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Dunkeld House Hotel is a romantic Scottish estate steeped in history, charm, and natural beauty—perfect for couples dreaming of a truly unforgettable wedding. Set within 280 acres of private parkland and ancient woodland, our venue combines the elegance of a traditional country house with the serenity of the River Tay flowing nearby.
Inside, the hotel boasts beautifully appointed event spaces—from our light-filled Orangerie overlooking the river to the grand Drawing Room with its period features and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Each space offers a unique ambiance, whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a lavish celebration for up to 150 guests.
Couples can choose to exchange vows in our elegant ceremony marquee, outdoors under the trees, or riverside with nature as your witness. The grounds are ideal for romantic photography, marquee receptions, and even fireworks to end the night on a spectacular note.
Your wedding at Dunkeld House Hotel is supported by a caring and experienced team who will guide you through every step of the journey. From the moment you arrive to the final toast, we are here to ensure your day is seamless, joyful, and filled with unforgettable moments.
With luxurious accommodation, award-winning dining, and one of Scotland’s most picturesque settings, Dunkeld House Hotel promises a wedding celebration that’s as unique and beautiful as your love story.
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- JJack and Chris07/08/2025Thank you !Thank you !From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so so much for everything you did for us — the day was absolutely flawless and every single guest has commented on how special it was and just how taken care of they felt throughout the whole day! It was such a well oiled machine and we felt so able to relax and trust the process, which just truly allowed us to enjoy the day! We are so glad we trusted you with our big dayFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you so so much for everything you did for us — the day was absolutely flawless and every single guest has commented on how special it was and just how taken care of they felt throughout the whole day! It was such a well oiled machine and we felt so able to relax and trust the process, which just truly allowed us to enjoy the day! We are so glad we trusted you with our big day
- RRhoda and Gordon07/08/2025A huge thank you!A huge thank you!A huge thank you to you and all your team for the most amazing wonderful and fabulous wedding! The whole weekend went so well. The hotel and gardens looked fantastic and the sun shone at the important moments! The drinks reception was a great success. The drawing room was perfect for the bridesmaids and Iona to get ready. Canapés, meal and service were excellent and the sweet trolley disappeared 😂. The flowers were magnificent and the English guests loved the ceilidh! A huge thank you to you and all your team for the most amazing wonderful and fabulous wedding! The whole weekend went so well. The hotel and gardens looked fantastic and the sun shone at the important moments! The drinks reception was a great success. The drawing room was perfect for the bridesmaids and Iona to get ready. Canapés, meal and service were excellent and the sweet trolley disappeared 😂. The flowers were magnificent and the English guests loved the ceilidh!
- KKatie and Niall07/08/2025Blown away by the hotel and scenery around!Blown away by the hotel and scenery around!A massive thank you to everyone at Dunkeld for making the few days around our wedding so special! Our wedding day was even better than we could have ever imagined, the food and service was incredible! All our guests had nothing but great things to say about the day and were blown away by the hotel and scenery around. Everything on the day was exactly as we had pictured it. The flow, the setup – it all felt seamless. Thank you all so much again and we’re already looking forward to coming back!A massive thank you to everyone at Dunkeld for making the few days around our wedding so special! Our wedding day was even better than we could have ever imagined, the food and service was incredible! All our guests had nothing but great things to say about the day and were blown away by the hotel and scenery around. Everything on the day was exactly as we had pictured it. The flow, the setup – it all felt seamless. Thank you all so much again and we’re already looking forward to coming back!
- SSophie and Sam07/08/2025What a Day What a DayEverything was so incredibly well thought out and every single member of staff we spoke to or passed throughout the couple of days we stayed with you was a credit to your establishment. We were spoken to and recognised by staff we spoke to during our visit in April which was incredibly heartwarming and really did make us feel even more special. Everything was so incredibly well thought out and every single member of staff we spoke to or passed throughout the couple of days we stayed with you was a credit to your establishment. We were spoken to and recognised by staff we spoke to during our visit in April which was incredibly heartwarming and really did make us feel even more special.
- HHannah and Dan12/10/2024Amazing day in the perfect settingAmazing day in the perfect settingCan’t thank Lisa Marie and Dunkeld House Hotel enough. Everyone worked so hard to make sure we had the best day, from the reception staff, to the wedding team through to the banqueting team and the chefs. It was such a special and stunning place to get married. Can’t wait to come back to visit for years to come!Can’t thank Lisa Marie and Dunkeld House Hotel enough. Everyone worked so hard to make sure we had the best day, from the reception staff, to the wedding team through to the banqueting team and the chefs. It was such a special and stunning place to get married. Can’t wait to come back to visit for years to come!
- SSue and George08/02/2024The Perfect Wedding DayThe Perfect Wedding DayWe had just the most blessed day for our wedding on 1st Sept. The weather gods were in our favour allowing us the most perfect wedding on the lawn with the mature trees and the river Tay meandering by in the background. Special thanks goes out to Lisa Marie, Robert and the whole wedding team who were beyond brilliant with support and service beyond compare, with every need catered for.We had just the most blessed day for our wedding on 1st Sept. The weather gods were in our favour allowing us the most perfect wedding on the lawn with the mature trees and the river Tay meandering by in the background. Special thanks goes out to Lisa Marie, Robert and the whole wedding team who were beyond brilliant with support and service beyond compare, with every need catered for.
- RRuth and Jack08/02/2024Amazing HotelAmazing HotelWe chose to have our wedding at the hotel and it was the best day of our lives. The setting and venue were beautifully done and made some wonderful photos. The staff were so accommodating and everything went so smoothly.We chose to have our wedding at the hotel and it was the best day of our lives. The setting and venue were beautifully done and made some wonderful photos. The staff were so accommodating and everything went so smoothly.
- TT & S12/08/2023Perfect Venue!Perfect Venue!The team at Dunkeld House Hotel made planning our wedding an easy and pleasant experience. It was a stunning location, and the food was amazing. Can't recommend it highly enough!The team at Dunkeld House Hotel made planning our wedding an easy and pleasant experience. It was a stunning location, and the food was amazing. Can't recommend it highly enough!
- LLesley & Filippo12/12/2018Perfect venue for our weddingPerfect venue for our weddingI could not fault the Staff at Dunkeld House Hotel for our wedding. They catered to our every need and were extremely accommodating - especially to our guests from the USA! Having our ceremony on the lawn, looking onto the river was just magical and everything and all of the transitions went very smoothly. It is also very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Dunkeld HouseI could not fault the Staff at Dunkeld House Hotel for our wedding. They catered to our every need and were extremely accommodating - especially to our guests from the USA! Having our ceremony on the lawn, looking onto the river was just magical and everything and all of the transitions went very smoothly. It is also very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Dunkeld House
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
One of the most memorable weddings we’ve hosted was full of personality, laughter, and a few surprises that made it truly unforgettable.
The couple opted for a relaxed outdoor ceremony in our riverside gardens, complete with their dog as the ring bearer (dressed in a tiny tartan bow tie, of course). Guests arrived in vintage campervans, and the bride made her entrance to a live acoustic cover of a classic rock song — a personal favourite of the couple.
After the ceremony, guests enjoyed a gin-tasting station featuring local Perthshire spirits, followed by lawn games like giant Jenga and welly-throwing — a nod to the couple’s fun-loving spirit. Dinner was a laid-back BBQ feast under festoon lights, with speeches that had everyone in stitches.
Instead of a traditional cake, they went for a doughnut tower to keep the dancing fuelled. It was unique, joyful, and very them — exactly what we love to see at Dunkeld House Hotel.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Focus on what truly matters to you as a couple.
With so many options, trends, and opinions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or pressured to please everyone. But the most memorable weddings are the ones that reflect the couple’s unique story, style, and priorities—whether that’s a cosy fireside ceremony, a relaxed garden party, or a formal evening celebration.
Build your day around the moments that mean the most to you, and everything else will fall beautifully into place. And remember—you don’t have to do it all alone. Trust your venue team and suppliers; we’re here to make your vision feel effortless.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
One couple wrote letters to each other and tucked them into glass bottles, placing them along a short woodland trail near the river. Guests walked the path before the ceremony, reading the letters and feeling part of the couple’s journey.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Romantic, elegant, tranquil, historic, picturesque.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
On the pebble beach at the river side or under our Parent Larch tree!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Jane Macdonald has been a guest at several of our weddings
What’s your favourite canapé?
Haggis Bon Bon, Whole Grain Mustard Mayonnaise or Garden Pea, Mint & Feta Tartlet (V)
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
You cant beat some Stovies as an evening buffet to fuel those dance moves
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our Location, surrounded by the River Tay and many trees (some of which we have one of only a handful in the UK!)
What part of your business are you most proud of?
What I’m most proud of at Dunkeld House Hotel is our genuine commitment to making every couple’s wedding day truly personal and stress-free. From the very first enquiry through to the last dance, our team goes above and beyond to listen, support, and bring each couple’s unique vision to life.
We blend the beauty of our historic venue and stunning surroundings with warm, attentive service—creating not just a wedding, but a heartfelt experience that stays with our couples forever.
