All you need to know
What does a ceremony involve?
The ministers offering their services in and around Gretna use recognised forms of ceremony from their respective denomination or body, but are always happy to accommodate your specific requests. Click on Read More for an example of a typical ceremony, but if you have your own vows, readings or things you’d like to incorporate, just tell your minister and he/she will be very pleased to accommodate your wishes. All the ministers are very approachable.
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What if I don't go to Church?
Many people would love to have a minister take their wedding ceremony, but don’t go to Church. Gretna ministers are here to help, providing a Christian ceremony for people from all backgrounds, in a way that’s not alien or uncomfortable. In fact, most people we serve don’t have a Church back home, but we’re delighted to give you a heartfelt, non-judgemental personal service to remember your whole lives. Our desire is that your marriage gets off to a great start!
And the process?
There’s a little more to arrange to get married by a minister in Scotland, rather than a registrar, but the flexibility and personal nature of it is well worthwhile. The first thing is to apply to the Registration Office with an M10 form (download here). Submit that not less than 29 days and not more than 3 months before your wedding date. You collect your Marriage Schedule from them before your wedding and your minister will make sure everything is signed and witnessed correctly. You then return it within 3 days.
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What do I do next?
If you’re booking your wedding through an agency or wedding planners at a venue, just say you’d like to have a ‘religious celebrant’, rather than a registrar to conduct your marriage ceremony. Each agency/venue have a list of celebrants they know and regularly work with. They may also give you some guidance over which minister would best suit your needs and preferences.
If you’re planning your own wedding, we can supply a list of ministers and some descriptions of who they are.
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