Welcome

In this planner our wedding gurus will be

showcasing everything Merchant City has to

offer to make every blushing Bride

(&Bridegroom’s) big day perfect!

Let us take you on a tour of our best wedding ceremony & reception

venues from the tradition, classic, historical and Modern, there is

something to suit every taste (& budget)! We will also be giving you our

insider recommendations of where to go to find the best cakes, fashion &

flowers in Merchant City.

And finally, we have a handy 12 month countdown checklist & budget

planner to help you keep on top of every detail!

All you need to do is plan out the perfect Merchant City wedding!

Venue Focus

Trades Hall The Trades Hall, situated in the heart of Glasgow’s trendy

Merchant City is one of the most historic buildings in Glasgow.

Its’ stunning interiors, variety of rooms to suit 2 to 220 guests,

first class service, award winning catering and completely

flexible approach all combine the make the Trades Hall the

perfect venue whatever your event.

Barony Hall

Barony...extremely prestigious venue for all kinds of

events...The Barony is the university of strathclyde's

unique award-winning arena, ideally located on the

John Anderson Campus in Glasgow city-centre. This

stunning former church has been sympathetically

restored to provide a unique multi-purpose venue.

Arta In the heart of Glasgow’s trendy Merchant City

area, Arta is a thriving bar, restaurant and club,

open five days a week.

Set in a stunning Mediterranean surrounding, you

can spend the full night there from a meal to a

boogie and not have to leave the building.

St Andrew’s in the Square

As a wedding venue it is stunning, with natural light

by day and glittering chandeliers after dark. The

main hall is licensed for Civil Marriages, with the

ceremony followed by the wedding celebration

catered for by Café Source's banqueting division.

This truly unique venue is in high demand for

weddings and events.

Corinthian The grant architecture of the Corinthian ensures an

unforgettable experience offering everything from

an intimate meal for two in the award winning

restaurant, late night tunes in the Piano bar, or

relaxed drinks in the Lite Bar. This Glasgow

restaurant also caters for weddings, so whatever

the occasion, you can be sure your event will be

undertaken in a professional manner in lavish

surroundings

Where to Stay…

Imagine a world where you enjoy first class hotel

features with all the advantages of your own apartment.

A spacious and relaxing sanctuary where you unwind

after a long hectic day, with all the creature comforts of

home. Stay from one night or longer with Fraser Suites

Glasgow and experience the finest local hospitality and

unique, contemporary city centre living.

Fraser Suites

Merchant City Highlights

Perfection Perfection offers a stunning selection of exclusive

bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and accessories

to complement everyone's style. They hold a full

range of Menswear including Classic, Traditional

and Modern outfits for hire to cater for your styles

and colour theme.

Brazen

Graphically bold and stylish Brazen showcases

the most exciting and innovative jewellery

collections, accessories and gifts. The in-house

workshop offers customers the opportunity to

commission individual pieces with the luxury of

personal consultation

Cupcake The little sister of Glasgow’s best-loved cake shop

Top Tier Cakes, Cupcake have probably got the

biggest range of flavours, variations and decorations

we’ve ever seen. Their Cookie Monster and Big Bird

cakes are always favourites, and of course, cupcakes

aren’t just for kiddies – we love their specially-spiked

cocktail cupcake range, flavoured with rum, Malibu or

vodka.

Flowers by Suzy Liu

Suzy Liu is a qualified and experienced

florist specialising in combining traditional

floral arrangements with innovative and

exciting new designs. She is adept at

creating bespoke designs to order and can

create beautiful blooms for any occasion

Parrucche Parrucche is a luxury Wig and Hair boutique

dedicated to providing quality products as well as

taking care of the whole person. Parrucche uses a

unique approach to taking care of the client in a

luxurious environment. With the most innovative

advancements in Wig technology and other hair

products & accessories, Parrucche stands out from

the rest.

Radcliffes

Radcliffes Beauty is Merchant City's luxurious Spa

Retreat offering a vast range of exclusive

treatments and product lines for both men &

women. The friendly and professional team of

therapists, combined with state-of-the-art medically

enhanced technology & a truly serene

atmosphere, ensures every client's needs are

fulfilled. Indulge yourself in pure relaxation and

rejuvenation

Wedding Countdown

You’re engaged!

Decide on Wedding Theme Style

Visit Wedding Fairs for inspiration

Devise a rough budget & guest list

Source & visit potential venues

Set the date!

Discuss date; see when ceremony

venues are available

Choose bridesmaids & best man

Book Photographer/Videographer

12 months to go

Start saving- open a wedding bank

account

Research entertainment

(Bands,Piper,DJ)

Begin the ‘dress hunt’

9 months to go

Order Menswear

Choose bridesmaid dresses

Order cake, cars & rings

Finalise Guestlist

Plan Honeymoon

6 months to go

Obtain a Marriage Notice Form

from district registrar

Order Stationary & Invitations

Choose a florist

Dress fittings

4 months to go

Submit Marriage Notice Form

Set up wedding lists

Shop for bridal part accessories

Order wedding favours

Arrange accommodation

2 Months to go

Send Invitations

Final dress fittings

Finalise seating arrangements/

Menu

1 Month to go

Stag & Hen Parties!

Finalise reception arrangements

Arrange a rehearsal date

1 Week to go

Pick up Marriage Schedule

Beauty treatments

Final confirmation of all arrangements

Start packing for Honeymoon

The Big Day!

Have Fun!

Legalities Expect to Pay Estimate Actual Church Fees &

Honorarium

(£100-£250)

Registrar Fees (£103.50+)

TOTAL £ £

Planning Expect to Pay Estimate Actual Photographer (£500-£3000+)

Videographer (£500-£2000+)

Rings (£150-£3000+)

Stationary Package (£200-£500+)

Floral Package (£350-£1000+)

Wedding Cake (£300-£600+)

Favours (£1.50-£6+each)

Transport (per car) (£150+)

Wedding Insurance (£49-£299)

Dance Lessons (£45/hour)

TOTAL £ £

Reception Expect to Pay Estimate Actual Toastmaster (£250+)

Venue Decoration (£100-£250) Music (£200-£1500+)

Entertainment (£200-£350+) DJ (£200-£500+)

Linen Hire (£400-£1500) TOTAL £ £

Fashion Expect to Pay Estimate Actual

Wedding Gown (To

Buy)

(£50-£2000+)

Bridal Lingerie (£30-£200) Bridal Accessories (£70-£450+)

Bridesmaid’s Dresses (£75-£300+) Hair/Make Up (£200-£600)

Grooms Kilt/Outfit ( To Buy)

(£600-£1000)

Mum’s Outfit (£100-£1000) TOTAL £ £

Budget Planner

Venue Estimate Actual Ceremonial Room Hire

Function Suite Hire

Drinks Room Hire

Wedding MealxG

Drinks Package

Additional Drinks

Evening BuffetxN+G/3

TOTAL £ £

G=Number of guests N=Number of evening guests /3=divide by three

Honeymoon Expect to Pay Estimate Actual Package Cost (£1300-£3500)

Additional Spending (£500+)

TOTAL £ £

Overall Cost of Wedding

Estimate Actual

£ £

NB. Please note that all suggested prices are guidelines only. As events will require different services it

is impossible to show exact prices.

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87-89 Saltmarket, Glasgow, Scotland G1 5LE

Tel: 0141 552 5255

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