Wedding Feature

Flexible Wedding Prices at Longueville House

Taking the current downturn in the economy into consideration,  Longueville House have favourably adjusted their terms of business for weddings to accommodate the bridal party in a more positive, economical way. Couples will now notice a favourable difference as it offers so much more flexibility offering a la carte menus, reduced room rates & better terms and the reaction so far has been extremely positive. Wedding menus have been reformatted and accommodation costs amended to take into consideration this current downturn. This change also applies to 2010 wedding terms as well.

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Weddings at Longueville House 2010/2011

Longueville House is a warm and inviting 18th-Century Listed Georgian Manse secluded amid a picturesque 500-acre wooded estate, farm and gardens in The Blackwater River Valley, 30 minutes north of Cork City.

There are in total 20 Guest Bedrooms (18 Double & two Box Rooms) for your family and friends to stay in, accommodating in total 38/40 house guests.
By taking the entire house on a sole/exclusive basis (all 20 Guest bedrooms) ensures privacy and space and allows plenty of attention to detail. Your wedding can be just like a private house party and we can make it as formal or informal as you wish.

Weekend Weddings:

When booking a weekend wedding (Friday or Saturday) in 2010, we require that a minimum of 15 Guest bedrooms for double occupancy to be booked. The full services of restaurant & bar must be used on this night.
A special Accommodation & Breakfast rate of €180.00 per room per night (flat rate) for double or single occupancy.
Single rooms (only 2 available) €75.00 each B&B year round.
Third person sharing in Junior Suite €50.00.

Midweek Weddings:

When booking a midweek wedding (Sunday to Thursday incl) 2010, a minimum of 12 Guest bedrooms for double occupancy to be booked. The full services of restaurant & bar must be used on this night.
A special Accommodation & Breakfast rate of €160.00 per room per night (flat rate) for double or single occupancy.
Single rooms (only 2 available) €75.00 each B&B year round.
Third person sharing in Junior Suite €50.00.

Accommodation Terms:

Check in time is 3.00pm & Check out time is 12.00noon. The hotel will endeavour to accommodate guests arriving early whenever possible.
Please note that above rates are subject to change.
If you require bedrooms the nights before or after the wedding date, please contact our reservations department directly as the above rates only apply to the night of the wedding reception. Thank you.

Civil Weddings:

Longueville House has been approved to host civil marriage ceremonies on site. This means that we can host your wedding and reception in the same exquisite venue, with no complicated upheavals for your wedding party. Civil wedding ceremonies are approved to take place in two areas on site, in both The Presidents’ Room and The Library. For Civil Ceremonies, we can accommodate up to 60 Guests. The Presidents’ Room will hold 60 Guests and for smaller numbers, The Library will hold 18 Guests. There is a charge of €160 for this room hire. Both of these rooms feed into the Turner Conservatory on ground floor.
For further information about civil marriage ceremonies, please refer to the registration offices website www.groireland.ie

Complimentary Final Details:

Red Carpet Welcome (Purple in our case!)
Complimentary hire of Dancing Area (only available for sole/exclusive takeovers of house)
Complimentary Bar Extension until 2.00am (only available for sole/exclusive takeovers of house)
Extensive Grounds for Photography
Simple Floral Table Arrangements
Cake Stand & Knife
Complimentary Ample Car Parking
Flat Pocket Linen Napkin Folds (More elaborate napkin folds such as: Tower, Flower & Fan are available at a charge of €1 per Guest).

Dining Ethos:

We have a restaurant with a highly regarded reputation both at home and internationally. Chef/Proprietor William O’Callaghan personally oversees the kitchen and is blessed with the fact that Longueville is almost completely self-sufficient. Seasonal vegetables, fruit and herbs from our walled garden, free range eggs from our hens and ducks, fresh river salmon, lamb and pork from our farm - even a few bottles of apple brandy and wine come from the estate! One of the greatest rewards of staying at Longueville House is not the beautifully appointed period house, nor is it the wonderful cuisine in our Presidents’ Restaurant and Victorian Conservatory. It is the care and attention our personnel provides to guests under the watchful eye of The O’Callaghan Family, your hosts.
See menu details below.

Seating Arrangements:

The Maximum number of guests catered to for a wedding meal /Reception is 140 people spread over four dining areas. Part of the charm & individuality of Longueville House is the homely, country house atmosphere offering a variety of dining ambiances that we have specially created for you. Dining arrangements are in The Turner Conservatory (seats up to 74 guests), The Presidents’ Restaurant (seats up to 38 guests), & The Library (seats up to 16 guests) & are all interconnected. Should your Guest numbers exceed 128 guests, we can offer The Chinese Room as an additional dining area, set slightly separately from the other three dining areas. This lovely room seats 16 guests.

Rehearsal Dinner:

The evening prior to your wedding reception, we can organise a pre-rehearsal dinner for your families in one of the private setting of our Chinese Room (Seats 18), Library (seats 14) or Presidents’ Room (Seats 40).

Non-Alcoholic Beverages:

There will be certain guests who will not avail of the champagne & wine offered on the day. We can supply the following non alcoholic beverages below, but please order in advance:
Jug of Longueville Farm Pressed Apple or Garden Fruit Juice €50 (Serves 14)
1.5L Sparkling Mineral Water €4.50 per bottle
Tea/Coffee €2.50 per person

Babysitting:

Longueville House can accommodate up to 6 children during weddings. It is essential that parents provide adequate charge of their children while on our property. Babysitting can be pre arranged with the hotel and rates are €10 per hour paid directly to the babysitter, minimum of 3 hours required. A maximum of two children allowed per babysitter. Babysitting services are required to be booked two weeks before arrival. We cannot guarantee this service after that time. As hotel has limited baby facilities, it is advisable for parents to bring their own travel cots & blankets for babies.

Our Extensive Grounds enhances your Wedding Album:

During fine weather our delightful parklands, walled gardens and vineyard provide wonderful arrays of flowers and shrubbery providing the perfect backdrop for your photo album. Longueville truly is a photographer’s delight!
Simple flower arrangements enhance the house and tables however the bride may decide and, is most welcome to use her own florist.

Stationery:

For an additional fee of €3.50 per guest Longueville House can supply the following stationery requirements: Place Name Cards (Printed)
Printed Menus (Menu choice required 1 month before event)
Seating Plan (Required 48 hours before event)
Table Numbers/Names (Required 48 hours before event).


Longueville House Food Tariff & Menu Selection 2010/2011

All Inclusive Package

Some bridal couples will follow the advise & selection as chosen by William and opt for one of our three
“All Inclusive” wedding packages.

Silver Package €100 per person.
Gold Package €125.00 per person.
Platinum Package €150.00 per person.

These above packages include food and beverages up to and during the wedding banquet.


Tailor Made Package:

Other bridal couples prefer to opt from the “Tailor Made” Package and in so doing, choose their own menu and wine selection on the day.

Below are the suggested dishes from William O’Callaghan, Chef /Proprietor for the all inclusive packages as well as the tailor made package.
Should some of the produce be out of season on your wedding date, William will be more than happy to recommend alternative substitute dishes or produce.

To maintain a higher standard of catering and service we offer a set, pre chosen menu on the day.
A choice of dishes are not available as this will interfere directly with the quality of food served & the service efficiency on the day. We cater very well to vegetarians, vegans or special dietary requirements with a little notice.


“All Inclusive” Packages

Silver Package: €100.00 per person to include:
•A Glass of Sparkling Wine on arrival plus top up.
•1/3 glass of Sparkling Wine for toast during speeches.
•5 course dinner (pre dinner canapés, starter, main course, dessert, coffee & house petit fours).
See menu selection below.
•Wines (2.5 glasses per person) See wine selection below.
•Late night Sandwiches

Silver Menu Selection:

Pre dinner Canapés:
Season Quiche Tartlet, Baby Pizza, Olive Cake

Appetiser Course:
Garden Vegetable Soup (Seasonal) or Broth
or
Mixed Garden Salad (Seasonal)
or
Chicken Liver Pate with Garden Salad
or
Slices of Ogen Melon with Dry Cured Ham, Redcurrant Salsa

Main Course:
Roast Leg of Longueville Lamb, Seasonal Garden Vegetables, Thyme Sauce
or
Roasted Free Range Chicken with Garden Herb & Breadcrumb Stuffing, Tarragon Sauce
or
Roast Loin of Free Range Pork with Seasonal Vegetables, Sage Sauce
or
Roast Rib of Newmarket Beef with Seasonal Vegetables, Red Wine Sauce

Dessert Course:

Garden Strawberry Tart with Elder Flower Ice Cream
or
Garden Fruit Gateaux Sponge with Vanilla Ice Cream
or
Apple Tart with Longueville Apple Brandy Ice Cream
or
Chocolate Opera Gateaux with Black Currant Sorbet

Coffee & Petit Fours


Silver Menu Wine Selection:

White Wine
Destinea Joseph Mellot, Sauvignon Blanc 2008 or Bourgogne Chardonnay 2002
Red Wine
Domaine de Savigny Merlot 2006 or Vespeille Les Pins, Cotes du Rousillion A.C. 2005


Gold Package: €125.00 per person to include:

•A Glass of Champagne on arrival plus top up.
•A Glass for toast during speeches.
•5 course dinner (pre dinner canapés, starter, main course, dessert, coffee & house petit fours).
See menu selection below.
•Wines (2.5 glasses per person) See wine selection below.
•Late night Sandwiches

Gold Menu Selection:

Pre dinner Canapés:
Duck Paté on Toasted Brioche, Crispy Prawn Beignet, Lentil & Vegetable Samosa

Appetiser Course:
Cannon of House Smoked Salmon & Crab with Garden Salad & Sorrel Vinaigrette
or
Nage of Shellfish Scented with Corriander
or
Crispy Duck Confit Spring rolls with Garden Salad & Soya & Ginger Sauce
or
Selection Plate of Longueville Appetisers


Main Course:
Roast Leg of Longueville Lamb with Confit of Shoulder Parcel, Seasonal Garden Vegetables, Thyme Sauce or
Pan fried Escalope of Halibut, Garden Spinach & Vegetables, Vierge Sauce
or
Roast Loin of Free Range Pork with Chorizo & Onion Potato Cake, Seasonal Vegetables, Apple Sauce
or
Roast Sirloin of Newmarket Beef with Caramelised Onion Tart, Seasonal Vegetables, Foie Gras Sauce


Dessert Course:
Raspberry Parfait Wrapped in Chocolate served with Raspberry Sorbet & Fresh Garden Raspberries
or
Warm Lemon Tart with a Coconut Sorbet
or
Crême Brulée with Redcurrant Sorbet
or
Pavé of Chocolate & Orange Confit with Crême Anglaise Sauce

Coffee & Petit Fours


Gold Menu Wine Selection:
White Wine
Moreson Franschhoek, Sauvignon Blanc 2005 or Chateau Les Clauzots, Graves 2004
Red Wine
Pinehurst Coastal Region, Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 or Viljoensdrift, Cape Blend 2008


Platinum Package: €150.00 per person to include:

•A Glass of Champagne on arrival plus top up.
•A Glass of Champagne for toast during speeches.
•7 course dinner (pre dinner canapés, starter, soup/salad/sorbet, main course, cheese, dessert, coffee & house petit fours). See menu selection below.
•Wines (2.5 glasses per person) See wine selection below.
•Late night Sandwiches & Cocktail Sausages
•Stationery Requirements (Printed Menus, Table Plans, Table Numbers & Place Cards).

Platinum Menu Selection:

Pre dinner Canapés:
House Smoked Salmon Mousse on Toasted Brioche, Crispy Prawn Beignet, Lobster Sushi

Appetiser Course:
Risotto of Seared Castletownbere Scallops with a Garden Apple Reduction
or
Roast Stuffed Quail with Onion, Bacon & Foie Gras Mousse, Braised in its own Jus with Sancerre & Grapes
or
Paté of Foie Gras with Garden Chutney on Toasted Brioche
or
Pot Pie of Prawns, Lobster & Mussels

Middle Course:
Garden Vegetable Soup/ Broth or Mixed Garden Seasonal Salad or Seasonal Garden Berry Sorbet

Main Course:
Roast Loin of Longueville Lamb, Stuffed Garden Vegetables, Its Jus Scented with Thyme
or
Roasted Millstreet Mountain Venison, Celeriac Mousse with a Wild Garlic Pepper Sauce
or
Roast Longueville Pheasant with Brussels sprouts, Bacon Lardons, Roast Shallot Sauce
or
Roast Sirloin of Newmarket Beef with Seasonal Vegetables, Red Wine Jus

Cheese Course:
A Selection Plate of Irish & French Farmhouse Cheese

Dessert Course:
Warm Chocolate Tart with Passion Fruit Sorbet
or
Mille Feuille of Garden Strawberries
or
Garden Apple Clafoutis Tart with Lemon Grass Ice Cream
or
A Selection Plate of Longueville Desserts
Coffee & Petit Fours

Platinum Menu Wine Selection:
White Wine
Sancerre, Domaine de Bellecours 2006 or Chablis Emile Petit A.C. Brochard 2002
Red Wine
Chateau Destieux, St Emilion Grand Cru 2000 or Chateau Latour-Martillac, Grand Cru Classe 2001

“Tailor Made” Package:

Pre Dinner Canapés: €7.00 per person served on arrival
Quiche Tartlet with Leek, House Smoked Salmon on Toasted Brioche, Tomato, Onion & Cheese Baby Pizza

Appetiser Course Selection (or middle course):

€5.50 Option:
Champagne or Garden Fruit Sorbet

€7.00 Options:
Garden Vegetable Soup (Seasonal) or Broth
or
Mixed Garden Salad (Seasonal)

€13.00 Options:
Chicken Liver Pate with Compote of Gooseberry & Blackcurrant Liqueur, Garden Salad
or
Slices of Ogen Melon with Dry Cured Ham, Redcurrant Salsa

€14.50 Options:
Cannon of House Smoked Salmon & Crab with Garden Salad & Sorrel Vinaigrette
or
Nage of Shellfish Scented with Corriander

€15.50
Crispy Duck Confit Spring rolls with Garden Salad & Soya & Ginger Sauce

€16.50 Options:
Selection Plate of Longueville Appetisers
or
Risotto of Prawns with an Apple Reduction


Main Course Selection:

€38.00 Options:
Roasted Millstreet Mountain Venison, Celeriac Mousse with a Wild Garlic Pepper Sauce
or
Roast Longueville Pheasant with Brussels sprouts, Bacon Lardons, Roast Shallot Sauce

€42.00 Options:

Roast Leg of Longueville Lamb, Stuffed Garden Vegetables, Its Jus Scented with Thyme
or
Roasted Free Range Chicken with Garden Herb & Breadcrumb Stuffing, Tarragon Sauce
or
Roast Loin of Free Range Pork with Caramelised Root Vegetables & Sage Sauce

€45.00 Option:
Roast Sirloin of Newmarket Beef with Caramelised Shallot Tartlet, Red Wine Sauce


Dessert Course Selection:
€12.50 Options:
Garden Raspberry Parfait Wrapped in Chocolate & Topped with Raspberries
or
White Chocolate & White Currant Mousse with Compote of Red Garden Fruit
or
Garden Fruit Gateau with Vanilla Ice Cream

€14.50 Options:
Chocolate Tart with an Orange & Grand Marnier Ice Cream
or
Longueville Apple Tart & Longueville Apple Brandy Ice Cream

€15.00 Options:
Layers of Strawberries & Shortbread Biscuit, with Elder Flower Ice Cream
or
A Selection Plate of Longueville Desserts

If a wedding cake is used as substitute for dessert, a charge of €9.00 per person applies.

Regretfully Longueville House does not permit fresh cream wedding cakes on the premises. (Health & Safety Regulation)
Should you like Longueville House to make your dream wedding cake; our chefs will craft a Croquembouche cake for you. This is priced at €6.50 per person for groups in excess of 80 guests & priced at €10 for groups from 40 to 79 guests.
You may view a photo of this cake on our website: www.longuevillehouse.ie

Tea/Coffee €3.50
Petit Fours €3.50
Late Night Sandwiches €5.00 per person

Believe it or not but your Guests will once again work up an appetite from all the dancing & generally having fun! Around midnight we can serve platters of delicious sandwiches along with your wedding cake to your appreciative guests.

Children’s Food:

Longueville House can accommodate up to 6 children during weddings. Children can be catered for separately at 6pm when high tea is served (€25 per child). High tea consists of: Homemade Chicken Nuggets / Fish & Chips or Chicken Breast with Roast Potatoes & Vegetables, Homemade Pasta with Butter/Tomato or Pesto Sauce, for Dessert Home made Ice Cream & to drink Farm Pressed Apple/Fruit Juice. All healthy, home prepared options for the little ones!

Band/DJ Hospitality:

Please advise the hotel 48 hours in advance if there is a requirement for Band/DJ hospitality, especially if they have travelled some distance to be here.
We can provide some lighter fare such as coffee & sandwiches at €10 per person or a more substantial meal of main course/dessert at €30 per person.


Wine & Champagne Corkage:
If you choose to bring your own wines, a corkage fee of €16.00 is charged per bottle of still wine & €20.00 is charged per bottle of Sparkling Wine/Champagne. These prices are non-negotiable.