Gretna Green the famous Scottish border town and it's neighbour Gretna.   I have had the opportunity to visit Gretna Green,  I suggest that a short while in the adjacent Gallery will prove fruitful if you are thinking of going North for your big day.

Gretna Hall,  a mile inside the Scottish border,  is only one of many venues in Scotland,  built in 1710,  and set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens the photo opportunities are Excellent.  The Hall is a superb venue for the incurable romantic,  the staff are friendly and helpful.   Please forget any pre-conceived ideas about tearaway marriages,  Gretna has moved with the times,  although the Law still remains basically the same.

You can build your plans around your own ideas,  even to the extend of taking your own Vicar with you to perform the Ceremony over the Anvil.  Civil ceremonies and even renewal of vows are undertaken.  The Hall has several different wedding rooms depending on your wishes and size of your party. Reception and accommodation can be found at the Hotel.

Scottish Law differs from English,  inasmuch as permission can be sought to hold a Wedding at any suitable location you choose,  Mansion,  Castle,  Country House, Hotel,  etc.  Problem,  the State requires an application fee of  £ 425.00 for the privilege.

Who can marry in Scotland.

Both applicants must be at least sixteen on the day of their marriage.

They must not be related to one another that would prevent them marrying.

They must be unmarried.

They must not be of the same sex.

They must be capable of understanding the nature of the marriage ceremony and of giving their consent.

The marriage would be valid in any foreign country to which either party belong.

The above conditions comply with the Marriage Act of 1977 for Scotland,  if you have any problems with the above, don't contact me!

Wedding prices can vary from £ 600.00 onwards depending on your needs,  a Scottish Piper is almost mandatory!   ( And not to expensive c. £ 50.00 )

Distance is no object,  you will only have one Wedding Ceremony,  so please give some careful thought as to exactly where you wish to Marry. 

Please remember that Weddings and renewal of Vows at the Hall are booked long in advance,  do not delay, weekends can be problematical,  as are bank Holidays etc.   You will also need to communicate with the Register office at Gretna personally,  they will not,  and understandably so,  communicate with third parties, Wedding Organisers or Agents.  You must deal directly with the registrars yourself. 

  You will be required to collect your Marriage Schedule in person no earlier than seven days before the ceremony,  this must be handed to the person conducting the ceremony beforehand,  and afterwards returned to the registrars no later than three days after for registration of you marriage.   You will also require two witnesses over sixteen years of age.