Dave & Vicki

Welcome to our wedding website. Yep, the time has finally come! We're getting married and would love you to come along on our journey to Mr & Mrs!
 
We've set a date and are so excited about our summer 2023 weekend.

Think fun, laid back and Scottish. If you've not been to a Scottish wedding before then, you're in for a treat!

And we have a hashtag #vavesayIdo2023

(Vicki & Dave = VAVE) 

We know it's not traditional, it's not the way it's done... 

but instead of pots and pans, we'd like some fun!

So if you'd like to give a gift to help us celebrate...

some help towards our honeymoon, we would appreciate! 

The choice is really up to you, and we would like to say...

that the best gift we could receive is you here on our special day!

We really hope you can make it. If you could let us know as soon as you can that would be great. We have lots of planning to do so having our final numbers will really help. 

We can't wait to welcome you!

You'll know if you've been invited to spend the whole weekend with us. Which means, arriving on Friday and leaving on Sunday. You've got a room in the estate.
Talk to us about the price.

When you reply, please let us know;
- When you'll arrive on Friday the 21st of July
- What song you'd like played at the party
- If you have any dietary requirements. 

RSVR here

We hope you can join us on our wedding day, And help us party the night away!
 
When you reply, please let us know;
- If you'd like a place on the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Newhall Estate at 1 pm?
- If you'd like a place on the bus back to Corstorphine after the wedding?
- If you'd like a place on the bus back to Edinburgh City Centre after the wedding?
- What song you'd like played at the party
- If you have any dietary requirements.

RSVR here

We hope you can join us for the party of the year!

When you reply, please let us know;
- If you'd like a place on the bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Newhall Estate at 6.30 pm?
- If you'd like a place on the bus back to Corstorphine after the wedding?
- If you'd like a place on the bus back to Edinburgh City Centre after the wedding?
- What song you'd like played at the party
- If you have any dietary requirements.

RSVR here

Journey to Newhall Estate:

The bus for daytime guests will leave Edinburgh at 1 pm. Pick-up is at Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road.

The bus for evening guests will leave Edinburgh at 6.30 pm. Pick-up is at Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road.

Journey back to Edinburgh:

The bus will return to Edinburgh for all guests needing it at Midnight and will stop in Edinburgh city center and in Corstorphine.

When you RSVP, you'll be asked if you would like to use the bus. Alternatively, you can use a taxi, which from Edinburgh will cost approximately £20 - £30 each way. So between a few people, that's not so bad. If you're staying locally, ask your accommodation to recommend a local taxi company. We've added some links below to help.

Edinburgh Taxi companies

Local area Taxi companies

Question: Is there parking?
Answer: Yes.

Question: If I'm staying at Newhall all weekend can I bring food and drinks with me?
Answer: Yes, we have a huge kitchen so you can bring food and drinks if you like. We'll also be providing lots.
On the Wedding day from 2 pm, you will not be able to consume any alcohol you brought with you. We'll be providing it during the drinks reception and ceremony. There will be a cash/card bar in the evening. 

Question: If I'm staying at Newhall all weekend as part of the wedding party, when can I arrive on Friday the 21st of July 2023 and when do we leave on Sunday the 23rd of July 2022?
Answer: Arrival is from 3 pm. We'll show you to your room and you can get settled, explore the grounds and enjoy everything Newhall has to offer. We'll be having food and drinks from 7 pm on Friday evening.
We'll all leave around lunchtime on Sunday.

Question: Is there anything special we need to know about a Scottish wedding?
Answer: Bring your dancing shoes and expect lots of tradition. Plus Dave will be in a kilt!

Question: If I'm making a weekend of it but not staying in the main wedding party house, will there be anything happening on Friday evening - the night before?
Answer: Yes, we'd love you to come to Newhall for a wee informal get-together. We'll have some food and drinks. 7 pm onwards. Just let us know if you'd like to come.

Question: Can I bring my kids/dogs to the wedding?
Answer: We have invited a small group of children. So unless we've specifically spoken to you about it - you'll need a babysitter for the weekend. 
As for pets, we might include Teddy in some of our day. But he'll be the only animal guest (we hope haha).