Intimate Wedding Ceremony
Intimacy in the Heart of the City…
Steeped in history and elegance, Butler House provides the most beautiful backdrop for your intimate ceremony.
Your dream civil ceremony wedding awaits at Butler House & Garden, Kilkenny, a unique Georgian wedding venue set within the original grounds of Kilkenny Castle. As one of the most distinctive civil ceremony venues in Kilkenny, Butler House specialises in warm, elegant and personal celebrations. Whether you are planning a small gathering with just a few guests or a beautiful celebration of up to 120 guests, each wedding here is thoughtfully tailored to reflect your wishes.
With its large bowed Georgian windows, the elegant Ossory Room overlooks the restored Walled Garden and the castle parklands beyond, creating a romantic setting for both your ceremony and your wedding photographs. Every corner of Butler House offers a beautiful backdrop, from the garden pathways to the historic interiors filled with character and light.
Inside the house, original features sit alongside artwork from the renowned Basil Goulding Collection, while the setting itself, the former Dower House of Kilkenny Castle, creates a sense of occasion that feels both intimate and timeless.
At Butler House, your wedding becomes part of a living heritage setting in the heart of Kilkenny City. The house and garden are the perfect backdrop for your wedding photography.
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Planning Your Civil Ceremony at Butler House
Planning your civil ceremony at Butler House & Garden is simple and supported at every stage by our experienced events team.
Contact the Registrar
Your first step is to contact the Registrar of Civil Marriages. Our dedicated events manager is happy to guide you through the process of arranging civil ceremonies and civil partnerships in Kilkenny. Call 056 7722828 or email events@butler.ie and we will assist you with the next steps.
Visit Butler House
A visit to Butler House allows you to experience the calm atmosphere of the Georgian house and gardens for yourselves. Many couples find that once they walk through the garden gate and see the castle views beyond the Ossory Room windows, they know they have found their venue.
Choose Your Wedding Package
Our wedding packages are carefully designed to support both intimate ceremonies and larger gatherings. Each celebration is shaped around your plans, with flexibility to create a day that feels personal and relaxed.
Celebrate Your Wedding Day
On the day itself, our experienced team will ensure everything runs smoothly so that you can simply enjoy your ceremony, your guests and the setting around you. To arrange a viewing or speak with our events manager, please call 056 7722828 or email events@butler.ie
Civil Ceremony Venue in Kilkenny - FAQ's
Is Butler House an approved venue for civil ceremonies in Kilkenny?
Yes. Butler House is an approved venue for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships in Kilkenny. Our team is experienced in working alongside the registrar and supporting couples through each stage of the process.
How many guests can Butler House accommodate?
Butler House is ideal for both small, intimate weddings in Kilkenny and larger celebrations. We can host ceremonies from as few as 4 guests up to approximately 120 guests.
How can we arrange a wedding venue viewing?
You are very welcome to arrange a private viewing of Butler House & Garden by calling 056 7722828 or emailing events@butler.ie. Our events manager will be delighted to show you the house, gardens and ceremony spaces and discuss your plans with you.
For more information and to begin planning your wedding day, contact our Events Manager, Tess Kavanagh, Tel: 086 1452928 or email: events@butler.ie
