotechnical extravaganza that your guests will never forget, contact Nationwide Fireworks today!
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PHOTOGRAPHY Capture your wedding day or special occasion forever. Enlisting the services of a professional photographer will make the photo album the most treasured memento of your day. We recommend the use of professional photographers who are familiar with the venue as they can truly capture you in the most attractive surroundings.
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