Wedding Brochure

“A massive thank you to all the staff at The Braid Hills Hotel for making our wedding day so special. We could not have asked

for more. The Comiston Suite looked spectacular for our ceremony and reception.” December 2013

“We just wanted to say thank you for making our day so perfect. From the day we booked right through the team were fantastic and made us feel assured that everything was taken care off. We look forward to visiting again soon.”

October 2013

“I would recommend this hotel to anyone thinking of getting married. We had our reception in the Braid Hills Hotel and the staff were excellent, nothing was too much trouble. We all had a brilliant day from start to finish.”

July 2013

The Braid Hills Hotel Story

We are delighted that you are considering the Braid Hills Hotel for your wedding.

Built in 1897 the hotel truly is an Edinburgh landmark. Character and features are proudly displayed throughout the Victorian building, in our distinctive corner towers, stained glass windows and original ceiling cornicing. With our beautiful gardens, free parking and panoramic views of Edinburgh, you will be surprised to know that we are just minutes from the bustling city centre.

We have 69 bedrooms available for your wedding party, with views right over the city. Our restaurants and private dining rooms are

perfect for a pre wedding family dinner or a post wedding brunch, offering the flexibility to host everything in one place.

Each of our wedding suites have been individually designed and are filled with elegant lighting, rich textures and delicate

accessories. We have a dedicated Wedding Team who are ready to assist in the planning of your special day. From our Wedding Coordinator taking care of the details, to our chef tantalising your taste buds with our seasonal produce, our team have the

experience and passion to plan your perfect day.

Your Special Day

Ceremony We are delighted to be able to host religious, humanist and civil ceremonies/partnerships within our suites so it really is down to

you which would best suit you both. You can also host you ceremony outwith the hotel and then join us for your wedding breakfast and reception. We have a selection of suites available from from just 10 guest up to 100.

Registry Office: Lothian Chambers, 59-63 Geogre IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1RN Tel: 0131 529 2600 Humanist Celebrants: www.humanism-scotland.org.uk

Wedding Breakfast We have wedding suites to suite all sizes for your wedding breakfast. Our Wedding Coordinators will go through your ideas on entertainment, chair covers, centre pieces, place settings and favours offering suggestions and recommendations. Our suites are

also filled with alcoves or extra lighting perfect for adding in your colour theme. Your meal will be specially selected and taste tested by you prior to the day so that you can be sure your guests will love each option.

Reception With our check-board dance floor, range of live bands and recommended DJ’s you can ensure a real celebration for your evening with friends and family. We have a range of hearty evening buffets ready to keep you all dancing and can arrange to have your

favourite drinks ready at the bar. Our heated smoking garden is also a keen favourite for celebratory cigars.

Our Wedding Suites

The Library A capacity of 22 guests for a ceremony and 15 guests for a wedding breakfast.

Filled with character and natural lighting this is a beautiful setting for your day.

Regent Suite A capacity of 40 for a ceremony and 25 for a wedding breakfast.

Elegant and plush this Suite is truly breath-taking, with a large glass chandalier, lit alcoves, feature fireplace and mirrors.

Braids Suite A capacity of 100 for a ceremony and 150 for a wedding breakfast.

The largest of our Suites it will suit all of your needs with a private entrance, bar and a stage, perfect for your top table or entertainment.

Capital Suite A capacity of 72 for a ceremony and 44 for a wedding breakfast.

Flooded with daylight and views right over the city this is a memorable backdrop for your day. It even has access to it’s own garden perfect for drinks and canapes for your guests.

The Buckstone A capacity of 40 for a wedding breakfast.

Separate from the hotel this really could be your very own venue. Filled with quirky little touches, it’s own bar and a whole outdoor decking area this is a wedding space with a difference.

A Dozen Roses Package

Ceremony

Red Carpet & Private Entrance Welcome Glass of Sparkling Wine

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Breakfast 3 Course Wedding Breakfast

Tea/Coffee & Tablet Glass of House Wine Plus Top Up Glass of Sparkling Wine for Toast

Reception 4 Hour DJ

Light Evening Buffet Wedding Night Stay in our Bridal Suite

Special Extras

Personalised Table Plan, Menus & Place Settings Menu Tasting (2 Guests)

Cake Stand & Knife Dedicated Wedding Coordinator

£49.00 Sunday – Thursday £59.00 Friday & Saturday

Price is based on a minimum of 40 Full Day Guests

Additional Evening Buffet @ £7.95 Per Person

Menu Selector

Starters Rose of chilled seasonal melon served with fresh and exotic fruits and Gran mariner syrup (V) Homemade chicken liver and cognac parfait with toasted brioche and plum tomato compote

Smoked trout and salmon rillette served with balsamic croutes and dill crème fraiche Caramelised red onion, cherry tomato and smoked applewood tartlet with red chard

Soups

Cock-a-Leekie Potato & Leek Soup

Vine Tomato & Basil Soup Vegetable Broth

Mains

Tender Scottish beef braised in ale scented jus topped with light layered pastry lid Medallions of pork fillet topped with a Meuax Mustard, calvados and roasted apple sauce

Roast gigot of border lamb with a rosemary and red wine essence Pan fried chicken fillet enriched with a forest mushroom and tarragon cream sauce

Chicken Balmoral with local produced haggis and whisky cafe au lait Grilled fillet of salmon enriched with a saffron and dill butter sauce

Lemon sole fillet filled with salmon mousseline napped with citrus, parsley and vermouth butter sauce Filo Basket filled with balsamic grilled vegetables and rich cherry tomato compote (V)

Spinach and goats cheese Pithivier with a basil and leek sauce (V)

Desserts Warm Open Baked Apple& Maple Tartlet

Vanilla Cheesecake topped with a Whisky & Oatmeal Chantilly Individual Chocolate tart with quenelle of Chantilly cream

Lemon posset and vanilla sauce

Endless Love Package

Ceremony Red Carpet & Private Entrance

Arrival Glass of Prosecco or Whisky Dram Selection of 4 Canapés Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Breakfast

3 Course Wedding Breakfast Tea, Coffee & Tablet

Half a Bottle of House Wine with Meal Glass of Prosecco or Whisky Dram for Toast

Reception

2 Hour Ceilidh/Covers Band Hot Evening Buffet

Wedding Night Stay in our Bridal Suite

Special Extras Personalised Table Plan, Menus & Place Settings Menu Tasting (4 Guests), Cake Stand & Knife

Anniversary Complimentary Nights Stay

£69.00 Sunday – Thursday £79.00 Friday & Saturday

Price is based on a minimum of 60 Full Day Guests

Additional Evening Buffet @ £9.95 Per Person

Menu Selector

Starters Caramelised red onion, cherry tomato and smoked applewood tartlet with red chard

Timbale of smoked salmon filled with crab mousse and lemon scented roquette Scottish Highland game terrine served with a beetroot chutney and smoked oatcakes

Beetroot and goats cheese salad, figs, leaves and pickled walnuts tossed in Dunsyre Blue dressing (V) Rose of chilled seasonal melon served with fresh and exotic fruits and Gran mariner syrup (V)

Soups

Cullen skink Carrot & Coriander Soup finished with Cream

Red Lentil & Bacon Roasted mushroom and Tarragon

Vegetable Broth

Mains Prime roasted Scottish sirloin of beef accompanied with Yorkshire pudding and rich pan gravy

Medallions of Scottish beef enriched with a trio of black, pink and green peppercorn sauce Roast Ayrshire pork loin filled with a thyme and lemon stuffing infused with a rich Madeira sauce

Best end of border lamb with Dijon and herb crust and a light mint and honey jus Chicken supreme filled with basil and Parma ham mousse wrapped in filo pastry and light garlic cream sauce

Seared Sea bass fillet with griolles, leek and chervil beurre blanc Atlantic cod fillet topped with an Arran mustard and caramelised red onion nestled on white wine sauce.

Wild mushroom risotto bound in wild garlic cream and fresh reggiano parmesan (V) Pappardelle, red onions, peppers and spinach bound in a basil scented cream sauce (V)

Desserts

Dark chocolate & Cointreau truffle on pool of white chocolate sauce . Individual Drambuie Parfait

Poached pear nestled on a pineapple compote. Cranachan served in a Dark chocolate cup

Strawberry and champagne Delice

Buffet Options

Light Evening Buffet Selection of closed sandwiches or Hot Rolls

Sausage Rolls Chicken Bites & Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

£7.95 Per Person

Hot Evening Buffet Selection of closed sandwiches

Vegetable spring rolls & Hoi Sin Sauce Chicken Tikka Skewers

Tomato and Mozzarella Stone Baked Pizza Prawn & Cream Cheese Bilini

£9.95 Per Person

Wine List

White Wine Sauvignon Blanc, San Abello, Chile 2013 , 12% £15.50

Muscadet Maine la Doussiniere 2007/08 £16.50 Chardonnay, Cambio 7, Italy, 12% £16.95

Garganega Pinot Grigio, Conti Rossi, Italy 2012, 12% £17.50 Sauvignon Blanc, Maota Bay, New Zealand 2012, 13% £19.95

Pouilly Fuisse E. Loron et Fils 2007/08 £34.00 Gewurztraminer Martin Zahn 2007/08 £22.50

Gavi Di Gavi La Toledana 2007/08 £26.50

Sparkling Wine Prosecco, Conti Neri, Italy £23.95

Red Wine Shiraz The Old Press, Australia 2012, 14% £16.75

Merlot Cambio 7, Chile 2012, 12% £16.95 Rioja Crianza, Senorio De Labarta, Spain 2009, 12.5% £18.95

Chateauneuf du Pape La Tiare du Pape £34.00 Barolo I Siglati S. Orsola 2009 £37.00

Gevrey Chambertin M. Louise Parisot 2006 £42.00

Champagne Laurent Perrier Brut £61.00

Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial £51.00 Veuve Cliquot N.VYellow Laabel Brut £56.00

Merciere Brut Rose £46.00 Louis Doriner Rose £46.00

Wedding Images by Sarah Harvey Photography

To check availability or for more information you can contact our Wedding Team on:

Telephone: 0131 447 8888 Email: bookings@thebraidhillshotel.co.uk