Wedding Venues in Edinburgh

Set in a 16th century tower house and steading, surrounded by 20 acres of ancient woodland, the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel is a peaceful and romantic wedding venue. Pose for photos in the beautiful walled gardens, dine on award-winning cuisine and spend your wedding night in luxurious accommodation. Host a champagne reception in one of several elegantly appointed function rooms or for a truly unforgettable wedding book our ballroom, the Houstoun Suite, which can comfortably seat up to 200.

Civil ceremonies and wedding receptions for up to 130 guests can be held in the hotel's stylish Strathbrock Suite, while more intimate receptions and private dinners can be accommodated in our refined Tower Restaurant.

Please call a member of the Weddings and Events team on 0844 879 9043 to discuss your special day.

Wedding Function Rooms

Set at the end of a long tree-lined driveway, the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel is an exclusive and enviable venue for your big day. Harness the beauty of the Scottish countryside and hold a relaxed summer wedding in a marquee, pitched on our manicured lawn. Alternatively, wait until there is a chill in the air and celebrate your wedding with a warming winter evening reception for up to 240 guests in the elegant Houstoun Suite. Say your vows in front of up to 60 of your family and friends in our welcoming Shairp Suite, or invite up to 120 guests to a lavish wedding breakfast in the Strathbrock Suite.

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  Send us an enquiry form or call 0844 879 9043 for further details.

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Planning Your Special Day

Your special day should be perfect. That's why one of our expert team of wedding co-ordinators will be on hand throughout to discuss your plans and ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. They can help with all aspects, from menu and wine selections to table plans and entertainment, leaving you to simply enjoy yourself!

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  Our wedding service includes:

  • Wedding co-ordinator to help you plan your special day
  • Banqueting manager to ensure the smooth running of your day
  • Complimentary room for the bride and groom
  • Reduced room rates for your guests
  • Champagne for the bride and groom
  • Silver cake stand and knife
  • Master of Ceremonies
  • White linen napkins
  • Personalised table plans and name cards
  • Reduced dining rates and menus for children
  • Red carpet on arrival

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Wedding Packages and Events

Take a look at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel's unique wedding packages and events.

Exclusive January discounts now available. Enjoy a Magical Winter Wedding at Houstoun House. 60 day guests just £3299.00, 80 day guests just £3999.00 Click here for more details

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  Wedding Packages at Macdonald Houstoun House

  As we do not work on set, standard packages, our wedding team will give you advice and a personal costing on choosing the following;

  • Arrival drinks - from £3.75 per person
  • Canapés - from £3.75 per person (optional)
  • Wedding breakfast - from £31.50 per person
  • Wine with the meal - from £9.75
  • Toast drinks - from £3.75 per bottle
  • Evening drinks - from £3.75 per person (optional)
  • Evening buffet - from £5.50 per person

  Full canapé, wedding breakfast, evening buffet and wine and champagne selectors are available on request

  Please note - we are delighted to have reduced our bar prices.

  With our Compliments

  We are delighted to offer the following complimentary for all wedding parties of 40 guests and more:-

  • Red carpet on arrival
  • Master of Ceremonies by our Banqueting Manager
  • Personalised menus, place cards and table plans
  • Four poster room
  • Changing room
  • Meal and drinks for children under 5
  • Wedding breakfast tasting, to meet the Head Chef

   

  WHIRLWIND WEDDING PACKAGE
  

  Package includes:

  
  Dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator
  Red Carpet Arrival
  Ceremony Room
  Master of Ceremonies
  Luxury Three Tiered Wedding Cake
  Silver Cake Stand & Knife
  Sparkling Wine on Arrival
  Three Course Wedding Breakfast
  Glass of Wine during meal
  Sparkling Wine for Toast
  Evening Disco
  Evening Buffet of Sandwiches & Wraps
  Chair Covers & Sashes
  Top Table/Altar Table Flower Display
  Guest Table Centre Pieces
  Personalised Menus, Placecards & Table Plan
  Bridal Suite
  Changing Room
  Menu Tasting
  Piper

  
  60 Guests - ONLY £3500.00
  80 Guests - ONLY £3999.00

  
  Please call a member of the Weddings and Events team on
  0844 879 9043 for more information.

   

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• Wedding Events

  Wedding Open Events

  Organising a wedding? Join us on one of the following dates at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel. Our Wedding Open Days are an ideal chance to see our elegant wedding suites set for the wedding of your dreams.

  Wedding Open Day
  Sunday 24th October 2010, 1-4pm

   

  Summer and Autumn Wedding Fayres

  Sunday 12th September 2010, 12pm - 4pm

  Sunday 14th November 2010, 12pm - 4pm

  Come along to see our beautiful venue and a range of wedding suppliers who will be showcasing their businesses. Haven't organised your cake yet? Still haven't found THE dress? This is the event for you! Exclusive discounts available on the day.
  

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• How to Book

  How to Book

  We can provisionally hold a date of your choice for up to two weeks, which simply gives you peace of mind when trying to organise other suppliers. The wedding team have a full list of recommended local wedding suppliers.
  To confirm a booking, a letter of confirmation and deposit of £1000.00 is required. A further £500.00 deposit is required six months prior to the wedding.

  Final details of the wedding will be discussed six weeks prior to the date, with final numbers and full payment being finalised two weeks before the wedding.

  Please note, any payments made by credit card are now subject to 1.5% administration fee (there is no charge for debit cards)

  Fridays and Saturdays are naturally very popular but increasingly other days are now being considered. If you book your wedding with us Sunday - Thursday we will offer a special 10% discount from the food element of the final account (subject to minimum numbers).

  Please note that in the quieter wedding season we often have special offers available - please ask our wedding team for more details.

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• Wedding Ceremonies

  Wedding Ceremonies at Macdonald Houstoun House

  Decide where the wedding ceremony will take place and whether it is to be a civil or religious ceremony. A ceremony set-up fee of £500 will be applicable.
  We hold a civil ceremony license, where a registrar can marry you. Bathgate Registry Office (01506 776 191) will assist with checking dates/times and also provide advice on where/when to register the marriage.

  For a religious ceremony, the wedding team have a list of recommended Ministers who have all performed wedding ceremonies at the hotel.

  • The Houstoun Suite cleverly splits into two rooms, allowing you to get married in one half and whilst your drinks reception is taking place we will effortlessly turn the suite around for the wedding breakfast.
  • The Shairp Suite is situated directly above Strathbrock Suite and perfect for a wedding ceremony.
  • We also have over 20 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens for summer wedding ceremonies

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• Winter Weddings

Wedding Food & Drink

Whether you're looking for a sumptuous wedding breakfast for 100 guests, a champagne reception with canapes for 300 or a simple barbecue for 10 on our private patio, our accomplished chefs are committed to sourcing only the finest, freshest produce for your wedding feast. Choose from our exclusive wedding menus and drinks packages or create your own.

• Drinks Reception and Canapès

  Drinks Reception

  Bucks Fizz £4.80
  Pimms £4.80
  Kir Royale £5.50
  Bellini £7.00
  Mulled Wine £4.80
  Litre Bottle of Mineral Water £3.50
  Fresh Orange by the Glass £1.50

  Please choose a drink by the glass or by the bottle from our Wine and Champagne List
  

  Canapés

  Black Pudding with Cherry Tomato
  Haggis Fritters rolled in Oatmeal
  Tartlet of Chicken Liver Pate
  Mini Goats Cheese Tartlet
  Mini Baked Potatoes with Chives
  Parma Ham and Melon
  Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Blinis
  Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
  Love-heart Shortbread Biscuits
  Welsh Rarebit
  Tartlet of Mushroom Fricasse

  Any 4 items for £5.95 per person

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• Wedding Menu Selector

  The Selector allows you to cost and choose your own set Wedding Menu, whether it be 3 or 4 courses. If however you prefer to offer a choice in your menu, a supplement of £5.50 per person for a maximum of 2 choices in all courses or £3.75 for a choice in the main course only will apply.
  A vegetarian option or special dietary requirement will be catered for at no extra charge.
  

  Starters

  Rustic Pork Terrine, Apple & Sage Chutney £6.25

  
  Smoked Mackerel Pate, Cucumber Relish, Horseradish Crème Fraiche £6.25

  
  Chicken Liver Parfait, Homemade Fruit Chutney, Arran Oatties £6.25

  
  MacSween's Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, Arran Mustard Sauce £6.75
  (Vegetarian Haggis also available)

  
  Chicken & Leek Roulade, Red Onion & Balsamic Compote £6.75

  
  Plum Tomato & Mozzarella Tartlet, Rocket Salad, Pesto Dressing £6.25

  
  Fantail of Seasonal Melon, Macerated Fruits, Coconut Sabayon £6.20

  
  Layered Salmon & Sole Terrine, Tomato & Caper Dressing £6.95

   

  Smoked Duck & Beetroot Salad, Puy Lentil Dressing £7.50

  
  Traditional Smoked Salmon, Caper Dressing £8.20
  

  
  Soups

  Carrot & Coriander

  
  Cream of Cauliflower & Cumin

  
  Lentil & Smoked Ham Hock

  
  Rustic Green Pea

  
  Cream of Mushroom & Thyme

  
  White Onion & Chilli

  
  Broccoli & Blue Cheese

  
  Scotch Broth

   

  All Soups are £4.50 each
  

   

  Sorbets

  Lemon, Orange, Mango, Raspberry, Champagne or Gin & Tonic

  All Sorbets are £2.75 each

   

  Main Course

  Roast Breast of Chicken, Stuffed with Smoked Cheese, Pan Gravy £19.00

   

  Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb, Tomato & Rosemary Gravy £19.00

  
  
  Roasted Salmon, Saffron & Lemon Essence £19.75

   

  Loin of Pork, Apricot & Sage Stuffing, Creamy Calvados Sauce £20.50

   

  Pot Roast Pave of Beef , Button Mushroom & Onion Casserole £21.00

   

  Breast of Chicken stuffed with MacSween's Haggis, £21.00
  Whisky & Arran Mustard Sauce

   

  Roast Ribeye of Scottish Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Pan Gravy £23.95

   

  Roast Sirloin of Scottish Beef, Brandy & Peppercorn Sauce £25.50

   

  Rack of Lamb, Herb & Mustard Crust, Red Wine Jus £25.00

   

  Fillet of Scottish Beef Wellington, Port Gravy £27.50

  All main courses are served with Chef's Selection of Vegetables and Potatoes
  

  Vegetarian Option

  Wild Mushroom Risotto, Rocket Salad

  
  Lasagne of Roasted Root Vegetables, Tomato Sauce

  
  Char Grilled Vegetables, Spiced Couscous Tower

  
  Crisp Filo Parcel filled with Woodland Mushrooms, Herb Cream

  
  Oriental Style Vegetables with a Mild Spicy Cream Sauce

  
  Plum Tomato & Goats Cheese Tartlet, Crisp Salad
  

  Children's Meal

  Children aged 5 and under will receive a complimentary meal.
  Children aged 6 to 12 can choose from a children's meal or half adult portion;

  Melon, Chicken Goujons and Chips, Selection of Ice Cream £10.00
  Melon, Homemade Lasagne and Chips, Selection of Ice Cream £10.00
  3 or 4 course Half Adult Meal 1/2 price
  

  Desserts

  Squishy Marshmallow Pavlova, Seasonal Fruits, Ice Cream £6.20

  
  Sharp Citrus Tart, Chantilly Cream, Berry Salad £6.20

  
  Warm Bakewell Tart, Fresh Egg Custard £6.20

  
  Baked Vanilla Cheesecake, Chocolate Sauce £6.20

  
  Raspberry & Oatmeal Cranachan, Buttered Shortbread £6.20

  
  Tower of Profiteroles with a Warm Chocolate Sauce £6.20

  
  Warm Apple Tart Crumble, Vanilla Ice Cream £6.20

  
  Baked Vanilla & Nutmeg Rice Pudding, Berry Compote £6.75

  
  Trio of Chocolate Desserts, Strawberry Coulis £7.50
  (Trio includes Chocolate Ice Cream in a Waffle Basket, Warm Chocolate & Orange Filo Parcel & Chocolate Cup filled with White Chocolate Mousse)

   

  Classic Crème Brulee £8.00

  
  Mini Grand Desserts £9.00
  (Includes Warm Bake Well Tart, Squishy Pavlova with Seasonal Fruits, Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream & Chocolate Cup filled with Chocolate Mousse)

  Selection of Scottish Cheese & Biscuits (board per table) £50.00
  

  Coffee

  Freshly Brewed Coffee served with Tablet £2.95
  Freshly Brewed Coffee served with Fudge £2.95
  Freshly Brewed Coffee served with Truffles £2.95
  

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• Evening Buffet

  Evening Buffet

  Nibbles.....

  Vegetarian Spring Rolls £1.85

  
  Haggis Fritters rolled in Oatmeal £1.95

  
  Potato Wedges £1.95

  
  Oven Baked Sausage Rolls £2.00

  
  Assorted Pizza Slices £2.50

  
  Cheese & Onion Quiche £2.95

  
  Chicken Goujons with a Sweet Chilli Dip £3.50

  
  Chicken Satay £3.50

  
  Selection of Sandwiches and Wraps £4.95

  
  Crispy Bacon in Soft Flour Baps £4.25

   

  Something more substantial.....

  Traditional Stovies with Oatcakes £5.50

  
  MacSween's Haggis, Neeps and Tatties £6.50
  ( Vegetarian Haggis also available)

  
  Chilli Con Carne with Rice and Tacos £7.50

  
  Chicken Curry with Rice and Naan £8.75

   

  Tea and Coffee (minimum of 30% of guests) £1.80

   

  A minimum spend applies as per your contract
  

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• Wine and Champagne List

  White Wine

  
  Pinot Grigio, Botter 27 £18.50
  An intense straw colour with an ample, lasting fruit bouquet.

   

  Chenin Blanc, Still Bay 42 £20.95
  Wonderfully fresh young wine gives delicious ripe Chenin fruit with citrus tones.

   

  Unoaked Chardonnay, Katherine Hills, Australia 33 £21.75
  As this wine has no oak contact, the result is a fruit driven style full of luscious tropical fruits.

   

  Chardonnay, Torres Gran Vina Sol, Spain 29 £25.50
  A rich, buttery wine which gives a refreshing, crisp lift to the palate.

   

  Organic Pinot Grigio, Terramore, Italy 25 £25.95
  A strong yellow straw colour. The palate is dry, full bodied & well balanced.

   

  Sauvignon Blanc, Valdemoro, Chile 44 £16.95
  Crisp & zesty with good acidity & tell tale aromas of gooseberries

   

  Sancerre, Jean Marechal, France 13 £39.75
  This is an elegant & appealing Sancerre, full of "gooseberry" fruit with a delicious citrus tang.

   

  Chablis, Premier Cru, Beauregard, Domaine Jean Marc Brocard 20 £44.00
  A fine and powerful wine with notes of white flowers on the nose.

   

  Rose Wine

  Shiraz Rose, Beaumont Winery, South Africa 47 £21.50
  The nose indicates sweet cherries and the wine is juicy with lots of raspberry like fruit.

   

  Chateau Routas, Wild Boar, France 46£27.25
  A refreshing dry Rose made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault.

   

  Red Wine

  Merlot Refosco, Altana di Vico 68 £20.75
  A light bodied yet convincing all-rounder. Fruity & well balanced.

   

  Shiraz, Katherine Hills, Australia 77 £21.75
  This fruit driven Shiraz is full of concentrated plums & blackcurrants.

   

  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, La Botte, Italy 67 £22.50
  A full, fruity red from the Adriatic coast of Italy - a delicious, easy drinking wine.

   

  Pinotage, Still Bay 83 £20.95
  A supremely elegant fruit-driven palate backed by rich grainy tannins.

   

  Fleurie, Le Roitelet, Henry Fessy 64 £30.75
  Soft, silky raspberry fruit, superb as a summer wine served lightly chilled.

   

  Pinot Noir, Mount Cass Vineyard, New Zealand 78 £32.75
  A distinctive ripe berry fruit character enhanced with spicy oak.

   

  Chianti Classico, Santedame, Italy 66 £34.95
  Medium-bodied and very elegant. Long lingering aftertaste of strawberry pie & hazelnuts.

   

  Chateau Cissac, Cru Bourgeois Superieur, Bordeaux 57 £43.25
  Good blueberry fruit, quite aromatic with violet scents but also savoury notes.

   

  Sparkling Wine and Champagne

  Adrien Lacombe, France 0 £24.95
  Delicate sparkling french wine.

  
  
  Pinot Grigio Rose, San Orsola, Italy 2 £26.50
  A fashionable pink sparkling version if Italy's most popular white grape; light, dry and refreshing.

   

  Champagne Mansard Brut, France 6 £44.75
  There is good amount of bottle age on the brut non-vintage, making this a very attractive and enjoyable Champagne.

   

  Moet et Chandon, NV France 5 £47.75
  Consistently good Champagne from this well-known house - very clean and fresh.

   

  Please allow 4.5 glasses per bottle for Wine and 5 glasses per bottle for Champagne

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• Words of Wisdom

  If minimum numbers are met, we charge no fee for hire of the venue.

  Ceremony Fee
  A ceremony fee applies if you choose to marry at the hotel. Fees are as follows:

  Saturday - £600.00
  Friday & Sunday - £500.00
  Monday - Thursday - £300.00

   

  Exclusive Use
  For a venue hire of £2000.00, we will guarantee exclusivity with no other wedding on the same day.

   

  Chair Covers
  We can provide chair covers & bows fully dressed for £4.00 per chair.

   

  Candelabra's
  Houstoun's elegant silver candelabra's are available to hire at £20.00 each. These look lovely on their own as a centre piece, or your florist could dress them to tie in with your colour scheme.

   

  Ceremony
  Allow at least 30 minutes, perhaps have a rehearsal with your minister to check yourservice time. Please note, you may wish a few photographs taken at the church.

   

  Travelling Time
  It is a good idea to do a trial run to see how long it takes from the church to the hotel.

   

  Photographs
  On average these should take about 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is important to speak with your photographer before the wedding about the particular shots you want. Think about what drinks you offer guests, if you top up glasses and if you want to provide Canapés.

   

  Receiving Line
  This can take up to 45 minutes depending on the number of guests in your party and how many people in your receiving line. You may wish to only have the Bride and the Groom if you are short for time - less people to shake hands with.

   

  Wedding Meal
  For a set 3-course meal with Coffee, please allow at least 1 hour, 30 minutes for service. For a set 4-course meal with Coffee, please allow at least 2 hours for service.

   

  Speeches
  Traditionally happen after the meal although before is getting popular. A toast drink is always offered, we suggest you choose the drink - wine or champagne is most popular. Please allow 30 minutes for speeches and your Toastmaster will assist you.

   

  Cake Cutting
  If your speeches are before the meal, cut the cake after the meal and vice versa

   

  Turnaround
  This can take between 45 minutes - 1 hour depending on the number of guests and the size of your Band/Disco to set up. We need to clear tables and lift back the carpet.

   

  Band or Disco
  Cannot set up their equipment prior to the meal, they will need to wait until your guests have departed after the meal before setting up. Please let them know.

   

  Flowers and Cake
  Depending on functions the day before, suppliers may not be able to access the suite until after 11.00am on the day. We can confirm this closer to the wedding day.

   

  Table Layouts
  Traditional setting for Top Table (Left to Right), Bridesmaid, Father of Groom,
  Mother of Bride, Groom, Bride, Father of Bride, Mother of Groom, Bestman.
  The remainder of tables are 5ft (8 guests per table) and 6ft rounds (10 guests)per table.

   

  Corkage
  We do not offer corkage of any kind on Wines, Champagne or Spirits.
  We have a full Wine and Champagne list available with over 80 Wines on it.

   

  Confetti
  We only allow real/biodegradable petals to be used as throwing confetti on the grounds.

   

  Pricing Policy
  Our prices are revised on an annual basis on the 1 October each year.
  All food prices in the Wedding Pack will now be held until 30 September 2010.
  Hotel management do hold the right to review prices dependant on economic climate.

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• Recommended Suppliers

  Registrar:
  West Lothian Council	Jim	01506 776 191
  Minister:
  Retired Minister	Rev Underwood	01368 850 629
  Retired Minister	Rev David Bennett	01387 257 755
  Falconry Ring Delivery & Displays:
  Frontline Falconry	Jeff or Hattie	07875 229 181
  Dove Releasing
  Angelic Doves	John	07547 917 977
  Photographer:
  Absolutely Fabulous	Linda or Arthur	01506 858 262
  Paul Gavin	Paul	01506 671 700
  Bands/Discos:
  Cascade Wedding Band	Lynn	01506 853 766
  Kiss Discos	Colin	07792 578 013
  Big Al Entertainment	Big Al	0131 445 5959
  Sweet Sounds DJ	Dave	07540 846 437
  Pacific Wedding Band	Graham	07739 417 123
  The Jiggers	Jake	0141 419 9558
  Teeth Whitening:
  Dentawhite Ltd	Liz	01506 206 148
  Piper:
  Piping Services Scotland	Ian or Andy	0141 571 3877
  Dresses:
  Rachel Scott Bridal Couture	Rachel	0131 229 9775
  Gwenne Wedding Services	Gwenne	01506 858 886
  Kilts:
  Kilt Pin	Alan	01324 624 588
  Cars:
  Gayle’s Bridal Cars	Gayle or Andrew	01698 387 001
  Cakes:
  Truly Scrumptious	Paul or Angela	01506 671 133
  Jenny’s Cakes	Jenny or Tom	01555 860755
  Florist:
  Williamsons Design Florist	Jim	01506 811 433
  Flowers by Carolyn	Carolyn	01506 847 724
  Astrantia	Sarah	07958 558 703
  Table & Chair Dressing:
  Silver Events	Margo	07780 671 805
  Ambience Venue Styling	Sandie	07500 807 787
  Beautifully Covered	Keo	07984 154 803
  Favours & Stationery:
  Gwenne Wedding Services	Gwenne	01506 858 886
  Mobile Hairdresser:
  VCA Freelance Hairdressing	Vanessa	07854 198 835
  Mckenzie Hair Design	Gwen	07961 462 946
  Beauty:
  Macdonald Vital Health & Beauty	Richard	01506 863 281
  Wedding Rings:
  Barclays Diamonds, Livingston	Helen or Grant	01506 439 486
  Forever Wedding Rings	Nina	02380 701 201
  Fireworks:
  21st Century Fireworks	Malcolm or Nathan	01382 350 586
  Wedding Stationery:
  Lovie Wedding Stationery	Claire	07989 331 543
  Headdresses & Accessories:
  Sparkle Headdresses	Paula	01875 612 562
  Wedding Gift Services:
  Debenhams, Livingston	Shona	01506 446 838
  First Dance:
  Learn 2 Wedding Dance	Felicity	0131 666 0301

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All packages are subject to new bookings only and are based on adult guests