Weddings at Macdonald Houstoun House

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.

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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

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• Wedding Events

  Wedding Open Evening, Wednesday 1st July 2009 7pm - 9pm

  Organising a wedding? Join us between 7 and 9pm on Wednesday 1st July at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel. Our Wedding Open Day is an ideal chance to see our elegant wedding suites set for the wedding of your dreams.

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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.

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  Drinks Reception

  Bucks Fizz £4.00
  Pimms £4.25
  Summer Punch £4.50
  Kir Royale £4.50
  Mulled Wine £4.50
  Litre Bottle of Mineral Water £4.50
  Litre Jug of Fresh Orange £6.50

  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 Belinis
  Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
  Love-heart Shortbread Biscuits

  Any 3 items for £4.00 per person

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• Wedding Menu Selector

  Starters

  Trio of Melon with Minted Red Fruit Compote and Tangy Citrus Sorbet £6.00
  Glazed Goats Cheese and Red Onion Tartlet with a Rocket Salad £6.00
  Chicken Liver Parfait with Homemade Fruit Chutney and Arran Oatties £6.00
  MacSween's Haggis, Neeps and Tatties with an Arran Mustard Sauce £6.25
  (Also available in MacSween's Vegetarian Haggis)
  Prawn and Avocado Salad with a Marie Rose Sauce and Brown Bread £6.50
  Smoked Chicken and Wild Mushroom Terrine with Spiced Pear Chutney £6.50
  Smoked Salmon Mousse with a Lemon and Herb Crème Fraiche £6.50
  King Prawns and Smoked Salmon served with Tomato Sauce £8.00

  Soups

  Carrot and Coriander
  Leek and Potato
  Plum Tomato and Basil
  Sweet Potato and Red Pepper
  Lentil and Bacon
  Scotch Broth

  All Soups are £3.75 each

  Sorbets

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

  All Sorbets are £2.75 each

  Main Course

  Roast Chicken Supreme £18.00
  with a White Wine and Mushroom Sauce

  Baked Chicken Supreme with a Garlic, Honey and Thyme Crust £18.50
  with a Tomato and Tarragon Sauce

  Roast Chicken Supreme wrapped in Parma Ham £19.00
  with a Marsala and Sage Sauce

  Poached Fillet of Scottish Salmon £19.50
  with a Creamy Champagne Sauce

  Loin of Pork with an Apricot and Sage Stuffing £20.00
  with a Creamy Calvados Sauce

  Baked Chicken Supreme filled with MacSween's Haggis £20.50
  with a Whisky and Arran Mustard Sauce

  Saddle of Lamb stuffed with Lemon and Thyme £21.00
  with a Redcurrant and Rosemary Jus

  Roast Ribeye of Scottish Beef £23.50
  with a Brandy and Peppercorn Sauce

  Roast Sirloin of Scottish Beef £25.00
  with a Yorkshire Pudding and Pan Gravy

  Fillet of Scottish Beef Wellington £27.00
  with a Rich Red Wine and Shallot Jus

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

  Vegetarian Option

  Tartlet of Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella
  Filo Basket of Wild Mushrooms with a Tarragon Cream
  Glazed Goats Cheese and Red Onion Tartlet with Rocket Salad
  Oriental Style Vegetables with a Mild Spicy Cream Sauce

  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
  3 or 4 course Half Adult Meal 1/2 price

  Desserts

  Passion Fruit and Mango Cheesecake with a Passion Fruit Syrup £6.00
  Pear and Frangipane Tart with a Fresh Raspberry Sauce £6.00
  Raspberry and Oatmeal Cream with Layers of Buttered Shortbread £6.00
  Squishy Marshmallow Pavlova with Exotic Fruits and Ice Cream £6.00
  Chilled Lemon Mousse with Chantilly Cream and Lemon Sherbet £6.00
  Tower of Profiteroles with a Warm Chocolate Sauce £6.00
  Traditional Apple Tart with a Butterscotch Sauce £6.00
  Trio of Chocolate Mousse with a Vanilla Anglaise Sauce £6.00
  Selection of Scottish Farmhouse Cheese with Quince Jelly and Arran Oatties £7.50

  Coffee

  Freshly Brewed Coffee served with Tablet £2.75
  Freshly Brewed Coffee served with Fudge £2.75
  Freshly Brewed Coffee served with Truffles £2.75

  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.

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• Evening Buffet

  Evening Buffet

  Selection of Sandwiches and Wraps
  Oven Baked Sausage Rolls
  Vegetarian Spring Rolls
  Cheese and Onion Quiche
  Haggis Fritters rolled in Oatmeal
  Chicken Goujons with a Sweet Chilli Dip
  Chicken Satay
  BBQ Chicken Wings

  Any 3 items for £7.50 per person
  Any 4 items for £10.00 per person

  Alternatively you could offer your guests a hot buffet from the following items;

  Crispy Bacon in Soft Flour Baps £4.25
  Traditional Stovies with Oatcakes £5.50
  MacSween's Haggis, Neeps and Tatties £6.50
  (Also available in MacSween's Vegetarian Haggis)
  Chilli Con Carne with Rice and Tacos £7.50
  Chicken Curry with Rice and Naan £8.50
  Tea and Coffee (minimum of 30% of guests) £1.75

  A minimum spend of £7.50 applies, catering for 90% of your total guests.

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• Wine and Champagne List

  White Wine

  Pinot Grigio, Marchesini, Italy 23 £20.25
  A crisp, dry wine with the fuller style typical of this highly popular grape variety.

  Chenin Blanc, Cape Bay, South Africa 39 £20.95
  This popular young wine gives delicious ripe Chenin fruit balanced by a dry, long finish.

  Colombard/Chardonnay, Katherine Hills, Australia 29 £19.95
  Lifted tropical fruit characters, balanced by citrus and melon flavours dominate the nose.

  Blanco, Bodega Vina Real 26 £26.00
  Made from 100% Viura, This unoaked wine has a slight floral aroma mixed with apple and banana.

  Rose Wine

  Chateau Routas, Wild Boar, France 44 £24.95
  A refreshing dry Rose made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault.

  Red Wine

  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, La Botte, Italy 67 £21.75
  A full, fruity red from the Adriatic coast of Italy - a delicious, easy drinking wine

  Shiraz/Cabernet, Katherine Hills, Australia 75 £20.25
  The delicate spice of the Shiraz blends perfectly with the red fruit characters of the Cabernet Sauvignon

  Pinotage, Cape Bay, South Africa 84 £23.95
  From a grape variety unique to the Cape, this is a delicious red wine with attractive berry fruit.

  Rioja, Bodegas Vina Real 69 £24.25
  This wine has aromas of morello cherry, raspberries and toasty vanilla

  Sparkling Wine and Champagne

  Prosecco, Di Valdobiadene D'Oc, Italy 0 £24.95
  Delicate sparkling Italian wine. The nose displays refreshing apple, pear and grapey aromas

  Pinot Grigio Rose, San Orsola, Italy 1 £25.95
  A fashionable pink sparkling version if Italy's most popular white grape; light, dry and refreshing.

  Champagne Mansard Brut, France 6 £39.95
  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 £43.75
  Consistently good Champagne from this well-known house - very clean and fresh

  Please allow 4.5 glasses per bottle for Wine and 5.5 glasses per bottle for Champagne

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• Words of Wisdom

  Ceremony
  Allow at least 30 minutes, perhaps have a rehearsal with your minister to check your service 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 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 advise them.

  Flowers and Cake
  Cannot get into the Suite until after 11.00am on the day. Please advise them.

  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.

  Chocolate Fountains
  We do not permit Chocolate Fountains in the hotel

  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 2009.
  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
  Falconry Ring Delivery & Displays:
  Frontline Falconry	Jeff or Hattie	07875 229 181
  Photographer:
  Absolutely Fabulous	Linda or Arthur	01506 858 262
  Paul Gavin	Paul	01506 671 700
  Bands/Discos:
  Big Al Entertainment		0131 445 5959
  Boogies Entertainment (Disco)		07854 225 162
  Teeth Whitening:
  Dentawhite Ltd	Liz	01506 206 148
  Piper:
  Piping Services Scotland		0141 571 3877
  Dresses:
  Gwenne Wedding Services	Gwenne	01506 858 886
  Kilts:
  Bathgate Kilt Studio	Barbara or Alan	01506 650 950
  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
  Astrantia	Sarah	01506 671 217
  Table & Chair Dressing:
  Silver Events	Margo	07780 671 805
  Favours & Stationery:
  Gwenne Wedding Services	Paula	01506 858 886
  Mobile Hairdresser:
  Mckenzie Hair Design	Gwen	07961 462 946

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