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Selecting a venue for your wedding is one of the first decisions to be made after buying the sparkler

Selecting a venue for your wedding is one of the first decisions to be made after buying the sparkler. If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, check out Coolbawn Quay in Nenagh, Co Tipperary. With its lakeshore setting and individual cottage-style accommodation, it has won many accolades, including being named as one of the most romantic wedding venues in Ireland.

Couples spending Valentine’s weekend at Coolbawn will receive a €1,000 voucher towards a 2011 wedding banquet. The weekend package costs €189pps and includes two nights’ accommodation, a five-course candlelit dinner, chocolate dipped strawberries and glass of bubbly. Plus, the hotel is offering a complimentary upgrade to the first six couples who book. Tel: 067-28158; coolbawnquay.com.