Planning your wedding day is one of the most exciting moments in life, but it can also feel filled with decisions, details and delicate choices. At the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, the team understands just how meaningful this time is for both of you. Their approach is simple: make the planning journey as enjoyable, reassuring and memorable as the day itself. With decades of experience and a reputation as one of Kilkenny City’s leading wedding venues, the hotel has welcomed celebrations of every style, from intimate gatherings to elegant receptions for up to 250 guests. Set in the heart of Ireland’s Medieval City, it offers an enchanting backdrop, with Kilkenny Castle just steps away for timeless wedding photographs.
Dining in Style
Food and service sit at the heart of every celebration, and the Kilkenny Ormonde takes great pride in both. The talented kitchen brigade creates delicious menus crafted with care, while the banqueting team ensures everything runs effortlessly from the moment guests arrive. Your dedicated Wedding Planner will guide you through each detail, offering gentle support and thoughtful suggestions so your day unfolds exactly as you envisioned. Couples can also add bespoke touches with a Gin Bar, Prosecco Station, Sweet Cart, Pizza Station or Crisp Cart, perfect enhancements to make your reception unforgettable.
Wedding Planner
A wedding brings many decisions, but you are never alone. The hotel’s experienced Wedding Planner listens closely to your ideas, understands your vision, and knows just how to shape every detail into something truly personal. Whether you are planning a pre-wedding dinner for your bridal party, a relaxed Day Two brunch, or an elegant Afternoon Tea gathering with your bridesmaids, they are ready to guide you through every moment.
Reception Packages
Kilkenny Ormonde weddings are thoughtfully inclusive, with an Arrival Drinks Reception, your chosen Menu Package with half a bottle of wine per guest, a Late Bar and an Evening Buffet. Packages range from the Classic (from €59), to the Signature (from €67), and the Elegance (from €75), each offering beautiful room décor, elegant table settings and a complimentary Sweet Cart.
Civil Ceremonies & Intimate Weddings
The hotel offers a selection of versatile ceremony spaces, from the impressive Kilbride Suite for larger gatherings to intimate rooms perfect for smaller ceremonies. Bespoke packages are available for weddings from 50 guests, giving couples complete freedom to shape the day they want.
Day Two & Accommodation
Extend your celebration with a Day Two gathering, from casual Finger Food in Hoban Brasserie to themed BBQs or private dining in Savour Restaurant. With 118 contemporary bedrooms, your guests can relax in comfort after a wonderful day of festivities.
For a wedding in the heart of Kilkenny, just steps from the iconic Castle, the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel offers everything needed to create memories that last a lifetime. Visit www.kilkennyormonde.com, call 056 7750200 or email events@kilkennyormonde.com
