edinburgh city chambers
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edinburgh city chambers?
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The details:
The Edinburgh city chambers is right in the heart of the city centre on The Royal Mile, steeped in history
City chambers has several rooms open for civil marriage ceremonies (and a couple of other rooms they offer for drinks receptions or private dining only)
The venue doesn’t offer exclusive use
Sticklers for the rules, this is maybe not the best choice for couples who are looking to do things their own way
Great choice for couples who just want to get the formalities in the bag and want a short and formal ceremony
Couples and guests only get access to the building 15 mins before ceremony time and will be asked to leave as soon as it’s time so not for the laidback
No parking, confetti, candles or helium balloons onsite
Different charges for hire for different days, times and spaces.
The event floor of the building is fully accessible via lift at the reception area
Weddings and elopements at Edinburgh city chambers FAQs
What services do Edinburgh city chambers offer for weddings?
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Most commonly used for ceremonies, the city chambers does have spaces that can cater to a full day wedding, using in-house catering.
What price is a wedding or elopement at Edinburgh city chambers
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Differs greatly depending on the spaces, times and days of the week. Elopement and marriage ceremonies from £325 and full day weddings starting at £1900. Various packages available for food and drink for those looking for a full day event.
No food or drink is allowed in rooms where hire is for the ceremony only. Additional room hire and drinks/canapes can be arranged for those looking to have some drinks after their ceremony. Only available in specific spaces within the building, mostly the larger ceremony rooms and another room - Diamond Jubilee room, which is a grand and stunning room with a big fireplace and ornate decor, seating 22 for meals or with a capacity of 30 for drinks and canapes. Or the member’s lounge, which is adjacent to the European Room.
Is there accommodation for wedding guests at Edinburgh city chambe?rs
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There’s no accommodation on site but as it’s in the heart of the city centre, there are many hotels, hostels and self catering options within walking distance.
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Is there parking onsite at Edinburgh city chambers for guests?
One parking space for the wedding couple may be available by request for the ceremony time only. This isn’t available over the month of August as the city hosts the largest international arts festivals and the street is used by performers and extremely busy with tourists.
Nearest 24hr parking is New Street, St James Quarter and NPC Castle Terrace. Each are a fair walk. On-street parking is restricted to usually no more than 4 hrs but is very hard to come by in the city centre, nearest potential spots are Market Street or Blair Street but are very limited.
Is confetti allowed at Edinburgh city chambers?
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No confetti is allowed anywhere on the grounds.
Contact the venue directly for full details.
Drinks and canapes from £31 per person (plus room hire).
Seated 3 course meals with drinks and all tableware, servers and event manager from £74 per person (plus room hire).
Canapes include sliders, bonbons, skewers and petit fours. Starters may include options like smoked salmon, terrines or soups. Mains cover traditional Scottish banquet dishes like Balmoral chicken or haggis, neeps and tatties or venison pie. Typical desserts like cranachan, creme brulee or cheese plates.
They also cater for dietary requirements and offer kids menus.
Sample wedding menu for Edinburgh city chambers reception or private dining?
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Can we play music for our ceremony at city chambers?
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You are welcome to play your own choice of music during parts of your ceremony. There is PA in each room, arrange with your registrar before your ceremony begins.
Spaces available for weddings and elopements at Edinburgh city chambers
Council Chamber
Capacity 110.
Largest and grandest of the rooms, with a view over Princes Street. Ornate walls, stained glass windows and wooden panelling.
This space can also be hired for sit down meal for 110 and/or for drinks reception and standing evening event for up to 150 guests.
Room has PA system for speeches and music.
Room hire for ceremony £750, weekends only. Additional charges for hire for reception or meals.
European Room
Most elegant and light room, with detailed large-scale paintings and wood panelled walls.
Ceremony capacity 70
Drinks/party up to 100
Seated meal capacity 50
Room has PA for speeches and music.
Room hire from £550-650 depending on time and day of the week. Typically only available over the weekend. Additional charges for reception or meals.
Alexander Suite
This is a busy wee room, with a welcome area for guests and a separate adjacent signing room for couples.
Ceremony capacity is up to 36. This area is for ceremonies only.
Room has small music system accessible via bluetooth for your own music (this has to managed by a guest).
Room hire for ceremony only from £325 to £575, depending on time and day of the week.
Wee Neuk
Tiny space for elopements only. Space is only suitable for the couple, their legal witnesses (2) and a photographer along with the registrar.
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Edinburgh city chambers
A busy bustling formal space in a beautiful building in the heart of the city centre.
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