The Richmond

Yes! The Richmond is a dry hire wedding venue, which means you have much more freedom over how you plan your wedding. Rather than being tied to a venue's set packages, menus or preferred suppliers, you can choose the caterer, catering style, drinks, styling, entertainment and other suppliers that are right for you.

It's essentially a blank canvas with the experience and support of an established wedding venue – so you get the freedom to create your own day without being completely left to figure it all out yourself.

Absolutely. Choosing your own caterer is one of the biggest advantages of having a dry hire wedding at The Richmond. There are no set menus and no compulsory catering package, so you can choose the food that suits you, your guests and your budget.

Fine dining, sharing platters, food trucks, street food, pizza, grazing tables, a relaxed buffet or something completely different – it's your wedding, so the food is your choice too.

Very much so! The Richmond is designed for couples who don't want a traditional hotel wedding or a venue that tells them exactly how their day should look.

It's a character-filled village hall with historic features, high ceilings and loads of personality, but with the flexibility of a modern dry hire venue. You can bring your own ideas, suppliers and style and create something that's completely personal to you.

If you're looking for an alternative or unique wedding venue in Ayrshire, rather than another cookie-cutter wedding package, The Richmond is exactly that.

Yes - dogs are very welcome at The Richmond! 🐾

We know that for lots of couples, their dog isn't just a pet - they're part of the family and should be able to be part of the wedding day too!

The Richmond is a dog-friendly wedding venue, giving you the option to include your four-legged family member in your ceremony, photographs and celebrations.

We believe The Richmond offers excellent value for couples looking for an affordable wedding venue. Our dry hire approach means you're not paying for a package full of things you don't want or need. Instead, you have the freedom to choose where you spend your budget and which suppliers are right for you.

You can create a relaxed, low-key celebration or go all-out with incredible food, styling, entertainment and a huge party. The important thing is that you're paying for the venue and the things you actually want for your wedding, rather than being locked into a one-size-fits-all package.

For couples who want more freedom and flexibility from their wedding budget, The Richmond can offer a genuinely great-value alternative to traditional wedding venues.

One of the biggest benefits of The Richmond being a dry hire wedding venue is that you choose your own wedding suppliers.

You can bring in the photographer, florist, caterer, cake maker, entertainment, stylist, bar company and other suppliers you love, rather than having to select from a fixed or compulsory preferred-supplier list.

We want your wedding to feel like your wedding, not a collection of decisions made by the venue. If you've found a brilliant local supplier, have a friend who makes amazing cakes, or simply know exactly who you want to work with, we'd much rather help you make it happen.

Of course, we're always happy to recommend trusted suppliers if you want some guidance – but the choice is yours.

The Richmond is located in Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire, in the beautiful Ayrshire countryside. We're within an hour of Glasgow, making us a great option for couples searching for a wedding venue near Glasgow but looking for something outside the city.

We're also conveniently located for couples and guests travelling from Ayr, Kilmarnock, Troon, Prestwick and across Ayrshire and the West of Scotland.

Our location gives you the best of both worlds – you're close enough to Ayr and Glasgow to be an easy option, but far enough away to have that feeling of getting away somewhere special for your wedding day.

So if you're searching for an Ayrshire wedding venue, a wedding venue near Ayr, or a unique wedding venue within an hour of Glasgow, The Richmond could be just what you're looking for.

The Richmond is particularly suited to couples who don't want a traditional wedding and want the freedom to create something personal, relaxed and a little bit different.

You might be planning a big party with your favourite people, a beautifully styled intimate wedding, a food-focused celebration, a DIY wedding, or something that doesn't fit neatly into any particular category. That's the point.

Our couples tend to value choice, flexibility, personality and atmosphere. They want to choose their own suppliers, decide what they eat and drink, style the space their way and create a wedding that reflects who they are.

If you've looked at traditional wedding venues and thought “that's lovely, but it's just not us”, The Richmond could be a much better fit.

We're an alternative wedding venue near Glasgow and in Ayrshire for couples who want to do things their own way.