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Venues & Marquees
Venues & Marquees Wonderful Venues
A glorious castle or exclusive-use stately home not quite ‘you’? And a high-spec hotel’s not right either, you say? Well, don’t you worry – there are plenty of other wonderful venue styles on offer right here in the northeast. – Here’s a handful to start you off…
INTRODUCING ABERDEENSHIRE’S NEWEST EXCLUSIVE USE VENUE
THE SCHIVAS STEADING, METHLICK www.schivas.com
www.aboynephotographics.com
Bella barn-style venues
From converted cowsheds to beautifully restored barns, rustic blank canvas venues have been popular for quite a few years now and they’re not going anywhere soon. Lucky for you, the abundance of Aberdeenshire countryside means you’ve got plenty of choice – and quirky new spaces are always popping up. Take a look at Schivas Steading, for example. Hosting its first weddings just this year, it’s a beautifully constructed steading conversion over two floors with a striking window and a glorious glass roof section. With a backdrop of majestic rolling hills, it’s a photographer’s paradise outside as well as inside! So, what’s the big draw with this type of venue, you ask? Well, first up, they simply ooze that dreamy rustic, vintage vibe. Just add bunting, birdcages, books and a couple of hay bales and you’re good to go!
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Photos: Emma Lawson Availability For 2022 & 2023
The Glen Tanar Ballroom is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s finest wedding venues. With space to seat up to 130 guests, a vaulted ceiling adorned with over 700 antlers, original oak flooring, a roaring open fire, and expansive lawns with access to our stunning estate grounds, this magnificent venue offers you and your guest a wonderfully romannc backdrop to celebrate your special day.
Glen Tanar Estate, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5EU Email: info@glentanar.co.uk Phone: 013398 86451 We’re Social
The fact these large, flexible spaces offer a ‘blank canvas’ is a big attraction too, especially for the DIY-mad couple who just can’t wait to put their own stamp on their big day – and their space. Divide the bright, airy venue as you please, decorate as you wish, hire the furniture you like and bring in all the suppliers you love. This is the ultimate venue type for a superpersonalised wedding! Marvellous marquees
Pippa Middleton had a huge glass structure installed on the grounds of her family home, especially for her and James Matthews to tie the knot in. So, why shouldn’t you erect your very own marquee, too!? Here, there are a few key advantages. First, you can host your wedding almost anywhere, whether you follow Pippa’s lead and say: “I do” at home; pop your marquee up in the grounds of a historic venue or select a special spot – somewhere particularly beautiful, or with personal memories for you as a couple. Once erected, you’ll have a similar base as the barn-style venues mentioned above – a blank canvas to which you can add your own theme, décor, accessories, suppliers… Everything! Not only that, the marquee itself can be tailored to your wants and needs. From shape to colour to size, the makeup of the structure is extremely flexible and there are very few limits – let your imagination run wild! The northeast has a host of experienced marquee suppliers and they’ll be able to advise what’s possible within your timescale, at your chosen location and to fit your budget. Talking of locations, one of the northeast’s newest venues offers the perfect spot for a marquee. Set in Milltimber, Waterside is a peaceful spot surrounded by fields, complete with a trickling waterfall, impressive statement bridge and staircase, and a tree-filled island with a bench for relaxing (or capturing romantic wedding photos)!
www.aboynephotographics.com
www.simonesmithphotography.com
From shape to colour to size, marquees are extremely flexible with very few limits – let your imagination run wild!
www.jonathanaddie.com
Located in Milltimber, Aberdeen, Waterside is a beautiful, tranquil spot finished with a trickling waterfall, impressive white bridge, staircase and island. Surrounded by trees and crop fields with a grass plateau perfect for a marquee, Waterside will make your big day extra special. www.watersidesouthlasts.com
www.deesidephoto.co.uk
Again, offering a ready-to-personalise space with beautiful surroundings, Waterside is perfect for couples who want to choose absolutely everything themselves, making sure their special day turns out as they always dreamed.
www.byrhea.co.uk
Keen to see the venue in action? We thought you might be! Simply flick back to page 74 to read all about the very first Waterside wedding – the nuptials of owners Brian and Valerie Dow’s gorgeous daughter, Lindsey. ♥
