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Scottish Weddings
Traditions
Historically Scotland has always been a
popular destination for those seeking a truly
romantic
setting in which to make their
wedding vows. Scottish weddings are by no means
new, but since
Madonna got hitched in
Dornoch, half the world seems to want to come and
tie the knot here, a
bit like Vegas,
but a lot more dramatic and cool.
As a
country Scotland is famous for its beautiful and
unspoilt scenery, its distinctive culture and
its
dramatic
history.
In
addition
it
is
renowned
for
the
high
standard
of
its
cuisine
and
the
quality
of
its
accommodation
which
ranges
from
bed
and
breakfasts
to
magnificent
castles.
Perhaps most importantly though,
Scotland is famed for its hospitality and the
genuine warmth
of its people.
So,
whether
you
are
planning
to
'run
away'
to
Gretna
for
a
small
intimate
wedding
or
to
do
something on a much
larger scale, be it in a hotel or castle or even
on a canal boat, Scotland
offers
endless possibilities to make that special day
truly memorable.
Legalities for
traditional Scottish weddings
In days gone by, the law was such that
in Scotland couples over the age of sixteen could
marry
(without parental consent) simply
by declaring themselves man and wife in front of
witnesses.
However in 1940 an Act of
Parliament ruled that marriages were only legal if
conducted by a
Minister of Religion or
an authorized registrar.
Current
law
Prior residence in
Scotland is not a prerequisite to marriage minimum
age remains sixteen both
parties must
be free to marry (i.e. any previous marriage must
have been terminated by divorce,
death
or annulment) they must not be related to each
other in any way which may impede them
from
marrying.
Details
of
forbidden
degrees
of
relationship
are
listed
in
the
leaflet
RM1
(Marriage in Scotland) which is
available from any registrar of births, deaths and
marriages in
Scotland
or
from
the
Registrar
General
in
Edinburgh
both
parties
must
be
capable
of
understanding the nature of the
ceremony and of giving free consent.
The Scottish Wedding
Ceremony
There
are
two
types
of
wedding
ceremony
—
religious
and
civil.
A
civil
marriage,
which
is
performed
by
a
Registrar,
can
only
be
performed
in
a
registry
office.
However,
a
religious
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