New year, new engagements and weddings to plan

Amidst the festivities and celebrations, it may be surprising to note that Christmas and the New Year is the most popular time of the year for marriage proposals. And no wonder, for with family and friends around for the holidays and the promise of a new year and new beginnings, the festive season is the apt time and setting for many couples to pop the question.

And after the joy and euphoria of the moment and announcing the good news to family and friends, the reality of planning the wedding will soon set in. With a new year beginning and a ring on ones finger, one may be wondering where to start with wedding preparations. From choosing the right venue and scenic setting for the ceremony and receptions (or one venue for both if planning either a civil ceremony or humanist wedding) to picking a menu to suit all your guests, not to mention the all important wedding dress and wedding planner, there is much to take in.

However after the guest list, it’s good to note that the most important piece in the wedding puzzle preparations is in choosing the wedding venue as this will influence and simplify the rest of your wedding preparations. When searching for the best wedding venues West Cork has to offer, many well established wedding venues including our own West Cork Hotel also provide budding couples with a choice of wedding packages that can be tailored specifically to their individual budgets and tastes. This results in wedding planning that's less daunting.

From working out a custom made and impressive menus of locally sourced award-winning food, to providing west cork accommodation for guests, accommodating a variety of requests and temporarily transforming to suit the theme of the wedding etc, most modern wedding venues like us here in west cork help to form a key part of the wedding planning process. And for those foregoing the traditional church route it is worth noting that many wedding venues including our hotel in West Cork now provide a space for civil ceremonies in west cork as well as receptions, making some wedding preparations even simpler.

Once you have your wedding reception venue picked you will find that all the other pieces of the wedding day puzzle will quickly and easily fall into place giving you time to celebrate your engagement fully.