OLD DOWN ESTATE BLOG

The luxe look has been a really popular theme running throughout 2016 and is definitely here to stay (which we are super happy about!). We’ve put together some top tips for you to help create the “wow factor” at your wedding. Speciality Linens Use coloured or textured...

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Getting married is an incredibly exciting time for any bride. There is so much build up to the big event; and expectations and emotions run high. Getting the finer details right is absolutely essential to pulling off the perfect wedding. We interviewed Old Down bride...

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Survival Wisdom, Survival School Have you ever thought of having your boss taken and held hostage?  It can become a reality with Survival Wisdom at Old Down Estate. Survival Wisdom was established in 2008.  Their member’s backgrounds include a helicopter pilot, RAF...

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Are you currently deciding whether to add canapés to your drinks reception? Well …. consider this … They look amazing, taste fantastic, are a great talking point and, in short, they set the bar high for the day to come.  In our experience a glass of fizz and a...

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So …. it’s not a rehearsal. There are no dummy runs for a wedding day. You need to know everything about your wedding venue to save yourself any hiccups, unexpected costs, disappointments, last minute hitches; anything that might cause a wrinkle in the lead up to, and the smooth running of, your big day.

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So ….. it’s fallen on your head to organise the works Christmas party. Perhaps you are the most reliable member of the team, perhaps you are the most pro-active, perhaps you were just out of the office when it was decided!

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