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Price: £1,000 – £2,995
Guests: 80
Description
Description
This spectacular former church and elegant reception bar create an exquisite destination in which to celebrate your love. The chapel is soaked in history and retains all its original features, the scallop shelled oak pulpit, balcony and ornate Victorian stained glass windows all contribute to creating this special sense of place. The venue provides the truly unique experience of getting married and then celebrating in an atmospheric and historic space. Beautiful banqueting tables can seat up to 80 for dining and a further 40 guests can join the evening celebrations. Our elegant reception lounge has a fully stocked bar.
Every event at the Harbour Chapel is unique and we will work with you to create your own custom-made package to meet your personal tastes, needs and requirements.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Fiona Veitch
Welcome to The Harbour Chapel,
We warmly invite you to come and visit us and get a sense of all that we can offer. We have a excellent reputation for our hospitality and customer care. We have a unique and authentic venue and our main aim is to look after all our guests with a sense of value, warmth and professionalism.
We hope we have the pleasure of meeting you soon.
Best wishes
Fiona and the Team
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2021
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Overview of The Harbour Chapel
Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
120
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Dancefloor available
Sound system available
Wedding license
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti permitted
Wedding Venue Details
Landscaped gardens
Grade I/II Listed Building
Exclusive use
In-house wedding coordinator
On-site parking
Disabled access
Water view
Outdoor Reception Space
Wedding Catering
Alcohol license
In-house catering
External catering permitted
In-House Wine List
Asian catering
Halal catering
Kosher catering
Cultural Specialists
Other
Pricing for The Harbour Chapel
Pricing for The Harbour Chapel
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
- We accommodate to couple's desires and are happy to create bespoke packages, outside of the standard pricing.
- We do not insist that people take our catering packages, and want to create a unique experience for you.
- Exclusive use of historic chapel and elegant reception bar.
Hide detailsReviews (24)
- KKate and Alfie13/05/2024Beautiful space with amazing staff.Beautiful space with amazing staff.We highly recommend the Harbour Chapel. It’s a beautiful space with amazing staff. We can’t thank Fiona who organised the whole event enough; she was warm, effortlessly helpful and fun! Thankyou Fiona!We highly recommend the Harbour Chapel. It’s a beautiful space with amazing staff. We can’t thank Fiona who organised the whole event enough; she was warm, effortlessly helpful and fun! Thankyou Fiona!
- SSarah and Geoff13/05/2024We fell in love with The Harbour ChapelWe fell in love with The Harbour ChapelWe fell in love with The Harbour Chapel as soon as we visited! The meticulous restoration and dramatic feel were exactly what we were looking for! Planning was a breeze with Fiona’s help and expertise. The day itself was a dream. We didn't have to worry about a thing so we could focus on our guests and each other. It was the best day of our lives! Everyone loved the food, the venue, the staff and still rave about it 6 weeks on! I’ll be forever grateful to the team.We fell in love with The Harbour Chapel as soon as we visited! The meticulous restoration and dramatic feel were exactly what we were looking for! Planning was a breeze with Fiona’s help and expertise. The day itself was a dream. We didn't have to worry about a thing so we could focus on our guests and each other. It was the best day of our lives! Everyone loved the food, the venue, the staff and still rave about it 6 weeks on! I’ll be forever grateful to the team.
- PPatricia and Ed10/05/2024Wedding April 2024Wedding April 2024I don’t think I can put into words what an amazing venue the Harbour Chapel Dunbar is. We got married there at the beginning of April. From the day we rang and spoke with Fiona about seeing the venue we knew it was the place for us. We were able to have our ceremony and reception all in one place, the space morphed effortlessly from chapel to dining reception and then to dance floor. The chapel is absolutely stunning and has been meticulously restored and renovated to the highest of standards and quality by the owners Ewan and Fiona. Its beauty speaks for itself and everything is totally accessible. The food was absolutely stunning from the Good Table Catering Company. If you are thinking of booking your wedding here I would also recommend keeping the suppliers local, it was all seamless. We used Pixie Rose Florist, Morris-Jones Photography, Jill’s Cakes and the Sweetie Bank for our favours. Thank you Fiona for helping us create our wonderful day. 🍾🥂❤️I don’t think I can put into words what an amazing venue the Harbour Chapel Dunbar is. We got married there at the beginning of April. From the day we rang and spoke with Fiona about seeing the venue we knew it was the place for us. We were able to have our ceremony and reception all in one place, the space morphed effortlessly from chapel to dining reception and then to dance floor. The chapel is absolutely stunning and has been meticulously restored and renovated to the highest of standards and quality by the owners Ewan and Fiona. Its beauty speaks for itself and everything is totally accessible. The food was absolutely stunning from the Good Table Catering Company. If you are thinking of booking your wedding here I would also recommend keeping the suppliers local, it was all seamless. We used Pixie Rose Florist, Morris-Jones Photography, Jill’s Cakes and the Sweetie Bank for our favours. Thank you Fiona for helping us create our wonderful day. 🍾🥂❤️
- MMike and Lusia24/11/2022The venue was just perfect.The venue was just perfect.Our many thanks to Fiona and Holly for helping to make our wedding day special. They were such an incredible help throughout the planning stages, and made certain that everything went smoothly on the day. I can't recommend enough. They'll be with you every step of the way. The venue was just perfect. We had looked at a number of locations, but when we visited Dunbar, I think we knew immediately that it was the place. The town centre is gorgeous and easily accessible. The venue is steps from the harbour with incredible views of the sea and the Forth. Dunbar also has plenty of traditional and modern accommodations for guests, and is close enough to Edinburgh for those wishing to stay in the capital. The Chapel itself is absolutely stunning. Every one of our guests remarked on the beauty of the venue, and even we wondered how we had managed to find such a place. The chapel is elegantly designed, preserving many historic elements including the vibrant stained glass windows. Everyone looked amazing against the chapel's rich blues and golds. There was more than enough room for our 30 some guests while remaining a warm and vibrant space. The transitions between ceremony, reception, dinner, and dance were absolutely seamless. With the unpredictable coastal weather, not having to usher our guests between different venues on the day was definitely a plus. Between the bar and the main event space the guests remained plenty entertained in one convenient location. The Harbour Chapel helped us to liaise with their catering partners at the Good Table and the guests have been talking about the food ever since. The Harbour Chapel also has a fine bar with an excellent whisky selection. They were incredibly accommodating in making sure we had everything we might want. In particular, Ewan's knowledge and love of whisky shone through and made for an incredible experience for our guests. We couldn't be more satisfied with the incredible experience that the Harbour Chapel staff helped us to pull off and would enthusiastically recommend to all. Our sincerest thanks to The Harbour Chapel team for their professionalism, warmth, and hospitality.Our many thanks to Fiona and Holly for helping to make our wedding day special. They were such an incredible help throughout the planning stages, and made certain that everything went smoothly on the day. I can't recommend enough. They'll be with you every step of the way. The venue was just perfect. We had looked at a number of locations, but when we visited Dunbar, I think we knew immediately that it was the place. The town centre is gorgeous and easily accessible. The venue is steps from the harbour with incredible views of the sea and the Forth. Dunbar also has plenty of traditional and modern accommodations for guests, and is close enough to Edinburgh for those wishing to stay in the capital. The Chapel itself is absolutely stunning. Every one of our guests remarked on the beauty of the venue, and even we wondered how we had managed to find such a place. The chapel is elegantly designed, preserving many historic elements including the vibrant stained glass windows. Everyone looked amazing against the chapel's rich blues and golds. There was more than enough room for our 30 some guests while remaining a warm and vibrant space. The transitions between ceremony, reception, dinner, and dance were absolutely seamless. With the unpredictable coastal weather, not having to usher our guests between different venues on the day was definitely a plus. Between the bar and the main event space the guests remained plenty entertained in one convenient location. The Harbour Chapel helped us to liaise with their catering partners at the Good Table and the guests have been talking about the food ever since. The Harbour Chapel also has a fine bar with an excellent whisky selection. They were incredibly accommodating in making sure we had everything we might want. In particular, Ewan's knowledge and love of whisky shone through and made for an incredible experience for our guests. We couldn't be more satisfied with the incredible experience that the Harbour Chapel staff helped us to pull off and would enthusiastically recommend to all. Our sincerest thanks to The Harbour Chapel team for their professionalism, warmth, and hospitality.
- AAudrey10/11/2022Incredibly versatile spaceIncredibly versatile spaceAttended friends' wedding at this absolutely amazing venue. The setting is stunning and the staff friendly and helpful. It has been tastefully and thoughtfully renovated and is an incredibly versatile space. If looking for a venue for a special event would highly recommend!Attended friends' wedding at this absolutely amazing venue. The setting is stunning and the staff friendly and helpful. It has been tastefully and thoughtfully renovated and is an incredibly versatile space. If looking for a venue for a special event would highly recommend!
- MMartin10/11/2022Fine food and drinkFine food and drinkThe atmosphere is set from the moment you step through the door. The welcome, place setting all the way through to the fine food and drink selection is all a reflection of the attention to detail by Fiona and her team. If you want a venue where that caters to your every need the look no further than the Harbour Chapel.The atmosphere is set from the moment you step through the door. The welcome, place setting all the way through to the fine food and drink selection is all a reflection of the attention to detail by Fiona and her team. If you want a venue where that caters to your every need the look no further than the Harbour Chapel.
- KKit and Sam10/11/2022So unique!So unique!I cannot believe I am writing a review post wedding! It feels like only a few days ago that we met Fiona at the Harbour Chapel and decided that this was where we wanted to have our special day. My husband is from Dunbar and I am from Inverness, and like tradition would dictate, as the bride our original plans for our wedding were to get married in my hometown. However, out of curiosity my (now) husband and I went to visit the Harbour Chapel on one of its open days. The decor and the atmosphere was so unique. The care to keep historical elements of the building prominent in the decor as well as the addition of tasteful modern finishings throughout the building created such a welcoming and tranquil ambience. And the stained glass windows were just absolutely stunning, so much so in fact, that the colours inspired the 5 different colours of my bridesmaids dresses! But it wasn't until I met Fiona that I knew for certain that this was the place for us. Fiona was so welcoming and reassuring and instantly made me feel at ease. As a Primary school teacher whose life is planning and organising on a daily basis I can sometimes go into overdrive when it comes to planning other aspects of my life! I was instantly drawn to the Harbour Chapel wedding package offers as it not only made the planning much more simple to navigate, it also meant that Fiona and her team were there to support my husband and I the entire time, and in turn took so much of the weight of planning and stress off my shoulders. Something we are both extremely grateful for! We chose The Good Food Table catering company, Dionne from Morris Jones photography and Pixie Rose florisists, all local companies to Dunbar who offered package deals with the Harbour Chapel. The communication between all parties ensured that our wedding day ran smoothly with the food, flowers and photos all perfect! I cannot recommend the Harbour Chapel highly enough, the venue, the staff and the location itself allowed for us to have a truly fantastic wedding day that all of our guests have been raving about since. Thank you again to everyone who made our wedding the truly special day it was. Kit and SamI cannot believe I am writing a review post wedding! It feels like only a few days ago that we met Fiona at the Harbour Chapel and decided that this was where we wanted to have our special day. My husband is from Dunbar and I am from Inverness, and like tradition would dictate, as the bride our original plans for our wedding were to get married in my hometown. However, out of curiosity my (now) husband and I went to visit the Harbour Chapel on one of its open days. The decor and the atmosphere was so unique. The care to keep historical elements of the building prominent in the decor as well as the addition of tasteful modern finishings throughout the building created such a welcoming and tranquil ambience. And the stained glass windows were just absolutely stunning, so much so in fact, that the colours inspired the 5 different colours of my bridesmaids dresses! But it wasn't until I met Fiona that I knew for certain that this was the place for us. Fiona was so welcoming and reassuring and instantly made me feel at ease. As a Primary school teacher whose life is planning and organising on a daily basis I can sometimes go into overdrive when it comes to planning other aspects of my life! I was instantly drawn to the Harbour Chapel wedding package offers as it not only made the planning much more simple to navigate, it also meant that Fiona and her team were there to support my husband and I the entire time, and in turn took so much of the weight of planning and stress off my shoulders. Something we are both extremely grateful for! We chose The Good Food Table catering company, Dionne from Morris Jones photography and Pixie Rose florisists, all local companies to Dunbar who offered package deals with the Harbour Chapel. The communication between all parties ensured that our wedding day ran smoothly with the food, flowers and photos all perfect! I cannot recommend the Harbour Chapel highly enough, the venue, the staff and the location itself allowed for us to have a truly fantastic wedding day that all of our guests have been raving about since. Thank you again to everyone who made our wedding the truly special day it was. Kit and Sam
- LLiz and Nick10/11/2022Truly amazing celebrationTruly amazing celebrationWe were married at The Harbour Chapel last weekend and we could not have been happier with how it went. Fiona and Holly were amazing at keeping us organised and making sure everything looked fantastic and went smoothly. Our guests loved the venue and all felt well cared for when they were there. They worked with all our other vendors to give us a truly amazing celebration. We cannot thank them enough and would highly recommend a celebration there.We were married at The Harbour Chapel last weekend and we could not have been happier with how it went. Fiona and Holly were amazing at keeping us organised and making sure everything looked fantastic and went smoothly. Our guests loved the venue and all felt well cared for when they were there. They worked with all our other vendors to give us a truly amazing celebration. We cannot thank them enough and would highly recommend a celebration there.
- DDavina and John French20/06/2022More than perfect!More than perfect!John and I had our wedding at The Harbour Chapel on April 23rd. We had originally booked to wed in New York but covid put a stop to that and we are so glad it did, as our day at The Harbour Chapel was more than perfect! Fiona, Euan, Holly and all the staff are outstanding! They made our day run so smoothly that we are still getting comments from friends and family on how amazing the venue is and how incredible the staff were, no one waited long to be served at the bar and how fun the staff are. Fiona and Holly took care of so much that we really got to enjoy the build up as much as the day, they organised our flowers, taxis, you just asked and they were on the case! Its now 1 month since our wedding and I miss them and while I write this review I feel I haven't praised them enough! We will definitely be back to have a party again, we just need to find an excuse! Thank you all so much. Davina and John FrenchJohn and I had our wedding at The Harbour Chapel on April 23rd. We had originally booked to wed in New York but covid put a stop to that and we are so glad it did, as our day at The Harbour Chapel was more than perfect! Fiona, Euan, Holly and all the staff are outstanding! They made our day run so smoothly that we are still getting comments from friends and family on how amazing the venue is and how incredible the staff were, no one waited long to be served at the bar and how fun the staff are. Fiona and Holly took care of so much that we really got to enjoy the build up as much as the day, they organised our flowers, taxis, you just asked and they were on the case! Its now 1 month since our wedding and I miss them and while I write this review I feel I haven't praised them enough! We will definitely be back to have a party again, we just need to find an excuse! Thank you all so much. Davina and John French
- LLouise and David20/04/2022The Perfect VenueThe Perfect VenueThe Harbour Chapel is the perfect venue if your looking for a unique setting with the most beautiful surroundings. Fiona and her team were a pleasure to work alongside and couldn't have been more helpful with planning our special day. From start to finish we had the most amazing day and we still have guests commenting on how beautiful the venue was. We can't thank Fiona and her team enough for making our day exceed all our expectations and to all future couples having their wedding at The Harbour Chapel - your in the best hands!The Harbour Chapel is the perfect venue if your looking for a unique setting with the most beautiful surroundings. Fiona and her team were a pleasure to work alongside and couldn't have been more helpful with planning our special day. From start to finish we had the most amazing day and we still have guests commenting on how beautiful the venue was. We can't thank Fiona and her team enough for making our day exceed all our expectations and to all future couples having their wedding at The Harbour Chapel - your in the best hands!
Location & Contact Details for The Harbour Chapel
Location & Contact Details for The Harbour Chapel
Travel Notes
Situated just of the A1, we are on the main East Coast train line from London to Aberdeen. We are only a 7min walk from Dunbar Railway Station. https://www.harbourchapel.com/location-2/
Nearest Town
Edinburgh
Nearest Motorway & Junction
0.5 miles
Nearest Train Station
Dunbar
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All our weddings are the best! Everyone is different, every couple is different and we value that uniqueness and diversity.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Listen to your lovely family and friends, but remember, it is YOUR day!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Couple's love for each other.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Unique, Historic, Beautiful, Relaxed, Inclusive
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
A group photograph of all your guests in front of the altar and magnificent stained glass windows, taken from the balcony.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
As the oldest Wesleyan Chapel in Scotland it dates back to 1764. John Wesley preached here on 21 occasions and in 1770 he wrote:
“In the evening I preached at the new house at Dunbar, the cheerfullest in all the Kingdom”
What’s your favourite canapé?
We love good food so we love them all!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
We serve a fantastic mac 'n cheese amongst other things, it goes down a storm!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our historic chapel with the magnificent stained glass windows originating for St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Everything from this beautiful space that we have preserved, reused and created...AND our fantastic staff team who have helped to build the excellent reputation that we have today.
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