Well, it’s the day after. I’m sleepy and I’m downloading over 400 images from my camera.
This is the last in a series on how we chose and consumed the wine for my big sisters wedding.
Please have a look at parts 1, 2 and 3.
First off, congratulations to Trish and Ronan. The wedding was a blast and we all wish them the very best for the future.
Secondly, the wedding went very well. It was held in Ballyseede Castle in Kerry. The wines had all been shipped down, so all we had to do at this point was drink them. The speeches were held after the starter, so the hotel staff served the pink fizz at that stage. The hotel staff had salted the bottles throughout the room and opened them all at the same time – so there was a continuous pop throughout the room. I could see heads turning to see what it was – great result.
The wines were very well received – I heard the waiters commenting that they were very nice.
We also had a good few compliments from guests, so we were delighted. They passed the “empty glasses” test with flying colours.
If I could draw a conclusion or two from this experience.
Wedding can and should be fun. They can be stressful though, so it’s a great idea to talk to your local suppliers and use their experience. Haggle! Talk to the venue and explain your plans, organise the delivery nice and early. Plan the sequence of events so the hotel knows the system. Haggle with them too. This can take a lot of the stress out of the planning and leave you free to enjoy the big day.