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Witness needed for City Chambers marriage

15 replies

PurpleishDahlia · 15/10/2020 07:56

Good morning :)
My partner and I are getting married on a Thursday morning in late November. We have recently moved to Edinburgh, all our friends and families are in England and overseas.

We have a photographer who has kindly agreed to provide 1 signature, and I was wondering if anyone would be up for attending - I'm told it will take 20 minutes.

I am a bit lost and not sure I can leave it for last minute to grab someone from the street, in the hope they have ID on them.

We'd be very happy to return the favour if anyone is planning to elope and need witnesses.

I know it's such a long shot, and a huge ask to do something like this for strangers, especially during a pandemic! But someone suggested I tried here, as you ever know :)

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MaddeningtheUnhelpful · 15/10/2020 07:59

wish I lived near enough, but unfortunatley I'm right down the bottom of England. Didn't want to read and run. Good luck op, and huge congratulations!

LongPauseNoAnswer · 15/10/2020 08:01

I'm bumping this up for you, I don't live in the UK so can't help.

Congratulations OP!!

SweetpeaOrMarigold · 15/10/2020 08:04

bump!
Sorry I would if I lived nearby x

ImAncient · 15/10/2020 08:07

I would if I could but bumping for you. Also I’d put this in chat as you may get more traffic. Good luck!

Cannotcope4223 · 15/10/2020 08:08

I totally would but I’m in NI!! Have a wonderful day hun xx

Spudlet · 15/10/2020 08:10

I’m too far away, but have you looked for any local Facebook pages in the area? Might get more locals there! And try Scotsnet here too!

Congratulations and I hope you find someone soon!

TheRealJeanLouise · 15/10/2020 08:14

I’m too far away but would if I could! Congratulations and make sure you come back to tell us all about it

Bumping for you.

LadyLoungeALot · 15/10/2020 08:19

I'm too far away, but I hope you find someone!
Second the local FB group idea.

TitianaTitsling · 15/10/2020 08:21

Definitely post on Scotnet- Edinburgh such a beautiful city to live in!

thosetalesofunexpected · 15/10/2020 08:28

Hi Op l would be up,into the idea of being one of your witness,for doing this if I lived nearby Edinburgh,but Alas I live in south wales,good suggestions others have said here, Congratulations on your upcoming Nupitals ,wish you best of luck and happiness on the next adventure,chapter in your lives,

toobad · 15/10/2020 08:36

Have messaged you, OP!

PurpleishDahlia · 15/10/2020 09:01

I am so grateful for all responses and bumps!
It looks likes someone is up for it.
The kindness of all the replies has made my day :)

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Bananadobana · 15/10/2020 20:17

I live in Edinburgh . Not sure of the legalities of being a stranger and a witness but if it is all above board I will do it on me

And congratulations

ThisIsntMeHonestGuv · 21/10/2020 14:25

If you still need someone, I am willing

LizB62A · 21/10/2020 17:15

I live in Edinburgh . Not sure of the legalities of being a stranger and a witness but if it is all above board I will do it on me

Unless it's different in Scotland, then it's completely legal.
My sister is a registrar in England and they've had couples bring in complete strangers off the street to be witnesses.
One time it was a couple of burly builders off the site across the road

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