Your Special Day

Your wedding should be the most memorable day of your lives and at the Riverside Hotel our staff have years of experience to make sure your day is extra special. We guarantee absolute peace of mind by offering you a complete wedding service.

Every couple has different expectations and requirements for their special day and our experienced team will work with you to ensure that your day is exactly as you imagined. Whatever you are planning, whether it is a large wedding or a small intimate occasion we will help make your day memorable.

You can depend on the Riverside Hotel to arrange what is undoubtedly the most important day of your lives.

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Your Civil Ceremony...

The Riverside Hotel offers three rooms suitable for your civil ceremony, the Ballroom, The Riverview and the Sanctuary. All can be arranged with an aisle for you to make your grand entrance.

The Ballroom is suitable for ceremonies of up to 200 guests. The Riverview can cater up to 80 guests and offers stunning views of the River Kent and Kendal Castle or for a more intimate ceremony, the Sanctuary can cater for up to 40 people.

Each ceremony room is individually priced and includes:-

• Red Carpet for your arrival
• Fresh flowers to decorate your ceremony
• Use of our gardens for photographs
• Use of our CD player for your chosen music

Optional Extras that we can arrange for you are:-

• Live Music, Pianist, Harpist etc
• Champagne & Canapés
• Candles

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Your Wedding Breakfast…

At Riverside Hotel we can cater for your wedding breakfast for up to 250 guests in our brand new Ballroom.

Our experienced staff will ensure that you receive first class service with your choice of delicious meal from our selection of banqueting menus and drinks package. We can also offer a choice of canapés, fine wines and champagnes should you prefer to enhance your choices.

Whichever package you should choose we would ensure that the room is dressed to perfection with your style and choice.

Each package is individually priced and if your wedding breakfast is for 50 people or more we can also include:-

• Red carpet for your arrival
• Table linen to compliment your colour scheme
• Use of a Cake Stand and Knife
• Four Poster Bedroom for your Wedding Night

Optional Extras that we can arrange for you are:-

• A Selection of Canapés
• Fine Wines and Champagnes from our extensive Wine List
• Enhanced Menu Choices
• Table Decorations, Balloons and Table Confetti
• Live Music, Pianist, Harpist etc
• Table Flowers

Your Evening Reception…

Once the formalities of the day are over, it’s time to relax, let your hair down and party!

At Riverside Hotel we can cater for evening receptions for up to 250 people with your choice of either DJ or live band. We offer a selection of buffet choices from a finger buffet through to a Decorated Carved Buffet or maybe you prefer a simple but filling Lindisfarm Hot Pot. Whatever you decide we can arrange everything for you to ensure the perfect party atmosphere.

If the Riverside Hotel has catered for your Wedding Breakfast, we are happy to offer complimentary room hire for your evening reception. If you are just joining us for the evening there will be a room hire charge.

Optional extras we can arrange for you are:-

• Our Resident DJ
• Live Bands
• Evening Entertainment such as Magician
• Enhanced Balloon Decoration
• Drinks Package, Desserts or Coffee
• Coach hire

Staying at the Riverside Hotel

Experience the unique atmosphere of the Riverside Hotel located in the heart of the historic market town of Kendal.

The hotel is well appointed offering 50 en-suite bedrooms. All our rooms offer a view of the River Kent, hospitality tray, remote control television, direct dial telephone and hairdryer.

Guests have free, unlimited use of our leisure facilities throughout their stay which include indoor pool, steam room, sauna, professional gym and spa pool.

If we hosted your wedding breakfast for 50 people or more, we are happy to offer a complimentary four-poster room as our wedding gift to the Bride and Groom.

Weddings and Celebratory Occasions

From pre or post wedding activities, stag and hen parties to birthday celebrations with a difference and a touch of something special, our recommended partners See Events can arrange activities to suit all requirements and budgets.
They create and provide fun past times to entertain guests, family and friends, making your special day at Riverside Hotel ultimately more unique and memorable!