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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: January 2025

Unique, Welcoming Wedding Venue, Anchored in the Historic Harbour Town of Dunbar, near Edinburgh

Every wedding at the Harbour Chapel is spectacular and magical. We will work with you to plan and create your own special day to meet your tastes, needs and dreams.

With our excellent reputation for 'stellar service', delicious food and drink and like-minded partners, we promise to look after you and your guests exceptionally well.

Located only 25 minutes from Edinburgh and situated on the main London to Aberdeen train line, The Harbour Chapel is an intimate, historic and unique East Lothian wedding venue for 30 to 120 guests. We are a diverse and inclusive venue, perfect for weddings, ceremonies, celebrations.

We're popular venue for traditional Scottish weddings, destination weddings, elopements and gay weddings.

This spectacular former church and elegant reception bar create an exquisite destination in which to celebrate your love. Our versatile wedding venue provides a truly unique experience for getting married and then celebrating in one flexible events venue. You’ll love our atmospheric, historic chapel, colourfully lit by magnificent stained-glass windows from St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Our elegant, contemporary reception bar is the perfect place for celebrating with fizz and relaxing with fine wines, whiskies and beers.

Your guests will be amazed to see the chapel transformed into an incredible banqueting hall and emerge in the evening with that special party vibe. The beautiful banqueting tables can seat up to 80 guests for dining, with the option of inviting 40 more guests for the evening celebrations.

The reception bar and social spaces have a modern, contemporary feel and our well-maintained garden allows for guests to sip champagne whilst enjoying the ambience of the sunny east coast.

You can contact us any time or join us at our next Wedding Open Day (Sat 1st Feb 2025). You’ll see the Harbour Chapel set up for a wedding and meet some of our partners. See events and website.

Intimate, Coastal Weddings with 'Stellar Service'

We know from experience that no two weddings at The Harbour Chapel are the same and as such we would create a specific quote for you based on your requirements.

Our all-inclusive prices include:

  • Exclusive use of the entire venue and garden including the flexible chapel/ dining room/ dance hall and reception bar
  • Full set-up for your wedding ceremony, drinks, dining and evening party
  • Wedding planning, management and coordination both before and on your wedding day
  • Liaison with all your suppliers (as agreed)
  • Banqueting tables and chairs for dining
  • Crockery, cutlery, glasses, candles, wedding cake table and knife
  • Fully stocked bar and bar staff
  • Dance hall floor, PA system, playlists and party lighting

This truly unique and beautiful space allows for your ceremony, drinks reception, dining and evening reception for dancing all to all take place at the Harbour Chapel. It has an ideal location in that it is only a 2 minute walk down to the picturesque, historic harbour with spectacular coastal views for your photographs.

Food & Drink

The Harbour Chapel has an excellent reputation for food, drink and hospitality. Our chefs are passionate foodies who have created menus and dishes using carefully selected ingredients from local, East Lothian suppliers. We offer a range of catering packages and will provide everything that you need to create your special day.

Accommodation

East Lothian has an abundance of good quality holiday accommodation to choose, including cottages and intimate hotels, set in rolling countryside or in some of East Lothian’s historic coastal towns.

Our Promise

The Harbour Chapel has an excellent reputation for our event planning, customer service and catering and have an excellent team of suppliers who share our ethos and, like us, promise to create a truly special day and look after you and your guests exceptionally well.

Our loyal, local team promise that your wedding will be planned with perfection and stress-free.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Coastal weddings
Unusual weddings
Historic
Landmark
Church
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
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Victoria St, 10, The Harbour Chapel EH421ET Dunbar (Lothian & Borders)
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