Planning a Destination Wedding in Scotland

For couples who wish to marry in a destination ripe with history, Scotland is a popular choice. In addition to its rich history it also boasts diverse landscapes that are breathtakingly dramatic, resulting in beautiful and memorable wedding photos.

Everything from small intimate weddings to weddings fit for a king and queen can be accommodated throughout Scotland. Couples that thrive on the hustle and bustle of city life will be as satisfied as couples looking for a place to have a quiet ceremony. If you’ve done your homework on how to plan a destination wedding, then you already know that having a versatile location is one of the most important factors.

For example, those who enjoy the fast pace of a large city would likely enjoy having their wedding in Glasgow. This is the perfect destination for couples who want to embrace life and experience the local culture while in Scotland. Shopping, museums and the nightlife experience often attract engaged couples.

Couples who have their heart set on getting married in a castle often flock to Edinburgh for their destination wedding. Attractions couples and their guests enjoy seeing and doing in Edinburgh include festivals throughout the summer months as well as UN World Heritage sites.

Where a couple holds their Scotland wedding depends on what type of wedding they desire. All civil weddings throughout Scotland are required to be held at a registrar’s office. In addition, the ceremony must be conducted within the office’s normal hours of operation.

Religious wedding ceremonies can be held anywhere. They can be presided over by a Vicar, Priest or anyone else that is able to conduct legally binding weddings. In most cases, regardless of which country a couple lives in they can legally get married in Scotland.

The summer is the most unpredictable season when it comes to weather in Scotland. Therefore, couples that wish to book a summer wedding, especially at an outdoor venue, must do so months in advance. You will also want to provide your guests with a “care package”, known as a wedding welcome bag, so they have all the different items they’ll need but likely forgot to pack.

Wedding venues located throughout Scotland include many venues in Gretna Green. It has long been considered a desirable area for local couples as well as those traveling from all over the world. Located in Southern Scotland, Gretna Green is a village known for catering to small, intimate weddings. Within Gretna Green popular venues for weddings include The Old Smithy & Anvil Hall as well as Gretna Hall Blacksmith shops and the Mill Forge. Though Anvil Hall is a church that has been refurbished it is the venue most often chosen for weddings. Registrars and ministers can conduct a wedding held at Anvil Hall.  The Gretna Hall Blacksmith shops boast beautifully landscaped gardens as well as a gazebo and pond. Old Smithy is a small but cozy building with three rooms that can accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as cocktail hours.

For couples looking to have a truly romantic ceremony The Mill Forge is the most popular choice. With its Scottish chapel, weddings held here are generally tranquil.

There are so many choices when it comes to having a destination wedding in Scotland that couples may need extra time to plan their big day.