Macdonald Houstoun House

(69)
£2,500 - £5,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
73 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

Pose for pictures in the beautiful walled gardens, dine on award-winning cuisine prepared by our fantastic chefs and spend your wedding night in one of our beautiful bridal suites. Host your drinks reception in one of several elegant function rooms or gardens and, for a truly unforgettable wedding, book our Houstoun Suite - a ballroom which can host up to 180 guests. Our hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies and offers all the flexibility so your day can be as you always imagined. With complimentary exclusive use as part of all of our packages, you can be sure to feel extra special when hosting your day with us. Our highly experienced wedding team will gladly assist you along your journey while planning a wedding that is completely personal to you and will ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. With friendliness and professionalism, you can rest assured that you are putting your special day in safe hands.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Charlotte Lambie
Congratulations on your engagement! Here at Macdonald Houstoun House, we believe that every couple is unique - with our flexible and bespoke packages we can ensure that your wedding day will be as unique and special as you are. I would love to meet with you and discuss your dreams for your day. Get in touch to arrange a viewing of the venue and we can chat all things weddings!

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1

Overview of Macdonald Houstoun House

Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
180
No. of Bedrooms
73
Sleeps No. of People
169
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Open Flame Permitted
Spa On-Site
Pet Friendly
Grade I/II Listed Building

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
External Catering Permitted
Vegan Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Bar

Pricing for Macdonald Houstoun House

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£2,500
Maximum Price
£5,000
Self Catering Package Use of our Function kitchen Use of our Function Suite Use of our tables and chairs Table linen
What is included in this pricing:
Couple accommodation included
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Choice of preferred caterers

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£97
Maximum Price
£170
Minimum Number of Guests
2
What is included in this pricing:
Canapés included
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£8,160
Maximum Price
£13,600
Number of Guests Included
80
Dedicated wedding co-ordinator Master of Ceremonies Red carpet on arrival Ceremony room hire Piper to play your guests on arrival and in for the meal One glass of sparkling wine on arrival Three course wedding breakfast served with tea, coffee and petit fours ½ bottle of red or white house wine per person with wedding breakfast One glass of sparkling wine for toast Use of silver cake stand and knife Candelabra centre piece for guest tables Personalised menus, place cards and table plan Evening disco A selection of hot filled rolls or traditional stovies for the evening reception Bridal Suite for wedding night Menu tasting for the wedding couple
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included

Reviews for Macdonald Houstoun House
(69)

Lucy & Daniel Hansen
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
Houstoun, we don’t have a problem!

Honestly, we cannot rave about our experience at Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel enough. We had the most magical wedding day & cannot thank the team at Houstoun House enough. If you are looking for somewhere traditional and unique with exceptional service then it’s the place for you🤍

Graham & Alison
Wedding: June
July 2024
The best wedding venue!

We can’t fault Houston House as a wedding venue! The venue itself is perfect with a lovely courtyard for guests to mingle in and beautiful gardens and the food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. But what makes this venue extra special though is the staff. Charlotte, the events Manager, was amazing from our first visit until the day itself and made sure everything was perfect and all the serving and reception staff were outstanding. We took advantage of the great overnight deal for wedding guests & were able to have a private buffet breakfast the next morning & then make use of the leisure facilities and the hotel courtyard and reception to sit and chat the next day. A great way to finish off a perfect wedding! It’s easy to see why Houston house is an award winning wedding venue. Definitely 5 stars from us!

Kirsty & Tam
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
The best day ever

Charlotte and the whole team at Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel were amazing. The day could not have gone any better. The small mishaps were fixed very promptly without any hassle. Simply the best day ever, made amazing by the staff.

Linda Kerr
Wedding: June
July 2024
The day was better than we thought was possible

The Wedding Day was the most magical special day from start to finish . All the staff we encountered from our arrival the day before until we left the day after the wedding were so helpful , polite and amenable to our needs. Our day would not have happened without our Wedding Co- Ordinator Charlotte Lambie .She was brilliant from our 1st meeting until the Wedding again helpful, making sure everything was done when it should be and no request was too much trouble

Will & Hannah
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
Perfect wedding venue!

From the time we arrived for the reception (we had the wedding ceremony at our local church) to the time we left the following day, everything was just perfect! Charlotte, the Events Manager, was so helpful and efficient and very easy to deal with from our first meeting all the way through to the day itself. Nothing was too much trouble (even measuring the grass for us for the lawn games the day before!). In fact every single member of staff at the hotel was exceptional – whether it was the reception staff, serving team, bar staff or leisure team. They were all so friendly and helpful. The bride has noise sensitivity and Charlotte and the serving team went out of their way to make sure everything during service was as quiet as possible, which was SO amazing! The wedding breakfast & canapes were probably the best wedding food we have ever had and there were lots of compliments from guests. And guests with dietary requirements appreciated the chef and kitchen staff providing suitable tasty options for them. Being able to stay overnight (in amazingly comfy beds!) and all having breakfast together the next morning & using the leisure facilities was a lovely way to round everything off too. I don’t think the wedding party wanted to leave! We can’t recommend Houston House highly enough! If we were to do it all again, Houston House would still be our number 1 choice. Well done Charlotte & the rest of the team!

Mr and Mrs Steven
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
Best day of our lives!

Beautiful location, fantastic staff and Charlotte the wedding coordinator was superb. Highly recommend anyone to get married here!

Zoe & Craig
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
Amazing day

The staff couldn’t have been any better. Nothing was too much for them and the day was perfect. Would recommend Charlotte and the team to anyone looking to book their wedding day. They made me the most stress free bride

Zoe & Craig
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
Amazing day

Charlotte and the team couldn’t have had the day any smoother for us all. From start to finish she they couldn’t do anymore for us. Perfect day and perfect location for any wedding

Greg & Ashley
Happy couple married in March
June 2024
The most wonderful day

We are so glad we chose Houstoun House as our wedding venue. As soon as we were taken on a tour of the hotel and grounds, we knew this was where we wanted to be married. Charlotte our wedding coordinator could not do enough for us in the lead up and on the day she ensured that everything ran smoothly. I felt so relaxed on my wedding morning knowing that everything was under control! Charlotte was always easily contactable and responded quickly to my emails. Andrew and the rest of the team made us and our guests feel so welcome from check in until check out. We opted to stay at the venue the night before along with some of our close friends and family and had a private section for dinner and drinks. We were lucky that the weather was on our side and got some beautiful wedding pictures and videography in the stunning grounds. We would highly recommend Houstoun House as a wedding venue. Thank you again Charlotte and the team for helping us have the most wonderful wedding day ❤️

Mr & Mrs E
Happy couple married in December
December 2023
The BEST day of our lives!

After a very rough year from a personal perspective, we were banking on our big day being THE day of the year and the start of a new chapter, and oh my, it SO SO was! Charlotte, Andrew, and their team did and incredible job from start to finish in making our day exactly how we wanted it to be. It was full of love and laughter, and everyone had the time of their lives. We chose Houstoun House because they gave us FULL flexibility to get what we wanted out of the day and nothing was ever too much trouble. We honestly wish we could go back and do it all over again. Thank you so much to everyone involved at Houstoun House and we’ll definitely be back! ❤️

Location & Contact Details for Macdonald Houstoun House

Wedding Venue Address
Houstoun House, Broxburn, West Lothian, EH52 6JS, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Macdonald Houstoun House?

It is very hard to pick just one, it sounds cliché but every wedding is amazing in their own way, we have met incredible families who have travelled from a far, insane decor and some amazing entertainment !

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Remember it is your wedding day! Here at Houstoun House we thrive on making your day the way you want it, this includes flexible packages and a team that will go above and beyond to make your dream wedding a reality!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

There are so many! We had a wedding recently who had caricaturist transfer tattoos as their favours, there are so many little touches you can add, it is a very exciting time in the wedding industry!

Describe Macdonald Houstoun House in 5 adjectives

Romantic, historic, flexible, inviting, beautiful grounds

Where’s the best photo spot at Macdonald Houstoun House?

With over 20 acres of private gardens, you will never be stuck for a beautiful photo opportunity - our vaulted bar is super quirky with lots of character which is also very popular for those indoor shots!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Macdonald Houstoun House?

Yes! We had Carol Smillie is an accredited humanist celebrant with the Humanist Society Scotland, conducting humanist, non-religious weddings.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Our personal favourite, and the one selected by most couples, is our Haggis bonbons - they are a must try!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Homemade sausage rolls, they are amazing!

What is Macdonald Houstoun House most unique feature?

The Tower House which was built in the 1600s, we have managed to keep much of the history whilst putting a modern twist on some areas of the building.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Team Houstoun! We had a newlywed couple who described our tam perfectly recently - 'The team at Houstoun House are like a family, we felt welcomed in to that family as soon as we arrived.' and I could not agree more!
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