Wedding Reviews for Kilkenny River Court Hotel

the only input he wanted was to choose the venue. Kilkenny River Court Hotel it was. I had never been there myself—I had only looked at the website, reviews, and photos others had posted, along with hearing the many stories my husband and his family shared with me. I enquired about our potential date, and the rest was history.

Sharon, Keira, and Marcella—what can I say about these amazing wedding coordinators? They always responded to my endless emails. Living in the UK meant I had so many questions, queries, requests, wants, and needs, but every email was met with patience. No question was too complicated, no request was ever too much, and, most importantly, I never felt like I was being a burden. Having these women on the other end of an email was a lifesaver. Their knowledge, professionalism, patience, and kindness were a tremendous relief during what is possibly one of the most stressful experiences—planning a wedding! They knew that by holding my hand and guiding me through each step, we would have the most perfect, flawless day. And we did.

A few months before the wedding, we had our wedding meeting and menu tasting. James and I were made to feel so welcome by the lovely ladies at reception and reservations—they knew we were there for all things wedding-related! We were fortunate enough to stay in the beautiful bridal suite during our visit, which made it even more special. Knowing that in just a few months we would return to that very room as Mr. and Mrs. was such a wonderful feeling.

Review submitted on Thu, 10th of October, 2024

beautifully, and the backdrop for our photos was simply magical. The food was gorgeous, and our guests are still complimenting everything about the venue.

The bridal suite was stunning, and our photographer captured some of our favourite photos in that room. The added bonus of having the castle as a backdrop meant we didn’t have to travel for photos, giving us extra time to spend with our guests. The whole day flowed seamlessly from start to finish, and the communication from the staff was excellent, making it the most enjoyable day of our lives.

We couldn’t recommend the team and the venue enough for your special day. Thank you for ensuring our day was effortless!

Review submitted on Thu, 10th of October, 2024

place for us forever.

Tracey and Dan Dillon Kelly

Review submitted on Thu, 10th of October, 2024

the day of our wedding, we couldn’t have asked for more. The food was delicious, all our family and guests were so impressed by service they received. Myself and my husband would like to thank the River Court for their kindness and professionalism on the day.

Review submitted on Fri, 18th of August, 2023

all my questions answered and I felt like a weight was lifted after that meeting, she was amazing. The whole day went off absolutely amazing the food was spectacular and the room looked great, they were so fast and helpful to move things on. It was a day we will never forget. Would definitely recommend having your wedding here, 5 stars absolutely fantastic xx

Review submitted on Thu, 7th of April, 2022

a big plus.

Review submitted on Mon, 10th of January, 2022

Marcella emailed us wedding packages and arranged for us to have a consultation with Iona. Iona was amazing and guided us through all the dates that were available for the following year. Unfortunately, Covid hit and we had many setbacks with restrictions. These restrictions challenged the kind of wedding day we had always visualised in our heads. For us, we wanted music and live entertainment. We wanted to be surrounded by family and friends and the thought of cutting numbers was upsetting. I called the ladies to change the dates more than once and there were always so accommodating. Our original wedding date was scheduled for October 2020. Months passed and the restrictions lingered. It wasn’t until November 2021 that we finally got to celebrate our wedding.

In September, we got to have our taster menu in the hotel which was lovely. We got to taste a variety of dishes and wines. Shortly after the tasting, Iona contacted me to go through some of the remaining formalities. We sat down together for an hour and went through these last elements. Another great aspect of the Rivercourt Hotel is that they provide a florist to decorate the function room.

On the day of the wedding, we were taken care of by Leticia. The staff were promptly waiting for our guests and provided a private area for them to have refreshments. This area provided an intimate and safe environment for all the guests which we needed to be mindful of. As promised, the staff delivered an exceptional service.

Everyone we dealt with was so helpful and that is why I would have absolutely no problem recommending any and every engaged couple to consider having their wedding celebration at the Rivercourt Hotel.

Review submitted on Tue, 7th of December, 2021

nothing was ever a problem. They were so reassuring the whole way through the planning. Marcella and Iona were so lovely to talk with. They were so professional, but also it was like talking to friends, so I always felt comfortable in discussing things with them. When it came to the day itself, one word, WOW! The service, the food, the staff, the drinks, the rooms, the ballroom, all absolutely amazing!! Our guests were all blown away, as were we! We would recommend them a million times over, and are looking forward to going back soon for a visit.

Review submitted on Wed, 17th of November, 2021

pleasant and enjoyable day. Thank you to all the staff.

Review submitted on Wed, 27th of October, 2021

price is very affordable, both the location and view are amazing. It is right in the heart of Kilkenny City, with a beautiful view of the castle. The photo opportunities are plentiful, you are sure to get amazing shots with a lot of different backgrounds. All and all, my wife and I were very happy with this venue and we recommend it to anyone who asks about the place. We will definitely be returning to stay, there is a real sense of family and love from the staff there. We were almost sad to leave. 10/10.

Review submitted on Sat, 2nd of October, 2021

Leticia & Jose, who went above and beyond to ensure that it was an event we will remember for the rest of our lives.

We all know how hard the hospitality industry has been hit with COVID restrictions in the last 18 months. Still, the hotel went above and beyond with accommodating our every request, even with our reduced headcount for the reception.

The reception rooms are spacious, but the team accommodated our requests to have extra couches and coffee tables brought in so that the room didn't feel empty with a 50-person wedding, and people had a more casual space to sit and talk after the dinner.

For the Afters party, we had 30 guests. The hotel closed off the room partition to make a smaller, safer space for the kids to run around in.

The food was excellent, and our guests raved all night about how amazing the food was!

The rooms are a great size. The three rooms we stayed in were a double room, the Bridal Suite and the Suite above the Bridal Suite, which were all of the highest levels of cleanliness.

We're both looking forward to revisiting the River Court in the future on our anniversaries.

Review submitted on Thu, 2nd of September, 2021

place on how to manage the restrictions and guidelines and still celebrate our day. We can not commend them enough for the plan and procedures that they have in place. Every hotel should follow this hotels example. They contacted us through every change in guideline and they put a plan in place to manage it. The lead up to the wedding day was difficult for us but once we got in to this hotel, they made it so special for us and we had the most perfect wedding day experience with 24 of our closest family and friends. The attention to detail and responsiveness was brilliant. The food for the wedding and barbeque on the 2nd day was out of this world. The bridal suite is just breathtaking with views of the castle. The bar staff, cleaning staff, wedding staff all made the experience amazing. They could not do enough for us! The hotel is set next to the castle and it feels like you are on holidays when you sit out on their balcony or in the courtyard room, overlooking the castle. We believe that it worked out for the better in the end as we got to experience this amazing hotel and we will for very be thankful to the staff for making our weekend amazing. Well done to all the staff for pulling together during COVID-19 and developing a detailed plan to respond to it. I would recommend this place to any bride and groom or to anyone visiting Kilkenny

Review submitted on Tue, 8th of September, 2020

it was possible. The restrictions changed a number of times in the run up to the day but the hotel had plans in place to manage all restrictions. We never had to worry. They created the most perfect day for us with the most perfect backdrop and they treated us like royalty. We are so glad that our wedding day was at this hotel in the end. It is funny how it all worked out. This place will be forever special to us and our family and friends can not wait to come back to the hotel to speak to the staff and enjoy the amazing food and atmosphere in the hotel.

Review submitted on Sun, 6th of September, 2020

was organised within three months and that was possible because of the professionalism, efficiency,friendliness and excellent co-ordination from Iona. The Rivercourt was a dream to deal with nothing was too much trouble and it was all about want we wanted on our day and they delivered that 100% on our wedding day. All the staff in the hotel were extremely professional, the food was gorgeous and the service was excellent. The setting was magical with the castle lit up at night looking into the ballroom. All of our guest commented on the service, food and the hotel. Our bridal suite was beautifully with an amazing view of the castle. It really was the perfect venue for our wedding and an excellent service was provided. We really were looked after so well and made to feel so special on our special day. I would encourage any couple looking for a wedding venue to strongly consider having their wedding in the Rivercourt hotel.

Review submitted on Sat, 29th of February, 2020

was organised within three months and that was possible because of the professionalism, efficiency,friendliness and excellent co-ordination from Iona. The Rivercourt was a dream to deal with nothing was too much trouble and it was all about want we wanted on our day and they delivered that 100% on our wedding day. All the staff in the hotel were extremely professional, the food was gorgeous and the service was excellent. The setting was magical with the castle lit up at night looking into the ballroom. All of our guest commented on the service, food and the hotel. Our bridal suite was beautifully with an amazing view of the castle. It really was the perfect venue for our wedding and an excellent service was provided. We really were looked after so well and made to feel so special on our special day. I would encourage any couple looking for a wedding venue to strongly consider having their wedding in the Rivercourt hotel.

Review submitted on Fri, 28th of February, 2020

weekend in Rivercourt the team all did fantastic job all i say poor barmen the bar was literally emptied throughout the night.

Everyone still talking about it defo the wedding of the year everyone just stunned how fantastic venue staff service and food was.We both appreciate all hard work that went in through the day itself.

We both will be down very soon overdue a visit.

Look forward to seeing you all again on our next visit.

Thanks again Natalia Dee and Catherine they have been fantastic help.

Mary and Owen


Review submitted on Tue, 4th of February, 2020

time we arrived everyone was so helpful the night porter was so kind and at 4 o’clock in the morning as we headed to bed after our fantastic wedding day he asked what time we wanted our breakfast delivered at. The wedding day ran perfectly absolutely nothing went wrong the food was beautiful all our guests complimented the hotel the food and staff. Thank you for an amazing weekend! Laura & Alan Sower xxx



Review submitted on Wed, 18th of December, 2019

were receiving phone calls from Sinead or Marcela asking about our preparations which was a lovely touch and made us feel a little bit more special???? We loved everything about the day, food was great, service was stunning, and just an option of sitting out looking at the castle was more than enough to confirm we made the best choice! Special thanks to Sinead, as an unexperienced wedding planners we had no idea where to start, what to do next, what's very important, what a bit less, but Sinead made everything so easy for us that organising this wedding was a piece of cake! I would highly recommend this venue to every couple thinking about the wedding in this beautiful city. Kind regards Basia&Ray

Review submitted on Mon, 4th of November, 2019

offer advice, and once we had to start confirming the finer details closer to the day Marcella was again a huge help. Everything we asked for was looked after and the service we received from the hotel on the day was fantastic. Natalia was absolutely brilliant too. She put us completely at ease from the minute we arrived at the hotel, she ensured the day ran smoothly and did everything she possibly could to look after us and our guests. We had been concerned about some of time constraints on the day but Natalia kept us updated on everything, put us at ease and ensured we had the time we needed. We were so thankful for her on the day and really appreciate everything she did for us. We would 100% recommend The Rivercourt Hotel to anyone planning a wedding, it was the perfect setting for our day and the staff there really looked after us. So many of our guests have commented how much they loved the hotel and everything they offered on the day.

Review submitted on Mon, 4th of November, 2019

As the day approached we were in contact with Marcella who was always on the other end of the phone to reassure us. On the day itself the service was second to none. Every table was serve at a quick speed which meant NO table was waiting on food which was a big thing for us after being to weddings were tables near back might not have being served by time other tables were ready for mains. Natalia and Dee on the day ensured everything went smoothly and we or our guests couldn't fault anything. Location wise it is the perfect location and if anyone is thinking of Kilkenny as a place they would like to have there big day then look no further the Kilkenny Rivercourt. Food was amazing and there was no shortages all of our guest have complimented the food and the service. If we could do it all again there isn't 1 thing we would change about our venue
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Review submitted on Tue, 22nd of October, 2019

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Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

the day after our wedding for close family and friends and it went smoothly. We had our own private area and there was a great selection of food. As a bride you can be a bit nervous about everything running smoothly but Catherine and Dee made sure everything went smoothly on the day. We dealt with Marcella and Iona in the run up to the wedding and both were easy to deal with and dedicated to their jobs. We wanted to put our own personality into the wedding and there was no hassle with our requests.

Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

wedding on the day before ours but you wouldn’t have guessed with the service we received. A special mention for Marcella, she helped us with every query we had and is such a lovely person to deal with. Natalia on the day made us feel so calm, I’m sure she wasn’t!! Brian & Catherine too were so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Rivercourt to couples for their wedding, we’re from Dublin too, it’s just over an hour away. We haven’t heard one negative thing about the day.

Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

Chicken/Tofu salad for starters and a choice of Roast Cauliflower and Goats Cheese, Sea Bream and Prawns or Roast Chicken for mains and the assiette for dessert. Throughout the day the service was exceptional and the next day we had a BBQ on the terrace which was a lovely way to relax with some of the guests who were staying around. We live in the UK so we organised the wedding mostly via email and the hotel staff from the events team to the reception and bar staff were very helpful and friendly

Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

and especially working with you, you were so easy to work with and always got back to any of our silly queries.

Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

food to the outstanding care and attention the staff put in. In particular the young lady who was in charge of the reception. She honestly couldnt do enough for us. Please pass on a huge thank you from both myself and Donal for all she did.

We will be forever greatful for your kindness and support when my mum first became ill. For us the River Court Hotel Kilkenny is not just a hotel. It is much more than that. It is a home from home and the staff and your team felt like family on our day. Thank you so much

Warmest regards Alison and Donal
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Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

amazing customer service to both me and my husband and our guests. The whole day ran so smooth all thanks to them . The food was amazing we had all our guests commenting on the quality of the food and wine and how there was plenty of it . The location of the hotel is amazing with all the doors opening onto the terrace so all our guests could be together the whole night seamlessly. I cannot thank the staff enough for making our day a true fairytale wedding and a day we will never forget .



Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

from guests suggested that they thought so too. The bridal suite is exquisite with champagne breakfast to our room . The view of that castle is amazing to wake up to . I could not fault a thing about our day and alot of this is down to an excellent venue which we certainly had.

Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

knowing you were always there to answer our queries!


Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

really paid off on the day

Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

fabulous, everyone commented on having such a great time at the wedding. The Rivercourt is a great location especially for photos and would defenitely recommend to anyone getting married. The staff, location, atmosphere and food was all 100%. Thanks so much to all at the Kilkenny Rivercourt Hotel

Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

wedding when i had to change a table around it wasn't an issue. The reception room was spacious but intimate and the food was fabulous our guests are still talking about how good the meal was. Everyone commented on having such a great time at the wedding. The Rivercourt is a great location especially with the breath taking backdrop of kilkenny castle for photos. I would defenitely recommend to anyone getting married to check out this venue. Thanks so much to Marcella, Catherine and all at the Kilkenny Rivercourt Hotel.

Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019

phone to answer any questions we had. The Wedding Day itself from start to finish was the best day of our lives. The minute we arrived at the hotel Dee met us outside with our drinks and a warm welcome. From the pre recetion to the main dinner the food was amazing and plenty of it. We are still getting complements on how beutiful the food was. The staff at reception, barmen and women, waiters and waitresses, accomodation and all Management were very professional but most importantly were very polite and friendly. We would like to thank Marcella and GM Catherine for such a wonderful day and keep up the great work.

Review submitted on Sat, 19th of October, 2019