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Weddings at Kippure Estate WEDDINGS AT KIPPURE ESTATE Weddings at Kippure Exclusive, bespoke, enchanted are just some of the many reasons why Kippure Estate is the perfect wedding venue. Our strict one wedding per day policy means you’re guaranteed our full attention. Kippure is surrounded by the beautiful Wicklow Mountains on a 240 acre estate. We are only a 45 minuite drive from Dublin. Here at Kippure we offer exceptional service and produce delicious food (locally sourced). Our dedicated team are on hand to create the perfect wedding banquet. Due to the exclusivity of our Estate we can tailor make your package to suit your needs and personalities. Civil Ceremonies & Civil Partnerships Kippure is fully licensed to host Civil Ceremonies & Civil Partnerships. Our unique “Wedfest”area is designed to give you the opportunity to have the wedding of your dreams, whether that be contemporary, festival style, traditional or alternative. Our picturesque setting it the perfect backdrop for those all important wedding photos and will wow your guests. Marriage Notification Process: Contact the Health Services Executive Civil Registration Office to advise from of your intention to marry. Three months notice is required. Visit www.civilregistrationservies.ie for further information. There are a number of unique beautiful spaces to accommodate your wedding ceremony. Why not say “I do” in our outdoor Gazebo flanked by rolling fields and endless Wicklow mountain views. Maybe you would prefer our spectacular enchanted forest area. Intimate indoor ceremony options are also available. Accommodation at Kippure At Kippure we offer our wedding parties a variety of room types catering for a maximum of 150 guests. Our lodges are well equipped, exceptionally spacious and comfortable, each has breath-taking views of the Wicklow Mountains. Our accommodation rates are on a B&B basis. KIPPURE ESTATE WEDFEST PACKAGE €1,850 Off peak (Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar) €1,000. Minimum numbers apply for weekend dates. Special terms and conditions apply to December and March. Includes the following: • Exclusive use of our Wedfest area overlooking the stunning Wicklow Mountains. • Choice of Civil Ceremony location, the Celtic Stone Circle, the Wooded Glen, (all weather permitting) indoor options also available. • Ceremony décor, wildflowers & greenery from the Estate. • Large Marquee area for dining, with sheer drapes. • Small marquee area to host drinks reception. • All equipment, tables, chairs, linen, cutlery, crockery, glasses. • Personalised printed menus, table numbers and table plan displays • Rustic wooden centre-pieces, decorated with fresh (seasonal) flowers, masonry jars, candles and lanterns. • Late bar extension. • PA system and microphone for the speeches inside dining marquee. • Cake table, rustic cake stand and knife. • Seasonal flower arrangements throughout Estate. • Outdoor fire pit. • Candy Cart available (sweets not supplied). • Umbrellas (if raining) Arrival Reception Prosecco snipe €6.00 pp Fruit punch/bucks fizz €5.00 pp Irish Craft beer on ice €6.00 pp Bottled beers €6.00 pp Wine €5.00 pp Gin Bar Choice of 3 bottles of premium Gin, fresh fruit, cucumber, with selection of tonics Whiskey Corner Choice of three 3 premium Irish whiskeys, ice, cigar (MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY FOR BOTH OPTIONS - (AVERAGE PRICE €7 PER PERSON, CERTAIN GINS/WHISKEYS EXCLUDED) Canapés €8.00 PER PERSON (CHOOSE 3 FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST) Caprese salad on a stick Home-made vegan kale pesto cauliflower pie Smoked trout moose on brown bread with pickle Veg Soup shots – choose from soup list, Mushroom arancini’s Goat cheese and beetroot croquettes Buttermilk Scones with jam & cream Butter Bruschetta crostini’s Or Choose a selection of oyster platters with cooked and raw in shots, grilled, deep fried and natural Rustic Irish cheese tiered ‘cake’ Choose from a selection of Irish cheeses and build a feature cheese cake. *€6.00 pp (based on minimum numbers of 80 guests). This will be displayed throughout the day and then served on slates after dinner with accompaniments such as crackers, relish and chutneys. CRANSILLAGH MENU €53.00 PP Starters Kippure Estate Caesar salad Or Summer Melon Textures Discuss your choice with our chef, all served with baskets of freshly baked bread Main Courses 8oz feather-blade of Beef with creamy mash & red wine jus Or Supreme of chicken on a bed of mash with wild mushroom & tarragon sauce (All of the above is served with a selection of home grown vegetables) Dessert Profiteroles served with dark chocolate sauce and crème fraiche Served with freshly brewed Bewley’s tea & coffee All menus include a vegetarian option SPRING SUMMER WEDDING BANQUET €45.00 PP Treat your guests to a wonderful food experience. Forget the standard buffet style that first springs to mind and imagine a buffet banquet with a twist. Numerous colourful stations of fabulous foods, offering your guests a relaxed banquet where they can truly enjoy each section and mingle whilst trying all dishes and accompaniments. Banquet Stations Includes the following selection of salads displayed in a fabulous Tiered rustic salad bar Broccoli, feta and hazelnut salad Homemade coleslaw (Vegan Opt) Roast beetroot salad with apple cider honey glaze Classic Waldorf Salad (Vegan Opt) Potato salad (Vegan Opt) Sundried tomato pesto pasta Bombay carrot salad Bread Station (A selection of various breads displayed in rustic wooden baskets) Baguettes Rye Sourdough Tomato bread Brown soda Focaccia Includes selection of butters, relishes & dipping oils Carving Station (Choose 2) plus one vegetarian option 1. Roast sirloin of beef 5. Marinated chicken breast 2. Roast breast of turkey with mozzarella and 3. Honey glazed fillet sundried tomato of baked ham 6. Vegetable Wellington 4. Fillet of salmon with 7. Vegan Irish Stew Kippure garden salsa Verde with Pearl Barley Selection of Desserts Dessert (Choose 1) – table service 1. Seasonal Eton mess 2. Baked Baileys cheesecake 3. Homemade apple pie with vanilla cream 4. Profiteroles with salted caramel and chocolate sauce Irish Cheese Charcuterie Corner Selection of Irish charcuterie and cheeses accompanied with homemade crackers and chutney SUMMER BARBECUE BUFFET MENU €50.00 PP Banquet Stations Includes the following selection of salads displayed in a fabulous Tiered rustic salad bar Broccoli, feta and hazelnut salad Roast beetroot salad with apple cider honey glaze Potato salad (Vegan Opt) Bombay carrot salad Homemade coleslaw (Vegan Opt) Classic Waldorf salad (Vegan Opt) Sundried tomato pesto pasta Bread Station (A selection of various breads displayed in rustic wooden baskets) • Baguettes • Rye Sourdough • Tomato bread • Brown soda • Focaccia Includes selection of butters, relishes & dipping oils Meat Choices (Choose 2 items and 1 vegetarian) • Grilled lime and chilli • Marinated lamb cutlets marinated chicken breast (€5.00 pp supplement) with garlic aioli • Fillet steak • Gourmet beef burger with (€8.00 pp supplement) grilled onions • Grilled halloumi stacks • 6oz striploin steak • Vegetarian burger • Pork and leek sausage • BBQ pork ribs Irish Cheese Charcuterie Corner €3 pp supplement (based on minimum of 80 people) Selection of Irish charcuterie and cheeses with homemade crackers and chutneys Dessert List (Choose 1) – table service 1. Seasonal Eton mess 2. Baked Baileys cheesecake 3. Homemade apple pie with vanilla cream 4. Homemade apple pie with vanilla cream 5. Profiteroles with salted caramel and chocolate sauce SUMMER BARBECUE BUFFET WITH HOG ROAST €60.00 PP Slow roasted over an open fire, locally sourced spit-roasted pork. Served succulent and tasty, with stuffing, apple sauce & crackling. The Kippure Estate hog roast accompanies our full summer barbecue buffet menu. Hog roast venison and lamb can be quoted on request. Evening Celebrations All evening food is served at 11 pm unless otherwise agreed Standard party platters €8 per person To include, Chicken goujons, cocktail sausages & wedges Premium evening food - €10 per person Homemade Batch bread, cultured butter and roast root vegetable crisp sandwich (Veg) Fish Fingers with homemade ketchup, Waterford Blaa and tartar sauce (Vegan) Sausage Rolls, vegan mayo and ketchup Beyond burger sliders with smoked cheddar and Ballymoloe jalapeno relish Hot Buffet option €12.00 pp Chinese style breast of chicken curry with rice WINE SELECTION White Wine Selection Marques de Plata Sauvignon Blanc/ Macabeo Spain €21.00 Andantino Garganega Pinot Grigio Italy €24.00 Rosario Estate Chardonnay (S) Chile €25.00 Rabbit Island Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand €30.00 Leopards Leap Chenin Blanc (V) S.Africa €28.00 Red Wine Selection Marques de Plata Tempranillo/ Syrah Cabernet Spain €21.00 Camino del Rey Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (V) Chile €24.00 Chilensis Merlot (V) Chile €25.00 lL Portone Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Italy €25.00 El Parral Malbec (V) Argentina €27.00 Rioja Crianza Bodegas Muriel Spain €30.00 Rosé Wine Autentico Rose (O) Spain €24.00 Sparkling Options Colli Euganei Prosecco Frizzante (V) Italy €30.00 Colle del Principe Prosecco Frizzante 200ml snipe (V) Italy € 9.00 Champagne Moet and Chandon (Champagne) France €90.00 (V) Vegan Friendly (O) Organic (S) Sustainable We endeavour to do the best for you and for nature which is the very heart of our ethos at Kippure Estate. Where possible we grow our own, all dairy is Irish, all meat and fish are sustainable and Irish. We use Irish salt from the Aran Islands, our oil is from Wicklow and we use Irish cider. 90% of our menu is sourced in Ireland from all provinces. Our whole team is behind
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