Scottish Weddings at The Kingsmills

8th October 2021

Every love story is beautiful, but yours is our favourite

Meeting that special someone and planning the rest of your lives together as a couple will mean that you want to have the wedding of your dreams. Plan an experience which will leave you and your guests with unique and lasting memories. Beautiful and memorable experiences are those that are ephemeral and impossible to repeat. Therefore, what better way to wow your guests than an invitation to your luxury Scottish wedding in the beautiful Highlands? And we have just the ticket to provide the perfect setting for your special day …

Bride & Groom in Kingsmills Hotel Gardens — The Kingsmills offers a choice of stunning wedding venues, providing a spectacular setting for your special day.

1. Gardens weddings and special romantic wedding themes

“Our al fresco garden weddings are extremely popular wedding settings.” says our lovely wedding planner Aileen Tuckwood. “Saying “I Do” in our stunning hotel gardens, beautifully landscaped with patio areas for drinks receptions afterwards, cannot be surpassed.”

With four acres of landscaped gardens at the Kingsmills Hotel, you’re spoilt when choosing the perfect setting for your garden wedding. In the summer, colourful, fragrant blooms provide natural decorations for your ceremony, and you can have the complete ceremony outside.

Alternatively, why not enjoy a glass of Prosecco with guests in the garden before celebrating in one of our indoor wedding venues.

A wedding venue ready for guests at Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness — The Kingsmills Suite is a large flexible space, seating up to 300 for a wedding breakfast.

2. Different wedding ideas: from ice sculptures and themes to lone pipers and pampering

If you have a special theme or surprise planned for your Scottish wedding, our professional events team and wedding planners can help. Whether you’re planning a spring wedding in our beautiful gardens or winter wonderland-themed nuptials, we can help with every detail. From a lone piper playing the Wedding March, to an impressive ice sculpture as a reception centrepiece, we’ll help to make your day memorable. We can help you select from our fantastic list of trusted suppliers. Choose candy carts, photo booths, giant ‘love’ lights and special entertainment experiences.

What’s more, we are well known for our delicious dining options specially prepared for you by our head chef. So, you can rest assured to enjoy an amazing meal, prepared with love on your big day. Don’t take our word for it… Here’s what one of our lovely couples thought:

“Just wanted to say a massive thank you to you all for the amazing service at our wedding. It was completely perfect with not one issue on the day. Everyone loved the food, rooms, service and staff. We have had the best time and we are so glad we chose the Kingsmills for our wedding. All the small details and our room for the night were so special.

So please pass our thanks to everyone who was part of our day and especially to yourself and Mhari.”

Mr & Mrs Amy & Paul Cadden

Bagpipe player holding bagpipes — A Highland piper can provide traditional music, setting the scene for a magical Scottish wedding,

3. Flexible wedding venues for parties of any size

We offer a range of versatile and luxury Scottish wedding venues to accommodate Highland weddings of any size. From intimate weddings to huge spectacular ceremonies. From the stunning Adams Room, steeped in history and having 17th-century features, including a baroque fireplace. To the naturally-lit Burns Room, named after the great poet and also a former Kingsmills guest. Alternatively, our spacious Kingsmills Suite offers spectacular setup options, access and furnishings, with views of the gardens. Plus its large dance floor will encourage all your guests to boogie into the “wee sma’” hours.

Kingsmills Hotel Garden rooms — Our spacious Garden Rooms are nestled within the hotel’s manicured gardens.

4. Luxury accommodation and facilities

Our wide range of beautifully furnished, airy accommodation is great for weddings of any size. Book a special wedding package and we will look after your friends and family in a choice of rooms. From family rooms with bunk beds for the kids to luxury rooms or our exquisite Kingsclub rooms, with balconies overlooking our local golf course.

Looking for your own retreat? You’ll be sure to have a good night’s sleep in our tranquil garden rooms before your big day. In the morning, sit in your scenic garden room with private outdoor seating area and prepare for the excitement ahead.

Once all your guests are settled in, you can all start the celebrations early with a rehearsal dinner, spa treatments, a dip in our pool, or a round of golf on a links course. What’s more, we are family-friendly, with plenty to keep the little ones entertained. Following on from the celebrations, friends and family can spend some quality time together with an extended, relaxing stay at the Kingsmills Hotel.

A Retreat room overlooking the golf course at Kingsmills Hotel — Retreat Rooms within the Kingsclub are our most indulgent and luxurious hotel rooms.

5. Special wedding offers and packages. Before, during and after your wedding in Inverness

Whatever time of year you’re planning to hold your Highland wedding, you’ll find a variety of special offers to take advantage of at the Kingsmills Hotel. Try before you buy and enjoy a stay with us before your wedding, meeting your wedding planner ahead of schedule. Or, save a little, without forfeiting luxury, with our weekday wedding special offer.

Exterior view of The Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness at night — Our Try Before You Buy offer means you can enjoy a trial stay at The Kingsmills before the big day.

Hen and stag celebrations

Last but not least, our luxury Inverness hotel is the perfect place for a pampering spa hen party, or stag party with golf and whisky tours. We can book you on your very own private tour of the Highlands, with cruises on Loch Ness and boutique shopping experiences.

Some women enjoying a hen party — Let us help you plan a hen party in Inverness to remember.

Honeymoons and Minimoons

Or why not combine your Scottish wedding with a honeymoon and extend your stay? Then, you could explore the Highlands, go shopping in Inverness, visit historic castles, or hike in the Cairngorm Mountains.