A Truly Romantic
Georgian House Wedding Venue

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Congratulations on your recent engagement. We are delighted that you are considering Athenaeum House Hotel as a venue for your forthcoming wedding and hope to provide you with the perfect romantic location for your big day. The Athenaeum House Hotel is situated on the shores of the River Suir, overlooking the Viking City of Waterford.

Like our hotel, each wedding is unique and special, therefore we endeavour to do all we can to provide the best backdrop and setting possible, to give you a truly memorable wedding day. Simple and intimate or lavish and glamorous, we can cater for every couple’s desires. Every detail of your special day is tailored to your wishes.

As an intimate boutique hotel, the Athenaeum House Hotel is ideally suited to exclusive use weddings. On your wedding day, we can give you exclusivity of the hotel providing you and your guests book up to twenty of our twenty eight bedrooms, allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere of a private house party, with the additional advantage of our friendly and professional team to tend to your every need.

Attached, please find our wedding rates and details. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us and we will be delighted to hear from you and look forward to assisting you in planning your own unique Georgian House Wedding in the romantic atmosphere of our fairytale wedding venue.

My direct email for wedding correspondence is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact us on: 051 833999 and we will be delighted to personally co-ordinate all your wedding plans.

With best wishes

P.S. like Diamonds memories of Athenaeum House Hotel last forever...

With Our Compliments On Your Wedding

•     Bride & Groom dine in our award winning Zaks Restaurant and experience your superb taster menu.
•     Hire of your chosen Wedding Breakfast Room for the day.
•     A dedicated Manager offering expert guidance for your preparations and reception.
•     Assistance in placing of name cards and favours.
•     Personalised Scroll Menus & Seating Plan in the Piano Lobby.
•     Red Carpet Welcome, our Management Team will greet you and your guests on arrival to the hotel.
•     Champagne Welcome on arrival at Athenaeum House Hotel for the Bride and Groom. Our Management Team will serve you a glass of champagne on arrival to toast your special day.
•     Complimentary Welcome Tea, Coffee for guests on arrival at Athenaeum House Hotel.
•     Cream Roses on the tables.
•     Use of our square Silver Cake Stand and Cake Knife.
•     Use of Athenaeum House Hotel Gardens for your Wedding Photographs.
•     Storage of Gifts or other items the day before the Wedding or day after.
•     Complimentary Car Parking for all Wedding Guests.
•     Use of Hotel’s Grand Piano.
•     Your guests may enjoy stunning views of Waterford City across the River Suir from our terrace.
•     For your Wedding Night, we are delighted to offer the Bride and Groom Complimentary use of our Athena Four Poster bridal Suite, which over looks the River Suir and enjoys unique views of the twinkling lights of the city beyond.

Wedding Menus

Please choose one entrée, one soup, one main course and one dessert from the a la carte menu suggestions below.
If you require any assistancechoosing a suitable menu please do not hesitate to ask. Should you wish to have a
choice of Main Course a €5.00 per person supplement will be applied.

Cold Entrees

Chicken Liver Parfait
Redcurrant Jelly, Toasted Brioche & Balsamic Reduction
€9.50

Fine Serrano Ham & Caramelised Honeydew Melon
With Sundried Tomatoes & Marinated Black Olives
€9.50

Tian of Prawn & Avocado
Bound in a Marie Rose Sauce, Red Pepper Coulis & Mixed Leaf Salad
€10.00

Terrine of Mediterranean Vegetables
Herbed Goats Cheese with Mixed Leaves & a Mustard Dressing
€10.00

Parcel of Irish Smoked Salmon
Filled with Cream Cheese & Herbs, with Cucumber & Horseradish Cream
€12.00




Hot Entrees

Fricassee of Chicken Breast & Button Mushrooms
In a Garlic & Parsley Cream on a Croûte of Brioche Toast
€8.50

Herb Fettuccine
Tomato, Basil, Garlic & Asparagus, complimented by Shaved Parmesan
€9.50

Homemade Fishcakes
Served with Spring Onion, Parsley, Lemon & Dill Butter Sauce
€9.50

Confit of Duck Leg
Served with Potato, Beetroot, Carrot & Wine Port Jus
€9.50

Soup

Cream of Leek & Potato Soup
Flavoured with Parsley
€7.50

Carrot, Orange & Coriander Soup
Fine Pickled Ginger & Cream
€7.50

Cream of Button Mushrooms
Dusted with Cinnamon & Chopped Tarragon
€7.50

Butternut Pumpkin Soup
Laced with Coriander & Coconut Cream
€7.50



Main Courses

Pot Roasted Breast of Cornfed Chicken
On a Pumpkin Risotto, Baby Spinach & Mustard Cream Sauce
€25.00

Blackened Cajun Style Chicken
On Sautéed Green Vegetables, served with Tomato Coriander Salsa
€23.00

Chargrilled Cutlet of Veal
With Roasted Celeriac, Confit of Garlic, Smoked Bacon & Madeira Jus
€33.00

Pan Fried Fillet of Irish Beef
On Fondant Potato, Wild Mushrooms & a Red Wine Jus
€30.00

Chargrilled Irish Sirloin Steak
Fondant Potato & Five Peppercorn Cream Sauce
€26.00

Herb Garlic & Red Wine Marinated Lamb Rump
In a Cassoulet of White Coco Beans & Chorizo Scented with Thyme
€25.00

Slow Roasted Lamb Shank
Served with Turnip & Carrot Mash on Roasted Garlic Jus
€23.00

Roast Rack of Lamb
Crisp Polenta & Parmesan Croûte, Ratatouille, Basil Pesto & Port Wine Jus
€30.00

Seared Atlantic Salmon
With Champ Potatoes & Red Wine Reduction
€23.00

Baked Fillet of Cod Brushed with Soured Cream
Fricassee of Forest Mushrooms with Garlic & Parsley Cream
€27.00

Sauté Fillet of Sea bass
Courgette & Mint, with Chemoula Dressing & Rocket Leaves
€24.00




Vegetarian Options

Saffron & Garden Pea Risotto
Served on a Salad of Rocket, Shaved Parmesan & Red Onion Mascarpone
€16.00

Aubergine Lasagne
Served with Mushroom, Baby Spinach & Ricotta Cheese
€18.00

Thai Style Green Curry
Served with Jasmine Steamed Rice
€17.00

Stir Fried Seasonal Vegetables
With Ginger, Garlic, Soy Sauce & Fresh Chilli, served on Hokkien Noodles
€17.00


Desserts

Assiette Gormond
A Selection of home made House Desserts
€10.00

Warm Apple & Cinnamon Strudel
Golden Raisins & Sauce Anglaise
€9.50

Cheesecake “Thierry”
Blended Mascarpone & Philadelphia Cheese, Crushed Biscuit & Mixed Berries
€9.00

Passion Fruit Marinated Tropical Fruit Salad
Served with Mango Sorbet
€9.00

Warm Chocolate Brownie
Dark Chocolate Sauce & Crème Fraîche
€10.00

Vanilla & White Chocolate Panna Cotta
Sweetened Mixed Berries & Basil
€10.00

A selection of Cheese
served with Home Made Bread, Celery and Grapes
€5.50 per serving (1/2 portion)

Home Made Petit Fours
€2.50 per serving
Canapé Selection

Bruschetta
Grilled Ciabatta Bread with a selection of toppings including Courgette & Mint, Roasted Bell Pepper, Tomato & Basil, Aubergine Caviar & Cumin or Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Irish Soda Bread
Topped with a choice of the Cream Cheese & Chive, Irish Smoked Salmon or Duck Liver Parfait

Choose 4 of the above for €3.50 per person

Arrival Drinks

Evening Buffet

Chicken Goujons €3.00 per person

Cocktail Sausages €2.50 per person

Spicy Chicken Wings €3.50 per person

Tea or Coffee €2.50 per serving


Children’s Menu

Option One
No starter-The main course will be served with the Adult starters
Chicken tenders, sausages with either chips or vegetable and potatoes
Ice Cream with Chocolate sauce
€15.00

Option Two
Soup or Melon
Smaller portion of Adult Main Course (Where Possible)
Ice Cream with Chocolate sauce
€20.00

Civil Marriage Ceremonies
At Athenaeum House Hotel

The Athenaeum House Hotel is approved as a suitable venue to hold your Civil Marriage Ceremony. We can advise you of dates available for your special day however to book your Civil Ceremony, couples must apply directly to the Registry Office in our area. On request we would be happy to provide you with contact details for our local Registrar and Pasteur. In order to hold a Civil Ceremony at the Athenaeum House Hotel you are required to contact the Registrar:

Civil Registration Office
HSE South
Waterford Community Services
Cork Rd.
Waterford

The Rothko Room provides the perfect setting for you to take your vows, leaving you only steps away from your Drinks Reception and the rest of your day. Our experienced wedding co-ordinator will assist you with the careful planning of all aspects of your wedding from ceremony through to celebrations afterwards.

Civil Partnerships and Commitment Ceremonies

Legislation was introduced in July 2010 to allow Civil Partnerships between gay couples. The legislation is expected to be introduced in December 2010, and enacted in 2011. We would happy to assist you in planning your Civil Partnership for 2011. In the meantime we are delighted to host Informal Blessings and Commitment Ceremonies for same sex couples in our Rothko Room.  

Marquee Weddings

For numbers over 130 or a wedding with a difference we offer the option of a Marquee set on our lawn overlooking Waterford City and Harbour. Ask our wedding co-ordinator for details of our preferred marquee suppliers.

Accommodation

On the wedding night the Bride and Groom are accommodated with our compliments in our luxurious and spacious Athena Suite with four poster bed and Jacuzzi bath. For your wedding guests, a special overnight Bed & Breakfast rate is available and we can also provide rates for a weekend stay to coincide with the wedding date. We have twenty five Executive en-suite bedrooms available as well as the Hera Suite and the Eros Suite. All residents have full use of the hotel’s facilities.

Local Services

Mid Week Special Package

BOOK YOUR WEDDING BETWEEN MONDAY AND THURSDAY AND WE WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING EXTRA TO OUR WEDDING PACKAGES:

1.    15% discount on menu prices from Monday – Thursday.

2.    15% Discount for all wedding guests accommodation bookings.

3.    Complimentary over night accommodation for parents of the Bride & Groom.

4.    Complimentary selection of finger food, tea and coffee for all guests.

Note: The above package is not available from December 24th – 1st January and excludes Bank Holidays.

 Live Cooking Stations
PRICES ON REQUEST

 Seafood BBQ
Turf BBQ
Hog Roast on a Spit

Pre and Post Weddings
PRICES ON REQUEST

For the day before or the day after your wedding why not enjoy a Private Dinner
in our Rothko Private Dinning Room or for more casual get-togethers
alternatively our Terrace is the ideal venue for BBQ’s.

Your Wedding Day
Terms and Conditions

If required we can provisionally hold a wedding date for a provisional 21days, gibing you time to check arrangements with the church or book a registrar. To confirm the booking a non-refundable deposit of €1500.00 is required to hold the date further.

3 months prior to the wedding reception a further 50% of the estimated wedding cost is required and full payment is requested on the day after the wedding at latest. We would be happy to arrange a Menu Tasting for you at this point, with our compliments, to assist in your Menu and Wine selection. This will give you an opportunity to sample our food and soak up the atmosphere of the room.

•     The maximum number for the wedding reception is 130. We can cater for a further 25 guests for your after dinner reception.
• (Note: We can accommodate larger numbers at Marquee Wedding)
•     All entertainment must be arranged by you in advance with a finishing time for entertainment to be 1.30am
•     Room Allocation, Menu and Wine selection must be advised at least 1 month prior to wedding date.
•     The final numbers for the wedding must be submitted 48 hours prior to the wedding date. The final number given for your wedding is the number that the charges will be based on.
•     For the option of Exclusive Use on your Wedding day and night at least 20 rooms must be booked. Our Wedding rate is €120.00 per room per night regardless of room type and includes Breakfast and Taxes.
•     Athenaeum House Hotel may cancel the wedding in the event of these circumstances:

1.    The Hotel has reason to believe that the booking may prejudice the reputation of the hotel
2.    The Hotel receives evidence of any adverse alteration to the client’s financial situation
3.    Should any guests attending the event behave in any way considered detrimental, offensive or contrary to the normal standards of behaviour

Contract

A.   DEPOSIT

On receipt of completed booking form together with a non-refundable deposit of €1,500 (One Thousand Five Hundred Euros) a contract will be deemed to exist between The Athenaeum House Hotel (The “Company”) and the person or body booking the Wedding (The “Client”).

B.   CONSIDERATION

In consideration of the payment by the Client of the price of the Event the Company agrees to provide the Event on the date agreed.

C.   CANCELLATION

If a wedding, which has been booked by a Client, is subsequently cancelled then the following conditions shall apply

1.    If wedding is cancelled by the Client 9 months or more prior to the date booked (“the Date”), the Client shall not be charged any amounts additional to the deposit.
2.    If wedding is cancelled less that nine months but more than 3 months prior to the Date the Client shall be charged and invoiced 50% of the estimated value of each place reserved.
3.    If wedding is cancelled less than 3 months but more than 14 days prior to the Date, The Client shall be charged and invoiced 75% of the estimated value of the booking as calculated above.
If wedding is cancelled less that 14 days prior to the Date, the Client shall be charged 100% of the estimated value of the booking as calculated above.


D.    CANCELLATION BY THE COMPANY

The Company reserves the right to cancel the booking on immediate notice if the holding of the Event is prevented by reason beyond its control.  In the event that the booking is cancelled by the Company any monies paid on deposit will be reimbursed and the Company shall not be liable for any other matters whatsoever.

E.    LIABILITY

Neither the Company nor its agents or servants shall be held responsible for any claims for loss or damage to property or for any injuries sustained by those visiting the premises provided that nothing in this agreement shall limit the liability of the Company in respect of death or personal injury caused by the negligence of its employees.

F.     DAMAGE

The Client will be held responsible for and may be requested to pay in full any or all damages caused to the property of the Company by the Client or Client’s guests that occur during or as a consequence of the event held and/or visit.  All charges will be at the discretion of the management of the Company.

G.     AGREEMENT

We agree to the terms and conditions set out above and enclose a deposit of €…………………………………….
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Date of Wedding: ……………………………………


Signature on behalf of Athenaeum House Hotel:

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Client Signature:

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