Planning a Scotland Wedding from the US? We Make It Effortless.
Based in Edinburgh, trusted by couples across the US, UK and Europe. Everything is handled on the ground so that you can plan from home with complete confidence.
Why Choose Scotland for Your Destination Wedding?
The place you have always imagined
Scotland is unlike anywhere else in the world. The ancient castles rising from misty hillsides. The wild Highland landscapes. The warmth of a culture that has celebrated life with music, whisky and dancing for centuries. If you have dreamed of getting married here since you first watched Outlander, or simply fell in love with the idea of a celebration set against something genuinely ancient and extraordinary, you are in exactly the right place.
Getting married in Scotland is not just choosing a beautiful backdrop. It is choosing a place that already means something. And we are here to make sure every detail of that day feels as extraordinary as the setting.
We are Scotland's specialist wedding planner for American couples. Based in Edinburgh, we handle everything on the ground so that you can plan from home with complete confidence.
Planning from the United States?
You plan from home.
I handle everything here.
Planning a destination wedding from thousands of miles away sounds overwhelming. In practice, with the right person on the ground, it is one of the most enjoyable planning experiences you can have.
I work across time zones, conduct all venue visits and vendor meetings on your behalf, and keep you informed at every step through virtual planning sessions and a dedicated WhatsApp group. By the time you land in Scotland, everything is already in place.
All meetings conducted virtually at times that work for you in the US. No early mornings required.
Venue visits, vendor meetings, site checks and setup oversight, all handled by me in Scotland on your behalf.
Direct access to your planner throughout. Questions answered, decisions made, nothing left waiting.
Your complete wedding design document, built around who you are as a couple before a single vendor is contacted.
Why is Scotland extraordinary for American couples?
Three Things No Other Destination Offers
Scotland is one of the only places in Europe where you can legally marry outdoors in almost any location: a castle terrace, a Highland lochside, a clifftop. No licensed venue required.
Edinburgh and Glasgow are both served by direct transatlantic flights. Your guests can fly in from New York, Boston, Chicago and beyond with no connection required.
Scotland's exclusive-hire castle and estate venues give your entire party the run of an extraordinary property. Private, personal and completely unlike any hotel ballroom.
How We Work Together
From the moment we begin working together, I am your eyes and ears on the ground in Scotland. I handle venue sourcing and negotiations, build your full supplier team, design the visual identity of your celebration through The Love Blueprint, manage every contract, and I am there in person from the first setup to the final farewell. We’ll plan together online, and I’ll make it happen here.
Extraordinary Scottish Wedding Venues
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SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel, Kelso
A baronial estate in the Scottish Borders able to accommodate up to 120 guests on site, with formal gardens and interiors that feel lifted from a period drama. One of Scotland's most complete exclusive-hire properties.
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Cameron House, Loch Lomond
A five-star resort on the shores of Loch Lomond with the water as your ceremony backdrop. One of Scotland's most celebrated wedding venues and a favourite for international couples who want the full Highland experience with luxury hotel comfort.
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Carlowrie Castle
A private castle estate 20 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. Intimate, beautifully restored and available for full exclusive hire. Perfect for couples who want the castle without the formality.
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Signet Library, Edinburgh
One of Edinburgh's most celebrated event spaces. A neoclassical library in the heart of the Old Town, steps from the Royal Mile. Extraordinary for welcome dinners and receptions.
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The Fairmont, St Andrews
The home of golf, on a dramatic Fife coastline. A five-star resort with panoramic sea views, multiple ceremony spaces and the prestige of one of the world's most famous towns.
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Gosford House, East Lothian
The neoclassical mansion that doubled as a New York family home in The Buccaneers and featured in Outlander. Set on 5,000 acres of parkland and coast, 30 minutes from Edinburgh. One of Scotland's most cinematic and private exclusive-hire wedding venues.
Every wedding is priced individually based on the number of event days, the scale of the celebration and the scope of what is involved. A single castle ceremony and a multi-day Scottish estate weekend are very different things and should be priced accordingly. Book a discovery call and I will put together a detailed proposal built around your specific wedding.
Book a Discovery CallCommon Questions
Everything You May Be Wondering
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Yes, and Scotland offers something almost no other European destination can match.
You can legally marry outdoors in almost any location, with no requirement for a church or licensed venue. I will guide you through the legal requirements and timelines to ensure everything is handled correctly.
Whether you choose to legally marry in Scotland or hold a symbolic ceremony, the beauty and meaning of your wedding will not change.
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Yes. Edinburgh and Glasgow are both served by direct transatlantic flights from several major US cities. Once your guests arrive, distances across Scotland are relatively short. I can help coordinate guest transport, accommodation blocks and travel guidance as part of the planning process.
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Most destination weddings in Scotland are planned 12 to 18 months in advance, particularly for summer dates and popular castle venues. That said, availability varies by season and location, and I will advise on realistic timelines based on your specific plans from the very first call.
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Each season offers something different. Spring and summer bring longer days and softer light, ideal for outdoor ceremonies. Autumn feels quieter and more atmospheric with rich seasonal colour. Winter is unpredictable but extraordinary when it works, with dramatic skies and a cosiness that Scotland does better than anywhere. I will help you choose a time of year that suits your vision and priorities.
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This depends on your chosen venue. Many couples opt for an exclusive-hire estate where all guests stay together on the property, which creates a genuinely extraordinary house party atmosphere. For larger guest lists or city venues, I will help you coordinate hotel blocks nearby and manage all the logistics so guests always know where to be.
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Calm, collaborative and completely personal. You will have unlimited access to me as your planner through virtual meetings and a dedicated WhatsApp line. The process is designed to feel enjoyable rather than overwhelming. I handle the complexity quietly in the background so you can focus on the experience of planning your wedding, not the administration of it.
Scotland is waiting. Let's start planning.
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