The Drawing room is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed drinks reception after your ceremony the ornate crystal chandelier provides an elaborate focal point. Your guests are free to relax and enjoy Champagne and canapés whilst you take advantage of the various areas of the hotel for photographs including our garden. Alternatively we can organise transportation for you to visit the Botanic Gardens or even the Palace of Holyrood for some extra special photographs for you to cherish.
Following on from your drinks reception your Butler will act as Master of Ceremonies showing your guests through to the adjoining Oval and Cumberland suites. Your wedding co-ordinator will help to guide you on the layout of the rooms depending on your requirements. The Oval and Cumberland suites can accommodate up to 40 people and the layouts are flexible dependant on your requirements.
Following on from your wedding breakfast guests are escorted through to the Drawing room whilst the Oval and Cumberland are re-set for the evening's entertainment. The Oval and Cumberland can accommodate an additional 20 evening guests should you wish to invite extra guests for your evening reception.
The facility fee for exclusive use of The Howard is £1500 this is inclusive of:
Exclusive use of the hotel and garden from 12pm on your wedding day until 12pm the following day
Personalised menus
Place cards
Candles
A professionally trained Butler to act as Master of Ceremonies
Accommodation in our Grand suite for the bride and groom on the evening of their wedding including full Scottish breakfast
For more information please do call our wedding co-ordinators Amy or Katy:
T: 0131 274 7402
E: events@townhousecompany.com