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The Bonham is a hotel destination wedding venue in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, hosting 40 at dinner and 60 standing (Aisle estimate).

The Bonham

EdinburghScotland, United Kingdom

The Bonham is a historic townhouse hotel in Edinburgh with 49 bedrooms, private grounds and gardens, hosting intimate weddings for 15 to 40 guests.

Guests
40 at dinner60 standingAisle estimate
Rooms
49 rooms
Cost
From £195a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
EDIabout 20 min by car

About the venue

The Bonham is a historic townhouse hotel in Edinburgh with 49 bedrooms, private grounds and gardens, hosting intimate weddings for 15 to 40 guests.

Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, the venue accommodates religious, civil and humanist services, with seated ceremony and dining capacity of 40 and standing receptions for around 60.

Packages start from GBP 195 per head and include ceremony and reception space, in-house catering, drinks and an on-site coordinator; accommodation is charged separately.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is roughly a 20-minute transfer away, and a shuttle can be arranged.

  • Historic townhouse hotel with 49 bedrooms, from Superior Twin Rooms to Signature and Junior Suites
  • Legal ceremonies on site: religious, civil and humanist options available
  • Seated capacity of 40 for both ceremony and dining, with a minimum of 15 guests
  • From GBP 195 per head including ceremony and reception space, catering, drinks and a coordinator

Short answers

How much does a wedding at The Bonham cost?
The venue quotes from £195 a head.
Venue website
Can guests stay at The Bonham?
Yes. 49 rooms.
Venue brochure
How do guests get to The Bonham?
Fly into EDI, about 20 min by car.
Venue website

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
40 guests
Standing reception
60 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony, seated
40 guests
Smallest party taken
15 guests

Staying over

Rooms
49 rooms
Room types
7 listed

House rules

Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
EDI, 20 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Guest transport
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can The Bonham host?
The venue seats 40 for a ceremony and 40 for a seated dinner, with a minimum of 15 guests. For standing receptions we estimate capacity of around 60.
What is included in the price?
Packages start at GBP 195 per head and include ceremony space, reception space, catering, drinks and an on-site coordinator. Guest rooms are not included.
Can we hold a legal ceremony at the venue?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can take place on site, and religious, civil and humanist ceremonies are all catered for.
Are children and pets welcome?
Yes, both children and pets are allowed at The Bonham.
How do guests get to the venue from the airport?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is a 20-minute transfer. A shuttle is available, and the venue has parking on site.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 40 guests

    “We are pleased to host wedding ceremonies and receptions for up to 40 guests in our Dean Suite.”
    Read the source for seated dinner

  • Ceremony, seated: 40 guests

    “Should you wish to use our Dean Suite for your religious, civil or humanist ceremony for up to 40 guests you can spend your whole day with us.”
    Read the source for ceremony, seated

  • Smallest party taken: 15 guests

    “*Minimum number of 15 applicable Sunday – Friday.”
    Read the source for smallest party taken

  • Rooms: 49 rooms

    “Each of the 49 bedrooms at The Bonham has an individual design using rich, bold colours, contemporary furniture and local photography.”
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  • Room types: 7 listed

    “Superior Twin Room”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “We are licensed to hold both civil & humanist ceremonies.”
    Read the source for legal ceremony on site

  • Religious ceremonies: Religious, civil and humanist

    “Should you wish to use our Dean Suite for your religious, civil or humanist ceremony for up to 40 guests you can spend your whole day with us.”
    Read the source for religious ceremonies

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Dietary requirements are easily met and our chefs are also happy to create a personal menu to suit your individual needs.”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Dietary options: Vegetarian

    “We ask that all parties select a set menu, one starter, one main course and one dessert from our private dining menu, with a vegetarian alternative if required.”
    Read the source for dietary options

  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Welcoming lounges, a stylish restaurant, and a bar make the most of the beautiful interiors of the original houses, looking out over the peaceful gardens.”
    Read the source for bar on site

  • Price: From £195 per head

    “Looking for a small wedding venue in Edinburgh? Our Drumsheugh wedding package is ideal for up to 40 guests.”
    Read the source for price

  • Included: Ceremony space, reception space, catering, drinks and a coordinator

    “Looking for a small wedding venue in Edinburgh? Our Drumsheugh wedding package is ideal for up to 40 guests.”
    Read the source for included

  • Not included: Rooms

    “Looking for a small wedding venue in Edinburgh? Our Drumsheugh wedding package is ideal for up to 40 guests.”
    Read the source for not included

  • Pets: Yes

    “We know how important it is for dog lovers to make their canine companion part of their special day and the Bonham hotel isn’t just dog-friendly hotel, it’s also a dog-friendly wedding venue!”
    Read the source for pets

  • Children: Yes

    “For children, special menus can be created.”
    Read the source for children

  • Nearest airport: EDI, 20 min by car

    “EDI”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “The Bonham Hotel has a small car park behind the hotel.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “The Bonham Hotel is fully accessible for wheelchair users.”
    Read the source for step-free access

  • Guest transport: Yes

    “We have close contact with a reliable and professional chauffeur service and can help you arrange your transport.”
    Read the source for guest transport

  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Ideal for small intimate gatherings with private dinners in our Dean Suite for up to 40 guests.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Gardens: Yes

    “You can also enjoy access to the private Drumsheugh Gardens, which provide the perfect setting for your photographs.”
    Read the source for gardens

  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Edinburgh is famous for its little pocket of private gardens, and guests celebrating their marriage at our hotel are granted exclusive access to the perfectly tended Drumsheugh Gardens.”
    Read the source for private grounds

  • Historic building: Yes

    “The original features of this Victorian townhouse, such as extensive wood panelling, original fireplaces and oversized bay windows make The Bonham a unique and special venue for your big day.”
    Read the source for historic building

  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “We know that it’s the little details that make your big day special, and your dedicated Wedding Planner will be on hand to help and support you during the preparations and on your big day.”
    Read the source for coordinator on the day
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