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Prestonfield

“A stunning mix of opulence, grandeur and comfort”

Built 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.



Weddings at Prestonfield

The 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.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?

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 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 isunrivalled anywhere else in the city” Time Out


The Italian Room Dramatically 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 someflamboyant costume drama.” Conde Nast Traveller


The Stuart Room If 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


The Garden Room The 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 hand-painted 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


Rhubarb This 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.


“Rhubarb is a remarkable experience.”The Guardian

“The pick of the bunch is Rhubarb. Romance in spades.” Sue Lawrence, Scotland on Sunday


The Circular Stables For 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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Inside 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.

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.

Perfect for: weddings with entertainment and dancing.

Accommodates from 120 to 400 guests.

“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


Gardens & Grounds Twenty 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


Exclusive use

For 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


Contact details and room capacities

Contact

Prestonfield HousePriestfield RoadEdinburgh EH16 5UT

The Wedding Team at Prestonfield can be contacted at:0131 662 [email protected]

Room Capacities

Salon Privée: Dining 2 guestsStuart Room: Ceremony 24, Reception 24, Dining 14 guestsItalian Room: Ceremony 32, Reception 32, Dining 24 guestsLeather Room: Ceremony 24, Reception 24 guestsGarden Room: Ceremony 50, Reception 50, Dining 50 guestsRhubarb: Dining up to 50 or 100 guests as a pairThe Stables: Ceremony from 120, Reception from 120-400, Dining from 120-400 guests


“Opulent eccentricity, flamboyant décor, attention to detail and cosseting service create an environment of pure decadence.” The Observer


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.

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.

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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 [email protected] and we’ll provide you with our complimentary match up service.

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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Notes:The Prestonfield App

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’.

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.


Wedding Photographer

www.andrew-warren.co.ukTEL: 07799067867

Email: [email protected]

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.

0131 652 6007 • www.cameronpres.co.uk • [email protected]


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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Green Field Marquees Ltd, Windylaws, Near Peebles, Peebleshire EH45 8PJ • Telephone: 01721 730 320Email: [email protected] • www. greenfieldmarquees.com

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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.For all enquiries please contact: [email protected]

or call the studio on 0131 554 4422.www.carnivalchaos.com


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Auld Alliance Wedding Car Hire

Our wedding car is a 1954, 3 litre Citroën Big 6H Traction Avant: the pinnacle of French style and elegance in the Maigret mould and, in its heyday, the chosen transport of heads

of state, police and gangsters!

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 1QE0131 332 6779 • 07766 710017

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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.

87 george street, edinburgh eh2 3ey +44(0)131 225 489852 beauchamp place, london sw3 1ny +44(0)20 7589 3215

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Falko (Konditormeister) Limited

1 Stanley RoadGullane, EH31 2ADTel: 01620 843 168

185 Brunts�eld PlaceEdinburgh, EH10 4DGTel: 0131 656 0763

Email: [email protected]: falko.co.uk

Falko is an award-winning Master Pastry Chef from Germany. He makes sensational wedding cakes which guests enthuse about for years afterwards. His handcrafted cakes not only look elegant, but taste superb with delicate textures, perfectly-

balanced �avours and subtle sweetness.

Falko works with you to create a cake combining your favourite �avours and style. Anything’s possible - subject to gravity.

The Kilt Hire Co

Purchase a made to measure kilt and receive the hire accessories FREE for your special day - Prices from £364.95

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WEDDINGS - Luxury 5-star Hotel & Restaurant in Edinburgh · art and antiques and décor every bit as rich and colourful as the history of the house itself. Prestonfield has been at