12 of the best wedding venues in Glasgow

Yes. The Exchange only hosts one wedding per day, giving couples privacy for their celebration. The exact spaces included depend on the chosen wedding package, with full venue exclusivity subject to package terms and minimum guest numbers.

There is no accommodation at The Exchange itself, but its Royal Exchange Square location puts guests within walking distance of a wide selection of Glasgow city-centre hotels.

The venue can provide details of partner hotels, with preferential rates available at selected properties, including options with overnight parking. Glasgow Queen Street station, Glasgow Central station and Buchanan Bus Station are also within easy walking distance.

The Exchange has a range of spaces for couples to choose from:

The Gallery
The main ceremony and wedding breakfast space has capacity for up to 140 guests and features a 75-foot aisle, hand-carved Italian marble fireplace, modern chandeliers, tall windows and views across Royal Exchange Square towards the Gallery of Modern Art. After the ceremony, the room can be transformed for dinner.

The Exchange Bar
Located beside The Gallery, this dedicated bar provides space for pre-ceremony drinks and the post-ceremony reception, with a fully stocked bar serving cocktails, wine and draught beer.

The Print Room and Terrace
The evening reception space holds up to 200 guests and retains features from its former life as McCormick Printers, including exposed sandstone walls and a hand-painted vaulted ceiling. There is a dancefloor, DJ booth, disco ball, space for a live band and a hidden private outdoor terrace.

The Parlour
Available for wedding preparations, The Parlour has vanity stations, beautician's chairs, changing rooms, four en-suite bathrooms, full-length mirrors and its own mini-bar. The Royal Exchange package includes use of the room from 8am to 5pm for six people, with champagne and a continental breakfast.

Couples marrying at The Exchange can choose from four packages:

Royal Exchange package

From £19,500 for 60 guests from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, rising to £21,500 for 60 guests from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2029.

It includes:

• Use of The Gallery, The Exchange Bar and The Print Room
• The Parlour from 8am to 5pm with champagne and continental breakfast for six
• Welcome drinks for six members of the wedding party
• Partner-florist package
• Full-day piper
• Ceremony room hire
• Post-ceremony drinks and canapés
• Three-course wedding breakfast, with the option to add a fourth course
• Half a bottle of house wine per guest
• Champagne or whisky for the toast
• Wedding favours
• Tea, coffee and petit fours
• Professional wedding DJ
• Five-item evening buffet for day guests

A minimum of 80 guests applies for exclusive use of the entire venue.

McCormick package

From £16,500 for 60 guests from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028 and £19,500 for 60 guests from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2029.

This includes ceremony hire, post-ceremony drinks and canapés, a three-course wedding breakfast, wine with dinner, champagne for the toast, tea and coffee, evening buffet and professional DJ.

Twilight wedding package

From £12,500 for 100 guests from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028 and £13,500 for 100 guests from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2029.

Based around a 5pm ceremony, the package includes use of The Gallery and Exchange Bar for the ceremony and drinks reception, followed by an evening reception in The Print Room and outdoor terrace until 2am. Drinks, canapés, a five-item finger-food buffet and professional DJ are included.

Evening receptions

Couples who want to skip the traditional wedding-day format can also book an evening-only reception in The Print Room and terrace. The 2027–28 price is £6,500 for 100 guests, including arrival drinks, a five-item finger-food buffet and professional DJ.

Bespoke packages are also available, allowing individual elements and services to be tailored to the couple's plans.

Wedding catering is provided in-house, with menus built around fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Couples are invited for a pre-wedding tasting before choosing their dishes.

Options include canapés, three- or four-course wedding breakfasts and evening buffets, with the option to extend dinner to five courses. The menu includes meat, fish and plant-based choices, and dietary requirements including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free diets can be catered for.

Citation can accommodate:

• 50–120 guests for a wedding ceremony
• Up to 140 guests for a wedding breakfast
• Up to 200 guests for an evening reception

Bespoke packages are also available for smaller and more intimate weddings.

Citation does not offer on-site accommodation, but its central city location means a wide range of hotels are just moments away, from luxury options to more budget-friendly choices. 

The venue also offers exclusive partner rates so every guest can enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay, making every wedding seamless.

The Merchant Suite

The main ceremony and wedding breakfast space is located across Citation’s open-plan first floor. Natural light, exposed blonde sandstone walls and original architectural details give the room plenty of character without restricting how couples can style it.

The Merchant Suite is dressed for the ceremony before being discreetly transformed for the wedding breakfast while guests enjoy drinks and photographs elsewhere in the venue. It also has its own fully stocked private bar, air conditioning, microphones, ceiling-mounted projectors and screens, dedicated bathrooms and access to the heated private terrace.

The Taverne Bar

The Taverne Bar provides a relaxed arrival space before the ceremony and somewhere for guests to gather during photographs afterwards. Later, it becomes the evening reception space, with a DJ box, dancefloor, integrated sound system, colour-changing lighting, grand piano and private bar.

The Balcony

Set among Citation’s sandstone columns, the heated outdoor balcony overlooks Merchant City and can be used throughout the year. As well as offering a breakaway space for guests, it provides one of the venue’s standout locations for wedding photographs.

All-Inclusive Wedding Package

From £11,000 for 50 guests from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, and £12,000 for 50 guests from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2029.

The package includes:

• Exclusive ceremony room and venue hire
• Personal wedding manager and master of ceremonies
• Chiavari chairs and ceremony fairy-light backdrop
• Post-ceremony prosecco or bottled beer
• Chef’s canapés
• Three-course choice wedding breakfast
• Half a bottle of house wine or two bottled beers with dinner
• Prosecco for the toast
• Personalised menus, place cards, table plan and welcome sign
• Table linen and table-lamp centrepieces
• Wedding cake by Liggy’s Cakes
• Professional wedding DJ
• Evening buffet of breakfast rolls for 50 day guests

Additional day guests cost £140pp for 2027–28 and £150pp for 2028–29.

Superior All-Inclusive Wedding Package

From £14,000 for 50 guests in 2027–28 and £15,000 for 50 guests in 2028–29.

Alongside many of the inclusions in the standard package, this adds a complimentary menu tasting for two, Citation wedding post box, choice of prosecco or whisky for the toast, floral package, four-item evening buffet and drinks reception and evening buffet for 30 evening guests.

Midweek Wedding Package

Available Monday to Wednesday, with prices from £7,000 for 50 guests in 2027–28 and £8,000 for 50 guests in 2028–29.

It includes exclusive ceremony room and venue hire, a three-course set menu, drinks, personalised stationery, DJ, table styling and an evening buffet.

Twilight Wedding Package

From £8,500 for 100 guests in 2027–28 and £9,250 for 100 guests in 2028–29.

The Twilight package includes venue hire from 4pm, ceremony styling, post-ceremony drinks, canapés, a ten-item finger-food buffet and professional DJ.

Superior Twilight Wedding Package

From £11,500 for 100 guests in 2027–28 and £12,250 for 100 guests in 2028–29.

This option begins from 3pm and adds a pre-ceremony drinks reception or drinks token and bowl food alongside the evening finger-food buffet.

Evening Reception Package

For couples who want to concentrate on the party, Citation also offers an evening-only package from £5,200 for 100 guests, including exclusive venue hire, arrival drinks, a wedding manager and master of ceremonies, DJ, personalised stationery and breakfast-roll buffet.

All catering is provided in-house, with a seasonal three-course menu and canapés.

Tastings are included and dietary needs can be fully catered for.

It can host up to 120 for a wedding breakfast and up to 150 for the evening.

The venue benefits from a wide range of nearby accommodation options and plentiful parking within easy walking distance.

1599 offers several elegant and historic event spaces, with each room combining heritage and modern amenities.

• The College Hall is perfect for larger celebrations, seating up to 120 guests beneath grand chandeliers and ornate ceilings.
  
  
• For more intimate gatherings, the Princess Alexandra Room and Lower Library provide atmospheric settings with period features and natural light. 

There are a variety of carefully curated wedding packages available at 1599 at the Royal College, including:

Summer wedding package – £150 per person

• Menu tasting for up to two people

• Dedicated personal wedding coordinator 

• Red carpet arrival

• Exclusive room hire for wedding breakfast and arrival drinks reception 

• Three-course wedding breakfast with a glass of wine 

• Personalised 1599 at the Royal College menus, place cards and seating plan 

• Traditional cake stand and cake knife 

• Classic white table linen and napkins 

• Discounted rates for wedding suppliers

Twilight wedding package 2026 – £55 per person

• Exclusive venue hire from 4pm to midnight 

• Ceremony room set up in the Lower Library or Princess Alexandra Room 

• Drinks reception, including glass of prosecco/bottle of beer or fruit juice 

• Glass of prosecco for toasts 

• Elegant finger buffet 

• Use of in-house PA system for background music and speeches 

• Personalised 1599 at the Royal College table stationery 

• Traditional cake stand and cake knife 

• Classic white table linen and napkins 

• Discounted rates for wedding suppliers 

• Dedicated event coordinator to ensure a smooth and stress-free day

Timeless elegance package – £160 per person

• Menu and wine tasting for up to two people 

• Ceremony, breakfast, and reception room hire 

• Three-course wedding breakfast and a glass of wine 

• Evening buffet and prosecco for toast 

• Menus, place cards, and table plan 

• Traditional cake stand and cake knife 

• White table linen and napkins 

Glasgow grandeur package – £170 per guest

• Menu and wine tasting for up to two people 

• Room hire for ceremony, breakfast, and reception 

• Glass of prosecco during reception 

• Three-course wedding breakfast, with half bottle wine, tea and coffee 

• Evening buffet and prosecco for toast 

• Menus, place cards, and table plan 

• Traditional Cake stand and cake knife 

• White table linen and napkins 

Royal Embrace package – £190 per guest

• Menu and wine tasting for up to four people 

• Room hire for ceremony, breakfast, and reception 

• Glass of champagne during reception and gourmet canapes 

• Three-course wedding breakfast, with half bottle wine, tea and coffee 

• Evening buffet and champagne for toast 

• Menus, place cards, and table plan 

• Traditional cake stand and cake knife 

• White table linen and napkins

Packages are subject to a guest minimum of 50 people

Every wedding at 1599 at the Royal College is unique, and the team takes pride in offering a wide range of dining options to suit each couple's vision.

From canapés and finger buffets to hot fork buffets and three-, four-, or five-course fine dining with a Scottish flair, the venue's talented chefs can do it all, including creating bespoke themed menus on request. 

Yes, when you book your wedding at BAaD, the venue is yours exclusively giving you full use of its main space and mezzanine, complete privacy, and a unique setting all to yourselves.

The venue can host up to 250 guests for a seated meal and 500 guests for an evening reception.

Smaller ceremonies and meals can also be held in the mezzanine and balcony areas for a more intimate setting.

BAaD features a stunning internal courtyard filled with natural light, an elevated mezzanine with views over the main space, and a vibrant urban backdrop.

Each area is flexible, stylish, and full of character, perfect for both ceremonies and receptions.

Yes! BAaD offers several packages, including:

• Balanced (from £75pp)
• Prestige (from £90pp)
• Masterpiece (from £120pp)
• Create – bespoke pricing, suited to couples planning something more individual, intimate or alternative

Packages can include a three-course wedding meal, drinks and key wedding-day essentials, with exact inclusions depending on the option selected.

Venue hire ranges from £1,500 to £3,500, depending on the date and requirements of the celebration.

For Friday and Saturday weddings, a minimum spend from £15,000 applies, with the final minimum spend dependent on the date.

BAaD’s in-house catering is flexible and creative. Couples can choose from elegant set menus, sharing style feasts, or casual street food vibes.

The team will work with you to design a menu that reflects your tastes, dietary needs, and wedding vision.

No, the hotel itself is not exclusive-use. However, Clayton Hotel Glasgow City hosts only one wedding per day, allowing its wedding team to focus on one couple and celebration at a time.

Custom House

The restored Grade A-listed Custom House is the main setting for weddings at Clayton Hotel Glasgow City, with the historic building providing the backdrop for ceremonies, receptions and wedding photography.

Custom House Ballroom

The ballroom is the main wedding celebration space and can be used for both ceremonies and receptions. Wedding packages can include ballroom hire, an aisle runner, dancefloor, Chiavari chairs, candelabra centrepieces, AV technology and an in-built speaker system.

Custom House Bar and Restaurant and mezzanine

Couples can also use the Custom House Bar and Restaurant or mezzanine for pre-wedding gatherings. Those extending the celebrations into the following day can arrange private dining, lunch or dinner at the restaurant.

Yes. Custom House is directly connected to Clayton Hotel Glasgow City, which has 303 air-conditioned bedrooms, including deluxe rooms and suites.

Special accommodation rates are available for wedding guests, making it easy for friends and family to stay in the same location as the celebration.

• The Complete Custom House – a comprehensive full-day wedding package
• The Clydeside – another full-day option with dinner, drinks and evening buffet
• Nearest & Dearest – designed for smaller weddings, with a minimum of 25 adults
• Twilight – an evening-focused wedding package with ballroom hire from 5pm
• Moonlight Magic – a later celebration with ballroom hire from 7pm until 1am

Package inclusions vary but can cover ballroom hire, drinks, a three-course wedding breakfast, canapés, evening food, wedding coordinator, table styling, ceremony setup and discounted guest accommodation.

For up to date wedding package rates, please contact the venue.

Wedding catering is provided in-house, with full-day packages offering a three-course wedding breakfast alongside drinks and evening food.

Sample menus include meat, fish and plant-based dishes, and the hotel states that all dietary requirements can be catered for. Selected packages also include a complimentary menu tasting for the couple.

For couples seeking a more intimate experience, Crossbasket Castle’s exclusive-use package ensures couples and their guests have the entire castle to themselves.

Enjoy uninterrupted access to the luxurious facilities, including the James Little Hall and Grand Roosevelt Ballroom, plus the serene beauty of the surrounding estate.

Within the castle itself, there are nine historic but modern en-suite castle bedrooms.

The Art Deco-inspired new hotel, which opened in March last year offers 40 bedrooms ranging from classic and deluxe doubles to suites.

For those looking for more privacy, there are also self-contained lodges within the grounds of the estate. Both lodges boast large king-sized beds, a sauna, steam room, hot tub, fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. 

Twelve new riverside timber cabins, sleeping four each, will join the array of accommodation options in late Autumn 2026. 

The venue's purpose-built ceremony room, James Little Hall (250 capacity), features historical décor, paintings and antiques and a private entrance 

There is no changeover required for the reception if you use this room, meaning an effortless flow to your day.

With its vaulted timber beams and natural light, the Roosevelt Ballroom commands attention. It features a built-in bar, staging and a private balcony for guests to enjoy views over the nearby flowing river and woodlands.

For more intimate gatherings, the Baillie room and Stewart room can host up to 40 guests. 

2027 exclusive-use pricing starts at £8,000, while catering for the wedding breakfast starts at £105 per person. 

All catering is provided internally. The menus at Crossbasket Castle are created by executive chef Kevin Barron and overseen by the legendary Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux. 

Across the estate, couples can also make use of the entertainment-led dining experience, Trocadero’s, and palm-court style restaurant, Foveran’s, for day before or day after bookings.

Designed by renowned architect William Young, the City Chambers offers a truly majestic setting for your ceremony. As your guests step into the building, they’ll be welcomed by the grand reception hall featuring Europe’s largest marble staircase – a breathtaking backdrop for your special day.

Couples can choose between two stunning ceremony rooms: the Satinwood Suite or the Banqueting Hall.

Crafted from rare, now extinct Satinwood, the suite features impressive floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the iconic George Square. Ornate wood carvings and the striking Alabaster fireplace only add to the grandeur, leaving your guests in awe. 

The opulent Banqueting Hall, ideal for larger ceremonies, boasts a Victorian architecture style with hand-painted gold leaf. The breathtakingly vast hall also features stained glass windows, three ornate chandeliers, and each wall is adorned with classical paintings depicting the city's heritage.

Ceremonies are available here on Saturdays, Sundays and most public holidays except from Christmas, New Year and Easter Sunday. Bookings can be made up to one year in advance of your ceremony.

23 Montrose Street is located on the east side of the City Chambers complex. It is ideal for smaller groups and offers two ceremony suites – The Clyde and The Kelvin.

The Clyde Suite is the most intimate room and is usually the prime choice for smaller ceremonies with rich woodwork features and a sleek design. The Kelvin Suite is flooded with natural light and is the perfect historic and modern elements. The warm room is tastefully decorated with neutral tones and features chandeliers that illuminate the central aisle.

The venue includes a dressing room, a reception area for guests, and a private room for the registrar to meet with couples before their ceremony.

Ceremonies are available at 23 Montrose Street from Monday to Saturday, and bookings can be made up to two years in advance.

At 23 Montrose St there are two ceremony rooms:

• The Clyde Suite holds 17 people (this includes the couple) 

• The Kelvin Suite holds 35 people (this includes the couple). 

In the City Chambers, there are also two options:

• The Satinwood Suite which holds up to 100 guests 

• The Banqueting Hall which holds up to 350 guests

While Glasgow Registrars does not offer on-site accommodation, all ceremony suites are located in the heart of the city centre, surrounded by a wide selection of hotels to suit every style and budget.

Guests will benefit from excellent transport links, including bus, train, and subway services. On-street pay-and-display parking is available nearby, along with several multi-storey car parks just a short walk from the venue – making access easy and convenient for all.

While full catering is not available, couples booking the Satinwood Suite or Banqueting Hall can opt for a drinks reception with champagne and canapes.

Please note, the venue cannot be booked for full receptions or parties.

For truly lavish celebrations, couples can exclusively hire Mar Hall’s stately 19th-century mansion and grounds in their entirety.  

With 74 elegant rooms – including grand suites – a sleek botanical bar, fine dining restaurant, private salons and opulent event spaces, the entire estate becomes a playground for unforgettable moments. 

The Garden Pavillion is the largest events venue on the estate and can accommodate up to 350 guests. 

Mar Hall's newly renovated garden can accommodate up to 120 guests in Gothic grandeur, amidst blooming native flora and fauna, a four-metre central fountain and ancient forests.

On the doorstep of the main house, the garden pavilion can accommodate up to 350 guests in an elegant outdoor marquee, complete with an independent bar and a terrace overlooking the Kilpatrick Hills.

Morton House presents a stylish venue for up to 150 guests, with an expansive 855m² space featuring elaborate ceilings, chandeliers and a dedicated bar area.

Combining thoughtful design with contemporary functionality, The Den can accommodate up to 30 guests in a 47.2m² space, whilst The Drawing Room is a light-filled space overlooking the garden and can comfortably accommodate up to 60 guests.

Yes, a collection of wedding packages are individually curated to each couple’s preference, from bespoke menus and artistic table design, to bridal bouquets and wedding cakes. 

• Willow wedding package: Includes exquisite dining, a luxurious bridal suite, drinks reception, canapés and a three-course dinner with premium wine.
  
  Prices start from £110 per person

• Alder wedding package: Features a champagne welcome, four-course fine dining, and access to Morton House, The Pavilion and the grand bridal suite.
  
  Prices start from £130 per person

• Aspen wedding package: Designed for elegant outdoor celebrations in The Gardens, with champagne, gourmet cuisine, canapés and exclusive use of the grand bridal suite.
  
  Prices start from £160 per person

Mar Hall’s award-winning culinary team is dedicated to crafting exceptional dining experiences, tailored to gusts specific tastes and preferences.

From plated dinners and buffets to curated cocktail receptions, every dish and drink is prepared using the finest local ingredients in a variety of menu styles to suit the couple’s vision. 

To ensure everything is just right, Mar Hall offers the bride and groom a complimentary menu tasting and the team caters to all dietary needs including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. 

Yes – The Engine Works is exclusively yours for the day. From the moment you arrive until the last guest leaves, the entire venue belongs to you and only you. There are no crossing paths with other parties, no shared spaces, and no compromises – just a completely private setting where you and your guests can truly relax and celebrate. 

There is dedicated parking for guests. The venue also offers exclusive discounted rates at its partner hotels.

With three distinct settings to choose from, there’s something for every style at The Engine Works.

• For those drawn to a rustic, industrial-barn feel there is The Outhouse – a standalone space nestled within its hidden garden.
• For those who prefer a more contemporary edge, The Workshop room has three-metre-high black sash windows offers a striking yet timeless backdrop.
• Or for a sense of drama and grandeur, The Engine Room has polished concrete floors and soaring 10-metre ceiling.

Yes, The Engine Works team believe your day should be a true reflection of you. That’s why it tailors every detail to your needs – from layout and décor to food, flow and atmosphere. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, its team will work with you to create a day that’s authentically yours.

The Engine Works believe food should reflect you and offer a menu crafted exactly as you imagine it. Its hand-picked, award-winning caterers will work closely with you to bring that vision to life.

There is no wedding accommodation on site, but The Savings Bank is conveniently situated close to Glasgow city centre, where couples and guests can choose from a wide selection of hotels at different price points.

The venue does not have a private car park. However, free and paid on-street parking is available nearby.

The Glasgow wedding venue has one open-plan event space extending across the ground floor and mezzanine level. Its flexible layout can be adapted for wedding ceremonies, seated dining, drinks receptions and evening celebrations.

The restored Victorian architecture and original period details also provide a characterful backdrop for wedding photography and venue styling.

Yes. Rather than limiting couples to fixed wedding packages, the team at The Savings Bank creates bespoke options based on each couple’s plans, guest numbers and budget.

Packages can be tailored to suit different wedding formats, from relaxed receptions and buffet-style celebrations to more formal seated wedding breakfasts.

The Savings Bank offers a broad range of wedding catering options, including welcome drinks, canapés, light bites, buffets, sharing menus and three-course seated meals.

The venue team works with each couple to create a wedding menu that reflects their tastes, preferred style of dining, dietary requirements and budget.

For couples who want the wedding meal to be a major part of the celebration, Gōst offers a sophisticated steak restaurant and cocktail-bar setting in Glasgow city centre.

Its semi-private restaurant area can accommodate up to 60 seated or 100 standing guests, while full exclusive use increases capacity to 130 seated or 200 standing. Wedding ceremonies can also take place at Gōst, with exclusive use required for celebrations of more than 60 guests.

Set menus start from £65 per person and centre on premium Scottish beef alongside fish and vegetarian dishes. A semi-private wedding starts from £500 hire with a minimum spend from £4,000, while full exclusive use is £750 with a minimum spend from £8,000, depending on date.

The Duke’s Umbrella is a good fit for couples looking for a relaxed Glasgow wedding centred around good food, drinks and a sociable pub atmosphere.

Its semi-private rear restaurant area can host up to 40 seated or 60 standing guests, while exclusive use of the full venue increases capacity to 80 seated or 140 standing. The venue can also host wedding ceremonies.

Wedding menus start from £50 per person and put an elevated spin on gastropub favourites, with dishes such as haggis, neeps and tatties, pan-seared cod, steak and sticky toffee pudding among the options.

Semi-private hire starts from £500 with a minimum spend from £4,000. Full exclusive use costs £750, with a minimum spend from £9,000 depending on date.

Located within Princes Square, Maison by Glaschu offers a bright restaurant and bar setting with several options for weddings of different sizes.

Its private dining room accommodates up to 24 seated guests, while the curtained semi-private area can host around 60 seated or 80 standing. Exclusive use of the restaurant accommodates up to 120 seated or 200 reception guests, and hiring the full venue increases capacity to 220 seated or 350 standing.

Wedding menus start from £60 per person, with French and European-inspired dishes including sea bream, ox-cheek bourguignon, halibut, black-truffle risotto and fillet of beef.

Private dining-room hire starts from £200, while full exclusive venue hire is £750 with a minimum spend from £8,000.

Bluedog is well suited to couples who want cocktails, music and the evening party to take centre stage. Inspired by a New York piano bar, the Glasgow venue combines booth seating, exposed brick, a private bar and live music.

The downstairs space accommodates up to 60 guests and can be hired for £150, with a minimum spend from £2,000. Exclusive use of Bluedog is available for celebrations of up to 150 guests, with a £350 hire fee and minimum spend from £6,000.

The venue is licensed for wedding ceremonies and can change over between the ceremony and reception.

Food takes a relaxed buffet approach, with options from £5 per item per person including pizza, pakora, haggis bon bons and nachos, alongside premium choices such as sliders, loaded fries and pulled-brisket nachos.

The Noble offers several private spaces for smaller and medium-sized Glasgow weddings, alongside the option to hire the entire venue.

Couples can choose from the Drawing Room, Lounge, Parlour, Study, Snug and outdoor terrace, with capacities ranging from intimate gatherings to 60 standing guests in the Snug. Full exclusive use accommodates up to 150 seated or 250 standing.

Wedding menus start from £50 per person, with choices including steak pie, mac and cheese, Scotch fillet steak frites, black-truffle risotto and chicken tikka masala.

The Parlour and Study are available with no room-hire charge and minimum spends from £1,000. Full exclusive use costs £500, with a minimum spend from £8,000.

Set within the courtyard of Princes Square, The Delphine offers a bright, relaxed setting for city-centre weddings and smaller celebrations.

Its private dining space can accommodate up to 40 seated or 80 reception guests and is available from £200 hire with a minimum spend from £3,000. Full restaurant exclusive hire starts from £500 with a minimum spend from £10,000.

The exclusive-use capacity is up to 90 seated or 200 reception guests. Wedding menus start from £35 per person for two courses or £40 for three, with approachable choices including croquettes, fish and chips, burgers and sticky toffee pudding.

Cuvée Princes Square is a Glasgow Champagne, wine and cocktail bar that works particularly well for drinks-led celebrations, smaller weddings and sociable receptions.

The private dining room accommodates up to 20 seated or 40 standing guests, while the terrace and courtyard can host up to 90 seated or 150 standing. Exclusive use of the inside venue accommodates up to 120 seated or 150 standing.

Private dining-room hire starts from £200 with a minimum spend from £2,000, while exclusive inside hire costs £500 with a minimum spend from £8,000.

Food centres on sharing-style dishes inspired by Spanish and Italian dining, alongside cheese, charcuterie and seasonal Scottish produce. Cuvée also offers an extensive Champagne and sparkling-wine selection.

Across much of The Superlative Collection, canapés start from £5 per item and buffet dishes from £7. The Superlative Signature drinks package is £30 per person, while the Superlative Exclusive package is £50 per person, with additional drinks and cocktail upgrades available.

Couples can also make use of sister venues for other parts of the wedding celebrations, including pre-wedding dinners and day-two gatherings. The collection offers dedicated wedding support, supplier recommendations and access to preferential hotel rates through selected partners.

Wedding dates can be held provisionally for 72 hours, with a £500 deposit required to confirm a booking. Final guest numbers, menu choices, event details and the outstanding balance are required four weeks before the wedding.

The specific University of Glasgow wedding spaces booked by a couple are exclusive to them for the duration of their booking. The wider university campus and grounds remain open to the public.

The University of Glasgow can accommodate:

• Up to 250 guests for a wedding ceremony
• Up to 220 guests for a wedding reception

There is no guest accommodation on site, but the University’s West End location puts couples close to a wide range of hotels and other accommodation across Glasgow.

The campus is located just off Byres Road, with good public transport connections and on-site parking available.

Yes, the University of Glasgow offers excellent wedding reception packages that include ceremonies in the Memorial Chapel, post-ceremony drinks in the Cloisters and receptions in Bute Hall or in 1A The Square. 

All catering is supplied by the University’s event catering team. External catering is not permitted. 

The best Glasgow wedding venue depends on the type of celebration you’re planning. Couples looking for a central city wedding can choose from historic buildings, hotels and contemporary event spaces, while venues on the outskirts of Glasgow offer country-estate, castle and riverside settings. 

The cost of a Glasgow wedding venue varies considerably depending on the venue, date, guest numbers and package you choose. Some venues offer per-person packages, while others price weddings around a minimum number of guests or an exclusive-use hire fee.

Twilight, midweek and evening-only weddings can also provide different pricing options, so it is worth comparing what is included rather than looking at the headline venue-hire cost alone.

Yes. Several Glasgow wedding venues offer exclusive use for all or part of the wedding day. The Exchange and Citation are exclusive-use wedding venues, while other venues in this guide offer exclusive-use options or reserve the couple’s chosen wedding spaces for their celebration.

Always check exactly which rooms, outdoor areas and facilities are included when comparing exclusive-use wedding packages.

Glasgow has plenty of options for intimate weddings as well as large celebrations. Many venues offer flexible room layouts or dedicated packages for smaller guest lists.

The University of Glasgow, city hotels and venues such as Citation and The Exchange can accommodate different celebration formats, while several venues also offer twilight, midweek or bespoke wedding packages designed around smaller or less traditional days.

Hotel and resort wedding venues are particularly useful if you have guests travelling to Glasgow. Clayton Hotel Glasgow City has 303 bedrooms, while venues such as Mar Hall and Ingliston Estate also provide accommodation on site.

City-centre venues without bedrooms, including The Exchange and Citation, are surrounded by hotels within easy reach.

Yes. Couples who want more outdoor space without travelling too far from Glasgow can consider venues on the edge of the city and across the surrounding area. Options in this guide include Crossbasket Castle and Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort.