Plate
£166
Hotel Avg
£196
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
12km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to GBP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in EdinburghComplete guide for your wedding in Edinburgh
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Edinburgh, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Gothic drama and hilltop castles. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Edinburgh offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Edinburgh has excellent leisure infrastructure (8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Edinburgh
Main advantages
- Visual dramatic power of the Gothic Old Town and surrounding nature.
- Highly flexible Scottish marriage laws making outdoor ceremonies easy.
Points to keep in mind
- High risk of rain and overcast skies even in the summer months.
- Strong winds from the North Sea can disrupt outdoor events.
The style in Edinburgh
Dominant Style
Historical Celta
Local Tradition
The groom and male guests in traditional Scottish kilts, accompanied by a bagpiper
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Edinburgh
The Balmoral Hotel
The epitome of Scottish luxury with majestic views of Edinburgh Castle.
Dundas Castle
An exclusive-use castle on the outskirts featuring a 15th-century medieval keep.
Wedding traditions in United Kingdom
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Something old, new, borrowed, blue
The bride wears something old (continuity), new (optimism), borrowed (shared happiness) and blue (fidelity). An iconic British tradition.
The wedding breakfast
British peculiarity: the wedding breakfast is NOT breakfast — it's the main meal after the ceremony, usually at midday or early afternoon.
Bridesmaids and best man
Bridesmaids all wear matching dresses (colour chosen by the bride). The best man delivers the key speech during the wedding breakfast.
The cake cutting
Multi-tier fondant-iced wedding cake. Cutting it together remains the official photo moment of the event.
Legal requirements to marry in United Kingdom
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Register Office
Minimum notice
28 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Give notice in person at the Register Office at least 28 days in advance.
- Minimum 7 days of residence in the district before giving notice.
- Pay the notice fee (£35 per person).
- Civil or authorised religious ceremony with a Registrar or recognised minister; 2 witnesses total.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in United Kingdom- Appropriate visa: Marriage Visitor visa for non-EEA visitors.
- Passport and UK address proof.
- Foreign documents with apostille and certified English translation if not in English.
How to get there from United Kingdom
Main airports
Rail
LNER / GWR / Avanti West Coast
Common departure points
London · Manchester · Edinburgh · Birmingham · Bristol
Typical vendors in United Kingdom
What British couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Edinburgh
Precio medio: ~230€/noche
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Vuelos a Edinburgh
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Que hacer en Edinburgh
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes weddings in Scotland (Edinburgh) unique?
Scottish law allows legally binding marriages to be performed anywhere (outdoors, mountaintops, castles) as long as it is conducted by a registered officiant (e.g. a humanist ceremony).
How do you wear a traditional Kilt for an Edinburgh wedding?
It is standard for the groom and groomsmen to hire kilts from local shops, choosing a family tartan or a neutral pattern, completed with a sporran and traditional dirk.
How does Edinburgh's weather impact a wedding?
Scottish weather is highly changeable. A robust indoor backup plan is required, along with light warm layers for outdoor photos on Arthur's Seat.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to GBP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Edinburgh
