at a glance guide
TOP 5
Edinburgh Wedding Venues
I love a simple easy guide, so I’ve gathered information & wedding stories from some of my favourite Edinburgh Wedding Venues to create a quick guide for anyone planning an Edinburgh wedding.
Let me know which one you fall in love with!
AT A GLANCE GUIDE
Edinburgh City Centre Wedding Venues
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The City Chambers
An amazing location & fantastic if you're on a budget! Nestled in a beautiful cobbled courtyard in the heart of the hustle & bustle of the Royal Mile. The chambers is perfect for a simple small wedding or go bigger & book the opulent suite of chambers upstairs
✗ Exclusive Use
✗ In-House Catering
✗ Outdoor Ceremony Option
Guests: 36 or 70
Bedrooms: N/A
Main Spaces: Suites & Courtyard
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I love photographing at the city chambers, one minute you are in the midst of the Edinburgh crowds capturing the atmosphere but then a moment later I can take you to a quiet area where you can have some more intimate photographs.
If you have guests who are not from Edinburgh, they may enjoy exploring the city as part of your day, perhaps by foot, taxi or tour bus.
Our famously unpredictable weather can be frustrating but the city chambers has lovely areas to explore and keep ypu under cover if needed.
Riddles Court
Hidden down a little close next to Edinburgh Castle, you'll find Riddles Court. With it's beautiful 16th century orange façade & pentice stair for romantic portraits Riddles Court is a stunning option for an intimate city centre wedding.
✓ Exclusive Use
✗ In-House Catering
✗ Outdoor Ceremony Option
Guests: 60 (40 for meal)
Bedrooms: 1
Main Spaces: Ballroom & Conservatory
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Riddles Court is tucked away, it is hidden from the busy area by the castle. People walk past not knowing they are missing this beautiful 16th century building which hosted banquets for the king.
Recently restored by SHBT, the rooms are stunning with features like cute little booths in the Seton Room where you can snuggle up to sign the register.
There are various spaces you can book for your wedding. The intimate Seton Room, the majestic Geddes Room & the light airy library.
If you want to stay over, you can book the very exclusive King Chamber as your honeymoon suite.
The Scotsman Hotel
Built in the 1900s, the 190ft high Scotman Hotel used to be the newspapers office and is full of original features. I love the art deco feel, the great food & the location. It's Fettercairn suite is a clever addition. It's a great venue if you want everything in one place & like beautiful architecture.
✓ Exclusive Use
✓ In-House Catering
✗ Outdoor Ceremony Option
Guests: 100
Bedrooms: 72
Main Spaces: Function suites
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The hotel sit's on North Bridge which is just a few minutes from the Royal Mile & Princes Street. It's also right next to Waverley Station so it's easy for guests to get to. The hotel has 58 rooms & 14 suite's so lots of space for everyone to stay. I love the historic marbel stairwell for photographs. You are also close to both the Royal Mile, Princes Street & Carlton Hill for more photo oppotunities.
The Ghillie Dhu
The Ghillie Dhu is amazing for a really scottish wedding. The dramatic converted church space is known for it's epic ceilidh's & it specialises in Scottish cuisine with a twist. It's a gothic, moody event space lit by dramatic chandaliers & candlelight.
✓ Exclusive Use
✓ In-House Catering
✗ Outdoor Ceremony Option
Guests: 120 (180 evening)
Bedrooms: N/A
Main Spaces: Converted church
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The Ghillie Dhu doesn't have it's own accommodation but is next door to the massive Astoria Waldorf Hotel. When you are ready you can be piped across to the Ghilie Dhu for the wedding. You can also enjoy the hotel’s spa if you want some relaxation time.
I love that you can be in Princes Street gardens in a couple of minutes, this is one of the best spots to get a picture with Edinburgh Castle behind and a lovely area to explore for photographs.
The Ghillie Dhu's also has access to the gardens in Rutland Square which is great for post ceremony drinks and group photographs.
If you want a gothic feel to your wedding, check it out.
Dovecot Studios
The perfect venue for a colourful artistic wedding. The Dovecot's splendid light atrium, a Victorian swimming baths of old is now one of the only Tapestry Studios in the world making it a unique wedding venue. Explore the colour filled weavers looms, shelves of wool spools for a fun photo location.
✓ Exclusive Use
✗ In-House Catering
✗ Outdoor Ceremony Option
Guests: 250
Bedrooms: N/A
Main Spaces: Balcony & Weavers Floor
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I love the viewing balcony and all the colourful spools of wool which the venue use to decorate the venue.
You can get married on the viewing balcony or in what was once the ladies changing rooms. For a very limited number of large events they will clear the looms so you can get married on the weavers floor.
The Dovecot is beside Edinburgh Universities Old College quad and not far from the Royal Mile if you fancy a little explore but there are plenty of places to explore in the Dovecot too.
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