Mr Bould said many of the guests were from Kay's own wedding party who had "taken alcohol to some extent or another" and were "obviously vulnerable".
Patrick Thompson, defending, said the offence came at a time when the defendant was under "great personal strain" and was "near bankrupt".
A previous hearing was told that Kay, who has two children, and his wife had argued with the castle owners about the payment for the wedding and then again later in the evening about a bar bill.
The court was told that Kay, who was said to have consumed a large amount of vodka that day, carried on complaining to staff about the owners before leaving a party of guests.
Kay was caught on CCTV entering and leaving the drawing room where the blaze started. Investigators discovered the fire was started on curtains.
Judge Roger Dutton granted Kay bail with conditions but said it was "inevitable" that he would face a custodial sentence. Kay will be sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Feb 3.
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