Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
It was a wedding where the bride and groom had everything they desired to ensure they and their guests had a fun filled memorable all for a fantastic price. Envisage a wedding venue decorated with beautiful chair covers with neat colour coordinated bow sashes, matching table runners, quirky napkins picked especially to surprise the bride, beautiful centre pieces, table swags and a twinkling backdrop making for fantastic indoor photos. A beautiful wedding ceremony with carefully selected songs and readings followed by a couple chosen drink on arrival and stunning photos in and around the grounds of The Venue Ashbourne. The bride surprised the groom with a drive inn his favourite vehicle and they returned to a delicious home cooked 3 course meal chosen specifically by the couple, catering for vegetarians, gluten frees, children and the brides personal request. The meal was accompanied by decadent handmade chocolate favours made by our chocolatier head chef and a drinks packaged tailored to the bride and grooms taste. What followed was an afternoon and evening of complete entertainment with wedding singers, a caricaturist, bouncy castle, candy buffet, face painting and disco to name but a few. The evening guests were spoilt with a delicious buffet of homemade savoury treats. This magical day only came to an amazing total of £8000. Unbelievable value using our fabulous trusted wedding suppliers.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
You know what you want. Make sure your ideas are listened to and find a venue that is prepared to go the extra mile to make it your day, not just any wedding.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A bridesmaid with autism bringing their dog to the wedding to make them feel comfortable in new surroundings.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
flexible
affordable
unique
surprising
friendly
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
looking out over the drive overlooking the hills and peaks of Ashbourne
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We had a member of the girl band Bewitched play in a live band at an evening reception - great fun!
What’s your favourite canapé?
bacon wrapped sweet pineapple with honey and sesame seed glaze
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
sweet buffet
What is your venue's most unique feature?
flexibility to accommodate special requests
What part of your business are you most proud of?
our weddings