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Description
Set in the heart of scenic South Kildare, just one hour from Dublin, Clanard Court Hotel offers a wedding experience where thoughtful personal styling meets exceptional hospitality — all centred around you. From your first viewing to your final farewell breakfast, our experienced wedding team ensures every detail flows seamlessly, making your day uniquely yours.
Indoor & Outdoor Ceremonies
At the heart of our offering is the unique Little White Chapel — a purpose-built, chapel-style ceremony space that is both romantic and refined. Beautifully dressed, softly candlelit, and perfectly positioned, it overlooks the rolling countryside of South Kildare, offering breathtaking views that bring calm and romance to your vows. Intimate, private, and atmospheric, the Chapel is available seven days a week for Civil Ceremonies and Blessings.
For couples who prefer an outdoor setting, the Secret Garden, located adjacent to the Chapel, offers a secluded, landscaped alternative (weather permitting), complete with a gazebo, hatch bar, and a new patio terrace awning. The illuminated willow tree and generous outdoor space provide stunning photography opportunities, while a Kids VIP Den keeps younger guests entertained. Adding a truly unique touch, our resident alpacas roam the surrounding grassy mounds of the hotel grounds for unforgettable photo moments.
Crystal Chandeliered Garden Ballroom
Our magnificent, pillar-free Ballroom features crystal chandeliers, high ceilings, and direct access to the Secret Garden and patios. The seamless indoor-outdoor connection allows your celebration to flow naturally, framed by scenic countryside views. Guests are welcomed into our high-ceilinged lobby with an open fire, creating a warm, elegant first impression.
Suite Dreams & Your Guest Accommodation
We offer 47 beautifully styled rooms and suites, with a dedicated allocation at preferred wedding rates. Dedicated changing rooms are available for guests prior to check-in, ensuring everyone is relaxed and prepared. The luxurious Wedding Suite features a four-poster bed, open fireplace, and indulgent bathtub — a serene retreat to begin married life together.
Revive Spa, Thermal Garden & Bridal Beauty
Revive Spa provides a tranquil escape before or after your Big Day. The Thermal Garden Spa includes a sauna, hot tubs, ice bath, and outdoor shower — perfect for relaxing and preparing for your celebrations. Bridal Beauty takes place here, with professional hair and make-up services ensuring a calm, seamless start to your day so you look and feel your absolute best.
And There’s One More Reason…
We simply love weddings. Hosting one wedding per day, we deliver personal attention, meticulous care, and a joyful, memorable experience for you and your guests.
With packages from €79 per guest and all-inclusive options from €9,000 during lower-season months, Clanard Court combines value, elegance, and countryside charm.
Awards & Recognition
- Award-winning Irish Hotel of the Year
- Best Wedding Co-ordinator Leinster
- TripAdvisor #1 Hotel in County Kildare
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Reviews (13)
- SStephen & Claire01/11/2025No stone unturned No stone unturnedCan't speak highly enough about the staff at the clanard court. From the very start working with Emma she made everything go smooth we had great communication and plenty of guidance from her years of knowledge to put our mind at ease when the stress was building. All along the build up right to our wedding day emma eion and all the staff went above and beyond and literally couldn't do enough for us and were on hand all day making sure everything went to plan. Myself and my new wife cant thank them enough for all there hard work and would and already have recommend the clanard court to anyone looking for a venue for special occasion. All around A class service staff and venue.Can't speak highly enough about the staff at the clanard court. From the very start working with Emma she made everything go smooth we had great communication and plenty of guidance from her years of knowledge to put our mind at ease when the stress was building. All along the build up right to our wedding day emma eion and all the staff went above and beyond and literally couldn't do enough for us and were on hand all day making sure everything went to plan. Myself and my new wife cant thank them enough for all there hard work and would and already have recommend the clanard court to anyone looking for a venue for special occasion. All around A class service staff and venue.
- CCarol and jonathan28/06/2025Amazing venue and staffAmazing venue and staffWe got married in the clanard court hotel in April 2025. From the day we booked the venue Emma took care of everything, I didn't have to worry about how the day would go as I knew she was amazing at her job. The hotel was fab . The staff were amazing and my guests wanted for nothing..the whole day went without a hitch. The food was amazing, everyone complimented the service and food. We got married in the little white chapel. Which together with the scenery were out of this world. The next day we had a bbq and john looked after us the whole day throughout. I cant recommend the clanard court hotel enough. My guest are still taking about it. I'd like to say a big thank you for making our day so special. Carol and Jonathan Harding. We got married in the clanard court hotel in April 2025. From the day we booked the venue Emma took care of everything, I didn't have to worry about how the day would go as I knew she was amazing at her job. The hotel was fab . The staff were amazing and my guests wanted for nothing..the whole day went without a hitch. The food was amazing, everyone complimented the service and food. We got married in the little white chapel. Which together with the scenery were out of this world. The next day we had a bbq and john looked after us the whole day throughout. I cant recommend the clanard court hotel enough. My guest are still taking about it. I'd like to say a big thank you for making our day so special. Carol and Jonathan Harding.
- LLaura and mark26/06/2025Mark and Laura's wedding 9.05.2025Mark and Laura's wedding 9.05.2025From start to finish we loved the clanard court, the staff were wonderful the venue is absolutely beautiful and the food was unbelievable. All our guests raved about the day its a real hidden gem , we got married in the little Whitechapel and it was perfect, couldn't recommend the clanard court hotel and Emma and her team more From start to finish we loved the clanard court, the staff were wonderful the venue is absolutely beautiful and the food was unbelievable. All our guests raved about the day its a real hidden gem , we got married in the little Whitechapel and it was perfect, couldn't recommend the clanard court hotel and Emma and her team more
- SShauna & Keif24/06/2025A wonderful wedding experienceA wonderful wedding experienceWe had our wedding in February 2025 and couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. The venue is beautiful and well-maintained, with great spaces for both the ceremony and the reception. It made for a really elegant and comfortable atmosphere that our guests loved. Emma and John were so professional and easy to work with. They were responsive to our questions, helped us stay organized, and made sure everything ran smoothly on the big day. We really appreciated their calm, can-do attitude throughout the process. The food was excellent and the staff during the event were friendly and attentive. Our guests felt well taken care of, and that meant a lot to us. The rooms were comfortable and convenient, which made the whole weekend easy for everyone staying on-site. Overall, it was a great experience and a perfect setting for such a special occasion. We’re really glad we chose Clanard and would absolutely recommend it to other couples planning their wedding.We had our wedding in February 2025 and couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. The venue is beautiful and well-maintained, with great spaces for both the ceremony and the reception. It made for a really elegant and comfortable atmosphere that our guests loved. Emma and John were so professional and easy to work with. They were responsive to our questions, helped us stay organized, and made sure everything ran smoothly on the big day. We really appreciated their calm, can-do attitude throughout the process. The food was excellent and the staff during the event were friendly and attentive. Our guests felt well taken care of, and that meant a lot to us. The rooms were comfortable and convenient, which made the whole weekend easy for everyone staying on-site. Overall, it was a great experience and a perfect setting for such a special occasion. We’re really glad we chose Clanard and would absolutely recommend it to other couples planning their wedding.
- AAideen & Joe24/06/2025Excellent excellent excellent Excellent excellent excellentFrom the hotel to the amenities and to the whole hotel staff I couldnt ask for better! From start to finish Emma and John had the whole thing running like a well oiled machine. Everyone had an amazing time and raved about the whole experience. Thank you so much for making us feel so special and giving us a day to cherish forever 💗 From the hotel to the amenities and to the whole hotel staff I couldnt ask for better! From start to finish Emma and John had the whole thing running like a well oiled machine. Everyone had an amazing time and raved about the whole experience. Thank you so much for making us feel so special and giving us a day to cherish forever 💗
- RRaissa and Robert24/06/2025FANTASTIC staff and Hotel!!FANTASTIC staff and Hotel!!Thanks to Emma for such a positive experience on the lead up to our wedding and also for looking after us so well. The venue is absolutely fab. We loved the layout of the function room that everyone felt included and the fact that nobody was stuck behind a pillar. Also the hotel is so accessible and mainly flat which was important to us and our guests. A very accessible building. The venue itself is just beautiful.The garden off the function was gorgeous on the summers evening with the lights in the trees. Emma looked after us so well from the start. Between Emma, John and the team, We were so looked after and everybody complemented the service and the food. Thank you so much again for making our day so memorable. Highly recommend!!!! Raissa and Robert Thanks to Emma for such a positive experience on the lead up to our wedding and also for looking after us so well. The venue is absolutely fab. We loved the layout of the function room that everyone felt included and the fact that nobody was stuck behind a pillar. Also the hotel is so accessible and mainly flat which was important to us and our guests. A very accessible building. The venue itself is just beautiful.The garden off the function was gorgeous on the summers evening with the lights in the trees. Emma looked after us so well from the start. Between Emma, John and the team, We were so looked after and everybody complemented the service and the food. Thank you so much again for making our day so memorable. Highly recommend!!!! Raissa and Robert
- IIleana & Kieran24/06/2025The best day of our life’s 👩❤️💋👨👰🤵♂️The best day of our life’s 👩❤️💋👨👰🤵♂️One week today since we said I do the best day of our lives so magical 🥹🫶 we would like to thank Emma John and all the staff for a fantastic day and all the hard work you guys do to make it so special 🫶 the most beautiful Chapel and Hotel 💕 would highly recommend to anyone looking to get married Clanard Court is the place 🫶 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️One week today since we said I do the best day of our lives so magical 🥹🫶 we would like to thank Emma John and all the staff for a fantastic day and all the hard work you guys do to make it so special 🫶 the most beautiful Chapel and Hotel 💕 would highly recommend to anyone looking to get married Clanard Court is the place 🫶 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- CColette and dave forde16/06/2023Absolutely fantastic Absolutely fantasticAbsolutely fantastic to deal with from start to finish. The staff are second to none particularly Emma and John. Food was delicious and everyone commented on the service. All our guests were so well looked after. We could not find fault with one thingAbsolutely fantastic to deal with from start to finish. The staff are second to none particularly Emma and John. Food was delicious and everyone commented on the service. All our guests were so well looked after. We could not find fault with one thing
- PPhil Sinnott16/06/2023Amazing venue for our weddingAmazing venue for our weddingAmazing venue for our wedding 22/10/2022. This hotel is beautiful, rooms and garden are perfect. It was everything we wanted and more for our wedding day. All our guests are genuinely still talking about the amazing staff and the beautiful food. Emma was brilliant to deal with from the beginning , her attention to detail is amazing and we can not thank her enough for everything. Emma, John and all the staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect.Amazing venue for our wedding 22/10/2022. This hotel is beautiful, rooms and garden are perfect. It was everything we wanted and more for our wedding day. All our guests are genuinely still talking about the amazing staff and the beautiful food. Emma was brilliant to deal with from the beginning , her attention to detail is amazing and we can not thank her enough for everything. Emma, John and all the staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect.
- NNiamh & Paudie Twomey16/06/2023The wedding planner made everything so easyThe wedding planner made everything so easyWe Would recommend the Clanard Court to any couple organising their wedding . Staff are friendly and efficient. Food is delicious. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Emma , the wedding planner made everything so easy - nothing was a problem. She was so easy to deal with. All our guests were really impressed with the clanard court !We Would recommend the Clanard Court to any couple organising their wedding . Staff are friendly and efficient. Food is delicious. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Emma , the wedding planner made everything so easy - nothing was a problem. She was so easy to deal with. All our guests were really impressed with the clanard court !
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What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Ditch Anything that Doesn't Resonate With You
Like any kind of party, weddings tend to follow a formula, and, impersonal as it may sound, that formula will be extremely helpful during the planning process. That said, there's no point in including a hand-fasting ritual because all your friends had one, or giving a speech when you despise public speaking. If you feel strongly that you want to ditch the bridesmaids dresses, the photo booth, the bouquet toss and the colour white, do so! Nobody will be disappointed that your day is unconventional. In fact, they'll enjoy the wedding even more because it feels authentic to you and your partner. Elements that hugely affect your guests' experience should be approached with caution, however. You can be as creative as you like with the food offering, for example, but it's still important that everyone will have enough to eat!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
The audio guest book - its such a fun idea your guests leave you a voice note and you can listen back to messages afterwards
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Luxury, Country Chic, Family-Owned, Elegant, Rural Enchantment
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Luxury, Country Chic, Family-Owned, Elegant, Rural Enchantment
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Twinkling Willow Tree in Secret Garden at dusk
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Twinkling Willow Tree in Secret Garden at dusk
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Yes Dermot Kennedy
What’s your favourite canapé?
Macaroons
What’s your favourite canapé?
Macaroons
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Bar Food Platter
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Bar Food Platter
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Little White Chapel
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Little White Chapel
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The Wedding Team
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The Wedding Team
