How long is the waiting list to get married at Gretna Green?
How long do I need to arrange my wedding? You can no longer just turn up to be married at Gretna Green, the minimum period of time required for arranging your wedding is 29 clear days (this is how long it takes the Registrars to check your documentation and draw up your marriage schedule).
Can you get married last minute at Gretna Green?
Whether you are looking to elope to Gretna Green, just the two of you, or plan a big family wedding for 180 guests, our range of all-inclusive wedding packages, that include everything from the ceremony to accommodation, wedding receptions to flowers are the perfect option for planning a last minute wedding.
Can you get married at Gretna Green without notice?
Nope…with a few exceptions such as perhaps New Years or Valentine’s Day, you can get married on almost any day! The only snag which you might face is when….but there’s always earlier or later on the day of your choice! #3: Anyone wishing to marry at Gretna Green must live (however briefly) in Scotland.
Why do so many people get married at Gretna Green?
Gretna Green is most famous for weddings, following the 1754 Marriage Act, which prevented couples under the age of 21 marrying in England or Wales without their parents’ consent. As it was still legal in Scotland to marry without such consent, couples began crossing the border in to Scotland.
Is a wedding at Gretna Green Legal?
There is still a small Gretna “gap” in the two legal systems. Marriage is legal at 16 in Scotland without parental consent. Although 15 days’ notice is currently required to marry in Scotland, there is no residency requirement, meaning English couples can still get married there at relatively short notice.
What paperwork do I need to get married at Gretna Green?
To be legally married you must present the M10 Marriage Notice Forms and other relevant documents along with the necessary payment to Gretna Registry Office no sooner than three months and no less than 29 clear days before your wedding date.
Is marriage in Gretna Green Legal?
What does it mean to get married at Gretna Green?
Marrying at Gretna Green is more than just a wedding. It is an inauguration into centuries of history and the exclusive, life-long ‘club’ of ‘Anvil Brides and Grooms’. If you’re planning a Gretna Green wedding then our wedding planners can help.
Where is the marriage anvil in Gretna Green?
The legend of the marriage anvil began as the Blacksmith Priests would strike their anvil as part of the wedding ceremony – forging the lives of the two lovers together in an unbreakable bond. Family-owned for four generations, the Famous Blacksmiths Shop is at the heart of soul of Gretna Green.
How to contact Gretna Green wedding planning team?
If you would like to talk to our wedding planning team, please contact us on +44 1461 336001 or via email to [email protected]. Alternatively, if you would like to request a brochure to be posted to you, you can do so here: REQUEST A BROCHURE
Where to go for a wedding reception in Gretna?
Venues for Your Gretna Green Wedding Reception. Choose between the cool contemporary 4-star Smiths Hotel, or the historic, luxury Gretna Hall hotel swap or the contemporary Greens at Gretna Hotel for your wedding reception or the lovely Old Toll Bar – First House in Scotland situated in Gretna, for an intimate reception.