Argyll & the Isles - Intimate, romantic & breathtakingly beautiful
Do you love the idea of an intimate romantic wedding without the responsibility and costs of hosting guests? Argyll & the Isles is the perfect destination for your elopement! The unique landscape of Argyll & the Isles provides a stunning backdrop to the romantic day, from dramatic mountains to breathtakingly beautiful beaches, and romantic sunsets to shimmering seas. Whether you’re looking for a scenic Scottish beach elopement or a romantic castle backdrop, you can find your perfect elopement package in Argyll & the Isles.
An intimate elopement in Argyll with Wee Weddings, Credit: Wee Weddings
Scottish Castle Weddings & Handfasting Ceremonies
Romantic castle elopements at Dunollie Castle, Oban, Credit: Debbie Thornton Photography
What could be more romantic than an intimate elopement with a castle backdrop? Dunollie Castle is the perfect wedding destination, set in stunning historic woodland scenery on the West-coast of Scotland. The 15th century castle ruin is situated on an ancient hill with breath-taking views of Oban Bay and the Inner Hebridean Isles, makes for the perfect romantic site for your ceremony. Whether it will be just the two of you or you want to bring a few close friends, you can find your perfect castle elopement package on the Dunollie Castle website.
Want to follow in the footsteps of ancient Scottish traditions? Get married in a Scottish handfasting ceremony, where you will be ‘bound together’ in marriage with handmade handfasting ribbons. You can even incorporate your own vows as well as Celtic and Gaelic blessings and rituals into your ceremony.
Handfasting ceremony at Dunollie Castle, Credit: Debbie Thornton Photography
Elopements with a View
Want to make an entrance that's hard to forget, with breathtaking views of the sea? Loch Melford Hotel can arrange just that, by arriving by boat, helicopter and even a digger, if that's more your style. Don't worry they also do simple entrances too. Regardless of the entrance, you will enjoy a wedding venue filled with beautiful gardens and stunning views looking out into the sea and highland landscape. If you want an wedding with a jaw-dropping view, you can’t beat Argyll. One of our favourites has to be the Portsonachan Hotel, which sits on the banks on the south side of Loch Awe. For something super modern, try Portavadie. This stunning contemporary development sits right on the waterfront, with views over Loch Fyne and the marina. There's a whole range of accommodations for your guests, as well as a luxurious spa and leisure facilities. The view of Arran from the outdoor infinity pool is pretty unbeatable.
Have an intimate elopement at Portavadie followed by a luxurious spa stay, Credit: Portavadie
Stress-Free Coastal Elopement Package
Amongst Buzzfeed’s top destinations to get married, Wee Weddings at Crear is the only elopement package in Scotland to offer just the two of you everything needed for a relaxed stress-free wedding day.
Crear is a beautiful private coastal estate on the West Coast of Scotland with views to the Inner Hebrides, the Irish coast and the magnificent Paps of Jura. A two hour drive from Glasgow, and set within Scotland's richest perhistoric landscape, Crear is remote and secluded, yet intimate and welcoming. Enjoy complete privacy staying in our cosy cottage, a sandy beach with stunning views to the Isles of Jura, Gigha and Islay and everything being looked after by a very special team of Crear people. You even have the option to invite your four-legged friend to your special day!
The stress-free wedding package of wee wedding loveliness includes fabulous photos, bespoke wedding bouquets and button holes, delicious food, organic and biodynamic wine and Champagne. Plus your runaway wedding, wedding march played on the pipes by our Highland Piper in full Number One Highland dress! For more information and current rates head to the Wee Wedding website.
A coastal elopement with Wee Wedding at Crear, Credit: Wee Weddings
The must needed extras
Kate at Northern Lights Cakery offers a world-class wedding cake service:
"We will guide you from your first enquiry, through a fun and creative design conversation, to selecting your perfect flavours from our extensive, seasonal flavour menu, to delivery and set up of your exquisite and delicious wedding cake. Our designs are beautiful and original, fresh and natural, led by our own home grown edible flowers, supplemented with statement blooms from local florists. The lightest, tastiest sponge cake in your favourite flavours, filled with silky smooth buttercream will make sure that your wedding guests are talking about your cake for years to come!"
Norther Lights Cakery delivers to all the beautiful venues throughout Argyll, and aim to provide not just an incredible cake, but also an impeccable service, from start to finish, that will make ordering your wedding cake the most enjoyable part of planning your wedding. Kate is more than happy to discuss your needs for your special day, be sure to check out Northern Lights Cakery on Instagram to see how stunning these cakes are.
Elopement Cake made by Northern Lights Cakery, Credit: Northern Lights Cakery
It's not just a cake which is needed to celebrate your special day, you need to capture these moments on camera. The perfect photographer is hard to come by, however, both Kevin McGarry Studio Photography and Ben Shakespeare Photography are here to capture your big day, and are highly recommended by many.
Need some support planning your elopement & Scottish honeymoon?
Emily at Tartan Road specialises in bespoke Scotland holidays and can support you in planning your elopement, bringing together accommodation, location, catering and decorations. And if you are looking for the perfect Scottish honeymoon to celebrate, Emily can further assist you plan your trip.