The top reasons why you should marry in Scotland
Scenic beauty
Scotland is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, historic castles and beautiful architecture
Castles and Luxury hotels
Imagine getting married in a beautiful fairy-tale castle or luxurious hotel surrounded by stunning scenery. The grand interiors could make the perfect backdrop for your wedding portraits.
Lochs and mountains
Perhaps, an outdoor wedding beside the tranquil Loch Lomond, surrounded by beautiful mountains is the choice for you? The dramatic back drop combined with the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the loch will create the perfect location for any nature-lover or a couple looking to celebrate in a peaceful and romantic setting.
Whisky distilleries
Scotland is known for its whisky, and there are many Scottish distilleries that offer this unique and sophisticated setting for your big day.
If none of these call to you here are some of the most popular locations in Scotland:
The legal requirements to get married in Scotland
You will have to acquire your marriage schedule by filling out a Marriage Notice Form and submitting it to the local registry office in the district where the marriage is to take place.
Next you will have to submit a fee alongside the form no earlier than 3 months before your wedding date and no later than 29 days before your wedding date.
You must provide both of your birth certificates, passports and proof of address.
Then you will be able to collect your marriage schedule from the local registry office up to 7 days before your wedding date.
The marriage schedule must be returned to the registrar within 3 days of your wedding date.
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If you are not from the European Economic Area you will also need to apply for a marriage visa.
If you are unable to meet the legal requirements for your elopement to be binding in Scotland, you might want to consider having a symbolic ceremony in Scotland and sorting the legalities back home either before or after your symbolic wedding.
Witnesses
You will also need two adult witnesses for the ceremony to be legally binding. I am happy to stand in as one witness and my partner can be the second witness if you are having both of us there to capture your special day.
Photo and video for your wedding in Scotland
Your wedding photos will be a visual reminder of one of the most important days of your lives together. They will let you relive all the memories and emotions of your wedding day and remember all the feelings you felt on the big day. We will be there to capture all the precious memories and treasured moments of your wedding day.
From the preparations, to the ceremony, the reception and the first dance. We love to capture true emotions, authentic interactions and create timeless images that show your unique personality and love for one another.
