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Lauren B. Sent on 08/08/2023Incredible
My husband and I held our wedding at Auchen Castle on 20th July this year, and we were absolutely blown away!
The staff were honestly amazing, nothing was too much trouble both in the run up to the wedding & on the day itself. My wedding planning approach was rather chaotic so poor Sarah and Lynne had to respond to quite a lot of emails with random things i’d suddenly remembered, but they always responded promptly and were so lovely every time.
We stayed at the castle the night before the wedding with a lot of family and the wedding party & the bbq they put on for us was 10/10. It was such a lovely relaxed start to our wedding weekend and I’d highly recommend you take the night before option if you can!
The wedding day itself truly blew all expectations out of the water. In the morning while I was getting ready with the bridesmaids, Lynne and the staff were great, bringing up some bubbles and our breakfast orders (delicious!) so we could have a leisurely morning in the bridal suite. They kept checking in with us to make sure we didn’t need anything, and then later brought up a fruit platter my mum had ordered for us which was the biggest fruit platter i’ve ever seen & so gorgeously laid out.
The rest of the day flew by, but we were so well looked after throughout and the staff were so efficient but also just really lovely. Dinner far surpassed any food I’ve ever had at any other wedding - everyone adored their meals and friends & family are still raving about it to us whenever they see us!
We’re so happy we had our wedding at Auchen and I cannot thsnk & recommend them enough for making our day as special & fun as it was. -
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Mandy W. Sent on 02/05/2024Dream Wedding - Auchen Castle is Amazing!
My husband and I were traveling to Scotland from the US for our wedding, and we decided to hold our wedding at Auchen Castle. This was the best decision we could have made, and I can't say enough good things about Auchen Castle and the amazing staff there.
Planning a wedding abroad could seem daunting, but from the very beginning, the staff made everything very easy. They answered all of our questions (and there were a lot of them) and guided us through every step of the planning process.
I was already impressed with Auchen Castle, but when we arrived for our wedding my husband and I and our family were blown away! Everyone was incredibly nice, and made us feel welcome and relaxed. Everything just felt so easy - as a bride on her wedding day, I can honestly say I couldn't have been more calm. This is really down to the staff - they go above and beyond. I should also mention that all of the food we had - the wedding dinner, our breakfasts, and our BBQ dinner the night we arrived - were all delicious. It was the best food we had on our trip!
We selected the Petit Package, and having everything included made planning very easy. All of the vendors the castle works with are also top notch.
I cannot recommend Auchen Castle enough - our wedding was more wonderful than we could have ever imagined. -
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Emma M. Sent on 05/04/2024Our Fairytale Wedding Venue
My Husband and I got married at Auchen Castle on the 28th March 2024. We booked our wedding 2 years in advance and opted to go with the perfectly petite package. When I say that this venue turns your dreams into reality, I’m not lying!
Included in our package was the following:
- Exclusive Use of the Castle
- Bridal Bouquet and Grooms Buttonhole
- Honeymoon Suite
- Scottish Piper
- Wedding Cake
- Owl Ring Delivery
- Canapés
- 3 Course Wedding Breakfast
- Welcome Drinks and Toast Drinks
- Evening Grazing Platters
We had a small intimate wedding celebration of 20 guests but you can add on for additional fees.
From the moment we laid eyes on Auchen Castle we knew it was the one. It screams romance with its charm and beautiful surroundings. The team made us all feel so special and at home. Lynne and Sarah always replied to my emails quick and efficiently and no questions were ever too much or silly on the run up to the wedding. Having such friendly wedding coordinators really made for a less stressful wedding experience.
When we booked the venue I was posted all the information I needed in regards to the other suppliers. This included Bells Florist, Callum the Scottish piper and Sandra Braid our cake maker. I then proceeded to get in contact with each vendor to discuss our plans for the wedding day.
The night before the wedding we headed down with 9 of our family members to set up the castle, have a meal and play some games. This is when I met Fiona who was an absolute superstar through out the whole wedding weekend. She was there to greet us and made sure every aspect of our day was perfect.
This brings us on to the food and my mouth is watering even thinking about it! It was delicious. The catering was out of this world and as a picky eater who was worried I wouldn’t like anything, it was *chefs kiss*!
Everything about our time at the castle was exceptional and I wish we could relive it all over again! If you’re looking for your fairytale wedding venue then you must go visit Auchen Castle. -
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Anannya G. Sent on 21/03/2024Considerate, flexible, friendly, beautiful
My husband and I had an incredible wedding experience. The staff made sure we were well looked after and the food was fantastic! The castle views are picturesque. Everybody there was so helpful and supportive! Our wedding day was beautiful and all the credit goes to the team in Auchen Castle. -
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David R. Sent on 06/03/2024Beautiful wedding venue
We’d like to say thank you to the whole team at Auchen Castle for our wedding at the end of February.
The planning with Sarah and Lynne went so smoothly and was invaluable. All questions and requests were swiftly answered, and nothing seemed like to much trouble. As a result, the events of the two days certainly flowed like a dream.
And further thanks to Fiona and the onsite guys who helped make it all happen so fantastically. Everyone who came along has been full of praise for the castle, the facilities, the food and the overall care and attention from the team. Both days were brilliant. The menu options for the buffets, canapes and wedding breakfast were lovely, and our guests appreciated the quality of all the meals. The bar staff were great with a wide range of drinks available.
We loved the venue, the grounds, the ceremony, the owl, the piper, the dining room, everything really. And the fireworks were beyond amazing. I’ve rarely seen such a display!
We stayed over for both nights, as did all our guests, and the rooms were beautifully decorated, clean, comfortable, and well equipped. Views of the lake, the grounds and the surrounding hills made it even better.
I think we were very lucky to choose Auchen for the occasion and would be happy to recommend to any prospective couples thinking of this great place in southwest Scotland.
The work all the team did made it unforgettable.
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Alix B. Sent on 02/04/2024An absolute dream!
We held our wedding here on 30.03.2024 and it was the most magical time. We had exclusive access to the castle from 3pm on the Friday which allowed us to get organised and relaxed for our day on the Saturday. The staff were very accomodating, providing all necessary plates etc for us to get a take away with our guests the night before. The staff were extremely helpful in the set up process for the day as I had made a lot of the decor myself and did not have a vendor to dress the venue. Everything on the wedding day went off without a hitch, with Fiona and Lynne running the day like clockwork! We went with the petite package that they offer and added additional guests. We even had some last minute changes and nothing was a bother to accomodate! With the run of the castle for the weekend our guests had a blast and we were made to feel like royalty! I would highly recommend Auchen to anyone wanting an exclusive venue that can provide both ample space and an intimate feel! The grounds are absolutely stunning for photographs also! -
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Sarah E. Sent on 26/02/2023
Perfect Scottish Wedding
Sarah, Lynne, Fiona, where do I start in thanking you.
We got married in February 23 after getting engaged in summer 22. We had 64 guests which I think is a good number for the size of the venue
We chose Auchen Castle because of its gorgeous surroundings and building and actually never managed to view in person but I had my wow moment on the weekend of our wedding when I saw it for the first time- the pictures do not do it justice!!
We had dinner with everyone the evening before - went for steak pie and veggie lasagna and it was honestly delicious!
On the night before the wedding Fiona helped us with planning, timings, setting up etc and did an amazing job at arranging the flowers.
The ceremony room was stunning and doesn’t need much to make it look extra special! We went for simple flowers and candles and the team added a bit of magic with setting it up the way they did.
The food was also incredible - the portions were plenty and the evening food was also great. I couldn’t have faulted if.
I couldn’t thank them enough and honestly they made the day feel so relaxed!
Also for a wedding venue I would say drinks were reasonably priced which was a pleasant surprise.
The castle has much more to explore than just the main rooms and the lighting is great for photos!
Thanks again for making our wee Scottish wedding perfect! -
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Leanne R. Sent on 14/09/2023Amazing venue
When I booked the all taken care of package at Auchen Castle I didn’t realise how much work they put into it. The staff catered to our every need before, during and after the wedding. The suppliers they chose as part of the wedding package were just as wonderful, each replying quickly to my emails answering all of my questions I had, and as the wedding got closer my questions and queries got more random, but nothing was left unanswered. I don’t think I could put into words how special everyone involved made us feel. Callum the Piper learned my song for walking down the aisle as it wasn’t a usual piping song. That gesture alone I am so grateful for. Lucy from the florist Mountain Daisy really listened to what I wanted, her passion for her work is incredible and our flowers were spectacular. Paperdoll who did our stationary, her work is beautiful so much so I dealt with her directly for our wedding invites and some of the favours all matching. I could not be more thankful to Sarah and Lynne and everyone at Auchen Castle, they made our wedding a day we will treasure forever. -
Tessa E. Sent on 01/11/2023
Impeccably planned magical and intimate wedding weekend!
Our wedding at Auchen Castle was an absolute dream! We truly cannot say enough good things about everyone who helped us plan and pull off the most magical weekend of our lives. We booked the Castle for a long weekend so that family and friends could gather to celebrate and spend time together! We both hoped for an intimate wedding at a beautiful destination, with just our closest family and friends. Having a wedding in another country (we're from the US!), sight unseen, was something that we were both nervous about, but we decided to take the plunge. Everything exceeded our wildest dreams.
Neither one of us could have imagined just how incredible the Auchen Castle team would be. We had both attended weddings where the couple seemed stressed, and had to deal with random things throughout the day. But we never had to worry about anything. It felt so effortless and perfectly planned—even though we know that it was an amazing, expertly planned and executed, labor of love from the entire team. We were truly in awe of how magical everything was, and how smoothly everything went. Even when there were some unexpected change-ups (we ended up having an owl fly in to deliver the rings in a mini ceremony inside before going outside into the garden to say our vows since it was such a beautiful day!), it seemed completely natural and fit perfectly with the weekend.
We were also blown away by Auchen Castle's coordination with all of the other vendors and parties. All of the vendors that Auchen Castle recommended were also amazing and so easy to work with! Everyone delivered perfectly on our vision without us having to worry about any details on the day-of. From the flower placement, to the fireworks show, to the lawn games, to the musicians; we were in awe of how everything fit together. The food was amazing too—by far the best wedding food that we have ever tasted (and many of our guests commented on it too!). Having the kitchen team prepare such wonderful, diverse meals for our whole group, and never having to leave the grounds, made it such a homey and intimate setting.
The whole weekend truly exceeded every expectation and was the perfect way for us to enter the rest of our lives as a married couple. We cannot recommend Auchen Castle enough! -
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Margot Sent on 20/03/2023Fairytale Wedding
From start to finish the staff were wonderful, the venue itself is beautiful.
We opted for the all taken care of package and it really was all taken care of, this allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend. Guests travelled from far and wide. We took all the rooms at the Castle and had a barbecue the night before.
All the suppliers that Auchen put us in touch with were excellent. From Lucy at Mountain Daisy Flowers who understood our brief for having all our flowers to come from the UK, to Jenna the hairdresser, Hania the make up artist who understood that I wanted natural makeup and she delivered, I felt beautiful. Callum the wonderful piper, paperdoll printers who perfectly captured the feel of our wedding with the table plan, menus and place settings, Sandra Braid who created a beautiful wedding cake. The talented people from Falconry Scotland who made our ring delivery so magical and finally Nicky McMichan and his Ceilidh Band who helped make the dancing so much fun.
The staff went above and beyond looking after us and our guests, having the venue that was ours for the weekend was really special. We brought our dog and so did some of our guests, the grounds are great for dog walks. We wanted our fur baby to be part of our special weekend and Auchen made it so easy to do this.
The food was incredible, I am a chef so the food was always going to be important to me but the chefs really were excellent. They took great care of the different dietary requirements and allergies.
We cannot recommend Auchen Highly enough, they went above and beyond, so much so that when my Mum had mobility issues Fiona the manger phoned her daughter to bring an aid from her own home to help. Some of my guests also work in the hospitality industry and they were also very impressed with the standard of service.
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