One of the most romantic wedding venues in the Scottish Borders, with its turrets and soft-coloured pink sandstone, set in acres of beautiful grounds. Is licensed for civil ceremonies. We also go the extra mile and also offer in room spa- treatments. More info
Licensed for ceremonies and banqueting for up to 180, the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, set in the Border Hills is ideal for your special day. More info
Scottish wedding venue located on the Scottish borders, Licensed for civil ceremonies both inside and out on the grounds. Guest accommodation also available for your wedding party. More info
Broxmouth’s East Lothian wedding venue provides the perfect Scottish wedding location. More info
Rich with history and royal connections is Edinburgh’s luxury ‘Castle in the country’ Licensed for ceremonies, with its own private chapel too! Arguably, one of Scotland's most romantic wedding venues, just 7 miles from Edinburgh, East Lothian. More info
Stately home wedding venue in Scottish Borders, Berwickshire. Licensed for ceremonies, with a guarantee of being the only wedding on your special day. Option to get married on a boat, on the River Tweed More info
With two beautiful venues to choose from you can create your own unique wedding celebration. This isn’t a one night affair but a weekend celebration where friends and family from far and wide. More info
Wedding reception venue in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, also licenced for civil ceremonies. More info
A Scottish manor house wedding venue, in East Berwick, Lothian, Scotland More info
Aikwood Tower is a perfect marriage of ancient and modern – offering a unique Scottish castle wedding experience, unrivalled peace and privacy, stunning woodland surroundings with five-star luxury interiors and boutique accommodation. More info
Mercure Livingston has a dedicated and experienced team to look after you and your guests to make your wedding day extra special. Our inclusive packages are available from £1.950 for 40 day and 80 evening guests. More info
Hidden away within the foothills of the Pentlands is our unique wedding reception venue, Glencorse Old Kirk, steeped with history this is one of Scotlands most romantic wedding venues. More info
The castle is licensed for civil ceremonies, the perfect place to say ‘I do' We offer the castle with exclusive use and we have rooms available for your guests too. More info
Wedding venue in Edinburgh, Midlothian. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies. More info
Nestling in the gentle Scottish Borders hills with majestic turrets, Thirlestane Castle is a fairytale setting for weddings. This hidden gem is one of the oldest & finest inhabited castles in Scotland, and is just 35 minutes south of Edinburgh. More info
Barony Castle is a licensed venue for the Registration of Marriages, set in 25 acres of formal gardens and woodland this is the perfect venue for your Wedding. More info
Wildly romantic, graced with the most beautiful art and steeped in history, a wedding celebrated here is destined to join the realms of the fairytale. More info
Wedderburn Castle is a reliable and popular wedding reception venue located in Scottish Borders. Fairytale dream wedding venue for indoor or outdoor wedding ceremonies with Wedderburn Barns also available for your wedding for up to 150 people. More info
Wedding Venue in Selkirk, Scottish Borders More info
Scottish wedding reception venue located on the Scottish borders, with a civil ceremonies license and guest accommodation available for your wedding party. More info
You've made a great choice to get married in Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders. Long gone are the days of flimsy party tents and tacky decorations - these days, marquees are a seriously stylish wedding venue option. They can be decorated to match your wedding theme perfectly, and can accommodate everything from intimate weddings to huge reception parties.
Many wedding venues include a marquee option for their outdoor space, so if you’re dreaming of a smaller ceremony with a larger reception, this could be the ideal option for you. It may be that your venue has a permanent marquee on their grounds, or there’s simply space for you to choose your own to hire. In this case, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from in Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders. Will you hire a classic English marquee with roll up sides, or maybe a festival-style yurt or tipi? You may even be able to customise your marquee with patterned linings, different flooring and a bespoke dance floor!
If you’re choosing a wedding venue that offers marquee weddings as an option, you’ll need to ask them directly whether the hire cost includes the marquee itself. In some cases, the venue will only charge you for the hire of the grounds, and then you’ll have to arrange the marquee separately with a marquee hire company. Check with your wedding venue to see if they have any recommended marquee suppliers that you have to use before looking into your own.
In other cases, your wedding venue in Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders may have a permanent marquee in the grounds, or one that is in use throughout the summer month, for example. This may be a simpler choice if you don’t want to arrange your wedding marquee directly.
You may want to double check with your venue what the cost will be for setting up the marquee if they have their own one.
Yes! Many people may think that marquee weddings are suitable for spring or summer only, but marquees can work very well for autumn and winter weddings too! The difference is that you won’t be able to roll the sides of the tent up (which is generally an option in the warmer months), and that you’ll have to provide extra heating for your guests to keep your marquee warm. To make your marquee feel magical in the winter months, you can add fairy lights and sparkling decor. That's one of the perks of having a blank canvas!
Most marquees in Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders should be able to withstand wind and rain. However, you will want a second plan for if there's storms on your wedding day. It's likely most venues will have an indoor area for you to have your wedding reception. Discuss your wet weather plan with your wedding venue to ensure you’re prepared for any poor weather conditions.
No. According to the law, you have to hold your civil ceremony in a permanent fixed structure, which doesn't include marquees. One way to get around this is to have your ceremony over the threshold of a doorway. This way, your guests can be seated in the marquee while you are technically indoors. A popular option is to have the ceremony in the main building of the venue, or even a church nearby and then just have the wedding reception in the marquee.
One of the benefits about having a marquee wedding is that you can put your own stamp on it. Hanging decorations such as pom poms, lanting, fairy lights and seasonal bunting are a great choice. Lighting options such as fairy lights and chandeliers can also help set the mood for your evening reception. On the tables, consider taller arrangements - they can help fill the space and look fantastic spread across your dining space.
