Wexford + Irish Wedding Venues · 5 min read
A Horetown House Wedding: Your Artist's Guide to Hair, Makeup and the Morning
Horetown House is one of the most charming country houses in Wexford. Here is how I would approach your hair, makeup and wedding morning there.
By Evelyn Kennedy · 12 September 2026
There is something about Horetown House that feels like a secret garden party, and it happens to be one of the closest venues to my studio door.
In the spirit of the honesty I promised in my Irish venues piece, I am still building my history with these beautiful houses. But Horetown's relaxed, bohemian country-house feel is exactly the setting my style was made for, and here is what I would plan for.
A look that matches the setting
Horetown suits softness. Think luminous, skin-like makeup with warmth through the cheeks, and hair that moves: relaxed waves, textured low buns or a half-up style with face-framing pieces.
Very structured, formal styling can feel slightly at odds with a venue this romantic. The aim is a look that belongs in the gardens rather than one that fights them.
Making the morning easy
Because Horetown is minutes from Adamstown, your morning starts without any travel logistics at all. I arrive early, set up by the best window and we settle into a calm rhythm while your bridal party wakes up around you.
One artist for both hair and makeup suits this venue perfectly. Your whole look is created in one continuous morning, with one timeline shared with your photographer and coordinator.
Outdoor ceremonies and changeable skies
Garden ceremonies in Wexford come with honest weather. Makeup built in thin layers holds beautifully through a misty spell or a burst of sunshine, and hair with proper structure underneath survives a breeze without a single visible pin compromise.
We will also talk about your veil and accessories at your preview, so placement on the day takes moments rather than minutes.
Planning notes
Previews are held at my Adamstown studio, which makes Horetown brides' planning especially easy. We create and photograph your complete look three to four months out, then simply refine on the day.
If Horetown House is your venue, I would genuinely love to be part of it. Send your date through the enquiry form and let's start planning.