Eilean Donan Castle
A mighty icon of Scotland, Eilean Donan Castle and its famous history, architecture and surroundings make for an unforgettable Scottish elopement venue
Have your wild love story in Eilean Donan Castle…
We have the experience and expertise to bring your perfect elopement at Eilean Donan Castle to life. Eilean Donan, the Castle where three lochs meet, famous for its fairytale bridge and spectacular, remote setting with a view to the Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s most incredible elopement venues. With Ceremonies only being permitted after the Castle closes to the public, this venue commands its own particular set of logistical and timeline requirements to allow you both to make the most of your Wedding day with Eilean Donan as your backdrop. This service ensures that you receive the guidance and advice that you need to understand the paperwork, choose perfect locations for first look and wedding meal, integrate Scottish tradition and make informed supplier selections.
Our Services includes -
Your Ceremony on site at the breathtaking Eilean Donan Castle
Photographer & or Videographer to capture every magical moment on the day
A Humanist Celebrant or Registrar to lead your legal or symbolic Ceremony
Bridal bouquet and Groom buttonhole or other floral arrangements
Ceremony musician of your choosing (Bagpiper, String Quartet etc)
Wedding Cake
Bridal Hair and Make up Styling
As well as;
Access to our amazing online wedding collaboration portal where you can track everything from your budget and payments to supplier, notes and bookings and also create your very own vision board
Reservation of a romantic spot for a drink after your Ceremony
Dinner reservation for yourselves and your guests
Help to source accommodation for yourselves and your guests
Advice and guidance on the legalities, paperwork and marriage application process
Advice on currency exchange and international payments
Advice on the logistics, scheduling and time allowances for your wedding day
Recommendations on how you can include traditional Scottish wedding etiquette and rituals
A detailed travel guide based on your Scottish location to give you and your guests some other places/activities to explore
Unlimited video meetings, phone calls and emails to discuss your Wedding questions and plans in detail (at a time that suits you, in your timezone!)
Your Wedding file for your reference when you get here - containing every important, tiny detail
Final checks with all of your wedding suppliers
Preparation of a full wedding day timeline and contacts list, finalised before you set off on your travels
Handling of last minute queries or problems should they arise, so that you can relax on your travels
The process -
Fill out our enquiry form with all the important details we need to get started (We can’t wait to hear your ideas!)
Once we have received your enquiry we will be in touch via email to discuss in more detail your elopement plans and will ask you to complete a short questionnaire that will allow us to better understand your full planning requirements
Book a free consultation call with us (at a time that suits you) to give us the opportunity to meet virtually, to chat over your elopement vision, get to know us and our elopement services better and ensure the “click” which we feel is so important when playing such a vital role in the planning is there
Book the Elopement package that feels like the right fit for you (So EXCITING!)
Log in to our easy-to-use online planning tool to help keep you on track
Choose from a list of awesome suppliers who are available for your Elopement
Use our expertise and knowledge on the legal requirements
Print your final confirmed timeline and contacts list
Get on the plane and have an epic Scottish elopement
P.S. we cannot wait !
Example Itinerary -
9.00am - Wake up together, share breakfast in bed and go for a morning walk
10.30am -Return to your accommodation to go over your vows one final time
11.30am - Bridal preparations and styling
1pm - Your photographer and cinematographer arrive to capture the day
2pm - Travel to your epic First look location (vintage cars, VW vans, luxury vehicles, they are all a possibility)
3pm - First look photography session
5.00pm - Return to accommodation to freshen up
6.30pm - Take those vows
7.15pm - Beautiful portraits with your love and guests (if you have any!) at Eilean Donan Castle
Just the two of you? Return to your accommodation where a chilled drink of your choice awaits and a hot bath has been run, before enjoying a bespoke dining experience in your own private space, perhaps even in your room, apartment or suite.
Bringing some loved ones? Make your way to a boutique hotel, quirky pub or totally unique location for drinks and h’or d’ourves, with some traditional folk music to create some ambiance before enjoying a special candlelit dinner
