FIND YOUR HAPPY EVER AFTER ON SKYE!

Get married in style in front of all your friends and family at one of The Sonas Collection’s three luxury hotels

The Isle of Skye has long captured the imagination of die-hard romantics, with countless couples making their way over from the mainland to say “I do”. And with rugged landscapes and breathtaking views, it’s no wonder the Misty Isle makes so many to-be-weds’ shortlist of elopement and microwedding venue contenders.

But Skye weddings are about so much more than just intimate affairs. In fact, with so much natural beauty to explore and the worldfamous Highland welcome, what better place to stage a showstopping wedding on a grand scale? On the Isle of Skye, you have the freedom to hold a beautiful country house wedding for up to 120 guests with world-class views, and The Sonas Collection should sit at the top of your list for consideration.

Boasting three separate hotels across the island, The Sonas Collection has everything you could wish for when planning your dream wedding. You can feel confident that you will receive only the very highest standard of personalised service and, with numerous Scottish Hotel Awards to our name, you can also depend on our unrivalled experience in delivering topclass weddings.

Here at Sonas, we offer a choice of three luxury wedding venues; Skeabost, Duisdale and Toravaig, each with their own individual personality but all with the same warm island hospitality and a passion for sharing local produce. So, whether you want to hold a wedding for 40 of your nearest and dearest, or a much larger day for up to 120 guests, you can truly have the pick of your favourite venues with us! To assist with your current plans, we have created complete packages to take care of it all for you. Though designed to encompass all the details for a perfect day, if you have something special in mind, simply allow us to bring your vision to life by booking your personalised in-person or virtual viewing with our Wedding Specialists.

Rest assured that if you choose one of our award-winning venues, we will be on hand to assist with the preparation of your special day.

What’s more, all our hotels are set in their own private grounds offering the perfect setting for those all-important wedding photos. After all, you’ve chosen Skye for your wedding, and you want to take full advantage of those views.

Choosing your perfect Sonas venue

With the Sonas Collection, you truly are spoilt for choice, so just how do you decide which of our three luxury hotels is right for your dream wedding? Take a look at what they each have to offer.

Toravaig House Hotel

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Toravaig is the collection’s Hebridean Gem, nestling on the hillside in a stunning coastal location overlooking the Sound of Sleat. The hotel creates an intimate home from home feeling but with the added benefit of luxurious bedrooms, all named after Hebridean Islands.

This elegant hotel has many times been name “Romantic Hotel of the

Year” at the Scottish Hotel Awards, and it’s easy to see why. Toravaig’s elegant lounge and cosy dining room make it a dream backdrop to your ‘I do’s and you’ll have various spots to choose from when it comes to deciding on the perfect location for your ceremony. You could exchange vows in front of a roaring fire, head outdoors into the private gardens, or opt for a patio wedding.

You can even hire Toravaig exclusively for a private house party and have the run of the entire hotel. The hotel can accommodate weddings with up to 40 guests, making it ideal for a weekend wedding getaway.

Duisdale House Hotel

Duisdale began life in 1865 as a Victorian mansion and although the beautifully landscaped gardens and historic exterior remain, inside you will discover a modern and stylish boutique hotel, the perfect destination for your romantic wedding. Set within 35 acres of gardens and boasting stunning views, it has twice been winner of Scottish Hotel of the Year, a ringing endorsement for couples interested in marrying here. At Duisdale you can marry in our conservatory or on the garden deck, against the backdrop of the Sound of Sleat. You could also say ‘I do’ in the pretty private garden. If you’re thinking of venturing slightly further afield, the hotel also offers a popular castle package for couples wanting to have an evening ceremony at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle nearby.

Wherever you tie the knot, Duisdale can accommodate your wedding reception for up to 100 guests - including 22 bedrooms when you take the hotel on an exclusive-use basis - allowing you to gather all your loved ones together for a proper celebration.

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Skeabost House Hotel

Located seven miles from Skye’s main town of Portree, Skeabost is the largest of the Sonas Collection’s hotels and enjoys a jaw-dropping location. Set on the shoreline of Loch Snizort, the instantly recognisable, white-washed mansion is the epitome of elegance. Expect spacious lounges, wood panelling and Victorian grandeur with a contemporary twist. It even has its own nine-hole golf course. At Skeabost you can choose to marry on the picturesque patio or down by the loch on the pier, or why not step inside to the bright and airy conservatory or the wood panelled dining room? With 23 acres of picturesque woodland, you’ll have your pick of picture-perfect wedding locations, and the hotel can accommodate weddings for up to 120 guests and offers 20 bedrooms on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis. The historic Dunvegan Castle is also a stone’s throw away and Skeabost often plays host to wedding receptions after the couple say “I do” in a ceremony at the castle. However you choose to marry at Skeabost, you’ll enjoy luxurious and relaxed surroundings, guaranteed to impress your guests.

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