THE MAJESTIC SETTING FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY...
Congratulations to you both on your engagement and thank you for considering the Kilkenny
River Court Hotel as your wedding venue!
We are delighted to have been considered as the possible venue to host your special day. We will
endeavour to make sure that not only are all of your requirements met, but also that they are exceeded
in every way possible.
The Kilkenny River Court Hotel is situated in the heart of Kilkenny’s medieval city. Set quietly off the
street in a private courtyard, the Hotel is located on the bank of the River Nore and is overlooked by
the magnificent 12th century Kilkenny Castle (the ultimate Wedding backdrop!). Enjoy complimentary use
of our Terrace for your arrivals drinks reception followed by your wedding meal in the magnificent
Marshall Suite with your very own private bar for the night.
The Kilkenny River Court Hotel is renowned throughout the South East for our dedication to
customer care and our attention to detail. Combined with our exquisite array of fine cuisine,
sumptuous dining and outstanding service you are guaranteed a truly wonderful wedding experience.
Our mission as always is to cater for your wedding day and make it, just like our Hotel, both unique and
memorable.
Enclosed, please find details pertaining to our wedding packages to assist in your preparations. You can
decide to design your very own wedding package or alternatively you can choose to go with one of our
all-inclusive packages which offer you fantastic value for money. Our dedicated wedding team with
over 15 years of experience will be with you every step of the way and help you decide which package
to go with.
Should you wish to enquire about availability; arrange an appointment with one of our dedicated
Wedding Team or just ask a few questions relating to ideas for your special day then please do not
hesitate to contact the Events Team on [email protected] or call directly on 056 7720662.
We look forward to hearing from you soon,
All the Wedding Team at Kilkenny River Court Hotel
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
FOR YOU BOTH AND YOUR GUESTS,
WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
INCLUDED IN ALL OF OUR WEDDING PACKAGES...
 Before your Wedding Day Dine in our award winning Riverside Restaurant and experience your
sumptuous Wedding Taster Menu
 Red Carpet & Bubbles on Arrival for the Bridal Party
 Complimentary Tea/Coffee and Homemade Cookies for all of your guests on arrival
 Complimentary Summer Fruit River Court Cocktail or Hot Winter Spiced Wine
 Fresh floral centerpieces & top table arrangement provided by our in-house florist & Newbridge
Silverware candelabras for all tables
 Use of the Hotel Silverware Cake Knife & Cake Stand for your wedding cake
 Award winning and fully trained Restaurant staff will be serving your guests
 Microphone for Speeches & Toasts
 Personalized Souvenir Menus for all tables
 Personalized Table Plan display with seasonal flowers outside of the Banqueting Suite
 A member of our experienced Management Team will be happy to act as Master of Ceremonies for
you and advise on running order of speeches
 Stunning Terrace in a city centre location with views of Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore which
runs alongside your Banqueting Suite – ideal for photo opportunities
 Overnight Luxurious accommodation in our Bridal Suite on the night of your wedding with breakfast
& bubbles the morning after
 2 complimentary deluxe bedrooms for both sets of parents on the wedding night (minimum
numbers apply)
 Dedicated Wedding Team to advise and help at all stages along the way
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
 Our gift to you: Anniversary Stay for 1 Nights Bed & Breakfast with dinner to be availed of within 3
months of your 1st year anniversary subject to availability.
 Reduced accommodation rates for 10 rooms on the night of your wedding for your guests with
upgrades to deluxe bedrooms overlooked by Kilkenny Castle where possible
 White Chair Covers with
 River Court Evening Buffet for your Guests: Tea/Coffee, Chicken Goujons, Cocktail Sausages
and a Selection of Sandwiches. Upgrade on Evening Buffet available on many of our Wedding
Packages as detailed in the Brochure
 Half Bottle of House Wine with Dinner for Every Guest
 Please note that all our Wedding Packages are based on a minimum number of 140 adults.
 We are happy to tailor any of our packages to suit your individual needs and numbers. Please let us
know how we can make your Wedding Day extra special.
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
THE OSSORY PACKAGE
 Red Carpet & Bubbles on Arrival for the Bridal Party
 Complimentary Tea/Coffee and Homemade Cookies for all of your guests on arrival
 Complimentary Summer Fruit River Court Cocktail or Hot Winter Spiced Wine for all your
guests
 Dinner Menu as follows from the A la Carte Menu Selector: Choose any one starter or soup
(choose one), Choice of two Main Courses served with a selection of Fresh Market Vegetables
and Potatoes, Choose any one Dessert. (note *items are only available on the Castle package)
 Half Bottle of House Wine with Dinner for Every Guest
 Luxury White Chair Covers
 River Court Evening Buffet for your Guests: Tea/Coffee, Chicken Goujons, Cocktail
Sausages and a Selection of Sandwiches.
 Overnight Luxurious accommodation in our Bridal Suite on the night of your wedding with
breakfast & bubbles the morning after
 2 complimentary deluxe bedrooms for both sets of parents on the wedding night
(minimum numbers apply)
The Ossory Wedding Package €45.00 per guest
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
THE DE CLARE PACKAGE
 Red Carpet & Bubbles on Arrival for the Bridal Party
 Arrivals Reception of Sparkling Wine for all your guests.
 Selection of Chefs canapés for your guests
 Complimentary Tea/Coffee and Homemade Cookies for all of your guests on arrival
 Dinner Menu as follows from the A la Carte Menu Selector: Choose any one starter, a soup or
Sorbet (Choose one), Choice of two Main Courses served with a selection of Fresh Market
Vegetables and Potatoes, Rivercourt Fantasia Dessert Plate, Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffee (note
*items are only available on the Castle package)
 Half Bottle of House Wine with Dinner for Every Guest
 Luxury White Chair Covers
 Evening Buffet Upgrade for your Guests to: Tea/Coffee, Fish & Chicken Goujons N’ Chips
in Paper Cones, Tartar Sauce
 Overnight Luxurious accommodation in our Bridal Suite on the night of your wedding with
breakfast & bubbles the morning after
 2 complimentary deluxe bedrooms for both sets of parents on the wedding night
(minimum numbers apply)
The De Clare Wedding Package €55.00 per guest
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
THE CASTLE PACKAGE
 Red Carpet & Bubbles on Arrival for the Bridal Party
 Arrivals Reception of River Court Prosecco Cocktail
 Selection of Chefs canapés for your guests
 Complimentary Tea/Coffee and Homemade Cookies for all of your guests on arrival
 Dinner Menu as follows from the A la Carte Menu Selector: Choose any one starter, a soup or
Sorbet (Choose both), Choice of two Main Courses served with a selection of Fresh Market
Vegetables and Potatoes, Rivercourt Fantasia Dessert Plate, Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffee
 Half Bottle of House Wine with Dinner for Every Guest
 Luxury White Chair Covers
 Deluxe Evening Buffet Upgrade to: Late Night BBQ on the Terrace. Upgrade for your
Guests to: (Angus Beef Burger in a Soft Flour Bap, Apple & Rosemary Sausages, Spicy Idaho
Wedges)
 Overnight Luxurious accommodation in our Bridal Suite on the night of your wedding with
breakfast & bubbles the morning after
 2 complimentary deluxe bedrooms for both sets of parents on the wedding night
(minimum numbers apply)
The Castle Wedding Package €65.00 per guest
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
A LA CARTE MENU SELECTIONS
STARTERS
Wafer Thin Slices of Oak Smoked Salmon with Potted
Herbed Shrimps and a Natural Yoghurt and Lemon Dressing
Hot Baked Parcel of Wild Seafood in Filo Pastry on a Spiced
Tomato and Vegetable Compote
Terrine of Wild Game with Tarragon Brioche and Spiced Fruit
Chutney (Seasonal October-February)
A Smooth Pâte of Duck Livers scented with Tarragon and
Cognac on a Port and Redcurrant Coulis
Hot Bouchée of Button Mushrooms, Baby Leeks and Corn Fed
Chicken Tenders in a creamy White Wine Shallot and Basil Sauce
Chilled Galia, Cantaloupe and Watermelon Plate with
Seasonal Berries and Citrus Fruits on a Tropical Coulis
Crispy Aromatic Duck Spring Roll with a Sweet Chili & Plum Marmalade
*A Service of Anti –Pasta:
Plum Tomato & Buffalo Mozzarella Tian, Beech wood Smoked
Parma Ham and Continental Melon with Marinated Artichoke Hearts
and Greek Olives
Whiskey Barbequed Salmon, Boilie Goat’s Cheese and White
Frisée with a Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette
Salad of Baby Cos Leaves with Garlic Croutons, Smoked Chicken and
Fresh Parmesan in a Caesar dressing
Greek Style Feta Cheese Salad with Niçoise Olives & Sun-dried Vine
Tomatoes in a Sweet Basil Pesto dressing with Mediterranean Vegetables
SOUPS
Potato, Leek & Spring Onion
Cream of Portobello Mushroom with Garlic Croutons
Carrot & Coriander
Broccoli & Blue Cheese
Butternut Squash and Goat’s Cheese
Oriental Chicken & Sweetcorn
Spiced Parsnip and Brambly Apple
Mediterranean Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper
Fresh Cream of Vegetable
All of the above served with Home Made Brown Soda Bread, Sundried Tomato & Parmesan Sourdough
Loaf and Artisan Bread Rolls
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
SORBETS
Tropical Orange
Raspberry
Strawberry
Lime
Lemon
Champagne
(Revive your guest’s childhood memories - add Popping Candy €0.50c pp extra)
MAIN COURSE
Meat & Poultry
*Medallion of locally produced Beef Fillet Pan- roasted with Garlic Bulbs and Rosemary finished with a Caramelised Shallot and a
Pink, Peppercorn Port Wine Glaze
Dijon Roasted Sirloin of “Cill Chainnigh” Beef with a Balsamic Red Wine Reduction carved on a Wild Mushroom Potato Champ
Roast Leg of Organically Produced Lamb with a Minted Red Wine Sauce, Sage & Onion Stuffing and Roasted Garlic Confit
(Seasonal April - September)
*Rosemary & Honey Roasted Rack of Lamb carved on a fork mashed Root Vegetable Champ, Madeira & Seed Mustard Jus (Seasonal
April - September)
Pan Fried Breast of Corn Fed Chicken with a Shallot and Wild Mushroom Jus on Creamed Baby Leeks
Fillet of Locally Farmed Pork, filled with a Pecan Nut and Apricot Farce and roasted with Beech wood Smoked Ham and Orchard
Stone Fruit Chutney
Roulade of Turkey with Mozzarella Cheese Stuffing wrapped in Parma Ham and served on a Cranberry Jus
Roast Crown of Turkey, Honey Baked Ham Homemade Parsley, Sage & Thyme Stuffing Port Wine Reduction
From the Sea
Crusted Escalope of Atlantic Salmon on a Baby Leek and Puy Lentil Confit with a White Wine Cream infused with Chervil
Steamed Paupiettes of Plaice stuffed with Freshwater Trout Mousse and a delicate Vegetable Sauce
Baked Fillet of Cod with Pine Nut and Herb Crust and a Basil and Tomato Cream
*Fillets of Lemon Sole with a Salmon and Crab Mousse and a Panache of Vegetables with a Lime Butter infusion
Pan Fried Escalope of Sea Trout on a Chiffonnade of Vegetables and a delicate Shellfish Cream
*Délice of Sea Bass, baked with a Lemongrass and Coriander Marmalade nestled on wok-fried Asian Greens
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
For Our Vegetarian Friends
Risotto of Wild Mushroom, Jerusalem Artichokes and Pumpkin Squash
Hot Baked Avocado Pear with a roasted Tomato & Bell Pepper confit in Filo Pastry on a flat Parsley and Rocket Pesto
Tortellini of Spinach and Ricotta Cheese with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Asparagus Tips
Spiced Asian Vegetable Spring rolls with pickled Ginger and Soya Lemongrass Marmalade
Portobello Mushrooms filled with Vine Tomato, Spinach Leaves and Mozzarella Cheese golden baked in Filo Sheets and set on a
Seasonal Saladette
**Complimentary silent vegetarian option with all packages. Dietary requirements also catered for – please discuss with the Wedding Team**
SWEET TOOTH?
Caramelized Orange & Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée, Seasonal Berries and Ginger Snaps
Traditional Tiramisu infused with Tia Maria Liquor and Mascarpone Coffee Cream
Glazed Lemon Tart with Raspberry Coulis and Vanilla Essence
Iced Almond Parfait with a Praline Crisp and Vanilla Sauce
Baked Honeyed Apple and Hazelnut Strudel with Butterscotch Sauce
Trio of Home Made Ice Creams in a Tuile Basket, with Mango Coulis
Caramelized Apple Tartlet with Toasted Walnuts and Cinnamon and Fig Ice Cream
Stack of Vanilla Profiteroles with Dark Chocolate and Caramel Sauce
Iced Chocolate and Baileys Parfait served on a Lime Anglaise
Lemon & Strawberry Cheesecake with a Wild Hedge Berry Compote Orchestration of Chocolate Miniatures with Mirabel’s
River Court Fantasia Dessert Plate: (Declare & Castle Package)
Freshly Brewed Tea &Coffee
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
RECOMMENDED ARRIVALS OPTIONS
Drinks
Sparkling Wine
Rose Sparkling Wine
Summer Fruit Cocktail Punch
Raspberry or Peach Bellini’s
Wedding Mojitos
Bucks Fizz
Espresso Soup
Hot Winter Spiced Wine
Baileys Hot Chocolate with Mini Marshmallows €5.00pp
Flirtini Cocktails
€5.50pp
€6.00pp
€5.00pp
€6.00pp
€7.00pp
€5.50pp
€3.50pp
€5.00pp
€7.50pp
Canapés
Smoked Salmon Mousse in a Cheese Straw Basket
Vegetarian Cocktail Spring Rolls
Indian Samosas
Prawn Tails Won-tons
Seafood Won-tons
Duck Spring Rolls
Salmon & Boilie Goat’s Cheese Lollipops
Mozzarella Stick Melts
Duck Liver Mousse Sauternes
Boyan Ham & Asparagus Tartlets
Selection of Dips, Pickles, Dressings & Chutneys
Any 4 of the above €5.50pp
Selection of Finger Sandwiches: €3.00pp
Selection of Homemade Scones – served with fresh cream & preserves: €4.00pp
Selection of Sumptuous Mouth Watering Miniature Homemade Desserts €5.00pp
UPGRADE YOUR INCLUSIVE PACKAGE TO INCLUDE:
A Drink of Choice for your guests approx. (charged on consumption)
Toast Glass of Rose Sparkling Wine for your guests
Top Up of Wine for Toast for your guests
Fillet of Beef
Fillet of Seabass
Choice of Starter or Dessert
€6.00pp
€5.50pp
€4.50pp
€5.00pp
€4.00pp
€1.00pp
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
UNIQUE GAA TWIST DURING DINNER!
GAA Fans Ask our Events Team about how we can make your day even more memorable with our
unique start to your meal or that extra twist during your speeches
EVENING FOOD BUFFET OPTIONS
Bacon Butties, Tea/Coffee (add Spicy Idaho Wedges for €1.50 extra pp)
€5.00pp
Selection of Sandwiches, Cocktail Sausages, Goujons of Chicken, Tea/Coffee
€7.50pp
Fish & Chicken Goujons N’ Chips in Paper Cones, Tartar Sauce, Tea/Coffee
€9.50pp
Evening Buffet BBQ on the Terrace
€12.50pp
(Angus Beef Burger in a Soft Flour Bap, Apple & Rosemary Sausages, Spicy Idaho Wedges)
SHOULD YOU WISH TO HAVE A CHOICE OF STARTERS OR 3 CHOICES OF MAIN COURSE
THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTS WILL APPLY:
Choice of Starter:
€ 1.00 pp
3 Choices of Main Course (excl Vegetarian option):
€ 3.00 pp
Choice of Dessert:
€ 1.00 pp
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
CIVIL MARRIAGE CEREMONIES & CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS
AT THE KILKENNY RIVER COURT HOTEL
The Kilkenny River Court Hotel is a fully approved venue to host your Civil Marriage Ceremony.
In order to hold a Civil Ceremony at the award winning The Kilkenny River Court Hotel you are required to:
 Contact the Registrar regarding availability of dates & intended arrangements. Please be advised, marriage
ceremonies are only conducted by the Registrar from Monday – Friday
Ann Boyle
Civil Registration Office, HSE South,
Lacken, Dublin Road, Kilkenny
Telephone: +353 (0)56 77 8 4114
 Contact The Kilkenny River Court Hotel to check on availability of dates in conjunction with The Registrar
 Once approval has been granted for your Civil Marriage ceremony to take place, you may proceed with the
organization of your Wedding Reception as necessary
 Please be advised that the Registrar will only conduct Civil Marriage Ceremonies in 2 approved locations the De
Clare & Pembroke Suite within The Kilkenny River Court Hotel.
Couples getting married are required to give notification in person of their intention to marry to a
Registrar at least 3 months before the intended date of the marriage. The notification can be given to
any Registrar. When you make the appointment with the Registrar you will be informed what
information and documents you need to bring with you.
SPIRITUAL CEREMONIES: Spiritualist Union of Ireland and registered by the state of the Republic of Ireland to
carry out legal marriages and holds a license from the General Registrar’s Office. Spiritual ceremonies can be held
indoors & outdoors, 7 days a week including Bank Holidays & Christmas Week. For more information log onto
www.spiritualceremonies.ie
BAR EXTENSION: The Kilkenny River Court Hotel does not apply a surcharge for the provision of a bar extension
but we will happily apply for this on your behalf (cost of €410.00) Please note that normal drinking hours are until
23:30pm Monday – Thursday, 00:30am on Fridays & Saturdays and 23:00pm on Sundays. A bar extension will permit
the function bar to remain open until 01:30am. Music must end by 02:00am and the banqueting suite vacated by
02:30am. The Residents Riverview Bar will then open for hotel residents until 03:00am.
ACCOMMODATION: The Kilkenny River Court Hotel will offer your wedding guests a special discounted rate on
a certain block of bedrooms, which is a discount on a rack rate at the time of booking. These rates are agreed by the
Reservations Manager at the Hotel. All bedroom queries are to be discussed with the Reservations Department only.
We advise to book bedrooms as early as possible for your wedding.
BANQUETING SUITE: The Marshall Suite accommodates a maximum of 280pax - Smaller Weddings also catered
for
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
Recommended Wedding Suppliers
Bands, DJ’s & Entertainers
Ross Kearley Singer/ Guitar Player for Ceremonies Or Arrival Receptions 087 9505853
Fiesta www.fiesta.ie 0862745874
Marble City Sounds Tony/Christy 086 8130710
The Works www.theworksbandonline.com 087 7994042
After Dark www.afterdarkmusic.ie 087 2655855
The Bentley Boys www.bentleyboys.ie 087 7744838
The Good Guys www.thegoodguys.ie 086 1061282
The Lols www.thelolsireland.com 087 2499800
The Kilkenny’s www.thekilkennys.com 0862555615
Kilkenny DJ’s www.kilkennydjs.ie 086 8322291 Eddie Hughes
Celtic Rhythm (Irish Dancers) www.celticrhythmdancers.com 087 6778204
The Opera Singing Waiters www.audionetworks.ie 01 2013660
Flautist/Singer www.nicolayoungmusic.com 087 2941910
Photography & Videography
Photography By Michelle www.photographybymichelle.ie 086 6061346
Benny Power www.hotshotzphotography.ie 087 6846095
Ross Costigan www.rosscostiganphotography.ie 086 773391
Nick O Keeffe www.okeeffephotography.com 083 3322544
Vivid Eye Video www.vevideo.ie 085 741 7269
Gibbons Photography & Flowers www.gibbonsphotography.ie 059 913 9524) 741 7269
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
Hair & Beauty
Kieran O’Gorman Hair & Beauty Day Spa www.kieranogorman.ie 056 7764844
Anton’s Hair Salon (056) 771 2456
Studio One Loughboy, Kilkenny 0567712767 *Can come to the hotel
Peter Mark McDonagh Junction Kilkenny 056 7789077
Formal Wear
Groom’s Formal Wear www.groomsformalwear.com 056 7712777
Hennessey’s Formal Wear www.kilkennysuitehire.com 056 7770577
Top Hat 056 7703959
Bridal Wear
Jeutonic Creations 056-7723295
Cameo Bridal 056-7765763
Wedding Cakes
Maria’s Cakes 056 7780494
A Slice Of Heaven 087 9533870
Car Hire
Kealy Limousines www.kealyslimousines.ie 086 6099538
Darcy Wedding Cars 056 7770219
All Event’s Limos 087 2729849
Florists
Maruta (Hotel Florist) 086 0654899
Ballroom Decor
Finese Weddings www.finesseweddings.ie 086 8510726
Dream Venue Rachel Carty 086 8114848
Jewellers
Murphys Jewellers www.murpyjewellers.com 056 7721127
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com
Please note that all the following is given to purely assist the Bride & Groom when organising their
Wedding Day.
The Kilkenny River Court Hotel accepts no responsibility for the actions of any of the third party
companies listed.
Any contracts entered into are done so at your own choice. Kilkenny River Court Hotel is not linked in
anyway to any of the companies listed.
Wedding Executive Una Butler T 056 7723388 E [email protected] www.rivercourthotel.com