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.
Send us an enquiry form or call 0844 879 9043 for further details.
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!
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
Wedding Packages and Events
Take a look at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel's unique wedding packages and events.
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
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.
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
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.
Stay in touch for latest Offers & Updates
Macdonald Houstoun House, Uphall, Edinburgh West, West Lothian, EH52 6JS
Tel: 0844 879 9043
Fax: 0150 685 4220
E-mail: Click here

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