We will be discussing how to plan a wedding in Edinburgh in full detail over the next few minutes. Our main goal is to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Edinburgh Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Edinburgh
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Edinburgh will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for this region are available by clicking here if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Edinburgh Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Edinburgh might be the most important decision you will make:
- The Old Dr Bells’ Baths at 121 Great Jct St
- Riddles Court at 322 Lawnmarket
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh at Arboretum Pl
- The Signet Library at Parliament Square
- Timberyard at 10 Lady Lawson St
- Dundas Castle at S Queensferry
- Mansfield Traquair at 15 Mansfield Pl
- DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre at 34 Bread St
Riddle’s Court can host up to 60 seated guests.
The Royal Botanic Garden can host events for 10 to 200 guests including outdoor wedding ceremonies near you in the John Muir Grove among the enormous redwoods, lunch in the David Douglas Room, and dinner and an evening reception in the Caledonian Hall with a view of the Rock Garden.
Any form of reception from a local wedding breakfast to an evening event 220 guests can be seated at the Signet Library.
With a maximum of 75 people for a seated banquet Timberyard is ideal for small events starting at 20 guests.
Dundas Castle offers outdoor or courtyard ceremonies in Edinburgh and can hold 200 guests.
The DoubleTree by Hilton can accommodate up to 150 guests for weddings or receptions in your area.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- Emma Roy of Edinburgh at 31-33 Leith St
- Gwenne Edinburgh at 147 Liberton Brae
- Pretty Woman at 12 Earlston Pl
- Bliss Studio at 12 Montgomery St
- La Novia at 6 York Buildings, Queen St
- Pan Pan Bridal at 29-31 Buccleuch St, Newington
- Thistlekiss X at 48, Off W Main St, Lychgate Ln
- Kavelle Couture at 4 Brandon Terrace
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- Mairi Macsween Designs at The Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny St
- Stoneberry Press at 18M Liberton Brae
- Bee Invited Wedding Stationery
- 2Flux Stationery Studio
- Ruby & Bloom Paper Co
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Edinburgh wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Flowers by McDowell at 556 Gorgie Rd
- Pollination at 42 Ashley Terrace
- The Stockbridge Flower Company at 13 Dean Park Cres
- Nikkis Fleurs at 9 Wolseley Pl
- Charmed Floristree at 4 Ormiston Terrace, Corstorphine
- Rose & Ammi Florist at 2 Gillespie Cres
- Snapdragon Flowers at 146 Bruntsfield Pl
- Lorraine Graham Flowers at 45 Causewayside, Newington
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Natalia Swiader Photography
- Anna Urban Wedding Photography
- Love Wedding Photos & Film
- Blue Sky Photography
- Jasmin Bauer Photography
- Catching the Moments Photography
- Fern Photography
- Edinburgh Wedding Videos
- Ewan Mathers Photographer
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
- The Rear View Band
- First Class Wedding Band
- Ceilidh Experience
- Edinburgh DJ Hire
- Lee Live
- Arta String Quartet
- DJ Calverto
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- Belle Bridal Hair & Beauty at 24 Bonaly Dr
- JD Bridal Hair & Makeup at 1 Hamilton Wynd, Lindsay St
- Helen Cameron at Braid Mount View
- Sarah Baldwin Professional Makeup Artist at 11, 6 S Oswald Rd
- Makeup & Beauty Bar at 133 Great Jct St
- Colette Casher Make-Up Artistry at 46a Morningside Rd
- Jasmin French at 42A Hamilton Pl, Stockbridge
Tuxedo Rentals
Don’t forget about the tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen:
- Bowdens Kilt Hire at 37 Easter Rd
- Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers at 189 Canongate
- 8 Yards at 54, 56 Haymarket Terrace
- Slater Menswear at 100 George St
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Edinburgh are available at:
- Licks Cake Design at 17 Henderson Row
- Cuckoo’s Bakery at 150 Dundas St
- 3D Cakes Edinburgh at 20 Roseburn Terrace
- Bibi’s Bakery at 37 Hanover St
- Sugar Daddy’s Bakery at 8 Roseneath St, Marchmont Cres
- The Plant Patisserie at 133 Craighall Dr, Musselburgh
- The Sicilian Pastry Shop at 14-16 Albert St
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- Heritage Portfolio
- Hickory
- Midlothian In-House Catering
- Shardana Catering
- The Edinburgh Catering Company
- Pinkertons Catering
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- Chaophraya Thai Restaurant at 4th Floor, 33 Castle St
- Badger & Co at 32 Castle St
- Howies Restaurant at 29 Waterloo Pl
- Hawksmoor at 23 W Register St
- Kyloe at 1-3 Rutland St
- The Kitchin at 78, Commercial Quay, Leith
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- Scarlett & Bell at 1 Leadervale Rd
- Lavender Blue Alternative Wedding Coordination at 4a Bridge Rd, Colinton
- The Wedding Guru – Oskar at 39 W Granton Rd
- Beautifully Covered at #10 East Hermiston Business Park, 30 Cultins Rd
- Backdrops & Buttercream at Ru60, Ocean Terminal, Ocean Dr, Leith
Just so you know we have also written about:
- Where To Buy A Wedding Dress In Glasgow
- Where To Buy A Wedding Dress In Belfast
- Where To Buy A Wedding Dress In Dublin
- Where To Buy A Wedding Dress In London
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Edinburgh
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Edinburgh and we wish you the best of luck!