Sophisticated Weddings by Design
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www.malinhotel.ie
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A big
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come
to the Malin Hotel, where beauty, quality
and attention to detail are the
cornerstones to your Perfect Day.
Firstly, congratulations to you both on your
forthcoming marriage. We are absolutely
delighted that you are thinking of the
Malin Hotel for your Wedding Reception.
Our International Professional Wedding
Planners have a wealth of experience and
they will help to create a bespoke Wedding
Day tailored to your specific requirements.
Make Memories at the
Malin Hotel!
“a dream wedding..... somewhat of a fairytale”
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The
memory
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ymakers
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Sophisticated Weddings by Design
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The
memorymakers - I
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Unique Intimate Weddings
A Wedding with a Difference
You know that your wedding will be different at the
Malin Hotel - stylish, contemporary, romantic and
memorable.
We pride ourselves in a dedicated team of staff who will
ensure that your wedding day creates special memories
that you will cherish for the rest of your life. With access
to a dedicated Wedding Planner we will help to guide
you through every important detail of your big day, to
ensure that your day is different and unique to you both
as a couple.
Sample our quality award winning food, take in
the views of the beautiful Malin Village Green and
Trawbreaga Bay from your bedroom window and take
away many treasured memories.
Create Special Memories
Every Bride and Groom is special to us and with only
one wedding in the Hotel per day we can ensure
that you will receive our complete attention on your
Wedding Day. The traditional red carpet will be rolled
out for your arrival and you will be warmly welcomed
by Management and Staff of the Hotel. The entire Bridal
Party are treated to a glass of champagne, while your
guests can relax with complimentary Tea, Coffee &
Biscuits.
With our idyllic location in Malin Village, you can
travel to the Malin Hotel in the transport of your choice,
Princess-like in a Horse & Carriage or in a chaffeur
driven car; all the while taking in the scenic views en
route and also capturing those enchanting photograhic
moments.
Treat your guests to cocktails and live music upon arrival
on the award winning Malin Green and allow them to
wander, relax & mingle.
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Dine in Style
Our Parisian Banqueting Suite emulates Irish Charm with
a French Twist, decorated in a French style, with designer
wallpapers, mirrors and candlelit walls. Our wedding
organisers have been with the hotel many years and
will ensure your every need is catered for in advance.
We’ll look after you and ensure that your day is as
fabulous and stress free as you would like it. But if stress
is your buzz, then we can push the boundaries of your
imagination like you wouldn’t believe.
Our Banqueting Suite will be tastefully decorated for
you on your Wedding Day. We can cater for a variety
of wedding numbers from intimate family affairs to
Weddings of up to 320 guests. We will provide you with
a choice of magnificient centrepieces for both your top
table and for your wedding guests tables.
Each table will be covered in crisp white linen and lit
with candles, while our white chair covers and bows will
help achieve that elegant ambience. We also provide
personalised Wedding Menus on each table for your
guests, along with a personalised Table Plan if required.
We can arrange to provide both a fairylit backdrop for
your Wedding Cake and Top Table to ensure that the
photos of your Special Day are just magical.
Award Winning Food
Our award winning Head Chef, Volker Eichinger along
with his committed team will prepare and cater your
specialised menu as selected by you in advance.
We can proudly say that the quality of the food
preparation is second to none, offering the freshest of
locally sourced ingredients cooked to order and served
with a genuine Irish smile.
“The true Irish
Country
Experience....
the
Best Day”
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Personalised Themed Weddings
Your Fairytale Wedding
Your Wedding Day is so very special and it should be the
fairytale of your dreams. At the Malin Hotel a classical
approach to wedding preparation and arrangement is put
in place.
We put you, the Bride and Groom, at the centre of all
proceedings and ensure your wishes are interpreted and
delivered in a manner that makes your Wedding Day an
unforgettable one.
An Unforgettable Day
If you’re a fan of the traditional church wedding, what
better place to have your wedding than at the beautiful
Lagg Chapel, overlooking Trawbreaga Bay.
With the Five Finger Strand and Knockamany Bends only
a short distance away you can capture those precious
moments in the most exquisite photos possible.
Lagg Chapel is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in
Inishowen still in use, built in 1784, so why not say “I
do” where so many people have before you.
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Marquee on the Green
With the Malin Hotel’s unique village location, we are
proud to be able to offer Bride and Grooms a marquee
for their guests arrival. On a truly beautiful day this adds
that little bit extra.
We can provide a fully serviced Cocktail Bar, serving
your very own personalised cocktails or a Champagne
Reception with a touch of class. Add some live music just
to help make it perfect.
“We felt our
wedding was
the most important
event of the
year”
Something Different
Think white-gloved waiters and big band dancing, crystal
candlesticks and gold-rimmed china from the Roaring
Twenties. The Malin Hotel with its individual, be-spoke
design is truly the perfect venue to accommodate your
themed wedding. Its mirrored walls and glass lanterns
provide a charming surround to a ballroom which can
host beautifully adorned white linen tables and chairs,
dressed with sparkling silver cutlery, elegant candlebras
and crystal vases.
We are experienced in providing personalised themed
weddings and our devoted team of staff will ensure that
your requests are delivered as promised. Whether you’re
a romantic “Great Gatsby” fan or just like the class of
a Black Tie affair, we can arrange that little bit extra for
your Special Day. From Black and White settings on your
guests tables, to chair covers and bows in a colour of
your choice, to specially themed menus (our Chef has
even turned his hand to cooking Haggis) and we can also
help advise on suitable music for your event.
Your wedding is about you both and it should reflect who
you are as individuals and as a couple and our expert
wedding planning team are there to assist you in anyway
they can.
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The exclusive
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Services
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The exclusive
wedding planning
Services
With our Compliments
•Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator to assist and advise
on planning your Special Day
•Exclusive Weddings with only one Wedding per day
•Traditional Red Carpet and Management Welcome on
arrival for the Bridal Party
•Champagne Reception for Bridal Party
•Complimentary Tea, Coffee & Biscuits for Wedding
Guests on arrival
•Crisp White Linen and Candles for each Table
•Master of Ceremonies to guide you through your
Wedding Day
•Personalised Menus & Table Plan (if required) for your
guests as a momento of your Day
•Use of Traditional Cake Stand and Knife
•Award Winning Food and Excellent Service
•Complimentary Accommodation for your Wedding
Night with Full Irish Breakfast served to your Room
•Reduced Room Rates for Wedding Guests
•The Beautiful Malin Green, Malin Bridge & the Local
Village Church for Photographs
•Ample Parking and Car Park
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That Little Bit Extra
At the Malin Hotel we are proud to offer “that little bit
extra” to every Bride & Groom on their Wedding Day.
Exclusively at the Malin Hotel, these are all included
complimentary with your Wedding Package.
•Wedding Invitations from Selected
Designs
•Choice of 4 Lavish Centrepieces
for your Wedding Guests Tables
•Crisp White Chair Covers & Bows
•Photo Booth
•Sweet Table
•Personalised Cocktail Menus
•Wedding Message Tree
or Message Box
Civil Ceremonies
We have been assessed and passed by the Registrar for
Civil Ceremonies.
Our breadth of experience in the planning, preparation
and delivery of exclusive weddings is second to none,
so let our team of staff take away your stress and help
organise your Wedding Day from start to finish.
“Without a shadow
of a doubt, it was
the best day of
our lives. It was
everything
we expected and
more.”
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The exclusive
wedding packages
For You to Consider
Arrive in Style
At your Wedding Reception we can offer a number of
luxuries to welcome your guests to the Malin Hotel.
Freshly brewed tea, coffee & biscuits are provided
complimentary however if you would like to add a
personal touch and give a favour to your guests you can
choose from the following options.
A glass of Summer Punch or Mulled Wine, Red or White
House Wine, Sparkling Wine, Champagne, Buck’s Fizz
or Kir Royale or indeed a choice of drink from the bar
including a spirit, beer or mineral.
Fancy some nibbles for your guests to enjoy pre-dinner,
we can also supply Canapés, carefully prepared by our
Head Chef and his team.
Exquisite Banquet Menu
We have many options to choose from for your Wedding
Meal, with all ingredients sourced locally, cooked with
special care and attention to detail.
Starter Course
•Fan of Melon drizzled with a Fruit Coulis
•Creamy Farmhouse Egg Mayonnaise
•Vol au Vent with filling of your choice
•Classic Chicken & Bacon Caesar Salad
•Breaded Brie served with Cranberry Chutney
•Malin Hotel Prawn Cocktail
Soup Course
•Home-made Vegetable Soup
•Potato & Leek Soup
•Tomato & Basil Soup
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Main Course
•Traditional Roast Stuffed Turkey & Donegal Ham
served with Cranberry Sauce
•Prime Roast Inishowen Beef & Yorkshire Pudding
served with Horseradish Sauce
•Served with Creamed Potato, Roast Potato and
Seasonal Vegetables
Desserts
•Cream & Fruit Trifle
•Apple Pie/Apple Crumble
•Choice of Cheesecake
•Fresh Fruit Meringue
•Chocolate Brownie
•Cream Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce
•Classic Home-made Tiramisu
•Chef’s Own Banoffee Pie
A choice of steak or salmon is available at an
extra cost. Additional courses are available and
can be quoted for. Vegetarian and other diets
can also be catered for on request.
An Evening Treat
We can provide a range of choices for your Evening
Reception including a Finger Buffet, Cold Meats Buffet or
a Hot Dinner Buffet.
Our Finger Buffet includes freshly made Sandwiches,
Chicken Goujons/Drumsticks, Cocktail Sausages, Vol
au Vents, Sausage Rolls, Wedges all served with Tea &
Coffee & your Wedding Cake.
Our Cold Meats Buffet includes a choice from Cold
Meats, Salmon, Salad Bowls, Pasta Bowls, Rice Bowls &
a Selection of Breads.
For those hungry guests we can offer our Hot Dinner
Buffet which includes Chicken Curry, Beef Stroganoff and
Lasagne, served with Rice, Chips & Salad Bowls.
‘Please see our Wedding
Packages and Costs included
at the back of your Wedding
Brochure’
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The
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A World Apart
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The
hidden gems
A World Apart
It’s all about the Location
The Malin Hotel situated in its quaint location on
the award winning Malin Town Green, overlooking
Trawbreaga Bay, is without doubt the perfect venue for
your Perfect Day. Not only does it provide a beautiful
tranquil village setting for your guests to explore, it
also provides you with some of the most unbelievable
photographic opportunities to ensure that you will have
treasured memories for ever.
Some of the Hidden Gems available to you......to name
but a few include:
•Trawbreaga Bay & Knockamany Bends
•Malin Head and Portronan Pier
•Malin Village Green and Church
•Malin Bridge
•Lagg Chapel
•Carrickabraghey Castle, Isle of Doagh
“It was
the best day,
everything
was
perfect”
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Romance on the Strand
Walk along the Five Finger Strand and view the largest
sand dunes in Europe at Lagg.
This amazing sandy beach and Trawbreaga Bay allows
for magnificent photographs which will provide you with
memories to treasure for the rest of your life.
Knockamany Bends is only a short distance from the
beach and it allows panoramic views over Trawbreaga
Bay, the Five Finger Strand, Doagh Island and the
beautifully situated church at Lagg.
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged
Inishowen Coastline are local fishing piers, including
Malin Head and Portronan Pier.
With unique fishing vessels and blue seas as your
backdrop the photos that you will have will speak for
themselves.
One of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland is Culdaff
Beach, only 10 minutes from Malin. The golden sands
and pure water enthral all who visit.
With beautiful views across the Atlantic Ocean it will
guarantee elegant and memorable photos.
True Love on the Green
An interesting and unspoilt 17th century plantation
village, Malin is picturesquely situated at the head of
Trawbreaga Bay.
An interesting feature of the approach to the town is
the bridge with its ten arches spanning the bay. It is the
second largest stone bridge in Ireland.
The original triangular village green is still intact, planted
with limes, sycamore and cherries, and recently with
oaks to commemorate the O’Doherty clan.
All round the village are signs of the care that has won it
many awards in the National Tidy Towns competition.
The Church of Ireland parish church has a fine three state
battlemented tower with square pinnacles and beautiful
mature gardens which provide the most exquisite
photographs.
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The
people
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make it
Work
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The
people make it
Work
Rina Douglas, Manager
“After our first
meeting with Rina
we knew right away
that the Malin Hotel
would be perfect for
our big day.”
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Not only is Rina the Manager of the Malin Hotel, she
is also a Wedding Planner Extroardinaire, with years
of experience organising and managing a number of
exclusive and elegant weddings both here in Ireland and
in France.
Rina will help guide you through every aspect of
your Wedding Day, ensuring that it is stress free and
enjoyable.
Well known for her enthusiastic approach to Weddings
and “nothing is too much trouble” attitude, you will be
made to feel that your Wedding is the most important
event of the year.
Volker Eichinger, Head Chef
With over 10 years experience at the Malin Hotel
Volker’s dedication continues to amaze locals and
visitors alike.
Proudly offering well-known dishes with a unique
twist, incorporating only the finest locally sourced fresh
ingredients provided by local suppliers.
His fantastic team of staff will ensure that you will
receive award winning food, created to perfection on
your Wedding Day.
“The feedback from
our guests about
the day - the food
and service from
the hotel has been
brilliant.”
The Team
The Malin Hotel are proud to have a team of local staff
who have many years of experience in the hospitality
industry.
The compliments from every visitor to the Hotel, centre
around our fabulous, friendly, professional staff.
Experienced across a number of areas, the team cater for
small intimate family affairs, specially themed weddings,
fundraising events, Dinner Dances and lots more.
“The most polite,
professional and
friendliest staff I’ve
ever come across,
they were fantastic”
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Wedding
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t dos’
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A Year and Counting
Announce your engagement
Choose your engagement ring
Sit down with your other half and discuss your ideal
wedding
6 Months to go
Start planning ceremony and reception music
choices
Start looking at Wedding Invitation designs provided
by the Malin Hotel
Determine the style and theme of your wedding
If you haven’t already, purchase your wedding gown,
veil and accessories
Draw up your wedding budget
Finalise and order attire for your bridal party
Decide on a Wedding Date and book your
appointment with the Malin Hotel Wedding Coordinator
Find a wedding officiant (the person who will marry
you), apply for the necessary licence’s and book the
church or ceremony venue
Pop the question to your bridesmaids and
groomsmen
10 months to go
Begin your search for suppliers:
Wedding Venue - The Malin Hotel
Wedding Dress
Formal Suit Hire
Photographer
Videographer
Live Music - Band/ Disco/ Entertainers
Florist
Wedding Transport
Hair and Beauty Stylist
Bridesmaid Dresses
Wedding Cake
Shoes and Accessories
4 Months to the big day
Contact your florist and finalise your arrangements
Order your Wedding Invitations with the Malin
Hotel
Book your wedding transport
Arrange accommodation for out of town guests
(Hotel rooms available plus Malin Hotel Cottages)
Choose your wedding cake
Decide on your wedding decorations including
favours
3 Months Before The Wedding
Order your wedding cake
Finalise your guest list
Meet with your wedding officiant to discuss details
of the ceremony
Decide on prayers, readings & music for mass
booklets
Choose gifts for your bridal party
Arrange suit fitting for groom & other members of
bridal party
Reconfirm honeymoon arrangements
Wedding Lingerie
Start writing your wedding vows, if you are doing
them yourself
Wedding Insurance
Choose wedding rings
If the Malin Hotel is available
on your chosen date book us IMMEDIATELY!
Compile a preliminary guest list
Visit wedding fayres or look through bridal
magazines, search the internet to gain ideas and
inspiration for your big day
Finalise your wedding colours, theme and style
Choose and purchase your wedding rings
Begin looking at honeymoon options and book it!
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2 Months Before The Wedding
Send out your wedding invitations
Meet with the Malin Hotel to finalise your
arrangements for the Big Day
Schedule a hair and makeup trial
Start making or buying wedding favours
Finalise music selections for the ceremony and
reception
If changing your name, complete the proper
documents
Meet with officiant to finalise ceremony details
Attend dress fittings
30 days to go
Meet with your photographer and provide a list of
required shots
Start working on your table plan
Confirm all final payment amounts with your
suppliers as well as dates, times etc
Collect marriage licence
Confirm Honeymoon reservations
Arrange for a final wedding dress fitting
14 days Before the Wedding
Contact any guests you have not received an RSVP
from
Finalise Table Plan
Confirm delivery time and locations with florist
1 Week Before the Wedding
Collect wedding gown, bridesmaid, flower girl
dresses and accessories
Confirm final guest numbers to the Malin Hotel &
finalise requirements
Make sure the men have their final suit fitting &
collection is arranged
Reconfirm everything with your suppliers one last
time
1 Day Before
Attend rehearsal (if you are having one)
Have a manicure/pedicure
Confirm wedding day transportation
Reconfirm hair and make-up appointments for the
wedding day
Confirm all duties required with the wedding party
Pack an overnight bag for the reception
Try to get an early night and relax!
Make sure any favours are left at the Malin Hotel
Your
Wedding Day
Try to eat breakfast, even if you think you aren’t
hungry
Have your hair and makeup done
Begin dressing two hours before ceremony is
scheduled to begin
Take a deep breath, relax and most importantly
enjoy your big day!
We’ll see you soon!
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...And They Lived
Happily
Ever After
Malin Hotel, Malin Town, Inishowen, Co. Donegal
Tel: (+353) 074 9370606 | Email: [email protected]
A very special thank you to the fantastic
who provided us with the amazing photographs of Bride & Grooms.
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Also thank you to Clare & Enda Lannon for permitting us the use of their beautiful Wedding Photographs.