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Choosing the venue for your wedding is one of the first steps you’ll take in the planning process but at the moment there’s a lot more to think about than usual. The northeast has it all when it comes to stunning wedding venues – from boutique hotels to grand mansions – and we’ve gathered all of the info you need to know NOW to make picking your venue easier!
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Hotels: The benefits
First of all, they’ll have an on-site event or wedding manager – in other words a planning expert who’ll be right up to date with the hospitality restrictions and other regulations. They are there to help you have a stress-free dream day so ask all the questions you have – they’ll be expecting a list. And remember there’s no such thing as a silly question – especially mid and post-pandemic.
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Aberdeen Marriott Hotel 01224 770 011 aberdeen.events@marriotthotels.co.uk Overton Circle-Dyce Aberdeen, AB21 7AZ It’s the day you’ve been dreaming of. Make every moment unforgettable with the perfect backdrop to say “I do”, delicious food intricately crafted by our chefs, and your every wish meticulously coordinated by your personal wedding team. At the Aberdeen Marriott Hotel we don’t just host events, we make memories. Bespoke wedding packages from £33pp MemoriesMadeMarriott.co.uk/Aberdeen
www.banchorylodge.com
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Twixmas Weddings
There is something truly enchanting about getting married during those precious days between Christmas and New Year. Say ‘I do’ under a canopy of twinkling lights and enjoy the warm glow of our log fires at Maryculter House.
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South Deeside Road, Maryculter, Aberdeen AB12 5GB t: 01224 732124︱weddings@maryculterhouse.com www.maryculterhouse.com Another bonus? They already know all the hotel staff and can advise on local suppliers. Great for everything running smoothly – woohoo! You really are spoilt for choice with hotels in the northeast. They range from sophisticated city centre options to rural grand mansions with stunning views.
Top tips
Health and safety: Check out hotel websites for specific information if you have any worries about the current procedures. Meldrum House, for example, has teamed up with a sanitisation company to ensure ultimate cleanliness and brought in fogging machines so they can clean big spaces in minutes.
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In general, though, cleaning has increased in bedrooms and public areas, and all staff will be wearing PPE – they want to make you feel safe. Booking: So many postponed weddings last year mean hotels are in high demand and a weekday wedding could be a real option for you. Potential cost-saving here,too!
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Make your wedding day a day to remember at the Ban-Car Hotel
Set in the rural countryside of Aberdeenshire, Ban-Car is a family run country hotel on the main Peterhead to Fraserburgh road. Catering for all sizes, and types of weddings, we have a wide range of services and years of experience.
www.ban-carhotel.co.uk
t 01346 532578 e tina@ban-carhotel.co.uk LONMAY - FRASERBURGH If you can, visit your venue (or venues if you’re still deciding between a few on the shortlist!) before booking so you can get a feel for the place and the people. Every venue will be operating slightly differently, so don’t just turn up – get in touch and ask for all the info you need to book a visit. If you don’t feel comfortable going in person, or they won’t allow it, set up a virtual viewing. Many venues have video tours on their website and Maryculter House has gone a step further with exclusive virtual viewings. You can also swoon over the galleries on each hotel’s website, and any pictures they’re tagged in on social media from the comfort of your own sofa. Great for getting an idea of how other couples have set up their weddings in the same place – especially if the wedding is smaller than originally planned in a big space.
www.byrhea.co.uk
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Before signing on the dotted line: Due to the ongoing uncertainty, make sure you discuss with your venue what will happen with your wedding if the restrictions drastically change again. Make sure you understand the payment schedules, cancellation policies and insurance information. Better to be safe than sorry, especially if you’ve already lost out due to a cancelled date. ♥
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Your Dream Day
It’s the day you’ve imagined all your life. Its about your story as a couple, making a new chapter together, about creating memories to last a lifetime. From small intimate receptions to rather more grand occasions, we have all the elements essential for the perfect wedding day – elegant surroundings, exquisite cuisines, unsurpassed attention to detail and first class service.
Our experienced team is on hand to turn your wedding day dreams into reality.
www.cpaberdeen.com
