An Arniston Wedding

Envision the possibilities

Thank you for considering Arniston House for your wedding. Steeped in more than four centuries of heritage and family history, Arniston has been home to the Dundas family since 1571 and is still the family residence today. There are few wedding venues that offer such a picturesque, timeless setting.

With a range of wedding packages available for you to chose from, every last detail of your wedding can be customised to meet the exact vision you have for your day. Surrounded by the beauty of the countryside, an experienced Events Team and a timeless charm, you are sure to have the wedding of your dreams when booking an Arniston Wedding.

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“In character, in manner, in style, in all the things, the supreme excellence is simplicity”

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Arniston difference

 

Built in 1726,  Arniston House offers a stunning back drop to host your marquee wedding.  For smaller weddings or to compliment your marquee the Orangery is an additional space available to you.

Bathed in natural light and overlooking the grounds of Arniston, the Orangery is an idyllic setting for any ceremony. There is no better space to celebrate saying “I do!” Comfortably accommodating up to 160 guests for your ceremony or up to 50 guests for a ceremony and reception.

Arniston has a variety of venue hire options to provide an exclusive hire setting for your wedding ranging from Ceremony Only to a Wedding Weekend Retreat. Venue hire options are made available on specific dates so as to ensure the grounds are in pristine condition for each event. We limit the number of marquee weddings per year to eight events for this reason. Non-Marquee weddings are available for weddings with up to 50 guests where the Orangery can comfortably accommodate both the ceremony and reception. While weddings for 50 or fewer guests can select a marquee approved date, these are premium dates which would be charged at the full venue hire rate.  We are currently updating the website to offer an extended range of date options for different styles and sizes of weddings. For more details and to discuss all date options please submit an enquiry and a member of the Events Team will follow up with you.

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Wedding Open Days at Arniston

We are delighted to offer a schedule of Wedding Open Days for viewing and consultation to see if Arniston is the right fit for you. Sessions will be available morning and afternoon with refreshments.

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“I just want to tell you how thankful we are for every little detail you helped us with on the day. And of course the lead up. We really wouldn’t have had the wedding we did if it wasn’t for your kindness, generosity, your knowledge and care. We will forever have great memories of you and Arniston House.”

-Mr & Mrs Pattara

“We got married here in June. The service from start to finish was incredible we couldn’t of asked for any more . Kim was always on hand to answer any questions / phone calls / emails from a stressed bride . The advice she gave us in the run up to our day was invaluable regarding suppliers and timelines etc.”

-Mr & Mrs Duffy

Dates & Availability

The Arniston House philosophy is quality over quantity. This is why Arniston is host to only a small number of weddings per year. Our Events Team understand that every couple is special and each wedding deserves to be unique. We work with you to create a completely bespoke day that is a seamless experience for both you and your guests. By ensuring the grounds are in optimum condition, dedicating time to each wedding to provide outstanding event planning and wedding day directing services and partnering with the best in the events industry, our clients enjoy complete peace of mind, able to relax and enjoy every aspect of their wedding journey.

2024

  • 11th May 2024
  • 24th or 25th May 2024
  • 1st June 2024
  • 8th June – limited availability of cottages
  • 15th June 2024
  • 6th July 2024
  • 27th July 2024
  • 17th August 2024
  • 24th August 2024
  • 7th September 2024
  • 21st September 2024
  • 5th October 2024

2025

  • 10th May 2025
  • 24th May 2025
  • 7th June 2025
  • 21st June 2025
  • 5th July 2025
  • 19th July 2025
  • 16th August
  • 6th September 2025
  • 20th September 2025
  • 4th October 2025

2026

  • 9th May 2026
  • 23rd May 2026
  • 6th June 2026
  • 20th June 2026
  • 4th July 2026
  • 18th July 2026
  • 15th August 2026
  • 22nd August 2026 (Classic venue hire, 2 days, Orangery and lawns only)
  • 5th September 2026
  • 19th September 2026
  • 3rd October 2026

2027

  • 8th May 2027
  • 22nd May 2027
  • 5th June 2027
  • 19th June 2027
  • 3rd July 2027
  • 17th July 2027
  • 21st August 2027
  • 4th September 2027
  • 18th September 2027
  • 2nd October 2027

2028

  • 13th May 2028
  • 27th May 2028
  • 10th June 2028
  • 24th June 2028
  • 8th July 2028
  • 22nd July 2028
  • 19th August 2028
  • 2nd September 2028
  • 16th September 2028
  • 30th September 2028 OR
  • 7th October 2028
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Located just 11 miles from Edinburgh, Arniston Estate is a thriving example of a successful blend of rural businesses, visitor attraction, filming projects, weddings, community events and accommodation and always, a warm and welcoming family home.

As times change, the family and staff at Arniston remain constant in our commitment to the mission statement “Prospering with Integrity”. We are proud to be working closely with tenant and neighbouring farms, partnering to support and enhance opportunities, striving towards a carbon negative impact and developing exciting enterprises to generate new avenues of interest. Ever mindful of the responsibilities as caretakers of a great legacy, Arniston is looking to a bright future building on a strong foundation.

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