Held in Ayrburn’s The Wooldshed, followed by the after party in the Barrell Room, Chris Meehan and his team at Ayrburn gathered guests from up and down the country (and a few from further afield) for the sprawling hospitality precinct’s inaugural Winter Ball. Unsurprisingly, given Ayrburn’s standing in hospitality excellence, it was a night to remember.
Ayrburn does nothing by halves, and given how adept Meehan and his team are at conceiving an exceptional design, it’s little wonder that the utterly luxurious (and fabulously over-the-top) setting had guests stopping in their tracks. From sumptuous velvet drapery adorning the entrance (Ayrburn’s elevated take on a red carpet entrance) to the larger-than-life floral displays to the showstopping spread, no detail was left to chance, and it showed.
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Festivities kicked off in fitting style, with Chris and Michaela Meehan greeting guests on arrival before the revelry began, as guests bedecked in flawless finery and jaw-dropping threads celebrated with gusto.
From relishing the incredible food on offer (something the hospitality destination has quickly become known for) to sipping on Ayrburn’s own collection of stunning wines and a few Broken Shed Vodka cocktail options, to dancing the night away to the tunes of DJ Myles Taylor, the inaugural ball was one hell of a party.
Fancy a sneak peek inside? Relive the night that was through the lens of photographer Holly Burgess.
We can’t wait to see what next year brings.
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