Q: Can we have a menu tasting prior to our wedding?
A: Your menu tasting will take place three months before your wedding. For a set wedding breakfast we ask you to select two starters, two main courses and two desserts. For a choice wedding breakfast we ask you to select four starters, four main courses and four desserts. You can bring up to two additional guests to join you at your menu tasting if your menu tasting is for 2 people, additional guests incur an extra charge.
Q: How can guests travel from St Mary’s Church, Dalmahoy to the hotel?
A: The Church is at the end of our driveway and is close enough, weather permitting, for able guests to walk. There is a car park for those preferring to drive. For the Bridal party, we have a 6 seat wedding buggy for you to use to travel in style!
Q: What time is the hotel licensed to?
A: The hotel is licensed to 1am for the wedding party in the Dalmahoy Suite. For weddings in our Lothian or Boardroom, the license is until 11pm unless you have pre-booked all 7 of our Main House rooms above. The cocktail bar is open to residents wishing to stay up beyond 1am and will close when the last guest leaves.
Q: Do you have disabled facilities?
A: Yes, the hotel is fully accessible. There are lifts and ramps for wheelchair users to access all ceremony and reception rooms. We have fully and partially accessible bedrooms for guests staying with us. Fully accessible rooms are fitted with roll in showers, emergency pull cords and lowered sink / mirror. Interconnecting rooms and twin bedded rooms are also available.
Q: What bridal suites are available?
A: Couples can choose from one of the massive turret suites which are themed after Scottish whisky distilleries, or a four poster suite in the main house, with stunning views and period features.
Q: What is the wedding buggy?
A: It’s a stretched golf cart, painted in white and fitted with cream ribbons tied to the front. It can seat 6 people (including driver) and is perfect for touring the grounds with the photographer looking for idyllic shots for your album or to transport guests to the Church. It’s free to use for couples choosing Dalmahoy as the venue for their big day.