Our ballroom creates a warm, welcoming and sophisticated ambiance featuring unique ice chiavari chairs and an exclusive private bar. Our talented mixologists enjoy working with our couples to create your signature drink for the evening, from bar specials to personalised cocktails and our chefs are happy to adapt our menus to suit your personal requirements and tastes. Our private wedding gardens featuring a lit bandstand and multiple outdoor seating areas is perfect for outdoor ceremonies, drinks receptions, barbeque-style hog-roast buffets and photo-shoots. With space for DJs and musicians, weddings at the Riverside are remembered for providing the perfect space to celebrate in style, with a DJ being included in all of our packages as standard. The Riverside Honeymoon Suite features a private balcony, waterfall showers and indoor jacuzzi - built for couples to enjoy all year round. Our dedicated, experienced wedding team ensure your wedding experience is enjoyable from your first appointment to your wedding day.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Katie Brown

Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering the Riverside Lodge Hotel for your forthcoming wedding celebration! At the Riverside Lodge, we pride ourselves on our couples having their wedding, their way and all of our packages can be tailored to suit your personal style, budget and requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can assist you with any queries or if you would like to make an appointment to view the venue.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2017

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Riverside Lodge Hotel

Wedding Venue Type

Hotel

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

180

Reception Capacity

200

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

126

Sleeps No. of People

352

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor Available

Wedding Licence

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Ballroom

Disabled Access

Landscaped Gardens

Bridal Changing Facilities

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

On-Site Parking

Pet Friendly

Wedding Catering

Alcohol Licence

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Pricing for The Riverside Lodge Hotel

Venue Hire Only

Maximum Price

£595

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Couple accommodation included

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£79

Maximum Price

£109

Minimum Number of Guests

Our prices vary depending the time of year and day of the week. Mid-Week and winter prices available.

Reviews for The Riverside Lodge Hotel
(27)

Jamie Lee & Paul

Happy couple married in September

November 2024

The Most Perfect Day

"The best day ever! Thank you guys so much again we had the most perfect day 🤍"

Mr & Mrs Hastings

Happy couple married in October

November 2024

THE BEST DAY EVER!

Our wedding at Riverside Lodge Hotel was the best day ever! The ballroom and ceremony room were stunning and every detail was just gorgeous! The team at Riverside were amazing, they were very attentive and everything ran smoothly, allowing us to enjoy our day hassle free. - Claire & Jordan

Lucy & Andrew

Happy couple married in July

September 2024

We had so many compliments!

Thank you so much to Katie the coordinator for everything. Andrew & I had the best day ever yesterday, we had so many compliments on the venue and the staffing and how swiftly it all moved.

The Highets'

Happy couple married in June

September 2024

Can’t begin to recommend them enough!

Can’t thank the hotel for all of their hard work in making our wedding day so special and can’t begin to recommend them enough!❤️ Thank you to Katie the Wedding Coordinator and the team at Riverside Lodge were ontop of things all day making the wedding tick!

Emma & Darren

Happy couple married in February

September 2024

Beautiful Venue

Such a great day and beautiful venue. Was such a good day! Thank you so much xxx

The McPhersons

Happy couple married in April

September 2024

What a Great Day!

We had the best day! What a quick year it has been!. We both Can't wait to come and stay again for our 1st Anniversary at this beautiful relaxing hotel 🥂

Christine and Lee!

Wedding: April

September 2024

Super Helpful at Every Turn!

Katie was super helpful to me at every turn! We did have a lovely couple of days and the wedding was perfect! - Mother of the Bride Thank you for everything! We had a fantastic day 🥹 the venue , our rooms , the food and the buffet! Was all amazing, couldn’t recommend more. - Bride

Mr and Mrs Main

Happy couple married in March

September 2024

An Amazing Day!

Thank you so much to the coordinator Katie, our day was amazing we can't thank you enough.

Mr and Mrs Dickson

Happy couple married in June

September 2024

An amazing day!

Just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything yesterday, you all helped to make an amazing day!😍

Mr and Mrs Mallinson

Happy couple married in July

September 2024

We will forever be grateful for our perfect day 💕

Can’t thank you all enough for everything you all did yesterday 💕 Everyone we dealt with was so supportive and we will forever be grateful for our perfect day 💕

Location & Contact Details for The Riverside Lodge Hotel

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

46 Annick Rd, Irvine, North Ayrshire, KA11 4LD, Scotland, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We are located only 30 minutes from Glasgow.

Nearest Town

Irvine

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A78

Nearest Train Station

Irvine Train station

Nearest Airport

Prestwick or Glasgow

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Wedding Open Night

10th January 2025

Come and see our beautiful venue set for a wedding day between 4pm - 8pm! Appointment-only, email: [email protected]

Wedding Open Weekend

11th January 2025

Come along and view the hotel dressed for a wedding from 11am - 4pm Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th January 2025! For appointments, please call us on 01294 279274.

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Riverside Lodge Hotel?

This is a hard one... I really love every wedding day and they are all magical in their own way! This being said, I did love the wedding that had a drag singer perform after the ceremony. This was something I had never seen before and was a lot of fun.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Try and enjoy the build-up to your wedding, it never lasts as long as you may think.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

QR codes for guests to scan so they could save the wedding days music playlist

Describe The Riverside Lodge Hotel in 5 adjectives

Wow Factor, Modern, Sleek, Trendy, Stunning

Where’s the best photo spot at The Riverside Lodge Hotel?

We have a gorgeous new bandstand and white love heart situated outside which is a lovely area for the perfect outdoor ceremony and photographs!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Riverside Lodge Hotel?

Not just yet

What’s your favourite canapé?

There are too many to choose from however my personal favourite are Haggis Bon Bons!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Our Stone-baked Pizzas!

What is The Riverside Lodge Hotel most unique feature?

We have an indoor pond with gorgeous Koi fish.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The talented Team Riverside! Every department works harmoniously to ensure each wedding day runs smoothly from start to finish.

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftFree Beauford Wedding Car

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