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Venachar Lochside Weddings

A New Kind of Scottish Wedding

A beautiful, exclusive use lochside wedding venue near Callander, set in the heart of Scottish nature.

  • A newlywed bride and groom walking down the aisle outdoors beside Loch Venachar, surrounded by friends and family celebrating with confetti, with a wooden hexagonal arch and mountains in the background.

    Lochside Backdrop

  • A bride and groom stand together outdoors next to Loch Venachar, under a wooden arch decorated with pink and white flowers and sheer fabric. The bride is seated on the grass in a white wedding gown, holding a bouquet, and looking up at the groom.

    Exclusive Use

  • Two brides in wedding dresses holding hands and smiling at each other during a wedding ceremony, with a woman officiant reading from a book in the background, set in a bright, floral-decorated venue with large windows and outdoor scenery.

    Up to 100 Guests

At Venachar Lochside, you should expect

  • Interior decor with a neon sign reading 'Happily Ever After', wooden furniture including a cabinet and crates, floral arrangements with sunflowers and other flowers, a large plant, and antlers on top of the cabinet.

    Expert Hospitality

    Our passionate and experienced team will look after you every step of the way, from planning with Sue, our dedicated Wedding Specialist, to a wedding manager coordinating everything on the day to ensure your wedding runs exactly as it should.

  • Restaurant plate with small food items, sauce, and garnishes, on a wooden table with utensils and a paper menu.

    Everything Taken Care Of

    From set-up to the final clean down, our team takes care of everything. With our own bar running all day and enjoy luxury wedding dining created by our chefs using seasonal Scottish produce, everything you need is all taken care of.

  • Outdoor lakeside wedding setup with wooden chairs arranged on both sides of a beige runner leading to a hexagonal floral arch, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

    More Than Just A Venue

    This is a place you can return to long before and after your wedding day. Many love visiting the restaurant and spa in the months leading up to the wedding, getting to know the team and the space, which makes the day itself feel even more personal and special.

‘Scotland’s most beautiful wedding ceremony backdrop’

  • Long dining table set for a celebration in bright, sunlit room with large windows and scenic outdoor view. The table is decorated with candles, wine bottles, floral arrangements, and neatly folded napkins, surrounded by wooden chairs with peach-colored bows.

    Natural Decor

  • Long dining tables with wooden chairs, decorated with floral centerpieces and glassware, set for an event in a bright room with large skylight windows and string lights on the white wall.

    Earthy Tones

  • A long wooden dining table decorated with pink and white flowers in vases, wine bottles, candles, and glassware, set for a gathering with table settings and napkins.

    Refined but Wild

 How Much do Weddings Cost?

The price of a wedding depends on the time of year, the day of the week, when you book, how many guests, and which package you go for. At Venachar Lochside we have four packages priced differently.

  • Package Available (Monday-Friday) November to February

    Minimum spend for the day is £4000

  • Package Available (Monday-Thursday) October to April.

    2026 - £140

    2027 - £145

    2028 - £175

  • Available all year round

    Weekend (Friday-Sunday)

    2026 - £195

    2027 - £205

    2028 - £220

    Mid-Week (Monday-Thursday)

    2026 - £185

    2027 - £195

    2028 - £210

    Per Guest

  • Package available everyday any time of the year

    2026 - £275

    2027 - £290

    2028 - £330

Want to add accommodation and transport to your package?

We’ve partnered with The Abbotsford Callander and Lenny Estate (luxury local stays) and Doune Travel (reliable local coaches). We’ll organise your wedding, accommodation, and transport—zero faff, zero stress. We also offer a complete wedding package that includes accommodation and travel. Please see the brochure for full details and pricing.

“Our wedding day felt incredibly special and so much of that is thanks to the warmth and care shown by everyone at the venue. We felt genuinely looked after throughout the day. Your professionalism, kindness and calm presence made everything feel relaxed and natural”

Testimonial’s from our couples

Ceremony Options

  • A wedding ceremony with two brides holding hands, facing each other, and an officiant standing behind them, inside a room with large windows and a scenic view outside. The ceremony is decorated with a floral arch and hanging light fixtures.

    Indoor Ceremony

  • A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors on a wooden deck overlooking a lake, with the bride and groom at the altar and guests seated and clapping, surrounded by scenic mountains and cloudy sky.

    Decking Ceremony

  • Outdoor wedding setup by a lake with a rustic wooden arch draped in fabric and flowers, rows of chairs with peach-colored sashes, and a black leather sofa at the altar, surrounded by lush green trees and mountains in the background.

    Lawn Ceremony

Come and Experience It

Photos never quite capture the scale of the views, the calm of the water, or the way the light moves across the loch.

The best way to know if Venachar Lochside is right for you is to walk it, stand in it, and picture your day here.

We host a limited number of weddings each year to keep each one personal.

If it feels like the right fit, let’s arrange a viewing.