Find hotel wedding venues in Orkney Islands

Hotels are one of the top choices for couples in Orkney Islands , and it’s easy to see why. Hotel wedding venues feature lots of top quality facilities, often boasting luxurious rooms, on-site catering and plenty of expert staff on hand to help make your dream day a reality. If you’re hoping for a city wedding, then hotels are often easy to access (especially when it comes to parking), whereas country hotels are likely to have beautiful grounds for you to enjoy on your wedding day.

The majority of hotels in Orkney Islands offer bespoke packages to suit your requirements to make wedding planning as easy as possible. There's usually a member of staff dedicated to being the wedding coordinator at hotel wedding venues, who will be your point of contact from the minute you place your deposit for you wedding until the day itself, where they'll help to coordinate your wedding day. Another plus to having your ceremony and reception in a hotel is that your guests can easily roll into bed after dancing the night away only to meet you for a appetising full english breakfast in the morning. If this sounds like what you're looking for. We have lots of hotels listed in Orkney Islands so take a look.

Hotel wedding venues are perfect for you if:

• You're getting married abroad so have lots of guests that need to stay the night or two.
• You want all of your catering done in-house.
• Large function rooms are required to fit a high number of guests in.
• You want to easily provide your guests with bedrooms.
• A wedding planner is required for the planning process and on the day coordination.

Hotel special day celebrations Venues Frequently Asked Questions

What type of hotel should I book for my special day celebrations?

At Guides for Brides we have hotels of all sizes, from city centre boutique hotels to countryside houses and well-known chains. Our venue search lets you add filters to your search in order to find the best size and type of hotel for you in Orkney Islands .

Small hotels usually have between 10 and 50 bedrooms, so if you’d like a special day celebrations venue that your whole special day celebrations party can take over, then a small hotel may be the perfect choice for you. This also means that you’re less likely to encounter other guests on your day, if you don’t already have an exclusive use booking.

There's often less that 100 guests rooms in a boutique hotel, and have unique, stylish decor. These types of hotels are often located in an urban environment, so if you’re marrying in the city and want your guests to have super chic accommodation, then a boutique hotel is a great choice.

Large hotels can have hundreds of rooms, so if you’re having a big special day celebrations with plenty of guests, then you may find that a big hotel will suit you. Large hotels often have more special day celebrations spaces to choose from, such as outdoor marquees, ballrooms or purpose-built special day celebrations suites, and are a good choice for Asian special day celebrations in particular.

Will we be the only people in the venue when booking a hotel for my wedding day?

If you’re booking a hotel for your wedding, it’s possible that there will be be other guests on site. Don’t assume that just because you’ve made a wedding booking, you’ll have the entire hotel to yourself.

At most hotels in Orkney Islands , they will offer you an option to book out the whole hotel for your day so that no other guests will be in the premises. You need to ask your chosen hotel about this extra feature though . You can even hire out the hotel for the whole weekend in some cases! However, this may incur an extra charge. There are Exclusive Use and One Wedding Per Day filters in the Guides for Brides search if you know these are important criteria for your wedding venue.

Will my guests have their pick of hotel rooms?

Again, it’s important to check with your hotel wedding venue how many rooms are included in your wedding package. Some packages come with a certain number of rooms included, whereas others will require you to book separately. Check with your chosen hotel in Orkney Islands , but they are likely to offer your wedding guests a preferential rate on all rooms.

If you’re booking your hotel venue on an exclusive use basis, you'll often be expected to fill all the accommodation. When contacting your venue options, remember to ask them if they have a minimum number of rooms they require to be booked when you have exclusive use.

Will I get a bridal suite included in my hotel package?

One of the best bits about having a hotel wedding is that you’ll often have a fabulous bridal suite included! Not only does this mean that you’ll be able to spend your first night as a married couple in a beautifully decorated suite, but it's also usually available for bridal prep on the wedding morning. When booking your wedding venue viewing, be sure to ask whether the bridal suite is included in your booking in Orkney Islands

What do hotel wedding packages typically include?

Hotel wedding packages often include the catering, drinks, table linens and glassware, to start. They can also include everything from floral arrangements to DJs and even wedding cakes or stationery.

How can I save money on my hotel wedding?

Taking advantage of packages like this is a brilliant way to make your wedding budget go further, but there are other ways to save money on your hotel wedding in Orkney Islands . The main two ways to cut down on your wedding venue cost is to have your wedding on a weekday and choosing a date that's off peak.