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Tips for Planning Your Wedding Guest List
Creating your wedding guest list can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this blog, the Lucan Spa Hotel team shares simple and practical tips to help you decide who to invite, manage your numbers, and reduce stress. Whether you’re planning a large celebration or an intimate gathering, this guide will help you navigate one of the most important parts of your big day.
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Creating a Celebration Everyone Will Remember
A memorable wedding isn’t just about beautiful décor and delicious food—it’s about how your guests feel on the day. In this blog, we share smart tips to help you plan a celebration that’s enjoyable, comfortable, and stress-free for your friends and family. From smooth timelines to food choices and guest accommodation, we cover all the little things that make a big difference.
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Wedding Menu Inspiration: A Peek at Our Chef’s Favourite Soups & Sorbets
In this week’s instalment of our Wedding Menu Inspiration series, Executive Head Chef Mariusz Rojek walks you through his favourite soups and sorbets. Whether you’re aiming for rich and warming or light and refreshing, Chef Mariusz offers expert advice, pros and cons of each choice, and tips to help you craft a beautifully balanced wedding meal.
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Why an All-Inclusive Wedding Package Might Be for You
Thinking of booking an all-inclusive wedding package? This blog explores the many benefits of going all-in – from cost savings and reduced stress to trusted suppliers and customisation. Plus, we highlight our own Sterling Package here at Lucan Spa Hotel, offering incredible value for couples in Dublin.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Having an Outdoor Wedding Ceremony
Thinking about tying the knot outdoors? This guide walks you through the dos and don’ts of planning an outdoor wedding ceremony in Dublin – from managing the weather to creating a backup plan you’ll actually love. A must-read for any couple hoping to say “I do” under open skies.
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Wedding Menu Inspiration: A Peek at Our Chef’s Favourite Starters
Looking for wedding menu inspiration? Our Executive Head Chef Mariusz Rojek shares his favourite wedding starter dishes – from indulgent Wicklow Brie to elegant smoked salmon roulade. With pros, tips, and expert advice, this blog is the perfect starting point for couples planning the first course of their wedding meal.
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The Importance of a Good Wedding Tasting
A wedding menu tasting is more than just a fun pre-wedding perk – it’s a key part of planning your perfect day. In this post, we break down what to expect at your tasting at our Dublin hotel venue, why it matters, and how to make the most of it. From delicious dishes to expert tips, it’s everything you need to know before you take your first bite.
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How to Arrange Guest Accommodation for Your Wedding
Making sure your guests have somewhere convenient and comfortable to stay can significantly enhance their experience and ensure your big day runs smoothly. Here's how to organise wedding accommodation with minimal stress.
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Should You Invite Children to Your Wedding?
Whether you’re choosing to have a kid-free wedding or planning a family-friendly affair, here are some helpful tips and ideas to make the day run smoothly.
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How to Cater for your Wedding Guest Palates Without Stress
Catering for dietary requirements doesn’t have to be stressful. Here’s how to choose a delicious and inclusive wedding menu that keeps everyone happy!
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How to Plan a Last-Minute Wedding Without Stress
One thing we have noticed recently is the number of enquiries we are still receiving from future couples for booking their wedding for dates in 2025. Planning a wedding on short notice might seem overwhelming (and indeed impossible!) to some people, but with the right approach, you can pull off a beautiful and memorable day without the stress. Whether you have a few months or just a few weeks to plan, here’s how to make it happen smoothly and efficiently.
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How Many Guests Should You Invite? A Guide to Wedding Guest Lists.
Creating a wedding guest list is one of the most exciting yet challenging parts of wedding planning. Whether you're dreaming of an intimate gathering or a large celebration with friends and family present, deciding how many guests to invite requires careful consideration.
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How to Manage Your Wedding Venue Budget
Planning your dream wedding is an exciting journey that many couples in Ireland are currently undertaking after a Christmas or Valentine’s Day engagement! If this is you, no doubt you are fully aware that managing your wedding budget effectively is key to ensuring a stress-free experience.
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Why Lucan Spa Hotel is the Perfect Wedding Venue in Dublin
Your wedding venue sets the stage for one of the most important days of your life. At Lucan Spa Hotel, we offer a unique blend of elegance, convenience, and outstanding service that makes us stand out from other wedding venues in Dublin. If you’re looking for a venue that combines classic charm with modern amenities, here’s why Lucan Spa Hotel should be at the top of your list.
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Spring Wedding Fair Lucan Spa Hotel
Join us at Lucan Spa Hotel for an exclusive Wedding Fair on Sunday, 9th February 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This is the perfect opportunity for engaged couples to explore our award-winning wedding venue, meet our experienced wedding coordinators, and envision your dream wedding day in our stunning surroundings.
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How to Plan an Environmentally Friendly Wedding
Since weddings are such an important life occasion, it’s no surprise that trends and desires mirror those we experience in current life. A growing number of brides and grooms have approached us with ideas on how to make their day more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
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Creative Use of Wedding Balloons
Thinking of a fun and creative detail to add vibrancy and colour to your wedding day? The answer to your prayers might just be a simple solution, like balloons. Helping to add fun, colour and child-like wonderment when used in the right way, balloons can help transform your wedding celebrations, enhance any wedding venue décor and help build on a desirable atmosphere for your wedding day. Here we list 5 ideas on how to include balloons throughout your day.
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Tips for a Stree-free Wedding
Planning a wedding should be an exciting time, and by following these tips, you will have a stress-free run up to your perfect day.
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The most popular Wedding Ceremony Songs of 2024
Music is a cornerstone of any wedding ceremony, setting the tone and creating a deeply emotional and memorable atmosphere for the couple and their guests. As always at this time of the year, we have listed the most popular songs chosen by our couples for over the last 12 months.
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Tips for Proposing to Your Partner This Christmas
Christmas is the most popular time of the year for wedding engagements. As one of the most magical and jolly times of the year, it’s the perfect time to get on one knee and pop the question. Right now, there’s hundreds (or thousands) of people in Ireland with butterflies and nervous anticipation as they plan the big question in two days’ time. Here are some tips to help you plan the perfect Christmas proposal and help settle some last-minute nerves.
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Why Christmas Is the Perfect Time for a Wedding Proposal
Christmas is a season of joy, love, and celebration, making it one of the most magical times of the year to pop the big question. Here are just a few reasons why Christmas is the perfect time for a wedding proposal.
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Christmas Wedding Ideas: From Cosy Elegance to Spreading Season’s Greetings
There’s something truly magical about a Christmas wedding—the twinkling lights, the rich colours, and the unmistakable warmth of the festive season. Here at Lucan Spa Hotel, we’re just about set for hosting a number of weddings and events over the Christmas period and in this blog, we give a little insight and tips to bring the magic of the season to your big day.
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Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas to Wow Your Guests
Your wedding ceremony is the heart of your special day—a time to celebrate the love story that brought you together. To make this moment unforgettable, why not add some creative, personalised touches that will leave a lasting impression on your guests? Here are some unique ceremony ideas that can turn your “I do’s” into an extraordinary experience.
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Autumn Wedding Fair 2024 Lucan Spa Hotel
On Sunday, September 29th, 2024, Lucan Spa Hotel came alive with love, laughter, and inspiration as we hosted our much-anticipated wedding fair.
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Q&A: Your Questions Answered Part 2
You might already know, but Lucan Spa Hotel is a proud member of the Let’s Talk Weddings community. This network brings together top-tier wedding suppliers across the country, offering brides and grooms invaluable insights and expertise. The Let’s Talk Weddings Facebook group is a fantastic resource for couples seeking advice or recommendations as they plan their special day In this blog post, we've compiled a mini Q&A featuring some of the most recent questions from the Let's Talk Weddings community. Our expert team has provided thoughtful and informative answers.
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Tips for Getting Ready on the Morning of Your Wedding Day
The morning of your wedding day is filled with excitement, joy, and a little bit of nervous anticipation. Whether getting ready at home or on-site at your wedding venue, to ensure a smooth and stress-free start to your special day, here are some practical tips to help you get ready and make the most of these precious hours.
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Choosing the Perfect Date for Your Wedding
Selecting the perfect date for your wedding is one of the most important decisions you'll make in the planning process. The date you choose can influence every aspect of your wedding, from the availability of your dream venue to the overall atmosphere and guest experience. Here are some tips and considerations to help you choose the ideal date for your special day.
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Intimate Weddings: Tips to perfect your small wedding
The trend towards intimate weddings is on the rise, particularly in Dublin, and for good reason. Smaller weddings offer a unique charm and a sense of closeness that larger settings often lack. If you’re considering a more intimate celebration for your special day, we’ve listed a few helpful tips and ideas on how you can make the most of a smaller setting for your wedding.
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Tips for Choosing the Perfect Signature Cocktails for Your Wedding
Signature cocktails allow couples to showcase their personalities and create a welcome surprise for your attending guests. If you're considering incorporating signature cocktails into your wedding reception, here are some tips to help you choose the perfect libations for your special day.
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Why Outdoor Wedding Venues Are So Popular
Outdoor wedding venues have become increasingly popular in recent years, and it's easy to see why. From breathtaking natural backdrops to the freedom to customise and personalise your space, outdoor venues offer a host of benefits that appeal to couples seeking a unique and memorable wedding experience. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the reasons why outdoor wedding venues are so popular and why they continue to capture the hearts of couples.
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Budget-Friendly Wedding Tips: How to Save Without Sacrificing Style
Planning a wedding is an exciting journey filled with endless possibilities and dreams of a perfect day. However, the reality of wedding costs can often be overwhelming. In recent years, the high cost of inflation has deflated many couples, who can often be led to believe that high costs have made their dream wedding simply unattainable.
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Irish Wedding Awards 2024: Wedding Venue of the Year!
We are thrilled to announce that Lucan Spa Hotel has been awarded the prestigious title of "Wedding Venue of the Year" at The Irish Wedding Awards 2024 that took place on Tuesday 30th January 2024.
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Questions to Ask Your Wedding Venue on Initial Viewing
In this blog, we’ve created a list of the typical questions we would get asked by couples or points of information we ourselves look to clarify when showing a couple around our award-winning wedding venue. While this list is far from exhaustive, we feel it will set you on your way to covering the majority of questions that may be important to you.
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The Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Songs of 2023
Each year, we release the most popular songs chosen by our couples over the last 12 months for their ceremony hosted at the hotel. Whether they held the ceremony indoors in our Boyne Suite or outdoors in our private woodland area, 2023 witnessed such an amazing array of different music for wedding ceremonies.
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Winter Wedding Inspiration
A winter wedding in Ireland can be a magical occasion. The crisp air, the possibility of snowfall, and the cosy ambiance create a unique backdrop for a truly enchanting wedding day. In this blog post, we'll explore some tips and ideas to help you create the perfect winter wedding theme that captures the spirit of the season.
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Let's Talk Wedding Awards 2023
We were absolutely delighted for our own Alison Tighe who picked up the "Wedding Coordinator of the Year" at the Lets Talk Weddings - Ireland Awards last Sunday at Moyvalley Hotel & Golf Resort.
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Alison vs Ulick: EPISODE SEVEN – The Grand Finale!
After weeks of trials and tribulations, our attempts to determine the Best Wedding Coordinator of Lucan Spa Hotel has come down to the fifth and final challenge – The Flute Race! It’s a winner-takes it all grand finale!!
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Alison vs Ulick: EPISODE SIX – Napkin Folding Challenge
We’re getting to the championship rounds now as Alison enjoys a 2-1 lead in this titanic battle! She needs just one more victory to be crowned the best Wedding Coordinator of Lucan Spa Hotel! And this week’s challenge is her specialist subject – napkin folding!
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Alison vs Ulick: EPISODE FIVE - Folding Chair Challenge
It’s neck-and-neck at 1-1 between Alison and Ulick as we enter the midway point of this epic series! Today, we’re outside on the woodland grounds of the hotel as Alan sets his third challenge for our two wedding coordinators – “The Folding Chair Challenge”.
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Alison vs Ulick: EPISODE FOUR - Luggage Carrying Race
Alison enjoys a 1-0 lead heading into the second of five challenges set to determine the best Wedding Coordinator of Lucan Spa Hotel. Both our competitors will be tasked with hauling a 20kg luggage bag up to the wedding suite located on the top floor! The fastest to do so will be determined the winner! Will Alison build on her lead, or can Ulick tie up the series at 1-1 a-piece?
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Alison vs Ulick: EPISODE THREE: Cocktail Challenge
Following last week’s intervention from Undercover Referee Alan Reeves, our two warring wedding coordinators take on the first of the 5 challenges set for them – The Cocktail Challenge!
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Alison vs Ulick: EPISODE TWO: Press Conference
After last week's shock revelation and the subsequent fallout, the team at Lucan Spa Hotel host a press conference with esteemed members of the media in an effort to display a more harmonious atmosphere between their two wedding coordinators Alison and Ulick. Will these two award-nominees be able to keep the peace? Or will competition get the better of them once again?
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Alison vs Ulick: EPISODE ONE: Battle of the Wedding Coordinators
A recent nomination in the upcoming "Let's Talk Weddings" awards for our wedding coordinator Alison Tighe has brought delight to the hotel. However, a sudden plot twist threatens to bring down the harmonious atmosphere.
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Choosing a Wedding Band vs. a Wedding DJ
One of the key decisions you'll face when planning for your wedding day is whether to hire a live wedding band or a wedding DJ to set the tone for the festivities. In this blog post, we'll explore them to help you make an informed decision that perfectly complements your vision for the big day.
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How to Establish what Wedding Venue is Right for You
Choosing the perfect wedding venue is one of the most important decisions you'll make while planning your special day. Your venue sets the tone for the entire event and creates a backdrop for your cherished memories.
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Planning a Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal
Planning your wedding ceremony involves more than just the day itself. A wedding ceremony rehearsal provides an opportunity to ensure that every step unfolds seamlessly.
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Q&A: Your Questions Answered
As many of you know, Lucan Spa Hotel is part of a super wedding community called Let’s Talk Weddings. The group is a collection of the very best wedding suppliers throughout the country, providing future brides and grooms with the highest level of knowledge within the wedding industry. Let’s Talk Weddings also provides a brilliant outlet for couples to seek advice or details of suppliers on their journey to their big day through their Facebook group.
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Let's Talk Weddings Ireland Awards 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Lucan Spa Hotel has been nominated for two prestigious awards at the upcoming Let's Talk Weddings Ireland Awards! These nominations are a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service and unforgettable wedding experiences.
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Let's Talk Wedding Speeches
Planning and writing your wedding speeches can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. With a little preparation and some helpful tips, you can deliver a memorable speech that will be cherished by the happy couple and their guests for years to come. In this blog post, we will offer suggestions and tips for bride and grooms to make their wedding speeches a success.
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Drafting your Wedding Seating Plan
One of the most challenging aspects of planning a wedding is creating the seating plan for the reception. In this piece, we'll share five tips for creating a successful wedding seating plan, as well as a bonus tip to help you stay flexible and prepared for any last-minute changes.
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Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Guest Book
There are many alternatives to a traditional wedding guest book that can make your special day even more unique and memorable. We’ve listed some great ideas in this blog piece here.
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Advice when planning a Small Wedding
Small weddings have been growing in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. They offer a more intimate and personalised experience, often allowing for more flexibility and creativity. If you're planning a small wedding, here are some tips and advice to help make your day unforgettable.
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Naming Your Wedding Guest Tables
Naming your wedding guest tables can be a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your big day. From romantic cities to musical instruments, there are countless options to choose from when it comes to naming your tables.
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Tips to Creating the Perfect Cheese Cake
A wedding cheese cake can be a unique and delicious alternative to a traditional wedding cake. Here are some tips for those planning to create the perfect wedding cheese cake.
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The Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Songs of 2022
Following on from 2021s choices, 2022 witnessed such an amazing array of different music for wedding ceremonies here at Lucan Spa Hotel.
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Wedding Trends to Watch out for in 2023
Many wedding couples want their wedding day to be a reflection of their own unique style. From bold colour schemes to innovative menu choices, there are plenty of options for making your big day trendsetting and memorable. Read on for some tips on how to incorporate the latest 2023 wedding trends into your special day.
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Irish Wedding Awards 2023: Dublin Wedding Venue of the Year!
Lucan Spa Hotel was one of the finalists in the Irish Wedding Awards 2023 "Dublin Wedding Venue of the Year" category and we were thrilled to take home the award!
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The Most Popular Wedding Ceremony Songs of 2021
Whether it was a live instrumental, a favourite song on a speaker, or a live musician, here we list the most popular wedding ceremony songs for 2021.
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Types of Wedding Ceremonies in Ireland
Generally speaking, wedding ceremonies in Ireland can be categorized into three types; religious, civil and secular (or humanist). We will give a brief overview of each here.
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Wedding Favour Ideas
Here at Lucan Spa Hotel, we still are huge fans of including wedding favours for your guests. As we have spoken about before in our previous blog posts, we love anything that adds a splash of personality or enhances a theme or colour scheme! And wedding favours are definitely one simple, but effective method for doing both. Here, we’ve listed some of our favourite wedding favour ideas to help inspire some ideas for your own wedding planning. Enjoy!
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