The Place Hotel is a stylish and characterful wedding venue in the heart of Edinburgh, ideal for couples who want a city-centre celebration with warmth and personality. Set within a row of elegant Georgian townhouses just off St Andrew Square, it combines period architecture with contemporary design, offering a relaxed but refined backdrop for an urban wedding day.

The interiors at The Place Hotel strike a careful balance between classic and modern. Original architectural features sit comfortably alongside bold colours, clean lines, and thoughtfully designed spaces. This creates an environment that feels welcoming rather than formal, allowing couples and guests to settle quickly into the day. Ceremony and reception spaces feel intimate and well proportioned, encouraging connection and conversation rather than spectacle.

From a photographic perspective, The Place Hotel works particularly well for natural, people-focused storytelling. The mix of textures, colours, and light gives variety without distraction, allowing moments to unfold organically. The scale of the rooms keeps guests close, which often results in genuine reactions and interactions rather than staged moments. This makes it an excellent venue for couples who value authenticity and atmosphere over grandeur.

Its city-centre location also adds another dimension to the wedding story. Just outside the door, Edinburgh’s streets provide opportunities for relaxed portraits that feel unmistakably urban, with stone façades, soft city light, and a sense of movement that reflects modern life. These short excursions often become a highlight of the day, offering a quiet pause away from the celebration while adding context and place to the imagery.

The Place Hotel is particularly well suited to couples planning a sociable, informal wedding with a strong sense of flow. Everything feels close and connected, from ceremony to reception to evening celebrations, helping the day progress naturally without interruption. For Lee Live: Wedding Photographer, it is a venue that consistently supports honest, expressive photography, resulting in images that feel contemporary, personal, and true to the rhythm of the day itself.