The Caithness wedding venue
A beautiful setting for your special day
Introduction
Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding ceremony, a wedding breakfast for up to 110 guests, or an evening reception for up to 250 guests, The Riverside provides the perfect setting for your special day.
Our large function suite offers a welcoming space with its own bar, convenient riverside parking and plenty of flexibility to make your wedding uniquely yours. With options for decorating, linen hire and packages designed to suit a range of budgets, we can help bring your plans together from start to finish.
Decoration
Make it your own!
You have the freedom to decorate the hall in your chosen colours and theme, allowing you to create the perfect atmosphere for your wedding day.
What we offer
At The Riverside, we offer a range of facilities and optional extras to help you create your perfect wedding day. Choose the options that suit your plans and budget, with everything you need for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening celebration.
Venue Hire
Basic hire of the hall, including fully staffed bar service
Creating the Perfect Setting
Ceiling drapes and lighting
Wall drapes
These options can help transform the function suite and create a beautiful backdrop for your special day.
Tables & Chairs
Use of tables and chairs — FREE
This includes 11 round tabletops, each suitable for seating up to 10 guests.
Table Linen
Tablecloths, chair covers and napkins
Individual items can also be priced separately on request.
Crockery, Cutlery & Glassware
Use of crockery, cutlery and glasses — FREE
Everything you need to set your tables beautifully for your wedding breakfast.
Kitchen
Use of the kitchen
Ideal for preparing and serving food throughout your wedding celebrations.
Sound & Stage
Sound system and adaptable stage — FREE
Our adaptable stage and sound system are available for speeches, entertainment and evening celebrations.
Drinks
You are welcome to provide your own drinks for the wedding breakfast, although a corkage charge will apply.
For your evening reception, drinks must be purchased from and served by our own bar.
Bar & Music License
Our license allows alcohol to be served until 1.00am, with music and dancing able to continue until the same time — giving you plenty of time to celebrate and enjoy your special evening with family and friends.
Drinks Packages
Whether you choose to provide your own drinks or make use of our drinks options, we have flexible choices to suit your wedding plans.
Wedding Breakfast Drinks Package
Includes:
- A drink on arrival
- A drink with the meal
- A drink for the wedding toast
Table Wine
£12 per bottle
Table wine can be provided for your wedding breakfast
Please note: the venue’s bar must be used for the evening reception.
Corkage
You are welcome to supply your own bottles for the wedding breakfast. A corkage charge applies.
Make your wedding day a little sweeter with our Sweet Treats Table, offering a selection of sweets and treats for guests to enjoy. A fun addition for children and adults alike!
A little extra
Sweets Treats Table
Set up of sweet treats table
Bookings
To find out more about the different options available, prices, bookings, or just chat about the venue, please contact:
Events Coordinator
RBLS Thurso
Riverside Road
THURSO
KW14 8BU
Tel: 01847 893377/893417
