| Romantic wedding dreams can come true with a | | | | Some special touches can be included in castle |
| wedding in a Scottish castle. You'll want your day to | | | | weddings in Scotland. For example, the first slice of |
| be as special as your relationship. In a castle you can | | | | wedding cake can be cut using a Scottish dirk, |
| feel like a princess with your knight in shining armour. | | | | instead of an ordinary knife. Wedding suit hire shops |
| Castle weddings in Scotland range in size from a small | | | | often have highland wear available, including full kilt |
| intimate gathering, to large elaborate celebrations | | | | suits. Wearing a kilt will help you get into the unique |
| with everyone in traditional Scottish dress. | | | | atmosphere provided by a Scottish castle, and is also |
| Researching and choosing a castle and the wedding | | | | a wonderful way to celebrate your Scottish heritage. |
| facilities you want can be very enjoyable and | | | | Check online for these facilities and the extras |
| exciting. Castle wedding websites provide plenty of | | | | available. |
| information and photographs. An interesting time can | | | | The larger castles in Scotland have some spectacular |
| be had visiting selected castles, before booking your | | | | facilities, including elaborate and historic banqueting |
| choice. | | | | halls, beautiful courtyards, landscaped grounds and |
| Wedding package deals often include accommodation | | | | gardens with scenic views. These provide excellent |
| and meals actually in or near the castle for the | | | | backgrounds for all the wedding photographs. |
| wedding party and your guests. | | | | The official procedures for obtaining a marriage |
| Although it may be a romantic medieval castle, you | | | | licence are less romantic, but important practical |
| will find intriguing mixtures of traditional features and | | | | aspects to consider and deal with well in advance of |
| modern comforts, such as luxurious bedrooms with | | | | a marriage in Scotland. Marriage notice forms must be |
| four-poster beds and en suite bathrooms. Rooms are | | | | obtained from a Scottish Registrar of Births, |
| reached along centrally heated corridors lined with | | | | Marriages and Deaths office. |
| displays of armour, weapons and banners. | | | | Check the procedures and rules carefully, including the |
| Some very appealing smaller Scottish castles are | | | | exact requirements pertinent to your situation for |
| available only for the actual wedding ceremony. | | | | paperwork, such as birth certificates and proof of |
| Facilities for the reception and overnight | | | | any other relevant aspects. These could include |
| accommodation can be arranged nearby, in suitably | | | | previous divorce documents and proof of no |
| romantic settings. These smaller castles have | | | | impediment. |
| fascinating histories, including stories of romantic | | | | Submit the completed forms to the registrar in the |
| encounters among royalty, several centuries ago. | | | | district where you will be married at least six weeks |
| You may be able to book the castle in Scotland for | | | | before the marriage date. |
| exclusive use, so only you and the people invited to | | | | Although the minimum amount of time may be |
| your wedding will be in the castle on the special day. | | | | stated as 15 days for processing the licence, it's best |
| Many Scottish castles have some unique extras for | | | | to allow at least six weeks. The web page of the |
| weddings. | | | | General Registrar Office for Scotland provides much |
| Bagpipers or trumpeters can play at certain stages of | | | | help and contact details. |
| the proceedings, and at the reception. You could also | | | | But once the practicalities are dealt with, you can |
| arrange a performance of a traditional Scottish sword | | | | begin to concentrate on your big day, celebrating the |
| dance to entertain your guests. A Scottish ceilidh | | | | happiest day of your life in one of the most romantic |
| band may be available to provide the music and | | | | countries in the world. |
| fitting atmosphere for the ancient castle setting. | | | | |
