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Price: £300 – £5,500
Guests: 400
Bedrooms: 120
Deals available: 3
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (3)
Description
Description
Think of it as traditional Scottish hospitality and romance enlivened with a splash of 21st century attitude. We have put a great deal of care and craftsmanship into creating a place made for love, laughter and celebration – and we believe you and your wedding guests will love it as much as we do.
Steeped as we are in Scottish tradition – and proud of our locally sourced and seasonal menus – we are as comfortable with the most sophisticated world cuisine as with a themed banquet. To whet your appetite, cast your eye over our selection of wedding menu packages – and feel free to ask your wedding planner about mixing and matching dishes. If you have something particular in mind, no matter how exotic, don’t hesitate to let us know – because nothing excites our award-winning chefs like the challenge of creating a bespoke menu for you.
With the honeymoon suite, special rates on rooms and suites and complimentary use of our spa for overnight guests all wrapped up in your wedding package, the only thing you need to think about on the day is yourself, your partner and your new life together.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Eilidh Findlay
Congratulations on your engagement! Planning your wedding is such an exciting time! We would be delighted to host your special day. In order to ensure you get all the attention a wedding deserves, yours would be the only wedding held at Ardoe on the day. We have three wedding packages available. We can tailor the packages to suit yourselves or create a bespoke package just for you.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1980
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Overview of Aberdeen, Ardoe House Hotel and Spa
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
400
Reception Capacity
450
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
120
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for Aberdeen, Ardoe House Hotel and Spa
Pricing for Aberdeen, Ardoe House Hotel and Spa
What's Included?
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
If you would like to get married at Ardoe there we have room hire starting at £300, alternatively if using one of our packages your room hire is included. If you were looking to hire the venue only and bring outside caterers, it is £5500 room hire fee. This includes tables, chairs and tablecloths and if you would like to hire any cutlery and crockery this is an additional £10 per person.
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- CClaire and Dylan17/11/2025Such a fantastic day!Such a fantastic day!We can't thank all the team at Ardoe enough for our fantastic wedding day and all their help in the run up. We had a great day from start to finish and all our guests loved the hotel, staff, food and atmosphere. Its a stunning backdrop for a Scottish Wedding!We can't thank all the team at Ardoe enough for our fantastic wedding day and all their help in the run up. We had a great day from start to finish and all our guests loved the hotel, staff, food and atmosphere. Its a stunning backdrop for a Scottish Wedding!
- KKelly & Alan04/11/2025The best day everThe best day everWe recently got married at Ardoe House and it was the most perfect day. Everything from the relaxing morning to the ceremony to the wedding reception. The food was lovely and staff couldn’t have been more helpful. One of the reasons that we picked the venue was due to the photos, even if it was a wet day there were still plenty places inside for nice photos. Need to give a special shout out to Eilidh who from the start made our experience perfect. She answered all our queries and helped make sure everything we wanted happened in the way we hoped. Would definitely recommend getting married here.We recently got married at Ardoe House and it was the most perfect day. Everything from the relaxing morning to the ceremony to the wedding reception. The food was lovely and staff couldn’t have been more helpful. One of the reasons that we picked the venue was due to the photos, even if it was a wet day there were still plenty places inside for nice photos. Need to give a special shout out to Eilidh who from the start made our experience perfect. She answered all our queries and helped make sure everything we wanted happened in the way we hoped. Would definitely recommend getting married here.
- ZZander & Assylay03/10/2025A perfect day!A perfect day!My wife and I recently got married in Ardoe House hotel and from start to finish they absolutely exceeded our expectations with regards to the service and venue that was provided. Eilidh and Sandra from the wedding co-ordinator side were friendly, approachable and extremely helpful throughout the process. Queries were answered quickly and requested were accommodated with no issues. On the day the hotel staff were extremely efficient at setting up and moving all the set ups around between the ceremony, drinks reception and evening events so that the guests didn't even know it was happening. The food was beautiful and served quickly between courses and the setting itself is fantastic. The hotel also provided a master of ceremonies, Norman, who did a fantastic job of guiding our guests through the day and making sure we all stayed on time for the day's itinerary. The hotel offered a few different options for the bridal suite and we stayed in devenick room which was great. Overall I'd highly recommend the venue for a wedding, thanks again team at Ardoe.My wife and I recently got married in Ardoe House hotel and from start to finish they absolutely exceeded our expectations with regards to the service and venue that was provided. Eilidh and Sandra from the wedding co-ordinator side were friendly, approachable and extremely helpful throughout the process. Queries were answered quickly and requested were accommodated with no issues. On the day the hotel staff were extremely efficient at setting up and moving all the set ups around between the ceremony, drinks reception and evening events so that the guests didn't even know it was happening. The food was beautiful and served quickly between courses and the setting itself is fantastic. The hotel also provided a master of ceremonies, Norman, who did a fantastic job of guiding our guests through the day and making sure we all stayed on time for the day's itinerary. The hotel offered a few different options for the bridal suite and we stayed in devenick room which was great. Overall I'd highly recommend the venue for a wedding, thanks again team at Ardoe.
- SSean & Cheryl20/07/2025Most magical day Most magical dayHad the best wedding experience at Ardoe. From start to finish the day was just perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. We planned our wedding only 6months prior and this was fully supported. Couldn’t have asked for anymore. Highly recommend Ardoe House. So professional and made the whole experience as easy as possible. Every room we used was beautiful. The food was amazing. The hotel rooms were amazing and perfect for guests. The suites were just beautiful. Even though it is a hotel it felt very private and intimate the whole way through. Big shoutout to Eilidh for making it all happen. Had the best wedding experience at Ardoe. From start to finish the day was just perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. We planned our wedding only 6months prior and this was fully supported. Couldn’t have asked for anymore. Highly recommend Ardoe House. So professional and made the whole experience as easy as possible. Every room we used was beautiful. The food was amazing. The hotel rooms were amazing and perfect for guests. The suites were just beautiful. Even though it is a hotel it felt very private and intimate the whole way through. Big shoutout to Eilidh for making it all happen.
- JJosh & Andrew29/06/2025Our Perfect DayOur Perfect DayCouldn’t have been better! Everything was perfect, nothing was too much trouble. Eilidh took everything in her stride, she was the perfect person for two novices stressing out 🙈 The venue is stunning, we had our reception in the Ogston suite which looks out over the lawns and we love how you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere yet Aberdeen is so close by! The food was delicious (highly rate the haggis starter!) and all the staff were very friendly. Norman, the master of ceremonies was brilliant! He chatted with guests and ourselves and made sure we had canapés by bringing us a plate of a few of each, such a lovely touch. Couldn’t have been better! Everything was perfect, nothing was too much trouble. Eilidh took everything in her stride, she was the perfect person for two novices stressing out 🙈 The venue is stunning, we had our reception in the Ogston suite which looks out over the lawns and we love how you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere yet Aberdeen is so close by! The food was delicious (highly rate the haggis starter!) and all the staff were very friendly. Norman, the master of ceremonies was brilliant! He chatted with guests and ourselves and made sure we had canapés by bringing us a plate of a few of each, such a lovely touch.
- DDavid & Anita09/06/20255 Star Magical Wedding5 Star Magical WeddingFrom 1st visit right through to the big day absolute 5 star service from the whole team at Ardoe. Eilidh in the events team was fantastic at guiding us through our ideas to arrive at a truly magnificent day. Small touches really elevated the day like Norman the toastmaster - lovely gentleman - the 3 course tasting and drinks tasting session prior to the big day The menu choices for the meal was fantastic and the willingness to cater for a variety of dietary requirements was very inclusive. Even down to the reception desk staff on the day chatting to the groom and keeping him calm. 1st class. Over and above the great staff the location is beautiful and the grounds offer many great photo opportunities. Would recommend Ardoe House to anyone and we are already planning on staying overnight to mark our wedding anniversary.From 1st visit right through to the big day absolute 5 star service from the whole team at Ardoe. Eilidh in the events team was fantastic at guiding us through our ideas to arrive at a truly magnificent day. Small touches really elevated the day like Norman the toastmaster - lovely gentleman - the 3 course tasting and drinks tasting session prior to the big day The menu choices for the meal was fantastic and the willingness to cater for a variety of dietary requirements was very inclusive. Even down to the reception desk staff on the day chatting to the groom and keeping him calm. 1st class. Over and above the great staff the location is beautiful and the grounds offer many great photo opportunities. Would recommend Ardoe House to anyone and we are already planning on staying overnight to mark our wedding anniversary.
- GGreg & Juliet14/04/2025Perfect Wedding Perfect WeddingArdoe proved to be the perfect venue and location for our wedding. We got lucky with the weather as it turned out to be the sunniest day of the year, but everything else went so well due to the professionalism and patience of the staff. Ours was a Scottish/Nigerian event, and they accommodated all the different cultural requests concerning our food and entertainment. This understanding, the Sunday discount, and the high standard of service throughout made it an epic day. Thank you Ardoe!Ardoe proved to be the perfect venue and location for our wedding. We got lucky with the weather as it turned out to be the sunniest day of the year, but everything else went so well due to the professionalism and patience of the staff. Ours was a Scottish/Nigerian event, and they accommodated all the different cultural requests concerning our food and entertainment. This understanding, the Sunday discount, and the high standard of service throughout made it an epic day. Thank you Ardoe!
- LLiam & Amy26/03/2025Happy couple from November 2024Happy couple from November 2024"Eilidh and the Ardoe Team, Thank you all so much for everything you did to make our wedding day so special! The photos speak for themselves and the beautiful venue you have! The food never stopped coming and people still talk about it, it all worked so well! Lots of love Mr & Mrs Cheyne "Eilidh and the Ardoe Team, Thank you all so much for everything you did to make our wedding day so special! The photos speak for themselves and the beautiful venue you have! The food never stopped coming and people still talk about it, it all worked so well! Lots of love Mr & Mrs Cheyne
- MMagda16/11/2024What a beautiful dayWhat a beautiful dayWe had the most magical wedding at Ardoe, from the very beautiful location to the incredibly attentive staff that made the day better than I could have ever dreamed of. I would love to do it all over again. Thank you once again for making our day very special We had the most magical wedding at Ardoe, from the very beautiful location to the incredibly attentive staff that made the day better than I could have ever dreamed of. I would love to do it all over again. Thank you once again for making our day very special
- EEllie and Sean Kidd26/10/2024Our day couldn’t have been any betterOur day couldn’t have been any betterObviously when getting married the venue is probably one of the biggest make or break factors as it’s the just for everyone coming - guests and vendors -, they provide the food and your amoungst all their staff. I can truly say that Ardoe was the perfect venue for us and they made the lead up to the wedding and the day so amazing. The venue itself is so stunning with classic castle vibes in the grounds and inside but the events took themselves having a little bit more of a modern vibe to them. Eilidh the wedding coordinator is so lovely and leading up to the wedding was more than happy to help with any questions. On the day itself she was regularly checking in to make sure all was running smoothly and if there’s anything we wanted tweaked or done differently. The master of ceremonies - such a lovely guy! He looked after us so well from getting drinks for us in between getting our pictures done, making sure we had canapés when we got back and were mingling with guests and reassured us before entering the wedding breakfast. The rest of the staff - all so lovely and kind. Nothing was too big an ask for them and everyone we interacted with was so excited for us and willing to help in any way they could. When we initially booked Ardoe in 2022 we had our doubts as a lot was going round they may not have had the best few years. We are so glad we went with our gut though and picked them for our special day as they were nothing but amazing through the whole process!! Obviously when getting married the venue is probably one of the biggest make or break factors as it’s the just for everyone coming - guests and vendors -, they provide the food and your amoungst all their staff. I can truly say that Ardoe was the perfect venue for us and they made the lead up to the wedding and the day so amazing. The venue itself is so stunning with classic castle vibes in the grounds and inside but the events took themselves having a little bit more of a modern vibe to them. Eilidh the wedding coordinator is so lovely and leading up to the wedding was more than happy to help with any questions. On the day itself she was regularly checking in to make sure all was running smoothly and if there’s anything we wanted tweaked or done differently. The master of ceremonies - such a lovely guy! He looked after us so well from getting drinks for us in between getting our pictures done, making sure we had canapés when we got back and were mingling with guests and reassured us before entering the wedding breakfast. The rest of the staff - all so lovely and kind. Nothing was too big an ask for them and everyone we interacted with was so excited for us and willing to help in any way they could. When we initially booked Ardoe in 2022 we had our doubts as a lot was going round they may not have had the best few years. We are so glad we went with our gut though and picked them for our special day as they were nothing but amazing through the whole process!!
Location & Contact Details for Aberdeen, Ardoe House Hotel and Spa
Location & Contact Details for Aberdeen, Ardoe House Hotel and Spa
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All weddings are special in their own way. I love how every wedding is different and how personal couples make the day so every couple has the best wedding ever.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Create a playlist (or multiple) to have as background music for pre ceremony, during the drinks reception and during the meal. This will create a nice ambiance for your day. We have a portable Bluetooth speaker which couples are welcome to use for their special day.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
As the bride was German, a lot of her family either spoke very little/no English. To accommodate this the wedding programme had the ceremony in German, their favour tags were written in German and her sister translated all of the speeches to allow all guests to be involved in every aspect of the wedding.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Fairytale, Historic, Luxurious, Elegant, Tranquil
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
We have many amazing spots both inside and outside the hotel, however my top three would be:
- The front door under the arches as this creates some beautiful shaping and the perfect space for your big group photos (and confetti shots)
- The tree stump, our braver couples love to stand on the stump and get the whole hotel and lawn behind them creating the perfect backdrop for their photos (especially in golden hour)
- Visiting our cows, they love to get photos with our couples and they create some excellent, unique photos for your wedding.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
While we have had many famous hotel guests we are yet to have any famous wedding couples or guests, however we would love to have in the future
What’s your favourite canapé?
My favourite canape is the chicken & red pepper skewers with satay sauce for a savoury treat or mini Victoria sponges for a sweet treat
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
My favourite midnight treat is our dirty fries station as there is nothing better at the end of the night than chip and curry sauce!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our aesthetic and offering as at Ardoe we mix traditional with modern inside and with 30 acers of ground there is very few requests we cannot accommodate.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our team, we have an excellent team in all departments. The staff are always on hand to help and they are a great asset to our business
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