Schedule
12:30pm - Doors open, guests arrive 1:00pm - Ceremony 2:00pm - Drinks Reception at Eve Bar and Photos 4:00pm - Wedding Breakfast in Greyfriars Hall 6:30pm - Drinks at Eve Bar during hall setup 7:30pm - Evening guests arrive 8:00pm - Evening Reception, party begins! 9:30pm - Evening Food served Midnight - Carriages, Commons Club Bar upstairs open till 1am Full address is Greyfriars Hall, Virgin Hotel, Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EX. You can access from the Cowgate at the end of the Grassmarket. The hotel has it’s own entrance at the top of Victoria Street off George IV Bridge.
Q&A
We've pulled together a handy Q&A to help you get the info you need in no time—so you can focus on the fun stuff!
Are the wedding ceremony and the reception at the same venue?
Yes, both the ceremony and reception will be held at the Virgin Hotel.
Where in the venue is the wedding?
The day will be within Greyfriars Hall, which is accessed from the Cowgate at the end of the Grassmarket. The hotel has it’s own entrance at the top of Victoria Street off George IV Bridge. During setup times we’ll move to the Eve Bar, which is still within the hotel and is right next to the Hall.
Where can we park?
There is no parking at the venue. The closest main car park is the NCP at Castle Terrace (EH1 2EW) which is a 10min walk. Take your ticket to the Virgin Hotel reception to get it validated for a discount (about 50%) before you leave.
What time will the party end?
The party will finish at midnight. The Commons Club upstairs in the hotel is open till 1am for anyone looking for a nightcap. We don’t have exclusive use of the Commons Club and it’ll be dependent on how busy it is.
Can we stay at the hotel?
You can use the link above to book a room at the Virgin Hotel at a discounted rate. There are plenty of other hotels and Airbnbs nearby if you wanted to stay somewhere different, such as the Apex Grassmarket Hotel (2min walk); Premier Inn on Lauriston Place (15min walk); and the Hilton DoubleTree on Bread Street (15min walk). Most of the hotels don’t open their rooms for booking until about 11 months before the date. If you are looking early then they might show as having no availability.
Gifts
We don’t expect any gifts, but should you wish to, we have set up a honeymoon fund. It allows you to contribute in a way you know will truly make our honeymoon special. Name on Account: Robert Fyfe Bank: Monzo Sort Code: 04-00-03 Account Number: 88728935 There will be a letter box for any cards at the venue on the day.
Want to stay at the venue?
If you book far enough in advance you can get a discount of around £65 per night using the button below. The discount applies to Friday and Saturday night stays—feel free to book either night or both. Important: The booking link will default to Saturday night only, so please double-check and modify the dates if you plan to stay the night before. The discount expires 3 months before. If you prefer to book by phone, mention the group code 3782806 to receive the same discount.