Weddings Blogs

Scottish songs for wedding ceremony, first dance & reception If you’re tying the knot in Scotland and looking for some music for the occasion, we’re here to help. We’ve put together a fantastic list of Scottish wedding songs with ideas for your ceremony, first dance and evening reception… Scottish traditional and folk songs Many of […]

Kingsmills Open Day | Kingsmills Hotel Sunday 27th October 2024 12.30pm to 3.30pm The Kingsmills Hotel team in Inverness are delighted to announce our upcoming pop-in wedding open day. We cannot wait to welcome couples from near and far to explore our luxurious property and experience the magic and romance of a Kingsmills wedding. From […]

5 wonderful winter wedding themes We love winter weddings here at the Kingmills Hotel. The warm glow of fairy lights, the soft flicker of candles, the stunning winter colour schemes and the frost-kissed landscapes… It’s all so romantic! So for those of you planning a wedding with us this winter, we’re taking a look at […]

Here at The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness, we love hosting Scottish weddings with a touch of winter sparkle. When planning a winter wedding, it’s easy to learn towards the season’s signature shades like red and green, but there are a number of ways to showcase winter’s full colour range. Your wedding day should reflect your […]

If you are looking for the perfect Autumn setting to say ‘I Do’, then The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness has everything you need. Steeped in Scottish tradition, our welcoming wedding venue in the heart of the Highlands offers a beautiful backdrop for your special day. With a choice of seven luxury wedding venues, custom wedding […]

The history of the Scottish kilt The Scottish Kilt is a cultural symbol of Scotland, tracing back to the 16th century. Evolving from the ‘féileadh mòr’ in Gaelic or great kilt, which Highlanders draped and belted around their bodies, the modern Scottish kilt took shape. Over time this transformed into the tailored kilt we recognise […]

Green, sustainable wedding tips and ideas A wedding is a magical event, bringing friends and family together to celebrate a loving couple. It may be large or small, but it doesn’t have to be wasteful. By making a few important considerations, you can have a sustainable, eco-friendly, guilt-free wedding. Here, we share a few tips […]

Traditional Scottish wedding customs The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness has everything you need for a magical Scottish wedding. A flexible venue with a choice of event spaces, beautiful gardens, delicious food and drink and an experienced team to make sure all runs smoothly. We cater for weddings large and small, with a maximum capacity of […]

Magical Christmas and New Year Weddings Are you planning a wedding over the festive season? Weddings that take place over Christmas and New Year can be especially magical. Dark evenings and soft twinkling lights create a romantic atmosphere. Your guests are likely to have some time off work for the festive period and hopefully, they’ll […]

Inverness wedding suppliers If you’re planning a wedding in Inverness, be sure to print off our wedding planning checklist here for a list of things to organise before the big day. And to help you tick off some of those bridal essentials, such as the all-important dresses and flowers, here are a few of our […]

Our child-friendly wedding venue in Inverness If your wedding guest list includes young children, we’ve got you covered at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness. Our large, flexible, child-friendly wedding venue welcomes guests of all ages. We offer a three-course children’s menu for the wedding breakfast, for all under 12s, and you can select 2 options […]

5 great wedding centrepiece ideas Here at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness, we’ve been hosting wonderful weddings for decades. We’ve seen our versatile venue decorated in many different ways, and we are always here with ideas and inspiration for our couples. Today, we’re sharing some of our favourite ideas for centrepieces, which can add a […]

Ideas and inspiration for a spring Scottish wedding We love spring at the Kingsmills Hotel. As this glorious season comes to an end, we’re already thinking about next year’s spectacular spring weddings! So if you’re busy planning a wedding for next spring, here are some ideas to help and inspire you. As nature bursts into […]

What does elope actually mean? A great idea for small weddings . . . and not to mention romantic! And if you elope to Scotland, you are guaranteed a day to remember. Eloping used to mean young couples, whose families didn’t approve, sneaking off to get married so no one could stop them. These days, […]

Tips for a rainy wedding day in Scotland In Scotland, we have famously mixed weather. Whatever time of year, there’s always a chance of rain. Just as there’s always a chance of glorious sunshine. So for couples getting married here in the Scottish Highlands, that just means you have to be prepared. Keep an eye […]