💍 Wondrous Weddings & Elopements in Glencoe ⛰

The Woodlands guide to elopements in Glencoe

Weddings at Woodlands Glencoe are WILDLY Romantic!

Let’s get married here!! This is how most weddings at Woodlands Glencoe begin. Somewhere between checking in for a romantic getaway and sinking into the views from your private hot tub, the cogs start turning and before we know it, a wedding enquiry has landed in our inbox!

With an otherworldly mountain backdrop and the sights and sounds of nature all around, the Woodlands Estate is a wild and wonderful place. Add in loch views, luxury hot tub lodges and the close proximity to Glencoe’s most iconic outdoor ceremony spots, and you’ve got the makings of a truly unforgettable wilderness wedding. The best part? You’ve got options!

Pick your perfect "I Do"

Elopements for two

Skip the seating plan and run away together. Book a couple of nights at RiverBeds Luxury Wee Lodges or SeaBeds Luxury Lookouts and turn your escape into something unforgettable! Your wedding, just the two of you, set against the wild, cinematic beauty of Glencoe.

Elopements (plus a few)

Want to keep things intimate, but not entirely exclusive? Forest Corner Luxury Hideaway comprise of two beautiful connected yet separate lodges. Sleeping up to seven, offering togetherness and privacy, plus the option to gather in the larger lodge for a post-ceremony dinner.

Intimate micro weddings

All the magic of an elopement, with your VIPs along for the ride. Toast your newlywed status at the Clubhouse Bar with up to 12 guests. An effortlessly laidback space surrounded by nature. The terrace and bar provide the perfect backdrop for toasts & celebratory dinners, whatever the season.

Marquee magic!

For larger gatherings, why not hire a marquee and erect it within the grounds of Woodlands House? This spectacular setting overlooks the golf course, with Loch Linnhe and dramatic mountain peaks beyond. A true blank canvas, your marquee DIY wedding can be styled entirely your way.
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Elopements for two

Step away from the seating plan. No fuss, no fanfare, no stress! Just the utterly romantic simplicity of eloping in Glencoe and saying “I do” in one of the most breathtaking places on earth.

If you’re dreaming of exchanging vows beside a rushing river, in the heart of a heather-filled glen or hidden within ancient woodland, just the two of you, it’s entirely possible. Wild, dramatic and impossibly beautiful (yet wonderfully accessible), many of the most iconic ceremony spots are just minutes away or right here on the Woodlands Estate, meaning jaw-dropping scenery without the need for a challenging hike in wedding attire!

All you need is each other, a celebrant and two witnesses over the age of 16 (your photographer can even be one and we’re happy to help arrange another if needed). That’s it!  Once you’ve officially tied the knot, head back to RiverBeds or SeaBeds Luxury Lodges and toast your newlywed status in your private hot tub.

Elopements (plus a few)

Want all the romance of an elopement, but with your nearest and dearest by your side?  Forest Corner Luxury Hideaway is the perfect setting for an intimate celebration with a little more space to share it.

This unique property comprises two beautifully designed, connected yet separate lodges; the Home (sleeping up to five) and the Apartment (sleeping two), offers the ideal balance of togetherness and privacy. You can get ready, relax and stay close to your favourite people, while still enjoying your own space when you need it. After the ceremony, gather in the larger lodge around the spacious dining table for a relaxed post-wedding dinner or head out onto the terrace to toast the day under the open sky. Intimate and effortless.

Intimate micro weddings 

All the elopement vibes with your favourite people by your side. Celebrate your day at Woodlands Clubhouse Bar with up to 12 guests. An effortlessly relaxed space surrounded by nature, with sweeping views and a laid-back atmosphere. The terrace and bar create a beautiful setting to toast your newlywed status, then gather for food, fizz and celebration whatever the season.

Please note: Unless you choose Option 3, the Clubhouse Bar will remain open to the public during your celebration, with your event taking place in a reserved shared space with dedicated tables and areas.

Option 1: Pre-order with Kitchen Food Truck

A relaxed, budget-friendly option. Reserve your table and pre-order dishes so everything is ready for your arrival. You’re welcome to add your own styling touches shortly before guests arrive.

Option 2: Styled dining (£200 for four then £30 per person)

Option 1, but elevated with styled tables, crockery, candles and foliage. Guests are welcomed with fizz on arrival. Food is not included.

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A marquee at Woodlands Glencoe for a wedding.

Marquee weddings 

For celebrations of up to 150 guests, the Woodlands Estate offers the opportunity to create something truly bespoke and unforgettable. If your guest list exceeds thirty, you can hire a beautiful lawned setting at Woodlands House for £1,300 for three days, giving you the time and space to bring your marquee wedding to life without feeling rushed.

Set within the grounds of Woodlands House, this spectacular location enjoys sweeping views across the golf course, with Loch Linnhe in the distance and a dramatic mountain backdrop beyond. It’s a true blank canvas and perfect for couples who want complete creative freedom to design every detail of their day from the ground up, in a fully DIY fashion.

For marquee structure, catering, styling and on-the-day coordination, we recommend speaking with Gourlay Events, who can provide a tailored quote and help transform your vision into reality.

Planning your Glencoe elopement

Katie Young

Katie's top tip

"Whatever your wedding size, most of our couples choose to say their vows out in the wild beauty of Glencoe, before returning to their hot tub lodge, the Clubhouse Bar or a beautifully styled marquee! There are also a number of stunning ceremony locations right here on the Woodlands Estate, so everything you need is close at hand".

The legal stuff!

If you’re dreaming of a dictionary definition elopement experience in Glencoe (just the two of you running off into the wilds), then you’ll be pleased to know that all that is required to become legally married in Scotland is a happy couple, a celebrant, a Marriage Schedule and two witnesses over the age of 16 (we can even supply witnesses if needs be). 

Planning an elopement in Glencoe couldn’t be simpler, and the best part is you can get married wherever and whenever you want.  Once you have booked your lodge, celebrant and any other suppliers you require, you’ll need to do the boring part – hello paperwork!

Fortunately, the legal paperwork is a piece of [wedding] cake!

You will need to each fill in a form called an M10 form AND a Witness and Celebrant form (if you are travelling from out-with the UK to elope in Scotland, you will also need to apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa).

Once completed, the forms can be sent to the Registry Office in Fort William alongside proof of ID and proof of address (you aren’t able to submit this paperwork until a minimum of twelve weeks before your big day).  Once the Registry Office have this information they will prepare your Marriage Schedule (the document you and your two witnesses sign at your ceremony) for you to pick up prior to the wedding date.  The Marriage Schedule can be collected up to one week before the ceremony.

Woodlands Glencoe is situated just twenty minutes from the Registry Office, so super convenient.

After the ceremony, the Marriage Schedule is then returned to the Registry Office where the team will prepare your Marriage Certificate and send it back to your home address.  Voila!

A couple get married in the forest at Woodlands Glencoe.

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A couple get married in the forest at Glencoe Lochan close to Woodlands Glencoe.

Celebrants & officiants

(Officiants cost approximately £500 plus a further £100 is paid to the Registry Office for processing your Marriage Schedule & Certificate)

Alyson Stewart of Humanist Society Scotland

Paula Wilkinson of Fuze Ceremonies

Revd Amanda Fairclough of St Mary’s in Glencoe

The Registrars in Fort William

Elopement photographers

(The cost of elopement photography varies massively, but a four-hour elopement shoot will cost approximately £950) 

Our Place Your Story Katie & Brian also offer elopement planning, styling and wild picnics if needed)

Hair & makeup

Bonny’s Wonderland

Jackie Jemson Hair & Makeup

Nicole Farrell Hair & Makeup 

Musicians

Lauren Moir (bagpiper, harpist & pianist) can be contacted on laurenriskapiano@gmail.com 

Cake makers

Sandra at Cakes by Sandra

Lyndsey at Stiff Peaks

Wedding planners

Cat at Wee Wild Weddings

Videographers

Callum at Great Glen Creative (banner video credited to Great Glen Creative).

Caterers

Scottish Wild Picnics, Bloom & GrazeHebridean Larder

Florists

Kim at The Enchanted Florist

Claire at Florrie and Fig

Serena at McDonald Bros Florists

A couple take a drink from the quaich at Glencoe Lochan near Woodlands Glencoe.

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