Simply a fabulous venue... Double Tree by Hilton Aberdeen

What is your venue name, industry rating and where is your venue located?

DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen, 4 Star Hotel rating, located on Aberdeen’s beach front and only a ten minute walk from the main transport links. 

What facilities does your venue boast?

Our DoubleTree by Hilton hotel offers stylish guest rooms and comforting amenities including a pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. We also offer our fully equipped Breakers Leisure Club gym, fitness classes in our dance studio and Breakers Beauty Spa with 3 treatment rooms, nail bar and spray tan booth.  For the corporate travelers we have a small business centre and 8 meeting/event rooms to suit a variety of requirements, with complimentary wi-fi access in meeting rooms and the Atrium bar. 

Does your hotel cater for weddings? 

A wedding often includes so many different events like the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception...even a next day brunch.  At DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen you have the added convenience of having everything in the same location.   Be it Spring or Winter you can still take advantage of the scenic coastal location on Aberdeen’s beachfront. 

With a variety of spaces to sprinkle with wedding magic, the DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen is perfect for small intimate weddings and those with up to 120 guests.  A dedicated wedding coordinator will take you through the variety of wedding packages that can be tailored to suit your every need and taste, including specially tailored wedding breakfast menus inspired by fresh and local Scottish cuisine – a comforting taste of home!  Our wedding packages form either the Platinum, Gold or Silver package which all include such items as three drinks per guest and an exclusive Honeymoon suite!

What about events, both large and small, what numbers can you accommodate?

We have 8 meeting room spaces ranging from 140 guests for a dinner to a small boardroom meeting for 10 delegates or even 1:1 interview spaces.  DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen simplifies meeting planning with bundled per person pricing and all the facilities you require with a dedicated on-site operations team to take care of your every need. 

Can guests stay over at your venue?  What accommodation is on offer?

Relax in contemporary accommodations at DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen. All the essentials and more are covered in our modern, stylish guest rooms with an array of amenities to make you feel at home.  We have 168 bedrooms on property, with a range of Classic, Premier and exclusive Platinum bedrooms. 

Tell us about your food/ menus/ wines...

Food is comfort. We make it easy for you to enjoy a delicious meal without even leaving the hotel. Whether you are into health food, snacks, or gourmet food all the way, we’ve got something to tickle your palate. Stay in and use our in-room dining service, check out the onsite restaurant, or unwind with after-dinner drinks at the Atrium bar.

Do you have any sporting/ spa/ golf facilities on site?

Get fit at Breakers Leisure Club with fully equipped gym, personal trainers (by appointment), and various fitness classes in our dance studio.  Or relax in the swimming pool with jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, or visit our Breakers Beauty Spa for a wide variety of treatments including our nail bar and St Tropez spray tan booth. 

What sets your venue apart from others?

Located on Aberdeen’s beautiful coast line, with complimentary car parking and lots of amenities on site and nearby!  Enjoy our signature warm chocolate chip cookie on arrival, and know that this welcoming gift is only a taste of the warm, personal service you will experience at DoubleTree by Hilton Aberdeen. 

Anything special that we should know about the venue?

The hotel underwent a total refurbishment in 2012/13, completely changing the look of the reception, Atrium, restaurant and bedrooms!

Any big plans for the coming months or 2015?

We are proud to be supporting the Baker Hughes 10K run again this year, welcoming Friends of Anchor on the 18^th of May for their warm up and after party!  Our doors will be open to everyone else in the run or spectators for some well deserved carbs!  

Where can we get more information/ read more/ contact the venue?

www.doubletreeaberdeen.com

T: 01224 633339

Simply Bows and Chair Covers Real Bride Megan features her real wedding on our blog today...

What are your first names?

Megan and Olav

 

 Where and when did you get engaged?

At Glen Tanar in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire in October 2011

What was your wedding date?

23^rd March 2013

 

 Where did you get married?

Fasque House Estate, Fettercairn

 

Why did you choose your venue?

It is a luxury, exclusive use property and we loved the stunning internal décor and beautiful grounds

 

Did you have a “theme”?

Black and white “damasq” theme

Why did you choose Simply Bows and Chair Covers and what were they like to work with?

They were the recommended supplier from Fasque and I loved the perfectly matching damasq chair covers

 

What sort of dress did you choose and where from?

It was a Justin Alexander full length fitted dress from Louise Lantano in Invererie

 

 

What did your bridesmaids wear?

They wore a black, one shoulder full length chiffon gown, with an ivory lace sash around the middle and pearl jewellery

 

Who was your photographer?

Sam Brill

 

 

 What “special touches” did you add to your day?

We had mini ushers (our three nephews aged 2, 3 and 4) in little kilts present us with horseshoes after the wedding ceremony.  I hand made all the wedding stationery (order of service, table plan, place cards and menus) and had damasq bags with mini perfumes/aftershaves for favours.  Instead of flower centrepieces, we had tall birch branches in black square vases with mini stag heads and flower test tubes.

 

 

What was your favourite part of the day? 

The wedding ceremony and of course the dancing!

 

 

 Where did you go on honeymoon?

We went to St. Lucia for two weeks.  Jade Mountain Resort.  It was AMAZING!

 

What would be your top tip for another bride to be?

Doing things yourself, like stationery, adds a real personal touch, but doesn’t necessarily save you any money in doing it!