Pre & Post Wedding Activities 

Over the next couple of months I will be sending out pre & post wedding activities you can sign up for. *(Paid for by participating individual unless otherwise specified)

*Some of these activities will unfortunately have limited space. So if interested please let me know ASAP.

First Pre wedding activity Location: Jameson Distillery (Dublin)

Date: Saturday November 22nd

Time: 10:00AM-10:45AM (add another 15mins to explore gift shop/grounds experience will end at 11:00AM

Price: Group rates are offered to groups of 15+ at €23 per person (24USD, 35CAD) Group size 30 people (28 spots after Shawn and I) Bow Street Experience (45 mins) -  Discover how John Jameson’s focus on the highest quality ingredients, triple distillation process and constant innovation resulted in an exceptionally smooth whiskey that is celebrated and enjoyed around the globe.   What’s included: * Fully Guided tour learning about the history of Jameson, the process of how it’s made * Tasting of three whiskeys from the Jameson portfolio * Fully hosted by a Jameson Brand Ambassador * Complimentary Jameson Ginger Lime on arrival Shawn and I have previously done this tour and we love it! *“Our child policy allows that children take part in our experiences but they must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times while on the premises. Children 12 and under can attend our experiences free of charge and children 13-17 can take part at a reduced rate of 12€pp.”

Next Steps If you are interested please let me know as I need to get a head count. This activity has a MAX CAPACITY of 28. First come first serve. The first 28 people to get back to me I will hold their place on a list.

If signed up please bring exact amount in cash in euros to Jameson. We will do one big payment together.

We currently have 24 people signed up which leaves 4 open spots as of 1/6/25

please text me if you would like to come 757-902-2752

More to come!

Second Pre Wedding Activity Irish Dance Party

Time Saturday November 22nd 2025 3-5pm

Cost 21 euros per person (group rate)

The Irish Dance Party is a two hour event and showcases talented musicians and dancers.  The Musician will host and MC the event, singing Irish songs and playing Irish instruments, explaining the story of the songs, music,instruments, dances etc  in a fun and humorous way. 

There are also costumed Irish dancers who will give choreographed dance performances for the group and also teach the group 3 Irish Dances which last for 20minutes, 20 minutes and 10 minutes respectively. 

You will have a table reserved for your group. 

The price would be €26 per person (inclusive of a €2 per person group discount) with a €5 per person deposit, paid via electronic invoice by card and you can pay the rest on the day with card or cash.

Shawn and I will pay the 5euro deposit for the first 50 people who sign up so that brings your total down to 21 euros due on the day of the activity.

Please let me know as soon as possible so we are able to book the correct time. Saturday November 22nd 2025

This time gives guests the option to participate in the Jamison distillery tour in the morning of that same day Saturday Itinerary

Jameson Distillery Tour 10AM

walk to lunch (arrangements comings soon)

Free time downtown Dublin

Irish Dance Party 3pm-5pm Dinner (arrangements comings soon)

20 spots filled as of 1/6/25

3rd Pre Wedding Activity Irish Working Sheepdogs demo

Date Sunday November 23rd

Time 11:00AM 50min experience

Cost Group rate is 15 euros per person. Paid on the day in cash.

Sheepdog Magic in Kildare Nestled at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains, outside in the picturesque village of Ballymore Eustace, is the chance to experience a taste of true Irish heritage. Michael Crowe, a renowned sheepdog handler offers you a memorable experience of seeing working border collies in action. The beautiful views and vibrant scenery of Kildare and Wicklow create the perfect backdrop and a genuine atmosphere where you will be engrossed in the Irish countryside. You will get the chance to see the Wicklow cheviot sheep being managed by expertly trained sheepdogs. Allow yourself a snapshot of a real Irish experience. Shawn and I loved our Irish sheep dog demo at another show near the cliffs of Moher. We are happy to have found one much closer for our guests to enjoy! (This location is 35mins away from our pre wedding group hotel The Raddison Blu St Helen. (Booking code for this coming soon!) The Wicklow mountains is one of my personal favourite areas of Ireland! After or prefer the activity I highly recommend doing a short drive over to Historic Glendalough, ballinstoe woods, Sally’s gap etc. That information and guide from our previous trip to Ireland can be found here https://www.tyingtheknotinireland.com/ireland-itinerary scroll down to day 3.

4th Pre Wedding activity: Guinness Brewery

Date Friday November 21st

Time: 5pm

Cost: 20 euros per person. + a 10 percent discount for our group booking of over 15 people sign up.

This is the StoreHouse experience. You can upgrade your ticket if you would like to a 32 euros ticket + 10 percent discount to include the academy. Where they teach you how to pour the perfect pint and more! Children accompanied by parents would also be allowed inside. 0 - 4 year olds are complimentary and 5 - 17 year olds are €10.

GUINNESS STOREHOUSE EXPERIENCE Every standard experience includes: * Self-Guided Tour * Entry to Guinness Tasting Rooms * Entry to Gravity Bar and a pint of Guinness, Guinness 0.0 (18+), or a soft drink Guiness is great even for non drinkers. The museum is wonderful and quite large! Live Irish musicians can be found throughout the museum. Irish dancers perform inside the restaurant every 30mins located on the second level. *Guinness will not allow us to book tickets until 3months prior. Currently I am just trying to figure out a number so when the time comes I can book ASAP. I am also trying to arrange a group dinner at the restaurant inside of Guiness for that same day but I am waiting to hear back from the restaurant. Please let me know which activities you are interested in signing up for!

Pre wedding Activity Schedule

Fri. Nov. 21st 5pm Guiness Brewery+ Dinner

Sat. Nov. 22nd 10AM Jameson Distillery

Sat Nov. 22nd 3pm Irish Dance Show

Sun Nov 23rd 11AM Irish sheep Dog Show

Mon. Nov 24th Wedding.

Stays Friday-Sunday Raddisson Blu St Helen (discount booking code coming soon)

Sunday-Wednesday Cabra Castle

I will be sending out activities to sign up for Tuesday & Wednesday after the wedding.