so, here it goes. we are now thinking about gretna green instead of a registry office. i have looked on the website and they offer packages just for the bride and groom and provide the witnessess which i think is perfect for me.(i suffer bad from anxiety and i think having my family around me is too much, i much prefer a private ceromany just me and my oh). anyway has anyone done this before. how did u get on. the package i have found is the romance package at the mill forge which is £445 obviously price dependant to 2017 it includes ceromany venue, 2 nights in the bridal suite intimate 4 course meal for bride and groom, bucks fizz on arrival, sparkling wine to celebrate, witnesses if required (something we need) and a wedding planner assistance.. now how did this work for you guys like on the day of the wedding not letting the groom see the dress & obviously help getting into the dress. transport is it something thats needed tp get to the ceromany, is the 2 nights stay near?. and obviously we want photography how did you choose your photographer.. and most importantly what did you do after in terms of the meal and everything else ? arghh im pulling my hair out
Sorry for the long post im trying to find something thats perfect for us and gretna green sounds just that, but not making any decisions without hearing other peoples opinions and storys oof how theirs went. p.s i have never been to a wedding only seen it on the tv so i have no idea thankyou xxx
Mrs Bolderson2be
Met 31st July 2012
Engaged 31st July 2013
Becoming Mrs Bolderson 14th February 2018
CommentAuthorSarah D
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Didn't want to read and run, I haven't been to a wedding there but I have heard its meant to be lovely at Gretna, not sure how the whole getting ready thing would work when you would be on your own, would you really want your close family to miss your wedding? They can be your witnesses and help you get ready too, there doesn't have to be many of them but seems a shame to one min plan a wedding for 10 then have nobody, I would be worried id regret cutting everyone out xx
Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
CommentAuthorKerryBolderson2be
im abit unsure about the whole registry office thing as i dont talk to my mother. so i dont want her turning up and i feel sorry for my otherhalf he doesnt have much family. we are unsure his mother would even come. i would rather have something where its a private thing between me and him. my family cant help but stick their 2 pennies worth in and i feel that id feel more comfortable just me and my oh and peace and quite, and we have both agreed we would enjoy the day more knowing their is going to be no bitching fights between the relatives.
Mrs Bolderson2be
Met 31st July 2012
Engaged 31st July 2013
Becoming Mrs Bolderson 14th February 2018
CommentAuthorKerryBolderson2be
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we had actually booked to get married last year at the registry office but because i was ill i had to cancel it. my family was constantly trying to make desicions on my behalf and what ever we wanted to do they made it feel like it was stupid and wrong. it has totally knocked my confidence (i suffer with anxiety) and i dont want a day for them to just moan and say i need to do this and that down my lug hole every 2 minutes. this way we can enjoy are wedding without the stress and be able to enjoy quility time together. xx
Mrs Bolderson2be
Met 31st July 2012
Engaged 31st July 2013
Becoming Mrs Bolderson 14th February 2018
CommentAuthorSarah D
If that's what you really want then go for it! I cant help with what you've asked about Gretna but maybe someone can shed a little light for you xx
Mrs Bolderson2be
Met 31st July 2012
Engaged 31st July 2013
Becoming Mrs Bolderson 14th February 2018
CommentAuthorGlitterfairy
I am sure an old member on here (within the last few years) got married there but off the top of my head I cannot think who.
It sounds perfect for what you want though I must say, defo something to look more into once you've got more feedback on it, that though I cannot help you with, sorry.
Our wedding day - 6 October 2012
CommentAuthorKerryBolderson2be
thanks everyone, still plenty of time for choose im hang tight and hope somebody comments xxx
Mrs Bolderson2be
Met 31st July 2012
Engaged 31st July 2013
Becoming Mrs Bolderson 14th February 2018
CommentAuthorFlossie
I've just bumped a thread for you. Try using the search function to search "gretna" and lots of posts come up which may be helpful for you xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorGlitterfairy
As the other post has been bumped up I shall close this one. Hope you find the other one useful
