Weddings at Hopetoun House, Scotland's Finest Stately Home

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Set in 150 acres of beautiful rolling parkland, Scotland's Finest Stately Home is available for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. Situated close to Edinburgh airport and within easy reach of the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, Hopetoun House provides a magnificent and romantic setting in which to celebrate your marriage.

Wedding Planning Service
Hopetoun House has a dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator who is available for consultation and site visits. With extensive experience of organising weddings at Hopetoun House, our Co-ordinator would be delighted to advise on and be involved at all stages of the planning for your wedding day at Hopetoun, including booking pipers, dance bands, florists or any other service you require.

Please note Hopetoun House is open to the public from April to September which means that some areas of the House are not available for private functions until later in the afternoon. The Ballroom and Tapestry Room, however, can be made available at any time of day throughout the year.

Site Visits
Site visits can be arranged during office hours Monday to Friday and on occasional weekends and MUST BE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Ceremonies

A marriage ceremony in the State Apartments of Hopetoun House is a very special experience. The ceremony can be held in either the Garden Parlour or the Red Drawing Room both of which have magnificent views of the fountain on the west lawns and the magnificent parkland beyond. Floral displays can be arranged to compliment the bridal bouquet and with music to suit your taste together with the historical décor, paintings and antiques the setting could not be more romantic. Complimentary champagne awaits the happy couple whilst they sign the wedding register either in the Small Library or State Dining Room where the surroundings provide a stunning backdrop for photographs. There is also the opportunity to have post-ceremony drinks in the Front Hall for guests before they move to the Adam Ballroom or Adam Stables for the main reception and wedding breakfast.

Ceremonies in the Adam Stables (Licensed for Civil Ceremonies)
The Adam Stables were recently refurbished using the very latest conservation techniques, converting them from the Marquess' stables to an elegant, chic and versatile room. Seating up to 150 guests, the Stables is a beautiful and atmospheric place in which to celebrate wedding vows. A private courtyard provides a beautiful entrance for the wedding party and when the ceremony is over guests can leave via the dramatic colonnade that leads to the imposing facade of the main House. The Adam Stables is licensed for civil ceremonies and is also available for religious services. Music can be organised for you whether it be bagpipes to pipe the bride down the aisle or an elegant string quartet to accompany hymns or play secular music throughout.

Ceremonies in the Tapestry Room (Licensed for Civil Ceremonies)
In the summer months, smaller wedding ceremonies of up to 60 guests with an outdoor drinks reception either on the lawns in front of the main House or in the South Colonnade can be held in the Tapestry Room. This impressive room, hung with Aubusson tapestries is situated within the Ballroom wing and as guests enter they can enjoy the backdrop of the main House.

Ceremonies in the Carriage Room
Finally, the Carriage Room is available for smaller weddings and would most commonly be used in conjunction with a reception or wedding breakfast in the Adam Stables. A simple room with Georgian windows overlooking a private courtyard, it can be dressed or themed to your requirements.

Please contact the Wedding Co-ordinator for pricing details.

Receptions

Whether you decide to celebrate your vows at Hopetoun House itself, or opt for your local church or Registry Office, Hopetoun is available for your wedding reception.

Two impressive, but quite different areas are available for banquets and entertainment - the Adam Ballroom and Tapestry Room situated in the South Pavilion and the Adam Stables and Carriage Room located in the North Pavilion.

Adam Ballroom and Tapestry Room
The Adam Ballroom and Tapestry Room is the most popular area of Hopetoun for wedding receptions. Guests are welcomed with a log fire in the entrance hall before entering the Tapestry Room, resplendent with stunning Eighteenth Century tapestries to await the arrival of the Bridal Party. With a roaring log fire in winter or with doors open to the Colonnade in summer, this is the perfect room to treat your guests to champagne and canapés served by uniformed staff whilst the Bride and Groom have photographs taken in the manicured grounds.

The Adam Ballroom seats from 80 to 250 guests with ample space for dancing and entertainment. On entering this room, the strong sense of space and historic grandeur together with the fabulous Aubusson tapestries, sparkling chandeliers and floral displays of your choice cannot fail to impress your guests. After the banquet, the Tapestry Room can be used as a cocktail bar.

Adam Stables and Carriage Room
The Adam Stables is best suited for wedding receptions of up to 100 guests. The recent refurbishment has given the area a chic yet historic air that lends itself well to elegant, contemporary wedding receptions. The private courtyard entrance can be decorated with dramatic flambeau or other lighting effects to create a memorable experience and the original stone flooring and soft lighting in the main room combine to create a unique ambience. On arrival, guests can enjoy refreshments in the Carriage Room whilst awaiting the arrival of the Bridal Party and once the banquet is over it can be used as a cocktail bar area. As the evening progresses, the private courtyard can be used for alternative entertainment or as a quiet space to cool down after dancing.

Catering

Hopetoun House Banqueting has a wealth of experience to bring to your wedding breakfast. We use only the finest fresh, local produce and will provide a fabulous feast to celebrate your wedding.

Sample menus and wine lists are available that we will happily tailor to your requirements and we can provide all the essential accoutrements from the best linen and beautiful crystal to the complimentary cake stand and knife.

On the day, our Banqueting Manager is on hand at all times to ensure that everything runs smoothly. For further details of menus and wine lists, please contact Hopetoun House Banqueting on 0131 331 4305.

Contact

If you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the Wedding Planner: 0131 331 2451
E: weddings @ hopetounhouse.com

Hopetoun House is member of the Unique Venues of Edinburgh, a consortium of 23 prestigious venues in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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