Essential Scottish Wedding Venue Questions to Ask Before You Book
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Choosing the perfect Scottish wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your big day. From the setting to the services offered, it’s crucial to ask the right questions before signing on the dotted line. Whether you’re dreaming of a castle wedding in the Highlands or a country estate celebration in Aberdeenshire, here are the top Scottish Wedding Venue Questions every couple should ask — and why Logie Country House might just be the answer to them all! 💚
Why Asking Scottish Wedding Venue Questions Matters.
1. Is the venue exclusive-use for weddings only?
🎉 Many Scottish wedding venues are open to the public even during your wedding. Always ask if the venue is exclusively yours or how many other weddings they may be holding at the same time. At Logie Country House, you and your guests get the entire private 17-bedroom estate to yourselves for two or even three days — no strangers wandering through your photos, no rushed check-ins or early check-outs, not randoms drinking at your free bar, just relaxed time to truly celebrate.
2. How many guests can the venue accommodate?
👫👬👭 Check if the venue fits your guest list comfortably without feeling cramped or empty. Logie can host up to 160 day guests and 180 evening guests, with luxurious overnight accommodation for up to 50 guests. You get a full private estate experience, not just a function room. There are plenty of close buy hotels for additional accommodation too.
3. What’s included in the price?
💷 Some venues offer tempting low headline prices but hit you later with extras. Oh, you wanted the electricity turned on? Always ask exactly what’s included. At Logie, we offer full transparency: exclusive use of the house, estate, bar, ballroom, indoor pool, cinema room, games room, hot tubs, and extensive grounds. No hidden extras, no drip pricing. What we quote is what you pay.
4. Is the bar and ballroom open-plan?
🍻🎶 This one is important! At some venues, the bar is tucked away in a different room, and guests drift away from the party to prop up the bar all night. At Logie, the bar and ballroom are completely open plan. Your guests stay together with the band or DJ, keeping the energy and fun flowing all night.
5. Are there on-site accommodation options?
🏡 Your guests will love the convenience of staying on-site. No worrying about taxis or booking hotels. Logie offers 17 beautiful bedrooms, and the house is fully self-catered with two kitchens, living areas, and everything you need for a true home-from-home wedding weekend. Many brides and grooms ask for a contribution toward the accommodation. Here’s how! We are even pet friendly!
6. Can we bring our own alcohol, and what about corkage fees?
🍾 Many Scottish wedding venues advertise free corkage. Then they charge for staffing and glassware instead. At Logie, you can bring your own alcohol at very low corkage fees, which includes glasses, serving, and clearing up. Or you can use our (reasonable priced) alcohol and just pay for what you use. You can even bring your own alcohol for the night before and the day after your wedding, saving you thousands compared to some hotel venues.
7. Do you offer wedding planning support?
📋 Some venues charge extra for planning services. At Logie, you get dedicated wedding coordinator included. They have years of experience and they’ll help you with timelines, suppliers, and every detail to make sure your day runs smoothly — and save you money on hiring an external planner. They can even plan your wedding if you live abroad!
8. What happens if the weather is bad?
☔❄️ It’s Scotland
, it’s always warm an sunny. Isn’t it? Always ask what backup plans are in place. Logie has multiple indoor ceremony spaces, roaring open fires, snowploughs for winter, standby generators for storms, and a heated pool to keep everyone happy, whatever the weather.
9. Is the venue dog friendly?
🐾 If your furry friend is part of the family, make sure they’re welcome. At Logie, we’re proud to be a dog friendly wedding venue. Dogs can join the ceremony and celebrations (and look adorable in your wedding photos!). And don’t worry, we haven’t got an endless list of what you can and cannot do with your dogs.
10. What amenities are available to keep guests happy during downtime?
🏊♂️🎬🎮 Weddings at Logie aren’t just one day — they’re a 2–3 day experience. Guests can relax in the indoor pool, unwind in the hot tubs, watch movies in the private cinema, play games in the games room, or simply enjoy the private grounds. No boring gaps between events — just relaxed, joyful time with family and friends.
11. How early should we book?
📅 Top Scottish wedding venues book fast, especially for peak summer weekends. At Logie, dates are often reserved 12 to 18 months in advance. If you’ve fallen in love with Logie, don’t delay securing your dream date!
12. Can you help recommend trusted suppliers?
📸🎥🌸Planning a wedding means finding a photographer, videographer, florist, cake maker, hair stylist, make-up artist, dress supplier — and more. It can feel overwhelming! At Logie Country House, we have a list of fantastic local suppliers that we know and trust (& don’t take commission from either). From breathtaking photographers to award-winning florists, these suppliers have worked at Logie many times before and consistently get brilliant feedback from our couples. You’re of course free to choose your own suppliers, but if you want recommendations to make planning easier, we’re here to help!
Ready to Find Your Perfect Scottish Wedding Venue?
🌟 Asking these key Scottish Wedding Venue questions helps ensure your wedding day is everything you’ve dreamed of — and more. At Logie Country House, we offer everything you could wish for: exclusive use, privacy, amenities, flexibility, and good old-fashioned Scottish hospitality.
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