Weddings at Friars Carse Hotel
The Perfect Venue...
Friars Carse is a traditional 19th Century Manor House, set in a 45 acre estate including woodland extending to a private stretch of river near the village of Auldgirth. The Hotel has beautiful woodland and 1 mile of the River Nith that boasts stunning views of the farmland surrounding us. |
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We are situated amidst the rolling Dumfriesshire hills, adjacent to Ellisland Farm, the home of Robert Burns, a quarter of mile off the A76, 6 miles north of Dumfries, 35 miles from Carlisle and 31 miles from the most famous Gretna Green.
Friars Carse is an ideal venue for Wedding parties, functions and meetings, catering for intimate and larger wedding parties of up to 80 guests. We have our own marquee which will cater for a maximum of 150 guests.
The hotel is licensed for Civil Marriages, Civil Partnerships and Naming Ceremonies, in two function suites, the largest accommodating up to a maximum of 80 guests. You may also be married by a minister in the hotel or in our marquee in the hotel grounds. Further celebrations for up to 150 can also be held in the marquee.
The Wedding Package
- Complimentary seating name cards and menus
- Complimentary round cake base and ceremonial knife
- An extensive and flexible menu selection
- Advice and assistance provided in arranging florist, photographer and other wedding services.
Scottish Themed Wedding Package
Friars Carse is an atmospheric wedding venue so we have put together this special themed package to ensure your day is unforgetable.
Click here for further information including the Wedding Breakfast Menu.
Wedding Dates Still Available
| 2013 | ||
| Saturday | 24th August | |
| Saturday | 2nd November | |
| Saturday | 16th November | |
| Saturday | 28th December | |
| 2014 | ||
| Saturday | 11th January | |
| Friday | 14th February | for a Valentines Day Wedding |
| Saturday | 1st March | |
| Saturday | 19th April | for an Easter Wedding |
Wedding Special Offers Click here for more details...
Click here to watch our Wedding Video
Request a Wedding Brochure
To help you choose your venue Friars Carse has a comprehensive Wedding Brochure which you may request through the Wedding Contacts below. We will even include a 2013 Wedding Discount Voucher to be used against the cost of new wedding bookings.
How to Make a Booking
To make a provisional booking you may visit, telephone, fax or email with details of your names, address and telephone number, Civil or Church Wedding and an approximate number of daytime and evening guests.
Once availability has been confirmed the Hotel will place your booking on a provisional hold for 14 days and we will write to confirm the details.
After this time, unconfirmed bookings may be released by the hotel without notice.
To confirm the booking a non-refundable deposit of £1000 is required, along with a signed copy of the hotel’s Booking Terms & Conditions. Once this is received, we will prepare a contract and a running schedule for you.
We strongly urge you to consider insurance cover for your wedding, which we can assist in arranging should you require.
Wedding Contacts
Friars Carse Wedding Department
Friars Carse Hotel
Auldgirth
Dumfries
DG2 0SA
Tel:01387 740388
Fax:01387 740550
Email: fcweddings@pofr.co.uk
The Perfect Place to 'Pop The Question'
If you are looking for a quiet venue to propose marriage, Friars Carse offers special packages to make the moment extra special. Click here to see our |
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