Where to have a small wedding in Scotland?

It’s worth noting that the hotel can cater for up to 170 in the evening if a small do just ain’t for you. Hidden in a majestic forest near Dumfries is Mabie House Hotel, an adorable bolthole which has your intimate nuptials all stitched up.

Can a same-sex marriage take place in an Anglican Church?

Same-sex weddings or blessings cannot take place in Anglican churches in England and Wales currently, but they began in Scotland in 2017. If you are marrying in the Scottish Episcopal Church, speak to your clergy about rules around what is allowed in your vows.

Who are the best people to have at a gay wedding?

Fathers are still a popular choice for lesbian couples to walk them down the aisle and mothers for gay couples. Having a parent there is a wonderful way to include them in your big day. Another choice is a close friend or family member who you can simply think of as support instead of “giving you away”.

Where is the best place to have a wee wedding in Edinburgh?

“This ensures that their low-key event is unique in every single way.” We totally rate Edinburgh’s west end, with its cobbled streets, leafy squares and upmarket eateries. Squeezed into the mix is the unassuming Bonham Hotel, a chic destination for wee weddings in the capital.

Can a same sex couple get married in Scotland?

Pick the type of wedding ceremony you want to have – in Scotland, any couple (including same-sex couples) can have a civil marriage ceremony or a religious or belief marriage ceremony. A religious or belief marriage ceremony includes a Humanist wedding ceremony.

When was the first gay wedding in Scotland?

The new legislation was used for the first time shortly after midnight when one couple upgraded their civil partnership at the British consulate in Sydney. The first gay weddings in Scotland will take place on Hogmanay.

Where are the best places to get married in Scotland?

We do weddings on mountains in the Scottish Highlands, by beautiful Lochs and many more beautiful locations in Stirling, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow… in fact all over Scotland! We have married couples on the top of mountains, by beautiful lochs, forests and glens, in wonderful castles and historic venues and many more.

Can you have a wedding ceremony in Scotland?

Some couples find that having a separate legal ceremony at home with family, then a creative and personal ceremony in Scotland, is the perfect combination. Others have a creative and legal ceremony in Scotland, then something low key with family once back home, or even another ceremony and reception.