Find Engagement Party venues for rent in Glasgow, UK

About Glasgow

Glasgow is a large city based in the United Kingdom and is located in West Central Scotland along the banks of the River Clyde. It has two international airports: Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. If you are not originally from Glasgow or the United Kingdom in general, you can fly directly to this 'Dear Green Place'.

Being the third most popular city in the United Kingdom, Glasgow has many amazing venues for all types of events, including engagement parties, both indoor and outdoor. It is a very enchanting place to host your engagement party as it has centuries of history running through its walls and woodland areas.

There is an array of wonders beneath the surface of Glasgow, and we can find some amazing attributes together that you can add to your engagement party event.

Engagement Party Venue Options in Glasgow

Putting together an engagement party takes a lot of planning and research, especially if you are not initially from the city you would like to host the event. For our researchers, we have put together a simple guide to the lovely city of Glasgow, which includes vendor options as well as vendors themselves. Let’s take a look at some of the top choices in Glasgow.

• Catering
  Finding an ideal caterer to suit your needs at your engagement party may take some sifting through many options. There are all different types of food, styles and presentations to choose from, and finding a caterer that has all of your specifics could be overwhelming. The first step to looking is knowing if you would like wait staff or if you would like your guests to be able to serve themselves. Once you figure out this vital aspect, the rest should come easy.
  
  
• Engagement Party Planner
  Putting together a huge event like an engagement party could be a little more than you can have on your plate at the moment. With this in mind, it may be beneficial to you to hand over the responsibility to a professional who puts together magnificent events for a living. All you have to do is give them your vision in the best possible way, and then relax and wait for the day to come. Hiring an engagement party planner may be the best decision you can make for your special moment.
  
  
• Invitations
  In thinking about your guest list, you may wonder about the method of invitation that you want. A timeless and classic option is hiring a printing company to create your customised paper invites, complete with details such as your guests' names, required attire and RSVP date. This method creates a unique aspect and makes your guests feel thought of. If you are worried about being environmentally friendly, there are shops in Glasgow that are entirely eco-friendly and reduce a lot of waste in the process.

Engagement Party Companies in Glasgow

• Wee Tait
  Wee Tait specialises in event planning and decor and was founded by Michelle Estall-Summers, who is also the creative director. Established in 2010, Wee Tait initially started as a cake shop, which has morphed into a complete event planning business that is one of the leading businesses in Glasgow. Wee Tait has many decor options to choose from, such as disco balls, pop-up pub and bar, bell tents and dance floors.
  
  
• First Class Catering
  First Class Catering is a family-owned business that values customer service at an all-time high. First Class Catering works with their customers to create their ideal menu to fit their occasion. Above food, First Class is also a licensed company that serves alcohol and provides a bar set-up. When ordering from First Class Catering, you will also be given table linens and chairs with covers for your event.
  
  
• Glasgow Creative
  Glasgow Creative has been in the printing business since 1988 and has over 30 years of experience. This company hires professional graphic designers to help with the aesthetic of your project and provide reliable service to their customers. Over the years, Glasgow Creative has worked with many top companies for their significant events, such as BBC, Jurys Inn and Abellio.

Pros and Cons of Engagement Party Venues in Glasgow

Pros

• Scenery
  Glasgow itself means 'Dear Green Place' in the Gaelic language, and it couldn’t be more accurate. Glasgow is pure green, from the ancient woodland trees to the grasslands. If you are looking for an outdoor venue in Glasgow for your engagement party, it would be nothing short of an authentic woodland backdrop.
  
  
• Affordable
  Although Glasgow is Scotland's capital city, it is very affordable to live and host events such as engagement parties here. You get all of the benefits of city living and affordability in one.
  
  
• Transportation
  Glasgow has many methods of transportation available such as buses and underground railway. If you or your guests need an efficient method to get to your engagement party, this city does not fall short of expectations.

Cons

• Rain
  Glasgow is known to be grey and rainy a lot of the year. For this reason, it would be wise to have a backup such as a marquee or a gazebo over your guests' heads in case you prefer to have an outdoor venue for your engagement party.

Famous Engagement Party Venues in Glasgow

• Pollokshields Burgh Hall
  Pollokshields Burgh Hall is an award-winning heritage venue in Glasgow that dates back to 1890. This famous Victorian venue hosts many different types of events, such as weddings, receptions, celebrations and corporate events. Beside this venue are small apartments for overnight accommodation if needed.
  
  
• Sloans Glasgow
  Sloans Glasgow is located in the heart of Glasgow and was built more than 200 years ago in 1797. This venue puts together bespoke packages to fit your event needs and can hold up to 150 guests. There is also in-house catering available, setting the cherry on top of Glasgow's well-rounded and well-loved venue.
  
  
• 91B Private Venue
  Located at 91B Berkeley Street, this private venue hire has exposed brick and stone walls for that cosy, rustic feel. The space can comfortably accommodate 150 people, perfect for smaller or medium-sized engagement parties. 91B has a bar and a restaurant that serves fine wine and food, so you wouldn't need to hire a caterer from outside. They have a brick fireplace, too, to complete that rustic atmosphere.