We're getting "married" at home in the field attached to our house (second marriages). We've invited over a hundred people and booked bands, a humanist celebrant, food etc. So the big wedding is all sorted. But obviously it's not legally binding (I live in England).
In the mean time, we were all going to get actual married at the local registry office with just 2 witnesses. It's come time to submit the paperwork for the registrar and we're having a change of heart.
Instead, we fancy stealing away to Gretna and having a mini break + wedding. It's a 3 hour drive and we're in England.
I'm sure I'll be told it's a stink hole and a conveyor belt - naturally I don't care about these things because I have my lawn wedding planned for shortly afterwards.
What I want to know is... how far in advance do we need to book a Gretna wedding? Weekday is fine. And I know the registrars need 29 days notice. But, if I wanted to get married at the end of May, could I book a venue this week and that would fly or am I going to be told there's no room at the inn? I'm not sure how over subscribed Gretna is.
I've emailed an enquiry to the place we want to book through. In the meantime, I'm hoping for some anecdotal evidence that 3 months notice is not too short notice to grab a slot at Gretna.
Experiences are gratefully received.
Please don't just insult my wedding or tell me to get married somewhere else. Thanks! 😚