Couples Realising the Value in Private Wedding Estates

Traditionally the private estate used to be the elite option for exclusive weddings. But in the last decade, as the wedding industry grew, so too did the desire for couples to move away from the ‘factory’ weddings in search for something a little more private and personalised. This lead to a trend in choosing exclusive venues like manor houses and private country estates. In fact, according to a recent study carried out by online wedding site, ‘Mrs To Be’ 18% of the couples they asked said they would choose a private country house over a hotel.

 Ballinacurra House, has been well ahead on this wedding trend and in fact, approx. 60% of our weddings are couples coming from abroad to choose our stunning location. The other 40% is made up of couples from various parts of Ireland, who have grown tired of attending wedding after wedding in the same few locations and are looking for something different and special.

There are a number of factors that make Ballinacurra House very appealing to returning ex-pats or couples from abroad who want to have a destination-style, private wedding experience. Ballinacurra is blessed to have Kinsale as its backdrop – one of Ireland’s most beautiful fishing villages.

With its unique mix or arts, culture, fishing and water-based activities, world renown golf course and of course the culinary reputation of the town; there is something for everyone.  With an airport only 25 minutes away, it makes it easy for couples to consider this magical wedding destination.

Couples are not forced into buying a ‘package’ wedding when they go the private estate route. They can pick and choose what they think their guests will enjoy and consume. They won’t waste money throwing in extra courses or additional items that tend to be fillers.

Couples that book Ballinacurra fall in love with the aesthetic and atmosphere of the place. There is very little styling necessary as the house is already so ornate and stylish.

 

Another growing trend with private estates is the concept of turning the wedding celebration into a 2 or 3 day mini vacation. This has been referred to as the ‘Buddymoon’ where by the couple take the day before and day after the wedding to spend some time with all their guests. Couples are finding more value in renting private estates with their nearest and dearest and having the property to themselves to have BBQ’s, outdoor games and other fun activities. Guest can pay as they go, if they choose but at least they all be together and not struggling to find suitable spaces for everyone to be together.

The future of weddings is private – where couples write their own wedding story. Fancy a walk around to see why Ballinacurra was voted Irelands number 1 wedding venue? We would love to give you a private viewing 021 4779040.