£800 - £5,600 for Venue Hire
Up to 60
1 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
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If you are wishing to exchange vows in an atmospheric historic setting in Edinburgh, Riddle’s Court’s captivating painted ceilings, grand rooms, and romantic courtyards offer a truly unique venue.
Riddle's Court Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£800
Maximum Price
£5,600
From intimate ceremonies to full day weddings, Riddle’s Court offers a variety of options to fit your needs- request our brochure to find out more information. Your hire will include the use of our ornate chivari wedding chairs with a choice of ivory or blue seat pads, any onsite decoration you may wish to use, and a dedicated event coordinator to help plan the special day.
What is included in this pricing:
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£800
Maximum Price
£5,600
Number of Guests Included
60
From intimate ceremonies to full day weddings, Riddle’s Court offers a variety of options to fit your needs- request our brochure to find out more information. Your hire will include the use of our ornate chivari wedding chairs with a choice of ivory or blue seat pads, any onsite decoration you may wish to use, and a dedicated event coordinator to help plan the special day.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Riddle's Court Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
City Hotel
Venue
Dining Capacity
60
Reception Capacity
80
Usual Access Time
12:00 PM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Confetti Permitted
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence

Venue

Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
Bridal Changing Facilities
Exclusive Use
City View
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Kosher Catering
Halal Catering
Asian Catering
External Catering Permitted
Riddle's Court Full Description
Late availability - weekdays and weekends in 2024 still available! Riddle’s Court offers an intimate and romantic setting for your wedding ceremony or special occasion. It is just a short walk from both the Royal Mile Registry Office and St Giles Cathedral in the centre of the picturesque Old Town of Edinburgh. Riddle’s Court is full of stunning details that help your day feel like a part of Edinburgh’s history – from elaborate ceilings, chandeliers and the charming courtyards to the stunning onsite accommodation where King James VI once held a royal banquet, there’s a host of opportunities to capture your special day. Prices start from £800+VAT depending on what your celebration looks like, and we have limited late availability in 2024. We also have package options which include exclusive use of the entire building and our honeymoon suite. Restored by Scottish Historic Buildings Trust in 2015-2017, Riddle's Court is a historic jewel in Edinburgh's Old Town. Hidden until recently, it is a historic and atmospheric building. A unique venue for exceptional events and spectacular entertaining, with modern amenities and full lift access.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Taylah Egbers
Firstly, a huge congratulations on your engagement! You must be so excited to start planning your special day! Finding the perfect venue is where the fun really starts, and we are thrilled that you have considered Riddle’s Court, (Edinburgh's Top Rated Venue 2023) in your search. We've seen plenty of different weddings over the years, from traditional banquets to arcade machines, Israeli drummers and livestreamed ceremonies. Here we're dedicated to making your wedding personal and unforgettable!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1985
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Reviews
(28)
(28)
Sophie and Joe
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
Stress free experience
Thank you to Erin and Hope for being the witnesses at our wedding, and for ensuring we had an excellent day. We loved Riddle's Court and staying at the King's Chambers. It was a really stress free experience, which meant we could just enjoy the day - we really appreciated that.
Page and Eddie
Happy couple married in February
April 2024
Most amazing wedding day
My husband and I had the most amazing wedding day at Riddle's Court. We would love to thank Erin and Hope especially for being our witnesses and making our day so special. Thank you so much!
Gordon and Lauren
Happy couple married in November
December 2023
A massive thanks to Erin and the team
Lauren and I want to both say a massive thanks to Erin and the team at Riddle's Court - our wedding would have been nowhere near as special without your help. Loads of people have told us how much fun they had and how great the venue was and that wouldn't have been possible without you all so thank you.
Jennifer Glen Photography
Wedding: October
April 2024
I absolutely fell in love with the building
I absolutely fell in love with the building and all the staff were so lovely and helpful. The wedding coordinator was one of the best I've worked- so many disappear but she was present and attentive all day. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed I get to visit again soon.
Hannah and Ali
Happy couple married in October
January 2024
Would recommend this hidden gem to anyone
There are so many wonderful things to say about our autumnal wedding at Riddles Court! The venue speaks for itself and the natural character and charm that the building holds made planning our wedding such a pleasure. The team at Riddles Court were fundamental to our day being as perfect as it was and their hard work and attention to detail allowed our vision to come to life. We were thrilled with our day and would recommend this hidden gem to anyone looking for their wedding venue!
Andrew and Kerry
Happy couple married in September
December 2023
We have done nothing but praise Riddle's Court
From our initial conversations with Taylah and Erin, we have done nothing but praise Riddle's Court and the staff there. Everything in the lead up to booking the venue and agreeing what we wanted for decoration was no trouble at all - even when we took our time. The staff just want you to enjoy your day and they made it easy, and to be really honest....AWESOME! We had a great wedding day. Riddle' Court is a perfect venue and if anyone is thinking of doing it....just book!
Riddle's Court Location & Contact Details

Address

322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2PG, Scotland

Travel Notes

Perfect for public transport or taxi drop-off, Riddle's Court is situated on the Lawnmarket, the top part of the Royal Mile in central Edinburgh. The nearest car park is about 5 minutes' walk away, but most guests opt to be dropped off just outside.

Nearest Town

Edinburgh

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M8, Junction 1

Nearest Train Station

Edinburgh Waverley Station

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh Airport

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