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 \nThe secret of a great wedding is great planning.With over 35 years experience planning andarranging Gretna Green weddings,let us put your mind at ease.Our friendly,professional staffare always available to answer any questions you might have and are here to help you every step ofthe way.  \n# About Us\n\nEstablished in 1968,the Gretna wedding bureau have helpedplan and arrange many thousands of Gretna Green weddings.Originally based in nearby Annan,we moved to our currentlocation,opposite the Gretna registration office,in 1992establishing one of the first full time wedding bureau's in thecountry,organising not only Gretna Green weddings but alsomany large scale castle weddings throughout Scotland.  \nOur team of professionals havea wealth of knowledge andexperience,so whether thewedding party is two or twohundred,we can organise it all.  \nAs the longest established wedding planners in the area,we can guarantee you the very bestservice.All of our suppliers are the best at what they do and our long standing relationshipswith them allow us to offer you the very best prices along with complete peace of mind.  \nGretna Wedding Bureau      \nGretna Wedding Bureau |131 Central Avenue Gretna |Scotland Dg125AQTel:(+44)01461338008|Email:info@gretnaweddings.co.uk  \nGretna Wedding Bureau       \nwww.gretnaweddings.couk  \n## Planning a Wedding\n\nFollow our simple Step by Step plan to ensure you know everything you need to know to plan theperfect Gretna Green Wedding.  \n## Step 1-Legalities\n\nYou do not have to be a Scottish resident to marry in Scotland.Scottish law allows any two people,regardless of where they live,to marry in Scotland,provided that:  \n-Both persons are at least 16 years of age on the date of their marriage.-They are not related to each other in any way,which would prevent theirmarriage.  \n-They are not married.(Any person who has previously been married mustproduce evidence that the previous marriage has been ended by death,divorce or annulment.)  \n-They are capable of understanding the nature of the marriage ceremonyand of consenting to the marriage.  \nThe marriage would be regarded as legal in any foreign country to whicheither party belongs.  \n-The ceremony requires both parties to make a declaration before twowitnesses that they know of no reason why they should not be marriedand that they accept each other as husband and wife to the exclusion ofall others.  \n-The witnesses must be over 16 years of age and be capable of fullyunderstanding the proceedings.  \nIt is your choice whether you would like a minister or registrar to conduct your ceremony.Althougheverything can be done by post prior to your arrival in Gretna Green,either the bride or groom mustattend the registrar's office before the date of the wedding to finalize the arrangements with theregistrar.  \n# Gretna Wedding Bureau     \n\n## Step 2-The Procedure\n\nYou must both complete separate Marriage Notices(M10 forms),which we will send to you uponbooking or.These have to be submitted to the registry office no more than three months before thewedding date and no later than 15 days before the wedding.It is a good idea to leave a bit more timehowever,we recommend four weeks.If either of you has been married before,or if there is anypossible complication,we suggest at least six weeks before the date of the ceremony.  \n-You need to show your birth certificates and all certificates regarding previous marriages(Decree of Divorce or Death Certificate).  \n-A Marriage Schedule is then drawn up.  \n*For those having a civil ceremony the registrar will hold the document until the ceremony.*For those having a religious ceremony you must collect the marriage schedule in person andgive","cbCaisuHdjOHeL6O","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisuHdjOHeL6O","pdf",2827436,"English","# About Us\n# Planning a Wedding\n## Step 1-Legalities\n## Step 2-The Procedure\n# Wedding Services\n## Scottish Piper\n## Professional Witnesses\n## Wedding Cakes\n## Transport","[{\"question\":\"Do both partners need to be Scottish residents to marry in Scotland?\",\"answer\":\"No. Scottish law allows any two people, regardless of where they live, to marry in Scotland, provided the legal conditions are met.\"},{\"question\":\"When must Marriage Notices (M10 forms) be submitted?\",\"answer\":\"Marriage Notices must be submitted to the registry office no more than three months before the wedding date and no later than 15 days before the wedding.\"},{\"question\":\"What documentation is required before the Marriage Schedule is drawn up?\",\"answer\":\"You need to show birth certificates and any certificates related to previous marriages, such as a Decree of Divorce or a Death Certificate.\"}]","The Gretna Wedding Bureau - Step by Step Planning Guide | PDF",1790241739]