Shane & Olivia
FAQs
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When should I book our flights?
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We’re booking our flights in March. We’re considering Aer Lingus, United, Delta, and JetBlue for flights departing from Newark to Dublin.
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Are you guys planning things for everyone to do?
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Yes! We’ll have activities planned from July 17th to July 23rd.
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Are children invited to the wedding?
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While we love your little ones, we kindly request an adults-only celebration due to limited space. To help make arrangements easier, we’re happy to provide information about trusted childcare services upon request. We wish we could include everyone, but with limited space, we’re prioritizing room for family and friends. Thank you for your understanding—we look forward to celebrating with you!
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Should we be staying at the castle the whole time? Or somewhere else before then?
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From July 15th to July 20th, Shane and I will be staying in Dublin at The Morrison (feel free to stay in any of our suggested hotels, there are plenty). On July 21st, transportation will be provided for everyone to Kilkea Castle, where we’ll all stay until July 23rd or 24th if you’d like!
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Is there a booking code for Kilkea Castle?
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Yes! Please see the travel and accommodations tab for more information.
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Will there be a welcome party?
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For early arrivals, we’re planning an activity on July 17th (details coming soon). For everyone else, join us the evening before our wedding, July 21st, for welcome drinks at a nearby pub!
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Are you getting married in a church before Ireland?
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Our ceremony will take place in Ireland at The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (try saying that five times fast!) in Co. Carlow on July 22nd. Transportation to and from the ceremony will be provided.
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What should I expect from a wedding in Ireland that might be different from one in the States?
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Weddings in Ireland are a bit different from what you might be used to in the States—we have more time to celebrate and a slightly different flow to the day. After the ceremony, we’ll head back to Kilkea Castle, where the festivities begin with cocktail hour in the beautiful castle garden, complete with passed canapés. From there, we’ll transition to the stunning Baronial Hall for a leisurely five-course meal. Once dinner wraps up, it’s time to dance the night away! And, if you’re still going strong, the castle pub will be open exclusively for us until 3 a.m. So, pace yourself—it’s a day and night to remember!