Wedding Venues in Aberdeenshire

John

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5.0

We had our wedding at Mar Lodge Estate in August. The grounds and the house are immaculately cared for. We rented two out of the four of the apartments in the main house; a 2 bedroom for us, and the large, multi-bedroom for our wedding guests. The rooms are spacious and most have bathrooms attached or across the hall. The kitchens have ample space to store food and prepare meals, and the living / dining area is equipped for many people to enjoy a meal or a night in together. We had our ceremony in Linn of Quoich on Mar Lodge Estate, and were permitted to use Queen Victoria's Cottage for a light lunch. The area is incredible for photographs, and easily walkable from the nearby parking lot. While the house, the location, and even the weather were fantastic, our wedding would not have gone so smoothly without the involvement of Sophie and Louise. Over our week staying at the lodge, they played the following roles, many of them unexpected, but not unappreciated; tour guide, kilt inspector, bridal attendant, photographer's assistant, steam cleaner, construction supervisor, champagne flute procurer, wedding dress complimenter, and, most appreciated, conversation partner. They had an immeasurable impact not only on our wedding day, but on the experience of each member of our group throughout our entire stay on the property. If you are considering celebrating your wedding at Mar Lodge, consider no longer. You will have an unforgettable experience.

Michaela

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

What can I say apart from wow. This venue was completely perfect and made our day incredible. We had Gillian help with the planning and the organisation and we could trust that everything would run smoothly thanks to her hardwork and dedication. Stef and Tim (the owners) are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. To have the venue for a couple of days was great as my family who had to travel from Somerset to attend for to relax the next day after the wedding, which made everything even more special. The amount of accommodation included was great as hardly anyone had to worry about organising taxis and it really helped my friends with young children as they could have a middle of the day nap before the evening got underway. The whole day was perfect, we couldn't recommend Logie highly enough, when can we come back for a vow renewal? 🤣 They also have onsite highland cows you can have wedding photos taken with ☺️

Sian

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5.0

My partner & I recently celebrated our big day at Cluny Castle - from start to finish everything was just perfect! Prepare for some unbelievable photographs with this gorgeous venue! From the castle itself, to the beautiful chapel it really is something special! Natalie was an amazing wedding co-ordinator who kept in touch throughout the planning process & kept everything running smoothly over the wedding weekend. We were also given a butler, Steven, who done a fantastic job over the course of the weekend without feeling like anyone was lingering. All in all, we couldn’t recommend Cluny Castle more - we really wish we could live the whole weekend all over again. Love, The Donalds x

NicolaBalmain

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5.0

Stuart Rattray and his team at Glen Tanar estate made our wedding the most unforgettable and perfect day we’ve ever had. Thanks to the team there, everything was seamless and during the entire planning process, nothing was too much to ask and Stuart found a way of making our dream come to life. We chose to get married at the absolutely beautiful Chapel of St Lesmo within the estate, a short walk away from the ballroom where we had our reception. My family stayed in the onsite cottages which were warm, welcoming and comfortable. My husband and I stayed in the unique ‘Tower-O-Ess’ honeymoon suite which we fell in love with and plan to return to as often as we can. All our guests commented on what a stunning venue we had chosen for our special day and Stuart and the team made sure that we loved every minute of it! Thanks a million team GT, Nici & Craig Robertson

Cosma

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

I can’t say enough good things about our wedding experience at Raemoir. We were married the 6th of August, and had the most special time. From my very first correspondence with Raemoir, they were prompt, organized, and professional. This type of communication continued throughout the whole relationship. The transparency of the costs and what was included from the very beginning, as well as the location of the venue itself made it an easy pick to put down our deposit not long after getting engaged. Neil (the owner) was always there to help out via email and Julie Love (the wedding coordinator) made planning an overseas wedding a breeze. Her decades of experience in the local wedding industry was invaluable. Although my husband grew up in the area, we planned the event from our home-base in Canada. Julie easily worked with the time difference and helped out wherever she could since we weren’t nearby. I loved getting to know her! The two nights at Raemoir were truly a dream. To be surrounded by all your closest family and friends in one estate, to be so warmly welcomed by the owners and staff, and get to celebrate love all together…that’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is so incredibly worth it. I only wished it could have lasted longer! The food was delicious, our long list of dietaries were thoughtfully catered to, and the rooms were so comfortable. Reena was so on top of the whole weekend and there at my elbow anytime I needed her—including helping to feed the busy bride in between socializing! Neil’s wife Julie and their daughter Emily were so attentive and thoughtful. Their two chocolate labs, Harry and Hunter, were the perfect addition to the party and all the guests loved them! From the first time we saw the pictures of the Woodland Cathedral we knew we wanted to be married there, and we were rewarded with the most beautiful sunny day to do so. That being said, the atmosphere of the Oval Room is so gorgeous and historical, it would have made just as special of a place to have the ceremony. So many of our guests reiterated that it was the best wedding they had ever attended. There is not a question in my mind that we made the best decision by having our wedding at Raemoir House! I wish I could live it all over again. If you are considering them for your wedding or event, book it now.

Ballogie house was the most amazing venue for our intimate wedding in November. Having the venue for 4 nights meant we could fully relax with our nearest and dearest before and after the wedding, and allowed us to fully emerse ourselves in the day itself. The house and grounds are absolutely stunning, I can't think of a single think I would change about the whole experience. It's one of the few venues locally where the indoor ceremony space is equally as beautiful as the outdoor options. Molly and the team were absolutely fantastic and took care of us every step of the way, nothing was too much trouble. I can't recommend Ballogie House highly enough to anyone planning their wedding!

From our picturesque wedding on the banks of the River Dee, followed by live music and drinks on the lawn, served from the ‘Fox Box’, to the wedding reception and Sunday BBQ in Cobbleheugh - Banchory Lodge exceeded our expectations and made our wedding weekend so very special.