Wedding Solutions & Services

Cakes

Cakes By Design

CakesByDesign in Aberdeen specialise in the creation of the delightful, delicious and discernibly special,

Depending on your style of occasion or celebration, master cake baker, Bev, will discover exactly what will best complement your aesthetic, making sure that her creation works effortlessly to take a place of pride while seamlessly integrating into the theme or tone of the event.

Whatever your occasion, from a Wedding to a Party, CakesByDesign will lend it something unique, dazzling, sophisticated and moreish.

Cake Affair

Wonderfully creative cakes freshly baked by us and decorated with passion. A feast not only for your eyes but your taste buds too. If you want to stand out from the crowd and like the idea of something a little different give us a call to discuss your ideas

Exclusive Cake Design

Here at Exclusive Cake Design, we specialize in wedding cakes. For a perfect day, a perfect cake is needed.

With over 50 years of experience we can provide that cake. First make your choice from Rich fruit, Sultana or a variety of sublime tasting sponges. Then choose the design, this can be either, one of our designs, or it can be made to your own specification.

Pick your own colour and icing, soft fondant or traditional Royal icing.

Photographer

Simon Clubb Photography

Multi Award winning photographer Simon Clubb has worked alongside Maryculter house for nearly 20 years.

His vibrant style utilises the splendour of Maryculter House's beautiful surroundings with a mix of both Classical & Contemporary styles to showcase your wedding and your chosen location to its maximum.

With a wide range of packages to suit all budgets makes Simon Clubb Photography an invaluable choice for future brides & Grooms.

Simon's wonderful photographs are showcased throughout this website

Oh!ccasions Photography

Hi there! We are Matt & Magdalena of OH!ccasions Photography: wedding and portrait photographers from Edinburgh, but delighted to travel to the ‘granite city’. At OH!ccasions we specialise in capturing the action, the emotions and the humour of your day – leaving you with a visual record that you will treasure.

Our angle is to be discreet and relaxed – you will not get the feeling of being photographed – and being relaxed you will receive from us photos that are sensitive, fun and beautifully unexpected.

We are here for you on any OH!ccasion :: Your memories. Our imagination.

Matt: OH!ccasions Founder. Photographing since 1999 when his dad contributed a brand new SLR towards his photography studies. He also doubles as a graphic designer and a forever student. Matt has a great eye for detail and seductively creative approach.

Magdalena: Over 10 years of experience and backed up with a fine arts MA in Photography, she knows her game. Her images are sensual, sensible and sexy. She has a great passion for her work and can really focus in on the emotion of the event. And it shows on the pictures.

Matt's wonderful photography is showcased on the Hotel website.

Deeside Photographics

Deeside Photographics have been leading the field in Wedding and Portrait photography for over 25 years. Owned and managed by Award winning Photographer, Logan Sangster LMPA LBIPP.

We are based just 10 minutes from Maryculter House, in the heart of Royal Deeside, in Banchory. Over the last few years, we have developed a more relaxed style in creating our images with a more timeless, natural feel to them.

The team at Deeside Photographics have a reputation for being the Northeast's ' friendliest photographers', with our approach to wedding photography being stylish, artistic and fresh. A combination of both traditional and contemporary images to suit your individual tastes.

We are privileged to have shared so many wonderful memories with hundreds of couples and their families, who now return with their own children for lifestyle portraits and even wedding photography.

Last year, we were delighted to have won ' Wedding Photograph of the Year', with an image taken at the beautiful Maryculter House Hotel , where Bride and groom's always get a warm welcome from the friendly staff there.

Florist

Aberflora - Florists

At Aberflora Florists we specialise in wedding, corporate work and all floral occasions. We work within your budget and advise you, imparting our knowledge and experience to produce the 'Wow' factor you are after.

Our friendly and helpful staff are only too happy to take the time to discuss your requirements. To us it's not just another wedding, it's your wedding.

Bridal Wear

The Bridal Boutque

A visit to The Bridal Boutique is a must for any bride to be.

We have everything you could possibly need for your wedding day, stunning collections of wedding dresses, mother of the bride and groom, shoes and accessories by designers not stocked in Aberdeen or surrounding areas. The Bridal Boutique are now offering a unique personal service of coming out to dress you on your Big day! Let us take the pressure off the family on the Wedding morning. Bookings are taken on a first come, first serve basis. We can provide this service whether you are a bride of The Bridal Boutique or not! appointments from 5.30pm until 9pm can be made Monday - Friday. This enables you to come and see the dresses in the evenings so you don’t have to use up your holiday time from work. We understand, your holidays are precious, especially with a wedding to attend and a honeymoon to look forward to.

Our Day

We are a family run business trading for over 20 years.

The Shop is situated in Stoneywood 4 Miles north of Aberdeen

The Bridal Gowns are from designers Mori Lee Ronald Joyce and San Patrick to mention only a few

We have also a Mother of the Bride Shop Designers are Presen Mariea and Raul Novias

There is a Private car park for customer use.

Papillon Boutique

Pop into Papillon for the ultimate shopping experience.

Finding the perfect outfit for the perfect wedding can be a tricky business but Papillon has got the answer. They’ve got a stunning range of clothes from some of the most established labels around and what’s even better Papillon’s enviable location on North Deeside Road is just minutes away from Maryculter House Hotel.

The latest lines include collections from Joseph Ribkoff, Betty Barclay, Ronen Chen, Bandolera, Mexx and Vera Mont.

Papillon also has an extensive range of accessories and jewellery that can be added as the perfect accompaniment to any bridal outfit.

Groom’s Wear

Hair & Make Up

Chicabelle - Hair & Make Up

Chicabelle Visage professional Make-Up Artistry and Hair studio are based within close proximity to Maryculter House Hotel. We provide top class services both in the salon and on location for all events including weddings and photo shoots.

Be it an intimate occasion or grand scale event, Chicabelle Make-up Artistry prides itself on offering and providing a high quality, personable make-up service for you and your bridal party during both your trial session and on your wedding day. We know from experience that all brides have their own individual tastes and requirements for their wedding day. Chicabelle uses top quality, designer and branded make-up in order to enhance your features and create a tailor made look especially for you, working with you towards offering a dream look... designed just for you!

With a trial run, we will ensure you feel your best on this very special day. You are invited to attend your trial at our salon and make an afternoon of it. Enjoy our facilities over complimentary fizzy or soft drinks amongst your group. Should you wish, you are also able to bring your own or refreshments and enjoy the ambiance that we create in the run up to your big day!

On the day of your wedding, Chicabelle Make-up Artistry is available to provide their services to you at an agreed venue within Aberdeen/shire and beyond. We will take the stress out of travelling to the salon on your very special day and would not expect you to travel to our salon for such a huge event in your life!

From stunning brides to beautiful bridesmaids, flower girls and mothers, we cater for all. We are also available to extend our visit on your wedding day should you wish for us to stay and provide a ‘touch-up’ service for your photos.

Beauty By Lyndsay

Lyndsay is a mobile beautician who offers a quality service from the comfort of your own home or chosen venue, at your convenience with no parking problems. This creates a much more relaxing atmosphere on your special day.

Lyndsay graduated from the Robert Gordon University in 2005 with a BA(Hons) Corporate Communication and after working in advertising for a couple of years Lyndsay decided to make the move into make-up. She began her career working for Christian Dior and shortly after was nominated to become Regional Make Up Artist. Lyndsay moved to Bare Escentuals to become Business Manager and during training, her artistry skills were recognised by the company's national make-up artist and was invited to London for special one to one training.

Beautiful, natural application achieved by using professional products and techniques.

Putting your face in the hands of a pro leaves you with one less thing to do yourself.

Sit back, relax and take advantage of every trick of the trade that will create the most gorgeous you possible.

Creates a look using suitable colours and textures specifically for your skin type and skin tone.

Create a look that complements the style of your gown, your hairstyle, and the colour of your bouquet.

Personality and attitude that will put you at ease.

Brides day to shine, you are the one who should feel completely confident and absolutely beautiful.

Lyndsay’s passion and infectious optimism inspire those around her, and her impeccable work ethic and creativity put her at the top of her game within the makeup industry.

Lyndsay also performs Acrylic Nails and Gel Overlays (Both Entity), Eyelash Extensions (Flirties), Nail Wraps (Kooky, Trendy) and Spray Tanning.

Transport

Carriages Vintage Cars

Carriages Vintage Car Hire- for the first journey of your married life

We are a small family company run by Stuart & Nicola and Brian & Brenda Hector. Carriages have been established for over 20 years.

We have two 1930's Vintage Rolls Royce cars which are driven by chauffeurs in uniforms appropriate to the period of the cars.

The majority of our business is wedding related but we are also available for other special occasions. These include graduations, anniversaries, retirements and very select tours of Deeside and the surrounding area.

Maryculter Carriage Driving Centre

The Maryculter Carriage Driving Centre is situated in the heart of Aberdeenshire (Grampian Region, Scotland), in the beautiful valley of the famous river Dee, 7 miles south west of the oil rich city of Aberdeen.

Maryculter Carriage Driving Centre specialises in wedding hire carriages and has a wide range of traditional carriages with a choice of being open or closed. Our Horses and ponies are all highly experienced and trained by ourselves.

We are close by to Maryculter House Hotel and would be delighted to discuss your requirements.

Aberdeen Executive Cars

We are a newly formed family run business specialising in executive chauffeur hire for the wedding and corporate markets.

All of our professional chauffeur drivers are all extremely experienced and fully disclosure checked. They all take great pride in arriving at your door in full uniform, some even complete in tartan trews.

We’ve even got a full range of in car refreshments on board to make sure we’ve got everything covered. There’s champagne for the bride and grooms, miniature whiskies for the father of the bride, chocolates for the mother of the bride along with other soft drinks to make your journey as comfortable as possible.

We also specialise in catering for VIP guests, castle tours, whisky trails, golf trips, airport transfers and also offer a reliable courier service. Distance is no object and our full price list is available on request and we also offer discount packages when three or more cars are booked for the same event.

Room Dressing

Dedicated 2 Weddings - Chair Covers & Room Dressing

Add that touch of elegance to your wedding by dressing your ceremony or evening reception chairs with beautiful high quality linen covers complete with stunning organza bows. We offer a hire service of these elegant and stylish chair covers at an affordable price. So why not impress your guests and bring grandeur to your venue!

We also produce stationery and favours and would be delighted to hear from you so we can make your day even more special.

Fairytale Events - Chair Covers & Room Dressing

Serving Aberdeen and the north east of Scotland, at Fairytale Events we are passionate about making your special event magical.

Our passion is for service & quality at affordable prices. We offer a personalised service to all our customers, ensuring attention to even the smallest of detail. With an extensive range of products from chair covers through centrepieces to napkins and table linen, you will find what you need to make your event truly memorable, whether it is for 10 or for 1000 guests.

Please contact us to discuss your individual needs in detail.

Ballooning Lovely

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and at Ballooning Lovely we understand that each wedding is individual. We specialise in creating stunning and unique decorations to transform your venue and help create the wedding of your dreams.

You can choose from table and floor decorations, floating clouds, arches, clusters, towers, exploding confetti filled balloons and double bubbles. The only limit is your imagination! From the moment your guests arrive they will be amazed, and will remember the wonderful balloon decor long after the event.

Entertainment

Twa Pipers

We are the ‘Twa Pipers’ and we are at your service to play for weddings, events and other special occasions. If you would like to add the tradition of having the highland bagpipe played at your wedding then do not hesitate to contact us. You have many options from one or two pipers and different packages to suit your needs.

David Bracegirdle - Guitarist

Classical guitar music provides a wonderful enhancement to all aspects of a wedding celebration without dominating the occasion. Guests are free to focus on the music and enjoy listening, or allow it wash over them while they are talking with their friends.

Commissioned to play regularly at a wide variety of venues in central Scotland and Grampian, David plays a variety of styles including, Spanish, South American, Scottish, Flamenco, Modern, Classical, Renaissance and on occasions has even been persuaded to launch into some Blues.

No venue is too large or small. David will create the perfect backdrop and ambience to enhance any event making it just that little bit more memorable.

David can play for the ceremony when he likes to discuss your choice of music and during the photographs when your guests are celebrating with a glass or two.

If required he will also play music during the meal

A free demo CD and consultation is available.

Exclusive Entertainments

Exclusive Entertainments have been providing the very best Wedding disco entertainment in and around North East Scotland for over 10 years, and with this wealth of experience is the right choice for your BIG DAY!

Our DJs are trained to the highest of standards and will play a broad range of music to suit the occasion (and yes, we can play and ‘call’ ceilidh music if required!).

From the first dance to the end of night finale you won't be disappointed

MUsic By Marie

As a harpist, singer and pianist I provide a very personal music service for weddings, celebrations and other special occasions.

Your guests will love the angelic sound of the harp on your special day. Add a pure voice and you have a match made in heaven – with a choice of styles: Scottish Traditional, Gaelic or Classical.

Both concert harp and celtic harp are available. I would be delighted to help consult and arrange for wedding music.