Tel: 01461 338008

Gretna Green Wedding Planners, 131 Central Avenue, Gretna Green, Scotland DG16 5AQ

 

Frequently Asked Questions and their Answers

  1. We are visiting Gretna Green can we meet with you?
  2. Do you select the services within your packages according to price?
  3. Do you accept credit cards?
  4. Do you cater for double weddings?
  5. Will you assist us with booking a reception or meal following the Wedding Ceremony?
  6. How long does the ceremony last?
  7. Do we have to reside in Scotland before the wedding?
  8. What if one or both of us is divorced/widowed?
  9. How soon can we marry?
  10. Do we have to pay everything now?
  11. Can we marry on a Sunday?
  12. How soon should we book?
  13. Do we need witnesses?
  14. Can Foreign nationals marry in Scotland?
  15. Recognized in?
  16. What is the Cost of a Minister?
  17. How much is the Notice fee and Marriage Certificate?

  1. We are visiting Gretna Green can we meet with you?
    Without a doubt, we pride ourselves on the personal touch, and will meet with you on any day of the week, call 01461-337613 to let us know your coming.
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  2. Do you select the services within your packages according to price?
    NO definitely not, we select by quality and generally pay more for it.
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  3. Do you accept credit cards?
    YES, we accept all credit cards and electron except American Express.
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  4. Do you cater for double weddings?
    YES, please call for further advice.
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  5. Will you assist us with booking a reception or meal following the Wedding Ceremony?
    YES, we will be happy to help with any aspect of your wedding.
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  6. How long does the ceremony last?
    This depends on whether your ceremony is being performed by a minister of religion or a registrar. Typically, a minister's service will last between 15 and 25 minutes, we can advise you with regard to each ministers style of service.. A registrar will take around 10 - 15 minutes to perform the ceremony. Once the ceremony is complete, you and your witnesses must sign the marriage schedule. This takes about 10 minutes for all parties to complete the necessary legal documentation. The marriage Schedule is a legal document and is the same whether you choose a minister or registrar to perform the ceremony.
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  7. Do we have to reside in Scotland before the wedding?
    NO, so long as your m10 forms are received by the registration office at least 29 days before the wedding date, you do not need to physically be in Scotland until the day of the wedding.
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  8. What if one or both of us is divorced/widowed?
    We recommend submitting the m10 forms earlier at least 6 weeks before the wedding date in case of complications. You will have to enclose decrees or divorce/death when submitting the m10 forms.
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  9. How soon can we marry?
    We recommend a minimum 6 weeks notice, but it is possible to complete the legalities in 29 days.
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  10. Do we have to pay everything now?
    NO, within our Packages, we would only require the venue hire fee and hotel deposits to secure your chosen date/time. The deposit for non accommodation packages is £325 (/Gretna Old Parish Church Packages £500), and packages with accommodation £700. The balance is payable three months prior to the date of the Wedding.
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  11. Can we marry on a Sunday?
    YES you can marry on any day of the week except at Gretna Old Parish Church.
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  12. How soon should we book?
    As soon as you have decided on the date and venue. For Saturdays and special dates like 14th February we would recommend as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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  13. Do we need witnesses?
    YES, you need 2, 16 years of age or over. We can provide them for you at a cost of £40 if required.
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  14. Can Foreign nationals marry in Scotland?
    YES, anyone can legally marry in Scotland over the age of 16 years. (Telephone 01461 337648 for advice regarding additional documentation.).
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  15. Recognized in?
    A Scottish wedding is recognized as legal all countries.
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  16. What is the cost of a Minister?
    Approximately £225.
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  17. How much is the Notice fee and Marriage Certificate?
    £100 per couple. (subject to change)
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Say Hello
  • Call us on 01461 338008
  • Visit our shop (click for directions) on Gretna's main street; the Gretna Registration Office is conveniently situated on the opposite side of the road.
  • We are open:
    Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm
    Sunday, 9am to 3pm.