Shotgun wedding!

[HannahBerry]

Hello, I have no idea where to post this. Anyway, I am 4 months pregnant and we are thinking about eloping or having a shotgun wedding before baby is born!

Has anyone done this easily? This might be a daft question but if you get married in a registry office, does it have to be based in the borough/ county where you live? We live in London.

Replies gratefully received! Thanks, HB X

Give your local registry office a ring. Why do you want a shot gun wedding?

I thought the definition of a shotgun wedding was a sense of urgency and compulsion (stereotypically the father of the bride keeping said item pointed at the groom till he says 'I do') so I'm a bit baffled by the image if a couple talking over the idea of a shotgun wedding and making a joint decision

This Link gives you the details for getting married in England.

You could also get married in Scotland (it's a good place to elope to!) - there is no requirement for residency in Scotland, you just have to give 15 days notice (link here). In Scotland you can have a civil wedding (registrar) or you ca be legally married by other celebrants.

I did this with my first daughter. A year later it was over.

I think if you've been together ages and marriage is something you've already spoken about, then go for it.

If it's a misguided attempt to create a 'perfect' family, then wait. The registry office will still be there further down the line.

Thank you venusChristmars you have been very helpful! We do like the idea of Scotland, especially as I am quarter Scottish, yet never been. HB X

I've sent you a pm HannahBerry