Your perfect
Wedding Day . . .
Exclusive Weddings at Tinto House The perfect choice for your perfect day
You’ve already made the most important decision — to share your lives with each other. But there are many more big decisions to make regarding your wedding ceremony, and all of us here at Tinto House are dedicated to helping you make the choices to ensure that your wedding day is the most perfect day you can imagine. Nestled in five acres of stunning gardens within the breathtaking countryside of the Scottish Borders, Tinto House is the perfect setting for creating memories to last a lifetime. Built in 1914 — with a respectful eye toward the grandeur and charm of the past, and already looking forward to the modern age that was approaching — Tinto House contains 39 en-suite bedrooms, including an elegant bridal suite, and a range of beautiful function rooms for your wedding ceremony and reception. Throughout Tinto House, stunning architectural details, such as the majestic sweeping staircase with ornate stained-glass windows, and remarkable period pieces, like the pennyfarthing bicycle and grandfather clock, sit comfortably beside the numerous touches of tasteful modernisation. You and your guests will be surrounded by the appealing ambience of a bygone era and comforted by the convenience of the most up-to-date amenities. Choose Tinto House to be the location for your perfect day, the commitment, care and experience of our professional team to make your wedding everything you’ve ever hoped it would be.
Your Wedding Day
Turning your hopes and dreams into reality From the moment you meet with us to plan your wedding day — whether you’ve already thought through every detail or are looking for suggestions and guidance — we are ready to help you make all of your dreams a reality.
Tinto House has achieved an enviable reputation for its fine cuisine, with imaginative, creative menus, freshly prepared food, and for sensibly priced wines that perfectly complement your meal.
Every detail of your wedding will be thoroughly discussed and meticulously planned, and members of our team will be available to answer your queries and offer expert advice and help.
We are ready to help you with all the large and small decisions — from the kinds of canapés and nibbles, to how and where you greet your guests, to whether there is musical entertainment (perhaps in the form of a flute, harp or the traditional Scottish bagpipes), or whether your reception will feature a traditional Ceilidh, and much, much more — to ensure that your wedding exceeds your dreams.
Tinto House offers a range of stunning rooms — the Library Room, the Tapestry Room, the Ballroom and the Queensberry Suite — all licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies. Each provides its own unique atmosphere, and one of them is sure to offer the perfect setting for your wedding. If you desire an outdoor ceremony, the house gardens and grounds are available, and feature the magnificent backdrop of the Lamington and Coulter Hills.
Your Wedding Ceremony Rooms to make a lifetime of memories
Tinto House is home to several function rooms, which can be used singly or in combination to provide an elegant and memorable location for your wedding ceremony, dinner and reception. The rooms are beautifully appointed, and each has its own unique, stunning view of the surrounding landscape. The Library Room provides a hushed, intimate setting for up to 60 people, with remarkable views across the Coulter Hills. The Tapestry Room is an elegant and light room that also features views of the Coulter Hills, and can accommodate up to 80 people. The Ballroom comprises a suite of two rooms — the circular ballroom itself and the adjoining Garden Room. The suite can hold up to 200 people at an evening reception, and features a large dance floor, private bar and charming views across the grounds. The Queensberry Suite is a tasteful, classic setting that can accommodate up to 200 people for an evening reception. The large dance floor, adjoining private bar and patio area that leads out to the gardens enhance this beautifully refurbished suite. It’s not just about function rooms of course. Our 39 en-suite bedrooms ensure your guests’ needs are also fully accommodated. We will work with you to carefully determine the perfect combination for your exclusive wedding at Tinto House, and will explain the various complementary accommodation arrangements that are possible.
Your Wedding Breakfast Eat, drink and be married in style
After the ceremony itself, the centrepiece of the celebration of your marriage is your wedding breakfast. There are many options available here at Tinto House, and you can count on our experience and personal attention to help you select the room, food and drink to ensure that your meal is the perfect finish to your day. Whether you create your own or select one of our set menus, you can be assured that every ingredient will be fresh, locally sourced whenever possible, and prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail. We know how food and drink can enhance the enjoyment of any event, and we will do everything we can to make that aspect of your wedding as memorable as possible. Whatever room, food and drink choices you make, your wedding breakfast will include white linen tablecloths and napkins, chair covers and sashes, plus other features with our compliments.
Your Wedding Package Making your day memorable
Our wedding specialists have carefully assembled several packages to provide you with some easy choices regarding your menu selection, drinks and wines for your reception and meal, evening reception buffets, plus the little extras that will make your wedding even more uniquely yours. The elements of these packages have been selected to ensure you have a delicious and satisfying range of food choices and complementary drinks and wines. However, you may choose alternatives to particular dishes, or you may choose to select your own, unique menu — we are happy to tailor a menu to your specific requirements. Whatever your menu choices, Tinto House is pleased to provide our dedicated wedding coordinator, personalised menus and table plan, a Master of Ceremonies, red carpet on arrival, complimentary use of a bridal changing room, complimentary parking, and an attention to detail that enhances your big day. In addition to the complimentary services and comforts provided at your wedding, there are many more options for you to choose at a nominal cost, such as a chocolate or champagne fountain, chair covers and decoration, personalised whisky miniatures for favours, indoor and outdoor fireworks and many more. Your wedding coordinator can help you select the items that will make your wedding even more enjoyable for you and your guests.
Wedding Menu Selections 2012-2013 Please choose a set menu from the selection below
You are not restricted to this menu so please ask for alternatives if you have a particular dish in mind that is not shown below.
Soups
Main Courses
Cream of wild and field mushroom soup with cinnamon foam Lightly curried parsnip and apple soup Cream of broad bean soup with creamed oyster mushrooms Cream of roast plum tomato soup with basil pesto (optional) Leek and potato broth with truffle oil Chilled melon and yoghurt soup with minted fruits
Roast Sirloin of Scottish beef with Yorkshire pudding (supplement £3.50)
Starters Galia melon with Parma ham and soya dressing Chicken liver paté with a tomato jam and warm brioche Terrine of goats cheese and potato with onion marmalade Platter of Loch Fyne smoked salmon with lemon Salmon and spring onion potato cake with cucumber salad and tartar sauce Seafood Cocktail served with crisp lettuce and cocktail sauce Terrine of ham shank with peas pudding and mustard dressing Grilled Lanarkshire Sausage with new potato mash and onion gravy
Roast Rib-eye of beef with Yorkshire pudding Roast duck breast with parsnip mash and cherry jus Roast fillet of beef Wellington style (supplement £5.50) Fillet of halibut crusted with salmon and potato with a lobster sauce (supplement £2.50) Pot roast breast of maize fed chicken with wild mushroom, smoked bacon and spinach potato (supplement £1.50) Slow roast chicken breast with sage and onion boulangère potato Braised shoulder of lamb with parsley and lemon crumb (optional) Roast rump of lamb with creamed potato and tomato and rosemary compote Roast loin of pork served with a cider and mustard jus Baked asparagus, crispy poached egg and tomato tart All main courses are served with seasonal vegetables
Prices Option 1
Soup + main course + dessert £29.50*
Option 2
Desserts Pear tart with vanilla and Calvados ice cream Crème brulée of your choice
Starter + main course + dessert £32.50*
Chocolate and raspberry cheesecake with poppy seed tuille
Soup + starter + main course + dessert £36.00
Sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce
10% discount on menu prices Sunday to Thursday inclusive
Sable of strawberries
* Add an extra choice per course for just £9.50 per person
Honey roast pear with chocolate sauce and cinder toffee ice cream
Children’s Menu Options under 8’s main + Dessert + Soft Drink £9.95 8-14 years reduced portions from main menu + soft drink £14.95
Bread and butter pudding with sauce Anglaise and banana ice cream
Option 3
Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream
Selection of Scottish cheeses Tea or Coffee served with traditional Tinto House Scottish tablet
Drinks and Wine Packages 2012 - 2013
Your Choice of Drinks Our experts have put together three packages which include drinks on arrival, wine with the meal and a drink for the toasts during the speeches. These are only our suggestions which work well for most couples however please let us know if you would prefer alternative drinks and/or wines for your reception and meal and we can include these in your package.
Package 1 A glass of wine, bottled beer or orange juice on arrival A glass of wine with the meal A glass of sparkling wine for the toast £11.95 per person
Package 2 A glass of sparkling wine on arrival Two glasses of wine with the meal A glass of sparkling wine for the toast £14.95 per person
Package 3 A glass and top-up of sparkling wine on arrival Two glasses of wine with the meal A glass of Port served with your cheese course or add an extra glass of wine A glass of Champagne for the toast £22.50 per person
To accompany your drinks reception bowls and assorted crisps, nuts and savoury snacks: £1.00 per person or classic canapés platter: £2.95 per person
Evening Reception Buffet Packages 2012 - 2013 Please select from the following
Assorted Sandwiches
Individual Pastries
White and Wholemeal Bread including Vegetarian Fillings (1 round per person ) - £2.70 per person
Choose from Savoury Vegetable and Cheese or Tomato and Mozzarella - £1.55 per person
Vol-au-Vents
A Wedding Favourite - with Assorted Fillings - £1.75 per person
Mini Sausage Rolls Pork Sausage in delicate Pastry (3 per person) - £1.75 per person
Crispy Chicken Fillets Tender Chicken in Batter (2 per person) - £1.95 per person
Goujons of Haddock Served with Tartare Sauce (4 per person) - £2.25 per person
Chunky Tattie Wedges Spicy Potato Snacks with Sour Cream and Chive Dip - £1.65 per person
Chinese Firesticks Spicy Chicken Wings with a Sour Cream Dip - £1.55 per person
Scottish Stovies A popular selection - served with Oatcakes - £4.20 per person
Bacon Roll (1 per person) - £2.75 per person
Fish and Chip Cone (1 per person) - £4.20 per person
Haggis, Neeps & Tatties £4.20 per person
Tea or Coffee
Chicken Satay or Vegetable Satay Sticks Served with Curried Mayonnaise and tangy Salsa Sauce - £1.55 per person
Wedding Cake is usually served with the buffet. Please inform us which part of the cake or tiers you would like the chef to cut
£2.20 per person
Tinto House Symington , Biggar Road , Lanarkshire ML12 6FT Tel: 01899 872722 Email:weddings@tintohouse.com www.tintohouse.com