Find hotel wedding venues in Shetland Islands

Hotels are one of the top choices for couples in Shetland Islands , and it’s easy to see why. Hotel wedding venues feature lots of top quality facilities, often having luxury bedrooms, in-house catering and an abundance of professional staff on hand to help make your dream day a reality. Hotel weddings are suitable for any couple, whether they are hoping for their wedding in an urban or rural environment.

Lots of hotels in Shetland Islands offer bespoke wedding packages tailored to you 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 day you book your wedding date to your wedding day. Another perk 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 Shetland Islands so take a look.

Getting married in a hotel setting is ideal for you if:

• Lots of your guests need to stay overnight because they've travelled a long way.
• In-house catering is required.
• You require a big reception room because you have a large number of wedding guests.
• You want to easily provide your guests with bedrooms.
• A wedding planner is required for the planning process and on the day coordination.

FAQ's - Hotel Wedding Venues

What type of hotel should I book for my wedding?

We have hotels of all types and sizes on Guides for Brides. Ranging from large city hotels to small boutique country hotels. Our venue search lets you add filters to your search in order to find the best size and type of hotel for you in Shetland Islands .

Small hotels usually have between 10 and 50 bedrooms, so if you’d like a wedding venue that your whole wedding 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.

Boutique hotels often have 100 bedrooms or less, and have unique, stylish decor. Boutique hotels tend to be located in the city, 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.

In a large hotel in Shetland Islands , there's often hundreds of rooms for guest accommodation, so if you’re having a big wedding with plenty of guests, then you may find that a big hotel will suit you. Large hotels often have more wedding spaces to choose from, such as outdoor marquees, ballrooms or purpose-built wedding suites, and are a good choice for Asian weddings in particular.

Does booking a hotel guarantee exclusive use?

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 Shetland 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 Shetland 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. Be sure to ask your shortlisted venues in Shetland Islands when enquiring if they have a minimum number of rooms to be filled.

Is the bridal suite included in my wedding package when I book a hotel wedding venue?

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 husband and wife in a beautiful hotel suite, but you can use it for your bridal preparations on the morning of your special day. When booking your wedding venue viewing, be sure to ask whether the bridal suite is included in your booking in Shetland Islands

What do hotel wedding packages typically include?

Hotels are often some of the best value wedding venues, as many of them offer brilliant packages 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 Shetland Islands . One way to save money is book a midweek wedding (Thursdays are often a popular day as it's the weekend straight after.) Choosing not to get married in the summer months will also save you money, you could opt for a winter or spring wedding instead.