Scottish Elopements
A wedding for two, entirely your own
Leave behind the guest list, seating plans and expectations. Exchange your vows in a private country house,
surrounded by seventeen acres of gardens and the landscape of Royal Deeside.
Just for two
Small by design, never by compromise
An elopement at Douneside offers all the atmosphere of a private country house wedding, without the scale.
Spend the morning together in one of our individually designed bedrooms. Exchange vows in the gardens, beneath the trees, or within the house itself. Afterwards, enjoy exceptional dining, a glass of champagne on the lawn, and the freedom to celebrate at your own pace.
Many couples choose to stay for several nights, turning their wedding into an unhurried escape in the heart of Royal Deeside.
Saying “I do”
Your ceremony, wherever feels right
Scotland has become one of the most sought-after places in the world for elopements. Its landscapes, traditions and flexible approach to ceremony allow couples to create something deeply personal.
At Douneside, that freedom is paired with the comfort of a private country house estate. There is no rush, no crowds and no need to move between venues. Everything can happen in one beautiful setting, from the ceremony itself to dinner and your first morning as a married couple.
Choose a ceremony within Douneside House or outside among the gardens and grounds. You might exchange vows in the Library, beneath the trees or on the Infinity Lawn, with the Howe o’ Cromar and the hills beyond as your backdrop.
Stay
Turn your wedding into an unhurried escape
Many couples choose to stay for several nights, allowing time to settle in before the ceremony and enjoy Douneside after the day itself. Stay in one of the individually designed bedrooms within the house or choose an estate cottage for greater privacy.
Breakfast each morning, access to the Health Club and the quiet of the gardens make it possible to combine your wedding and honeymoon in one beautiful Royal Deeside setting.
Dine
A private celebration around the table
Celebrate with afternoon tea, a private dinner or an intimate meal created around the two of you. Douneside’s award-winning chefs will work with you to shape the food for your day, whether you would prefer to dine privately or spend the evening alongside other resident guests.
Celebrate
The freedom to focus on what matters
Without a large guest list or a fixed schedule, there is time to enjoy the moments in between. Walk through the gardens, raise a glass on the lawn, explore Royal Deeside or simply spend the day together without rushing from one part of the celebration to the next. Our team will help arrange the details while leaving the day feeling personal, calm and entirely your own.
At a glance
What an elopement can include
Questions, answered
Planning your elopement at Douneside
The practical details, from ceremony settings and accommodation to witnesses and trusted local suppliers.
Yes. Douneside is well suited to a wedding for two, with the ceremony, dining and stay shaped around a quiet and personal celebration.
Ceremonies can take place inside Douneside House or outdoors within the gardens and grounds. The team will talk you through the available settings and help you choose one that suits your plans and the season.
Yes. Many couples turn their elopement into a short break, staying in the house or one of the estate cottages before and after the ceremony.
Yes. We can provide a full list of trusted local suppliers who know Douneside and the surrounding area, including photographers, florists, celebrants and other wedding professionals.
Please discuss this with the wedding team when making your plans. Where possible, the team can help you arrange suitable witnesses for a ceremony attended only by the two of you.
Outdoor ceremony options are available within the gardens and grounds, depending on your plans, the season and the weather. An indoor alternative can also be agreed in advance.
You may choose afternoon tea, a private dinner or an intimate meal in one of Douneside’s dining spaces. The wedding and kitchen teams will help shape the arrangement around your day.
Yes. Resident guests receive complimentary access to Douneside’s indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym for the duration of their stay.
Begin the conversation
Enquire about your elopement
Whether you are planning a simple ceremony for two or a very small gathering with those closest to you, tell us what you have in mind and our Events Manager will help you begin shaping a wedding that feels entirely your own.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1339 881230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk