Our daughter and son-in-law held their wedding at Dalnaglar Castle Estate and it was amazing! We had a total of 32 people travel from the United States to Scotland and stay at the castle and cottages for 5 days.
We had the space to spread out as well as the castle to gather and socialize. The castle was perfect for the bride, groom, and wedding party while the cottages allowed extra space for the families and wedding guests to stay on site as well as one cottage to accommodate our amazing caterer, Aggie, and her crew from Heavy Metal Munchies.
The wedding ceremony was held outdoors with Dalnaglar Castle as the backdrop. It was magical! A true fairy tale wedding venue.
The Reception Room became the gathering space before group outings and hikes in the area as well as the puzzle room. The Library provided a space for the groom and groomsmen to get ready before the wedding, while the bride and bridesmaids utilized the Castle Suite with its own sitting room and private bathroom.
The Kitchen was used by us for self-catering as well as the caterers for preparing our wedding feast. We used the Breakfast Room for, well, breakfast since that was more of an eat when you’re ready type meal.
The Dining Room with its huge dining room table and buffet provided a magnificent space for appetizers, champagne and scotch wedding toasts, and the fabulous wedding dinner. The table is grand! We were able to seat 22 around the table, albeit, a little tightly, and another 10 around the breakfast table.
The Drawing Room was warm and cozy with the fireplace with plenty of seating for games and conversation. It also served as the dance floor following dinner.
Planning a wedding from so far away without seeing the venue in person is a very daunting task; however, Helen and Anna were very responsive to my numerous questions. Helen even spent nearly two hours with me on the phone talking me through the castle layout so we could better understand the space, utilize it effectively, and make sure our guests were accommodated in the best rooms, helping to put my mind at ease. In the end, everything came together flawlessly.
The castle grounds and surrounding area were great for hiking or, as it’s referred to in Scotland, hill walking, which allowed us to get out and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
We all have very fond memories of our time together at Dalnaglar Castle Estate that we will cherish for our entire lives. We can highly recommend it as a gathering spot for an event such as ours.