Wedding FAQs

Yes, Kilkea Castle is a fully licensed castle wedding venue in County Kildare, offering an elegant and exclusive setting for civil, religious, and humanist wedding ceremonies and celebrations in Ireland.

Yes, Kilkea Castle offers licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, allowing couples to host both their ceremony and wedding reception on site, creating a seamless and relaxed wedding day experience.

Kilkea Castle can accommodate intimate weddings of up to 60 guests and larger celebrations of up to 270 guests, with a selection of refined ceremony and reception spaces. Our experienced wedding team will guide you in choosing the ideal space to suit your guest numbers and wedding style.

No, Kilkea Castle has a strict one wedding a day policy.

Yes, weather permitting, Kilkea Castle offers beautiful outdoor settings and gardens for wedding drinks receptions, providing stunning views of the castle and surrounding Kildare countryside.

Yes, Kilkea Castle offers elegant indoor ceremony and reception spaces, ensuring couples have a beautiful contingency plan in place regardless of weather conditions.

Yes, Kilkea Castle is a popular setting for winter weddings in Ireland, with atmospheric interiors, open fires, seasonal décor, and a warm, intimate castle ambiance throughout the colder months.

Yes, Kilkea Castle offers a selection of bespoke and all‑inclusive wedding packages, thoughtfully designed to suit a variety of celebrations, guest numbers, and seasonal preferences. Packages can be tailored in collaboration with our wedding team to reflect your vision.

Yes, Kilkea Castle provides a dedicated wedding coordinator who will support couples throughout the planning journey and ensure the wedding day itself runs smoothly and effortlessly.

To secure preferred dates—particularly during peak wedding season—couples are encouraged to book their wedding at Kilkea Castle as early as possible.

Once you have viewed the resort, a provisional booking can be placed on your preferred date if available. A provisional booking can be held for 14 days with no obligation. If you wish to proceed with the booking, a non-refundable booking deposit of €2,000 is due.

Yes, the castle, gardens, and estate offer exceptional wedding photography locations, including historic interiors, landscaped grounds, and iconic castle backdrops.

Yes, all weddings at Kilkea Castle include in-house catering, with menus created by the castle's culinary team. Bespoke menus can be designed to accommodate dietary requirements, preferences, and seasonal ingredients.

Yes, Kilkea Castle is experienced in catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements. Couples are encouraged to share guest dietary needs in advance.

Yes, couples are invited to attend a wedding menu tasting in advance of their special day. Tastings are arranged as part of the wedding planning process and allow couples to finalise menu selections with confidence.

Yes, Kilkea Castle welcomes family-friendly weddings, and children's menu options can be arranged. The team will assist in planning a celebration suitable for all ages.

Yes, Kilkea Castle offers a range of on-site accommodation, including castle bedrooms, courtyard rooms, and lodges.

Yes, Kilkea Castle provides a luxurious bridal suite—The Fitzgerald Suite—for the couple on their wedding night, offering a romantic and memorable end to your celebration.

Yes, Kilkea Castle provides ample free on-site parking for wedding guests, with convenient access to ceremony, reception, and accommodation areas.

Kilkea Castle is located in County Kildare, approximately one hour from Dublin City Centre and Dublin Airport, making it easily accessible for local and international wedding guests.

Couples interested in hosting their wedding at Kilkea Castle can contact the dedicated wedding team directly at weddings@kilkeacastle.ie to arrange a consultation, venue tour, or receive further information.