For those of you who tied the knot with your special someone upon our historic Blacksmiths anvil, you will no doubt have experienced the romantic, historic atmosphere of Gretna Green – the original home of romance in Scotland! And now, we hope that we can ask you for a big favour! With the Scottish Wedding Awards 2024 coming up, we really hope that you can help Gretna Green.

Cast Your Vote for Gretna Green

We would love to receive this years award for the Most Romantic Wedding Venue of the Year. We aim to make every wedding at Gretna Green truly magical, and we would be delighted to receive your vote, if, like us, you agree that Gretna Green is the true home of romance in Scotland.  

By giving us your vote, you’re ensuring Gretna Green stays in the hearts of people who haven’t been here yet. You can be part of the story, part of what makes this place the original home of romantic weddings in Scotland.

So, as the Scottish Wedding Awards 2024 gets closer, we hope you’ll take a moment to give us your vote. It’s not just for us, but for all the future couples who’ll come to start their own love stories together. Your support can help keep the magic of Gretna Green alive for years to come. To nominate us, simply click here and select the option “Romantic Wedding Venue of the Year”.

If you’re considering tying the knot at Gretna Green, we offer a variety of choices to accommodate your personal preferences. For those looking for an exclusive wedding for two, look no further than our Elopement Package. However, If you would prefer your special day to be a larger, more luxurious event, our Luxury Wedding Package will be the perfect choice, not to mention it’s currently 20% off! To view all available wedding packages click here and plan your dream wedding today.

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Get ready for the upcoming immersive experience at Gretna Hall, as The Wedding Virtual Showcase fast approaches! Prepare to step into the world of possibilities at our magnificent 4-star Gretna Hall Hotel, in Gretna Green. Experience what your dream wedding could be like without leaving the comfort of your home.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore our marriage rooms and exquisite reception setups, discover our delightful wedding dining choices and menus and even take a virtual tour through the hotel’s wedding suites and stunning grounds.

During this event, you’ll have the exclusive chance to connect with Scotland’s Best Hotel Team, who will be at your service on your momentous day. Engage in a personalised consultation with our acclaimed wedding team. They will be ready to assist you in securing your dream wedding at the Gretna Hall Hotel. If a Gretna Green wedding is in your plans, this is an occasion not to be overlooked!

Be Sure To Pre-Register For The Wedding Virtual Showcase

The Gretna Hall Wedding Showcase is a virtual only event and is the first for Gretna Green Ltd. For two consecutive days, we’ll unveil the complete guide to reserving your wedding at Gretna Hall Hotel. This exclusive event will take place on the 23rd and 24th of September.

When the event weekend arrives, you’ll gain access to an exclusive online presentation of our wedding offerings. You can also schedule personalised video calls with our Wedding Team members. Our skilled advisors will be ready to address your inquiries and guide you through the process of creating your perfect wedding day. To express your interest in the event Click Here and pre-register. However, time is limited as the event is only one month away! Rest assured, as the event draws near, you’ll receive direct communication containing details and a range of booking choices.

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Gretna Hall is thrilled to introduce our first-ever Wedding Virtual Showcase, due to take place on the 23rd & 24th of September. This exclusive event will grant attendees the chance to immerse themselves in our stunning wedding venues and exquisite reception setups at the Gretna Hall Hotel, all from the convenience of home. Couples will have the exclusive opportunity to book one-to-one appointments with our esteemed, award-winning Gretna Green wedding team during the showcase. Our advisors will be able to answer any questions you may have and guide you through every step of the process of booking your dream Gretna Green wedding.

Why Our Wedding Virtual Showcase is Perfect For You

Throughout the showcase, you will be able to speak directly with our Gretna Green wedding coordinators through one-to-one video calls. This personalised interaction will enable you to discuss your dream wedding, get bespoke advice, and have all of your queries addressed in real-time. Additionally, our experts will be able to offer advice on wedding trends, decoration ideas, and insights to make your big day truly special.

For generations, the Gretna Hall Hotel has been a cherished destination for weddings, symbolising everlasting commitment and union. Couples from around the world have chosen Gretna Hall as their preferred location to exchange vows, and the Wedding Virtual Showcase intends to highlight the timeless charm and beauty that still makes it an ideal wedding destination today!

By embracing our rich history of romance, Gretna Hall Hotel affirms its commitment to providing exceptional service and creating magical memories for every couple. The Virtual Wedding Showcase aims to unite hearts and souls in the celebration of love, no matter the circumstances. Whether near or far, engaged couples can now experience the beauty of Gretna Hall and envision their perfect day in an immersive and accessible manner.

To participate in the Gretna Hall Wedding Virtual Showcase 2023, interested individuals can register online by clicking here. With a finite number of spaces, we encourage you to register early.

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PRE-REGISTER TODAY

Back again, for Winter 2022, we’re opening our doors for not one, but two open days; giving you even more time to see what we have to offer for weddings at Gretna Green. Use our form below to pre-register for our November 2022 wedding open weekend and choose to request an appointment with our wedding team!

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Calling all those who’re thinking about tying the knot this year!  If you’ve recently got engaged, or have been for a while but haven’t found the right place to say your vows, or even if you’re just thinking about marrying, come along to our special Spring Wedding Open Day.

We invite you to visit our stunning venues and experience Gretna Green first hand. This wedding open day will allow you to see our entire suite of wedding venues and also meet and chat with our dedicated team of experienced wedding planners. They’d love to talk you through the many different and varied options Gretna Green has to offer and make your special day as unique and memorable as possible.

From the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, the original home of romance, where the legend of the Gretna Green Anvil Wedding began, the historic Gretna Hall, to the cool contemporary environment of Smiths Hotel, and, finally to the gorgeous Water Gardens at Greens at Gretna.  Come along and visit our unique historic and entrancing venues. We are here to make your dream wedding come true!

Register your interest or book an appointment with one of our team today and receive a guided tour of your preferred venue. It is a great chance to explore, enjoy and gather heaps of wedding inspiration and find out all you’ll need to know to create your perfect day.

Can’t make it on that day?

If you can’t make it on this time and date, you can always book an appointment with one of our wedding planners to chat about your specific questions, you can call us on 0333 300 4803 or email via [email protected].

Don’t forget our amazing new fully 3D virtual hotels tour links here.

Smiths Hotel tour link

Gretna Hall Hotel tour link

Gretna Hall marriage rooms tour link

Greens at Gretna Hotel tour link

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Planning on marrying in Scotland but want to add an English twist to your big day?  The team here at Gretna Green have come up with a few ideas to help you plan a St George’s themed wedding.

St George’s Day celebrates the life of St George (patron saint of England) who by all accounts was quite the romantic. According to legend, St George bravely fought and slayed a dragon to save a princess.

If you’re a groom, don’t worry, we don’t suggest tackling a mythical beast to impress your bride to be. We suggest choosing a special gift and luckily, here at Gretna Green, we have loads to choose from. As well as our range of Scottish products, we stock a great range of ‘made in England’ gifts at our Gretna Green Visitor Centre from clothing and accessories to beautifully handcrafted jewellery. Keeping with the English twist, treat your new bride to a chic Grafea bag which are lovingly created in Manchester.

For a wedding fit for a knight and his princess, the theme has to be planned to perfection. Think about love and weddings. What colours spring to mind? For us, it has to be red and white. Red is the colour of passion and white symbolises purity and of course wonderful wedding dresses. And these colours aren’t just for brides and grooms wanting to add an English twist to their wedding, but also for those who want to inject colour and make a bold statement on their big day.

Now for the flowers, and the most popular wedding flower of all time – the rose. It’s no surprise that this flower has become a firm favourite amongst brides with it being a symbol of love, as well as the national flower of England. Red roses are a classic bridal accessory and if you really want to run with the rose theme our Rose Suite at Smiths Hotel is the perfect choice, complete with a four poster bed, this luxurious room is fit for a princess.

What to drink on your St Georges’ themed wedding day? It has to be Miami Vice! Don’t be fooled with the tropical sounding name, this cocktail is perfect for your red and white wedding theme and is a fruity combination of Strawberry Daiquiri and Pina Colada. Call Smiths Hotel on 01461 337007 to pre-order your cocktails and toast St George’s Day in style on your wedding day.

If you’re heading to a wedding and want to treat the bride and groom to a special ‘made in England’ wedding gift we have a great range to choose from at our Gretna Green Visitor Centre. Alongside our impressive collection of Scottish gifts, we recommend our Dartington Crystal glasses. We particularly love the stunning prosecco glasses in this range, which can be engraved with a personal message for the bride and groom and are timeless keepsakes.

At Gretna Green our Wedding Team are here to help you personalise your special day, no matter what theme you chose! If you would like to discuss your wedding ideas with a friendly member of our Wedding Team, you can email [email protected] or call 01461 336001.

Getting married on St George’s Day? We’d love to hear how you celebrated your big day so please leave a comment below. The team at Gretna Green would like to wish our neighbours a very happy St. George’s Day.

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On a snowy Sunday morning in March, the team at Gretna Green were busy preparing for the much anticipated Wedding Fayre Extravaganza.

With finishing touches in place, the doors opened to a crowd of very excited (but very cold!) future brides and grooms, all coming to seek out inspiration for their big day.  And inspiration was certainly what they got!

Smiths, Gretna Hall and Greens at Gretna were packed full of exhibitors displaying their finest products and services.

All of our soon-to-be married couples were given the opportunity to browse a series of carefully curated stalls set up by  local suppliers, all hand picked by our expert Wedding Team.  Couples could build their dream wedding day, with tours of our three hotel venues giving our guests  an insight into the luxurious bridal suites available. Our lovely Wedding Team were on hand to answer any questions and chat through all of the options available, taking the stress out of wedding planning.

Visitors were amazed by the wedding décor ideas on show, including beautiful floral decorations from Gretna Flower Basket – the perfect way to put your stamp on the wedding venue.

Next, the important bit – catering! A delicious array of food was available to sample from canapés, prepared by our very own chefs and wedding cakes by Jenny’s Cakes, to delicious sweet treats supplied by Glen Urr Ice Cream and So Sweet Trees.  Our sugar levels were kept up during the day so a huge thank you for the free samples – yum!

Soon to be brides were drawn to the display of elegant wedding gowns courtesy of Carol’s Bridal Boutique and the glistening jewellery by Nicolson & Coulthard. Our in-house salon, Spoilt at Smith’s, demonstrated how to create flawless bridal makeup which gave our brides lots of inspiring ideas.

For the grooms, Weddings Silver Lady Wedding Cars and Tartan Carriages showcased a range of lavish transport options to get the couple to their venue.

Visitors enjoyed dancing on a pixel LED dancefloor from Northern Star Events whilst listening to popular hits from Stephen Chatterton’s Jukebox.

The day was enjoyed by all and was a huge success for Gretna Green.

Getting married and missed the Wedding Fayre? Don’t worry our helpful team of Wedding Planners are available to help you plan your day. From choosing the right venue, to selecting a photographer to capture those precious moments, contact our Wedding Team today by calling 01461 336001 or emailing [email protected].

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Whether you can already engaged and planning away, or if you are still waiting, (im)patiently for the one you love to ask that big question, our wedding fayre extravaganza, this coming March will be a fabulous day out for all.

Spread amongst our three hotels and the Famous Blacksmiths Shop visitor centre, you will have the chance, experience everything that the North West wedding scene has to offer, as well as all that Gretna Green have to offer; from our gorgeous, unique hotels and wedding venues, to our wedding planning team, kilt hire and wedding favours to name a few!

Your day will begin at Gretna Hall, the newest gem in our Gretna Green crown, for registration with a big Scottish welcome. Next, you will head to our 4-star, boutique, Smiths hotel around the corner, where all of our exhibitors will be ready and waiting to share with you their wedding talents and treats!

For your next stop, you can make your way across the road, to the famous and historic, romantic home of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop! As you step through the doors, you will instantly feel over 250 years of history, as you tread in the footsteps of thousands of runaway couples to reach the famous anvil. Don’t forget to touch the anvil for luck in love too!

In the afternoon, you will make your way to our third and final hotel and the fourth stop on our tour – Greens Hotel. Here you can enjoy a range of demonstrations, including ‘the right way to wear a kilt!’

Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to meet and chat with our very experienced weddings team and perhaps even get a chance to meet with the Houston family themselves in our VIP room; as well as sample dining treats from all of our hotels and take home a wonderful goody bag to remind you of your day at Gretna Green!

To top it off, this year, we are giving you the option to pre-register, to give you, even more, time to explore and enjoy Gretna Green on the day. If you would like to be the first to hear when pre-registration opens, then please sign up to our wedding fayre newsletter below!

Remember to… SAVE THE DATE – 18.03.18 and don’t forget to join our Facebook Group too!

*Please note that registration for the 2018 wedding fayre has now closed.

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Gretna Green Group have something for everyone this year. We have various themed parties still available as well as excellent dining options to suit everyone’s tastes!

We also have something for all the family on Saturday 18th December 2016 where you get to meet Santa!

As well as Christmas we have some cracking New Year offers available for you all, to ensure you close off 2016 and bring in the New Year of 2017 with a bang!

Prices start from as little as £20.00 per person for a festive party and New Year’s Day you could be continuing your celebrations from as little as £14 per person. ..

Call our friendly team on 01461 336001 for more information on any of our packages or to confirm any of our venues before it’s a sell out!

We look forward to seeing you all soon at Gretna Green…

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