Brochure - Prestonfield House

W E D D I N G S
www.prestonfield.com
Prestonfield
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uilt in 1687 as the grand baroque home of
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost, Prestonfield is
now Edinburgh’s most luxurious 5-star hotel with
23 stylishly opulent rooms and suites.
Opulence, theatre and luxury are combined in
James Thomson’s quirky and stylish reworking
of this A-listed historic century mansion where
minimalism is banished and maximalism rules!
In addition to the dramatic bedrooms and
sumptuous suites, there is his destination
restaurant - Rhubarb - alongside a collection of
stunning private dining rooms, opulent salons and
historic public rooms.
Described by Time Out as “Edinburgh’s star
restaurateur”, owner James Thomson’s vision was
to create a colourful and compelling alternative
to today’s plethora of bland and unexceptional
hotels.
Prestonfield is a very personal creation, a fusion
of historic architecture, an extensive collection of
art and antiques and décor every bit as rich and
colourful as the history of the house itself.
Prestonfield has been at the heart of Scotland’s
artistic, social, business and political life for over
four centuries and, as a uniquely luxurious 5 star
hotel, it remains so today.
Prestonfield is situated only five minutes
from Edinburgh’s finest shopping streets and
the historic attractions of the Royal Mile, yet
surrounded by twenty acres of gardens and
parkland, it provides the privacy and seclusion of
a country estate with 20 acres of camera-ready
gardens.
“A stunning mix of opulence, grandeur and comfort”
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Weddings at Prestonfield
he romance of Prestonfield House in
Edinburgh is beyond compare. Imagine your
wedding in this romantic historic house with
everything needed to make your day unique,
a breathtaking setting, just moments from the
centre of Edinburgh and totally secluded.
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With its spectacular backdrop in a ravishing
parkland setting, Prestonfield offers the
drama and prestige of a castle or stand-alone
venue with all of the on-site luxury, service
and convenience of a five star hotel – all just
moments from the heart of Edinburgh.
Prestonfield is Scotland’s ultimate romantic
wedding venue. With acres of lush camera-ready
parkland surrounding Scotland’s most glamorous
and romantic hotel, where could be better for
your most special day?
Prestonfield has a collection of uniquely magical
wedding venues to suit weddings of any size.
Smaller weddings will find our historic private
rooms are the perfect setting for an enchanting
celebration, whilst larger weddings will find
the spectacular circular Stables ballroom is the
perfect venue.
For the ultimate celebration, why not make
Scotland’s most romantic hotel exclusively yours?
Prestonfield is available on an exclusive use
basis – luxury, exclusivity and privacy in the most
magical wedding venue in Scotland.
“exudes opulent individual style that is
unrivalled anywhere else in the city” Time Out
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The Italian Room
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ramatically panelled with romantic painted
scenes from the Italian Grand Tour, the green
and gilt Italian Room is one of Prestonfield’s most
historic rooms and among the most sought-after
wedding venues in the city.
Celebrate your wedding in a room that has played
host to Presidents, Royalty and stars of every age from Benjamin Franklin to Oliver Reed and Lauren
Bacall. The Italian room is an impressive wedding
location and accommodates up to twenty-four
guests in a variety of formats. With a star-studded
reputation the Italian Room is a very special place
to celebrate.
Perfect for: a stylish winter wedding with roaring log fire
and pre-lunch drinks in the atmospheric whisky room.
Seats up to 32 for a ceremony, dining seats 24 on 3 or
4 rounds, seats 18 on one table.
“...it’s like walking onto the set of some
flamboyant costume drama.” Conde Nast Traveller
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The Stuart Room
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f ever there were a richly romantic room that was perfect for
an intimate wedding celebration then the Stuart is it, with its
dramatic red, black and gilt décor and luxurious furnishings. Home
to a romantic portrait of Mary Queen of Scots, the Stuart Room
has haunting views over the gardens to the romantic ruins of
Craigmillar Castle on the horizon and seats up to fourteen guests
in spectacular surroundings.
Perfect for: a smaller wedding with a romantic and theatrical feel or
a winter-time ceremony.
Seats up to 24 for a ceremony and 14 on one table for dining.
“flamboyant décor, attention to detail and cosseting service…
create an environment of pure decadence.” The Observer
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The Garden Room
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he bright and glamorous Garden Room is Prestonfield’s
largest private dining room and perfect for elegant wedding
celebrations for up to fifty guests. Featuring charming handpainted chinoiserie walls and French doors leading onto its own
private covered terrace, the gardens beyond are a great location
for an outdoor wedding ceremony in a tented pavilion.
Perfect for: spring or summer wedding that make full use of
Prestonfield’s acres of landscaped gardens.
Seats up to 50 for a ceremony and up to 50 guests for dining.
“Simply without comparison.” Time Out
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“Rhubarb is a remarkable experience.”
The Guardian
Rhubarb
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his richly decadent, stylish and very, very, glamorous restaurant occupies a
pair of gorgeously grand Regency rooms hidden at the heart of Prestonfield
and makes a spectacularly impressive wedding venue for up to 50 guests, or 100
guests when the rooms are used as a pair. A dramatically baroque setting with
all the magic and romance you would expect from the creator of the famed
Witchery by the Castle.
Perfect for: weddings in the most sumptuous surroundings.
Seats up to 50 guests or 100 guests when rooms are used as a pair.
“The pick of the bunch is Rhubarb. Romance in spades.”
Sue Lawrence, Scotland on Sunday
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The Circular Stables
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or magical weddings on a grand scale,
Prestonfield’s historic circular Georgian
stables are the capital’s ultimate venue.
Edinburgh’s most distinctive and prestigious
wedding venue, with its lavish gilt and red velvet
splendour, is worthy of a grand opera!
The Stables is the perfect wedding venue for a
grand wedding that needs music, dancing and
entertainment with dramatic lighting and a
flexible layout.
Weddings at the stables take care of every detail,
from the red carpet welcome to the gardens
perfect for photographs.
“Lovingly restored as an opulent and historic
boutique hotel, its location at the foot of Arthur’s
Seat only adds to its grandeur.” Elle
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“Converted from a striking circular Georgian stable,
Prestonfield’s Ballroom is truly a sight to behold. It’s
totally over the top, but utterly fabulous.”
Brides magazine
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nside you’ll find a comprehensive lighting
and audiovisual system to create the perfect
atmosphere complete with pins spots for
your table decoration, dynamic lighting and
mirror balls for your first dance – the dance
floor is included too! To ensure speeches go
without a hitch our sound engineer will assist
with every detail and the sound system will
ensure those speeches are heard. With a stage
for any entertainment you’ll also find the first
high-definition video wall in the city, capable
of astounding effects – or just great images to
enhance your day.
Perfect for: weddings with entertainment and
dancing.
Accommodates from 120 to 400 guests.
As you’d expect of Prestonfield the details
are taken care of with a choice of floor-length
tablecloths, crisp white linen, sparkling glass, china
and votive candles on each table.
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Gardens & Grounds
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wenty acres of lush lawns and camera-ready
parkland are the perfect location for marquees
and pavilions, whether for an outdoor wedding
ceremony, or as a venue for a reception.
Spring sees a riot of tulips and other bulbs, summer
masses of billowing old fashioned roses and the
woodland walk could have been made for autumn.
In winter the garden has its charms, with sculpted
topiary, statues and a gothic tea house to shelter
in. You’ll also find ancient statues, a croquet lawn,
putting green and an 18-hole golf course and royal
Holyrood Park adjacent.
In summer, lit by lanterns and candles, the gardens
become a magical location and the Tea House offers
the perfect backdrop to weddings on the lawn.
“With Highland cows and peacocks roaming the grounds it’s hard to
imagine Prestonfield is just minutes from the centre of Edinburgh.”
The Observer
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Exclusive use
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or the ultimate celebration why not make
Scotland’s most romantic and indulgent hotel
exclusively yours?
Romance, privacy and seclusion in the heart
of the city make Prestonfield the perfect
wedding venue to take on an exclusive use basis.
Prestonfield has welcomed guests for almost
four centuries and makes the perfect setting
to entertain your own cherished guests in
magical surroundings. Enjoy privacy and luxury,
no strangers, no intrusions - just you and your
guests.
With all of the luxury of five-star service on
hand, you can enjoy all of the facilities of a hotel
in the setting of an historic mansion: delicious
afternoon teas by the fireside, indulgent malts
from the whisky bar, walks in the secluded
gardens or golf on the adjacent parkland course.
In the spectacular setting of this historic mansion
you’ll have exclusive use of all of Prestonfield’s
indulgent public rooms with their roaring log
fires, the gardens, the sumptuous restaurant and
each of the 23 luxurious rooms and suites. Larger
numbers of guests can be entertained in the
spectacular circular Stables ballroom or in stylish
marquees in the elegant garden lawns.
Perfect for: when you want the exclusivity of a
stately home but with the service of a five-star
deluxe hotel.
“More is more at this extravagant hotel, a grand Baroque home standing
in 20 acres of private grounds by the Royal Holyrood Park.”
The Good Hotel Guide
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“Opulent eccentricity, flamboyant décor, attention to
detail and cosseting service create an environment of
pure decadence.” The Observer
Contact details and room capacities
Contact
Room Capacities
Prestonfield House
Priestfield Road
Edinburgh EH16 5UT
Salon Privée:
Stuart Room:
Italian Room:
Leather Room:
Garden Room:
Rhubarb:
The Stables:
The Wedding Team at Prestonfield can be
contacted at:
0131 662 2323
weddings@prestonfield.com
prestonfield.com
Dining 2 guests
Ceremony 24, Reception 24, Dining 14 guests
Ceremony 32, Reception 32, Dining 24 guests
Ceremony 24, Reception 24 guests
Ceremony 50, Reception 50, Dining 50 guests
Dining up to 50 or 100 guests as a pair
Ceremony from 120, Reception from 120-400,
Dining from 120-400 guests
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The Prestonfield App
Notes:
You’re looking at the perfect venue; now fill it with wonderful music!
Introducing our exclusive collection of the top ten wedding bands in Scotland.
Prestonfield is delighted to present, for the first time, our very own app.
Compatible with iPhones and Android devices, the app can be downloaded
free of charge from Apple Store or Google Play.
The apps are packed with useful information in a format that’s easy to use and
as portable as your mobile phone or tablet.
To download the app
simply visit either of
the two sites shown
above and search for
‘Prestonfield’.
Elwood, Groove Culture, The Lounge Machine, Luan, Replay, The Jack Dames, Strange Bru, Classic Noir, Major Tom and D.M.S.
Consistently the busiest and most trusted bands in Scotland. Classic & current rock/ pop hits. Ceilidh.
Visit our web site for videos, demos, photos and customer feedback.
If you wish to advertise your business in the next edition of this brochure
please call the Lighthouse Media Group Sales Team on 0844 335 6669.
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editorial in this publication, neither Lighthouse Media Consultants Ltd nor
Prestonfield House can accept responsibility for loss or damage caused
directly or indirectly by the contents of this publication. The views expressed
are not necessarily those of the publisher or editor. Whilst every care is taken
with material submitted for publication, no liability for loss or damage can be
accepted by the publisher or its agents.
With hundreds of bands of all shapes, sizes and budgets available to you, we’ve selected the very best to make your wedding sound as good as it looks.
Our top ten are only available to Hireaband customers* and are surprisingly affordable.
Call our wedding entertainment experts, Lisa or Gaye today on 01294 823111
or email info@hireaband.co.uk and we’ll provide you with our complimentary match up service.
0844 335 6669 • www.lighthousemediagroup.co.uk
Prestonfield would like to thank all who have generously helped us with this
publication. Our special thanks go to Flowers by Maxwell, our favourite florist,
Duke Photography, Elemental Photography, Trevor Yerbury and to our many
generous clients who have shared their special weddings with us.
Winners of the VOWS “Best Wedding Entertainment Agency” Award 4 times and finalists for 9 consecutive years. You can’t be in better hands.
* You may find some of these bands on other agency web sites with our permission. All bookings are concluded via Hireaband.
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Your wedding day is one of the most important and exciting days of your
life. It’s unique to you and needs to be designed around your personal
and individual requirements.
Andrew Warren is one of Edinburgh and the Lothian’s top wedding
photographers and will work with you to plan, create and capture
unique, artistic and memorable images of your special day Whether you
decide to have stylish contemporary, or classic traditional images, his
relaxed, non-intimidating and thoughtful approach will capture those
special moments as they come to life on your wedding day.
The Events Company in Scotland
Cameron Presentations is a family run business, in existence since the 1940’s
and is a specialist in delivering high-quality event presentation and multi-media
services. We have led developments in the sector and can provide a number of
solutions in all areas of event presentation; from audio/visual requirements to full
event production including lighting, staging, filming, theming and event furniture.
We provide a dedicated team to work with you offering support through all stages
of your event; from creation and design to delivery and support on the day.
With no other events company offering the number of services and products at as
high a level as Cameron Presentations there can be only one option when choosing
the company for your next event.
Wedding Photographer
www.andrew-warren.co.uk
TEL: 07799067867
Email: enquiries@andrew-warren.co.uk
0131 652 6007 • www.cameronpres.co.uk • ehire@cameronpres.co.uk
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Green Field Marquees
A wonderfully memorable wedding requires planning, precision, punctuality and
above all: unbound creativity. We believe this is an art.
Carnival Chaos are dedicated to offering unique wedding design. Our services
include: fabric draping, floral art & table centres, table stationary, stylish furniture
& linens, creative lighting and all the wonderful design details that make your
wedding day utterly memorable. We work to the highest of standards and as
professional designers; we have the eye for design and detail.
Green Field Marquees was established in 2004 to service the
Marquee Hire and Events industry all over Scotland, operating
from Edinburgh & Glasgow. We provide a personal service and
realise that each event has its own needs. We therefore aim to
make sure that the marquee hire is perfect for each customer,
ideally tailoring it to their every need.
We are proud of the growing reputation for professionalism
and reliability we have achieved in a relatively short time. Our
website has details of our services and our marquees for hire.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for a quotation.
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For all enquiries please contact: info@carnivalchaos.com
or call the studio on 0131 554 4422.
www.carnivalchaos.com
Wedding Marquees
Corporate Marquees
Clearspan Marquee Hire
Pagoda Marquee Hire & Garden Marquees
Green Field Marquees Ltd, Windylaws, Near Peebles, Peebleshire EH45 8PJ • Telephone: 01721 730 320
Email: info@greenfieldmarquees.com • www. greenfieldmarquees.com
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Though not technically ‘vintage’, our classic ‘Big 6’ is a head-turner wherever it goes. It
has been lovingly restored and maintained to a very high standard inside and out and we
are delighted to offer it for weddings to transport you in the refined comfort and style
redolent of a bygone era. We are based in the centre of Edinburgh and can provide a
personal chauffeured service throughout the city and in
East and West Lothian.
You are welcome to visit us and view the car in order that you can appreciate the quality
and comfort it would provide for travelling to your special event. We would be happy to
take you for a short drive so that you can really appreciate how comfortable it is. The car
is furnished in plush grey velvet and can comfortably sit three people in the back and one
in the front. For your wedding it will be decorated with silk ribbons, and inside we can
supply fresh flowers and champagne on request.
7A Eton Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 1QE
0131 332 6779 • 07766 710017
enquiries@auld-alliance-wedding-cars.co.uk
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The Kilt Hire Co
Wedding kilt
hire & sales
Morning suit
hire & sales
Free delivery
to Prestonfield
54/56 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh
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Phone: 0131 337 3333
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Cutting edge design and exceptional tailoring,
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Tailoring services are now available.
Providing vintage vehicles to Central Scotland
hamilton & inches, silversmiths by appointment to her majesty the queen,
is scotland’s leading jeweller and silversmith, independently owned and highly
individual. our team of award-winning craftsmen are housed in three floors of
silver workshops where time-honoured techniques are used to create silver items
by hand. our hand-engraver can personalise gifts to your bespoke design.
whether you are looking for wedding bands, gifts for the wedding party
or something extra special for your wedding list, our team of experts
at hamilton & inches are here to help.
Edinburgh office - The Workshop, Gourlaw Junction,
Rosewell, EH24 9DU. Tel. 0131 440 3475.
For those searching for a truly
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Falko (Konditormeister)
Limited
1 Stanley Road
Gullane, EH31 2AD
Tel: 01620 843 168
185 Bruntsfield Place
Edinburgh, EH10 4DG
Tel: 0131 656 0763
Email: info@falko.co.uk
Web: falko.co.uk
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Falko is an award-winning Master
Pastry Chef from Germany. He makes
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Purchase a made to measure kilt and receive the hire
accessories FREE for your special day - Prices from £364.95
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Mail: sales@kilthire.com
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Q: What choices do I have for my ceremony?
A: Scotland is a fantastic place to be married. You can be
married outside or inside. There is choice about the type of
ceremony you can have, and flexibility about the words you
can say to each other. You don’t even have to live in Scotland
to be married here.
Q: What is different about the ceremonies that you offer?
A: As an Interfaith Celebrant I can offer the freedom and
flexibility to reflect whatever beliefs are meaningful to you and
your partner. I hold legal ceremonies for people of all faiths,
mixed faith and no faith. Your ceremony can be non-religious
or humanistic in style, or it can include spiritual or religious
elements. I work with you to create a ceremony which
is personal and unique and can include vows, blessings,
readings, and music from any origin – religious,
non-religious, or something in-between.
Q: How can I personalise my ceremony?
A: You could involve family and friends, write your own vows,
or include a specially created ritual such as a personalised
handfasting or a candle lighting ceremony . I have many
different examples and can help you with ideas from some of
the inspiring and beautiful ceremonies that I have held.
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