{"id":86182,"date":"2026-04-08T15:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/?p=86182"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:53:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:53:50","slug":"beautiful-way-celebrate-engagement-waterford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/beautiful-way-celebrate-engagement-waterford\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beautiful Way to Celebrate Your Engagement in Waterford"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just engaged and not quite ready to dive headfirst into seating plans and spreadsheets?\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

You\u2019re not alone. There\u2019s a sweet spot right after the proposal where everything still feels exciting and new, and it\u2019s the perfect time to celebrate it properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for something a little different from the usual hotel break, <\/span>The Maker\u2019s Match<\/span><\/i> in Dungarvan is well worth a look. It\u2019s thoughtful and built around the idea of slowing down and enjoying this moment together.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Boutique Hotel Stay in Dungarvan You\u2019ll Love<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Hat Maker is the kind of place that doesn\u2019t try too hard, yet still feels special. It\u2019s full of personality, with colourful interiors and small design details that make it feel warm and inviting rather than overly polished.<\/span><\/p>\n

Run by a husband and wife team, <\/span>Rebecca Queally and David Burke,<\/span> there\u2019s a genuine sense of care behind it all. You can check in, drop your bags, and settle into the kind of easy pace that makes a short break feel like a real escape.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Different Way to Think About the Ring<\/b><\/h3>\n

One of the standout parts of this experience is the private consultation with goldsmith Alan Dalton.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Instead of choosing a ring in a rush, you get time to sit down together and explore what you actually like. You might arrive with a clear idea, or none at all, and that\u2019s completely fine. The process is easygoing and guided, giving you space to figure things out as you go.<\/span><\/p>\n

It turns what can feel like a big decision into something enjoyable and shared.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Back to the Hotel for a Proper Toast<\/b><\/h3>\n

After your consultation, the evening continues back at The Hat Maker.<\/span><\/p>\n

A bottle of JM Gobillard & Fils champagne is ready for you, along with a generous cheese and charcuterie board. It\u2019s simple, but done really well. You can settle into the bar, chat about the day, and enjoy the fact that there\u2019s nowhere else you need to be.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Slow, Easy Morning<\/b><\/h3>\n

After a comfortable night in one of the hotel\u2019s thoughtfully designed rooms, morning arrives gently.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Breakfast is fresh and unfussy, with pastries from local bakery D\u00fan, along with smoked salmon, Irish cheeses, granola, and overnight oats. It\u2019s the kind of start that encourages you to linger a little longer before heading out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What\u2019s Included<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Maker\u2019s Match experience includes:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • A private ring consultation with Alan Dalton, Tuesday to Saturday, by appointment<\/span>
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  • An overnight stay for two at The Hat Maker<\/span>
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  • A bottle of JM Gobillard & Fils champagne<\/span>
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  • A charcuterie and cheese board<\/span>
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  • Breakfast the following morning<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Prices start from <\/span>\u20ac280 per couple sharing<\/b><\/p>\n

    A Simple Way to Mark the Moment<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Engagements can fly by in a blur of plans and Pinterest boards, so doing something like this, just the two of you, feels really special.<\/span><\/p>\n

    It\u2019s relaxed, a little bit luxurious, and gives you an actual moment to stop and go, \u201cthis is happening\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\udcde You can book by calling <\/span>+353 (0)58 30400<\/b><\/p>\n

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    If you\u2019re looking for something romantic but still fun and down to earth, this might be your perfect first \u201cwe\u2019re engaged\u201d getaway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Just engaged and not quite ready to dive headfirst into seating plans and spreadsheets?\u00a0 You\u2019re not alone. There\u2019s a sweet spot right after the proposal where everything still feels exciting and new, and it\u2019s the perfect time to celebrate it properly. If you\u2019re looking for something a little different from the usual hotel break, The Maker\u2019s Match in Dungarvan is well worth a look. It\u2019s thoughtful and built around the idea of slowing down and enjoying this moment together. A […]","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":86185,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[58,3056],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-venues","category-venues"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86182","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/65"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86182"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86182\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":86190,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86182\/revisions\/86190"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86185"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}