Little Picardy

Friday night drinks

Leith Arches

Saturday celebration

Ceremony

Food and toasts

Dancefloor fillers

Afters

If you're in town the night before, join us for relaxed drinks and nibbles on Friday evening from 7:00pm at <a href="https://www.littlepicardy.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Little Picardy Bar</a>. There will be couple of toasts around 8ish. No pressure, just drop in if you're around.

What to wear

We want you to feel comfortable - this is a party to celebrate and have fun. Wear what makes you feel good and ready to dance. Sparkles, glitter and sequins encouraged!

Kids

Children are absolutely welcome to the first part of the evening. After 9:30pm, things will shift into more of a grown-up, club-like party mode.

Gifts

We absolutely do not want any wedding gifts. We have everything we need that the pink pound can provide! We just want to have a great night with you all.

Our Wedding

Photos

Public transport

Leith Arches is well-connected by bus, taxi and tram. Google Maps will be the best thing to help you work out your trip. The Foot of The Walk tram stop is a 2 minute walk from the venue. The 25, 16, 7, 14 and 49 busses all stop near the venue.

Parking

If you’re driving, you can park for free after 5pm on Friday until 8am on Monday on the following streets: - Kirk Street- Casselbank Street- Gordon Street / Maserston Street- Halmyre Street- Lorne Street- Jane Street There are others - but these are the closest you can drive and park at.

Getting there

Wedding Party

Dress Code

If you want to make a weekend of it, we’ve created a list of hotels of different levels you might want to think about around Leith or close to the venue. Since the party is still quite far away, accommodation might be higher right now. Prices should hopefully come down 2-3 months before the date to more reasonable levels. There are often cultural events happening in the city that can surge prices but there none currently booked during the weekend of the 19 September. Tap <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1SGc1NSZBajX0R-3cjwEPL61zQguHCcM&amp;ehbc=2E312F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here to see some places to stay.</a> Hotels in Leith Reasonably priced hotels include:- <a href="https://www.malmaison.com/locations/edinburgh/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Malmaison</a>- <a href="https://thetownhouseleith.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Townhouse Leith</a>- <a href="https://3johnsplace.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3 John’s Place Townhouse</a>- <a href="https://www.11brunswickst.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No11 Brasserie &amp; Boutique Hotel</a> Nicer hotels include:- <a href="https://www.fingal.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Fingal</a>- <a href="https://www.oceanmistleith.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ocean Mist</a> There are a number of <a href="https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/search.html?searchModel.searchTerm=Kirk%20Street,%20Edinburgh%20EH6%205EY,%20UK&amp;PLACEID=ChIJJS9e0Qi4h0gRRp8H8viGiYk&amp;ARRdd=18&amp;ARRmm=9&amp;ARRyyyy=2026&amp;NIGHTS=2&amp;ROOMS=1&amp;ADULT1=1&amp;CHILD1=0&amp;COT1=0&amp;INTTYP1=DB&amp;BOOKINGCHANNEL=WEB&amp;SORT=1&amp;VIEW=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Premier Inns</a>, <a href="https://www.travelodge.co.uk/uk/edinburgh/leith/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Travelodges</a> and <a href="https://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/gb/en/find-hotels/hotel-search?qDest=Leith,%20Scotland&amp;qPt=CASH&amp;qCiD=18&amp;qCoD=20&amp;qCiMy=082026&amp;qCoMy=082026&amp;qAdlt=1&amp;qChld=0&amp;qRms=1&amp;qRtP=6CBARC&amp;srb_u=1&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qBrs=6c.hi.ex.sb.ul.ic.cp.cw.in.vn.cv.rs.ki.kd.ma.sp.va.sp.re.vx.nd.sx.we.lx.rn.sn.sn.sn.sn.sn.nu.ge&amp;qWch=0&amp;qSmP=0&amp;qRad=95&amp;qRdU=km&amp;setPMCookies=false&amp;qpMbw=0&amp;qErm=false&amp;qpMn=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Holiday Inns</a> a short distance from the venue too. It might be worth looking at Airbnbs, BnBs or serviced apartments as there are lots in the area. We’ve not stayed in any of these, so do check out their websites before you book. There are also loads in the city centre, which is a short taxi, tram or walk away.

Rest yer heed 

Here are some of our favourite places to go. A lot of these need booking ahead, so we’ve marked these with a ^ to note this. List below or <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1mZ-9RRIT4EwhvSobhEMLhm-2LmTE3mM&amp;usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google map link here.</a>

Leith pubs

Lionness of Leith ^ - Good for local beers and serves GREAT burgers and chicken strips. Malt and Hops - A popular pub down at the Shore serving beer and wine. Expect typical pub vibes and live folk and Jazz throughout the week. Newbarns - A lovely little pub attached to a local brewery and serves lots of locally brewed beers. Leith Depot^ - Lively place for drinks and dinner, often has live music playing so check out their listings. Nobles^ - Bar and restaurant on Constitution Street in a beautifully preserved venue. Mother Superior - Busy whisky bar that also serves the best margaritas in Leith; often plays folk music at the weekend. Roseleaf ^ - A quirky and cosy venue -down at the Shore. Good for a reasonably-priced dinner too. The Bowler’s Rest - A real mix of Leith with slolwarts and newbies alike - nice for a pint and a cheese toastie or hot dog. Nauticus^ - Scottish-themed cocktail bar, run locally with Scottish-based twists on drinks and local beer. Famed for their crisp platters too ;). They also own the Finch and Dogstar so check those out. The Central Bar - Classic venue - venture if you dare! The tiling inside is detailed and ornate, unlike the clientele (albeit very friendly). Likely the cheapest G&amp;T in Leith.

Leith restaurants

The King’s Wark^ - Friendly and cosy pub and restaurant. Perfect place for a candle-lit meal and sharing a bottle of wine. Barry Fish^ - Recently opened trendy fish restaurant. Book ahead as it's popular! Teuchters - This a branch of two they have in Edinburgh. Harty and usual pub grub with little flare. Always a guaranteed good meal. The Shore - Local seafood restaurant and upmarket pub serving great fish pies and Oysters! Browns of Leith - A new food and drink hall at the Shore in an old warehouse, with a good wine selection, lots of seating, seafood and Ceverinos pizza. Expect hipster vibes. Also does breakfast. There are more expensive restaurants with good tasting menus like:- Ardfern- The little chartroom- Heron- Martin Wishart The best takeaways in Leith are:- Pizza - Razzo Pizza- Kebab - Leith Shawarma Cakes / pastries - The Pastry Section, Scillian Bakery (get there early), Haze at Browns of Leith or any of the million coffee shops in Leith! Coffee - ten a plenty around Leith and the Shore - some favourites are takeaway Havana, William and Jonson, Toast on the Shore. For breakfast in the morning: Clock on the Shore, Toast, Rocksalt or Roseleaf do a good breakfast.

Places to eat in the city 

Chez Jules - An Edinburgh institution and always great atmosphere. Steak and fries for under £20! Book ahead. Kapow - Amazing small plate Asian fusion place, cosy venue. Can normally walk in. Outsider - Great place for Scottish food. Brilliant location and great views of the castle if you get the right table. Book ahead. The Voyage of Buck - Cosy little place and sister of Devil's Advocate (nice whisky bar and restaurant). Might need to book. Baba - Middle eastern inspired mezze plates and not too expensive. Book ahead.

Ben & Kevin

Ben & Kevin

B&K

Friday night drinks

Saturday celebration

6:00 PM–6:30 PM

Ceremony

7:30 PM–9:00 PM

Food and toasts

9:00 PM–12:30 AM

Dancefloor fillers

1:00 AM–3:00 AM

Afters

Friday night drinks

What to wear

Kids

Gifts