FAQs
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When should I arrive in Ireland for the wedding?
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You can arrive anytime you would like! At that time of year there will be a 5 hour time difference so make sure you take into consideration jet lag with travel plans! There will be welcome events happening Saturday November 22nd from 1 PM until 9 PM but these are not mandatory if you would like to sight see or are planning on arriving on Saturday!
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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?
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Yes! Please see the schedule for the events on Saturday November 22nd!
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Are there hotel blocks for days prior to the wedding?
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Yes there are 2 hotel blocks, one at the Hyatt in The Liberties and one at the Buswell Hotel. Please see travel information for those links/booking information. You will not need to book a hotel for the night of Sunday November 23rd as you will all be staying on the castle grounds as part of the wedding.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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Check in at Luttrellstown Castle is at 3 PM! If you would like to settle in prior to the wedding, please arrive at 3 PM to check in and be at the ceremony which will be on site at 3:30 PM.
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When is check in and check out at Luttrellstown Castle?
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Check in is at 3 PM and check out is at 12 PM.
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Is there a dress code?
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Yes! The dress code is black tie!
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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
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If you are driving to Luttrellstown Castle there is plenty of parking!
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Where is the hotel for the night of the wedding?
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As part of our wedding we are renting out Luttrellstown Castle for us and all of our guests to stay in! The wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, dancing and after party will all be at the castle so everyone can party as much as their hearts desire! Rooms have already been allocated to all guests, please let the staff know who you are and they will direct you to the correct room as all are different!
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Will there be breakfast on Monday?
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Yes, there will be breakfast on Monday at the Luttrellstown Castle! There will be a selection of cereals, eggs, bacon, muffins, danish, pastries and refreshments.
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Are there other activities to do at Luttrellstown Castle?
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There are lots of activities including walking around the 500 acres of property, golf, archery, falconry and more! If you would like more information you can find their website at https://www.luttrellstowncastle.com or can ask the wedding couple to inquire!
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Do I need a rental car in Ireland?
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If you are looking to explore all of Ireland a rental car might be a great fit for you! Please check out the travel section to see rental car options and ones that we have used! Of note, when driving in Ireland you will have to drive on the opposite side of the road and the roads can be narrow. If you can, I would highly recommend a smaller or compact car if possible. While having a car may be nice, Dublin is a very walkable city with plenty of taxi's and Ubers. If going to the most popular destinations in Ireland, many tour groups are offered with transportation and there is a train that can take you to other major cities!
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What will the weather be at that time in Ireland?
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The average temperature at that time is usually a high of 50F and a low of 40F. Ireland is well known for its constantly changing weather throughout the day so please make sure to have clothing for all sorts of weather as there is likely to be intermittent rain showers!
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What is the tipping culture in Ireland?
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Tipping culture is very different from the US. Tipping is not mandatory, but it is most common at sit down meals in a restaurant, pub or cafe. It is not common to tip at a pub if just ordering drinks. If tipping, it is most common to leave a 10% tip, but do not tip if service charge is included! Tipping by credit card is available in some placed but not all, so cash may be easier!
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What kind of electronics/chargers can I use in Ireland?
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In short, look at your devices/USB chargers to see if they are Dual Voltage, which will read like this: [50-60 Hz, 120-230V] This means that the internal electronics will function on both the US and Irish power grids. They also use a Type G outlet, so on top of seeing if your electronics will function on their electricity, you'll need an adapter to be able to plug into their outlets. We've used this charger successfully very recently if you need to pick one up! https://a.co/d/bAx4v0Q Also please please double check to ensure your devices are dual voltage - Attempting to plug any devices that strictly run on 120V/60 Hz will leave them fried!
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What currency do I need in Ireland/How do I get cash?
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Ireland operates off of the Euro. Unless you plan on using cash, anywhere that you can use a credit card will automatically convert currencies through your bank. If you would like to carry cash on you, stopping off at an ATM operated by a Bank or Credit Union is ideal. *IMPORTANT - when withdrawing Euros from an ATM, or sometimes when making purchases using a credit card, you may be offered a conversion rate that you can choose to accept or decline. *ALWAYS CHOOSE TO DECLINE THIS CONVERSION RATE!* If you were to look up the conversion rate between USD/Euro, you'll find its significantly better than what you'll be offered, and that's because international ATMs make their money by grossly marking up their conversion rates. If you decline these offered conversion rates, it will instead default to the conversion rate between your bank and the bank operating the ATM, which will be much closer to the true conversion rate you'll look up online (for context, they'll try to charge you an extra $50 when withdrawing 300 EUR if you accept the ATM's conversion rate)