A guide to Maryculter House
A wedding day at Maryculter House
From getting ready to the last dance, here’s a closer look at the spaces you could make your own.
A place I know well
The venue, through the day
Maryculter has a special place for me: I got married here myself. It has that lovely balance of a proper celebration indoors and breathing space outside, right beside the River Dee. This guide is here to help you picture your own day, from the rooms upstairs to the dance floor later on.
The photographs come from weddings I have photographed at Maryculter. Every wedding uses the spaces a bit differently, and the venue team can confirm what is included in your plans.
01 / The morning
Getting ready at Maryculter
The bridal suite is one of my favourite parts of a Maryculter morning. Hair and make-up can happen in a separate room, leaving this space clear for the dress, the final touches and those first looks. The big mirrors and window light are brilliant for all of it.
Lauren had her bridesmaids and her dad come in to see her here; Siobhan had the last adjustments to her dress by the mirror. There was room for everyone to take the moment in without the morning’s bags and make-up kit in the background. Ask the wedding team which preparation rooms are available for your booking and when you can get into them.
02 / The ceremony
A ceremony that feels right for you
Maryculter gives you the riverside courtyard outside and the Templar Suite inside. Both have plenty of character, and seeing them in use is much more helpful than imagining an empty room. For a smaller celebration, ask the team about the Godfrey and Priory rooms too.
The riverside courtyard
The old stone buildings frame the ceremony and your guests are already in the heart of the venue. The photographs below show how the setting looks when it is ready and when everyone is gathered there.
The Templar Suite
Inside, the ceremony feels close and full of life. Kim and Michael married here with their guests around them, then came back down the aisle to a brilliant welcome. It is a lovely choice for an indoor ceremony.
Outside by the house
Inside with Kim & Michael
Ceremony layout, guest numbers and the outdoor weather plan are worth agreeing directly with the Maryculter wedding team.
03 / After the ceremony
A wee bit of space for everyone to catch up
Once the ceremony is over, the courtyard and grounds let the day open out. Guests can have a drink, find the people they have not seen in ages and enjoy being at the venue while we take the family photographs. The courtyard is a handy meeting point for groups; for smaller combinations I can use the stonework and gardens close by without keeping people away for long.
If your ceremony and meal both use the Templar Suite, ask the venue team where guests will be hosted while the room is changed over. The courtyard is lovely in good weather; the indoor plan is worth checking in advance too.
04 / Inside the house
The Great Hall deserves its own moment
The timber, fireplace and old details make the Great Hall feel entirely different from the river and courtyard. Kim and Michael’s photographs show how much atmosphere there is here with a couple in the frame. I would allow a little time to step inside, especially if the weather is doing its usual Scottish thing.
A change of scene
A few portraits here add warmth and character to a gallery full of open air and riverside views. You do not need to spend ages away from your guests to make it worthwhile.
A space to ask about
The way the Great Hall is used can depend on the wedding and what else is happening at the venue. Check access and timings with the team when you plan your day.
05 / Couple photographs
The river, the stonework and a wee wander together
We do not need to disappear for an hour to get a good mix of photographs. The ivy, old stone, gardens and River Dee are all different backdrops around the house. We can choose a short route that suits the light, the weather and how long you want to be away from everyone.
06 / Dinner to dancing
One room, a whole new feel by evening
The Templar Suite takes the day from the wedding breakfast and speeches into the evening celebration. Lauren and Charlie’s room, full of guests raising a glass, gives you a proper sense of its scale and warmth.
If your ceremony is here too, ask your coordinator how the room changeover will work, where guests will be hosted and when the evening guests should arrive. A clear plan makes that part of the day feel easy.
Then the music starts and the same room feels completely different.
From speeches to the dance floor
See how the spaces came together for a real wedding at Maryculter House.
Venue details
Contact Maryculter House
If Maryculter feels like it might be the venue for you, their wedding team can help with availability, packages, viewings and the latest wedding brochure.
Phone
Address
South Deeside Road, Maryculter, Aberdeen, AB12 5GB
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