27th February 2012 09:10
So here we are finally, we decided to have our wedding here in Ireland and a reception later in the year (2013) in the US for my family. So now its decision time, we are stuck between 3 choices The Imperial Hotel, Springfort Hall, and the Oriel House Hotel. Does any one have any opinions, likes, dislikes, things to look out for regarding these three? We set a provisional date for all three, but have been put under pressure from the Imperial to make a decision only after 1 wk. The manager who seems nice enough was insisting on another bride insisting on the day that we set now I have to make a quick decision (NOT LIKING THE ADDED PRESSURE) which by the why I haven't had that with any other hotel.
To give you back ground, I really like the Springfort Hall. Its a little on the pricey side for us, its close to us (we live in Ballyhooly), love the ballroom they have, but the rest just cant compare to the luxury of the hotel. It would be secluded and we would have the house pretty much to ourselves. We have heard great things about the food, but I have never been.
Oriel House keeps growing on me, for whatever reason. I was there again yesterday, the only venue I went to twice. I feel like they are really willing to work with us, but am afraid that only 100 ppl would be swallowed up in the big function room. I haven't seen the bridal suite or what the place will look like, but am happy they are willing to show me a mock set up during the wk. They do have a smaller function room that would be really nice too has anyone used it?
My H2B lit up like a tree when we walked into the ballroom on the Imperial. It screams elegance and the penthouse its top notch!! I love all the complimentary things especially the rooms for the parents, (only other to offer this is the Oriel). I'm not sure where the drinks reception will take place (in the hall or what). Parking will be an issue for people, but I'm set on not worrying about that aspect of it. The food is ok, we had a comp dinner and I wasn't really blown away but I could have been if we hadnt gotten our wires crossed and had eaten earlier.
Ok so I'll stop rambling, thoughts, suggestions, advice? GREAT SEND IT OUR WAY 