Tucked away on 25 acres at the edge of medieval Kilkenny, Newpark Hotel is a romantic haven where timeless love stories come to life. Since 1966, nearly 6,000 couples have entrusted us with their wedding day, drawn by our warm hospitality, elegant surroundings, and exceptional service.
Whether you dream of an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, our elegant suites, landscaped gardens, and stylish interiors provide the perfect backdrop. From civil ceremonies to lavish receptions, our dedicated wedding team, led by Wedding Manager Orla Hogan and personally overseen by the Flynn family, ensures every detail is thoughtfully planned and flawlessly delivered.
At Newpark, weddings are more than events, they are unforgettable experiences. With private gardens, luxurious accommodation, and indulgent spa and leisure facilities, your celebration unfolds in one of Ireland’s most enchanting destinations, creating memories to treasure for a lifetime.
We recently had our wedding at The Newpark and from the bottom of our hearts we cannot thank the team enough for everything they did for us. From the very beginning and throughout the entire day, every member of staff was so kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our day special. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but they made everything feel so easy and reassuring. Nothing was ever a problem, no matter how small the request, and they always made us feel completely supported and cared for. A very special thank you to our wonderful wedding coordinator, Mary along with Sinead, Micheala, Aoife, Niall, Aga, Shane, David and everyone else who were just fantastic. You all were absolutely amazing from start to finish. The calmness, organisation, and kindness meant so much to us and made the whole experience so enjoyable. We always felt in the safest hands guiding us through everything. Walking into the room and seeing everything set up so beautifully was such an emotional moment for us. Every detail was perfect, and it truly felt like a dream come to life. On the day itself, everything ran so smoothly and we were able to truly relax and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. So many of our guests commented on how incredible the staff were and how well everything was organised. Our wedding day was one of the most important days of our lives, and thanks to the amazing team at The Newpark it was even more perfect than we could have imagined. We will always be so grateful for the care, warmth, and professionalism they showed us. Thank you for giving us a day we will treasure for the rest of our lives. The Newpark will always hold a very special place in our hearts, and if you are considering it as your wedding venue, we could not recommend it highly enough. - Catherine Hayes
We got married a few weeks ago in the Newpark Hotel Kilkenny and honestly we were blown away by everything. Since our wedding so many people have commented on the food, the staff and the venue itself. Everything was absolutely perfect and the effort the team put in to make sure things were done as we wanted them was incredible. I couldn’t say enough good things about everyone. Mary O’Neill was our wedding co-ordinator and nothing was too much of a task, she was simply incredible. On the day Peter was the manager working with us and he went absolutely above and beyond for us, so attentive and such a lovely presence on our day! The bar staff were 10/10 and kept a solid eye and kept topping up our sweet cart as it emptied (so many guests had such positive things to say about the bar staff) The food was just exceptional and the service was brilliant. I couldn’t recommend the team at the Newpark more. We had the best experience from start to finish with them and so many of our guest have given feedback that the wedding was the best they’d been to - the attention to detail from the hotel really is next level. Five star service for sure - thanks so much to everyone at the Newpark for the best day we could have dreamed of! I would choose the Newpark again in a heartbeat - Ciara Murphy & Ger Cowman
We had our wedding at the Newpark Hotel Kilkenny and truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Michaela was fantastic in the weeks leading up to the wedding- calm and organised. She made the planning feel easy and stress-free. The meal was exceptional. Many of our guests are still talking about how good it was, and several coeliac guests commented on how well they were catered for. The gluten-free options were excellent, and the overall dinner service was relaxed but still very prompt for such a large wedding. While every bride and groom hear positive things about their own day, our family, friends, and even extended neighbours made a real point of saying how much they enjoyed the Newpark. The bar staff were brilliant—attentive, friendly, and perfect for a crowd that loves the bar. The bar was also really well staffed, something not every hotel prioritises at night, and it made a huge difference to the flow of the evening. A special mention for the good pint of Guinness, which did not go unnoticed! We added a gin cart to our drinks reception and were blown away by what was provided—a full selection of gins (including non-alcoholic options), mixers, garnishes and toppings. It completely exceeded our expectations and was a huge hit with guests. The team also took complete charge of all of our extras, such as signs, bathroom baskets, guestbooks and more. Everything was laid out perfectly and exactly as we would have hoped, without us having to think about a single thing. It made the day completely stress-free. Across the entire weekend, the staff couldn’t have done enough for us. It’s clear they host many weddings, and they truly have it perfected. A special thank you to Siobhan on the day, who went above and beyond by drying the bride’s wedding dress after it got wet during photographs. That level of care meant so much to us. We are so grateful to the whole team for helping make our wedding weekend unforgettable. - Kate & Michael
