So, you have scrolled, researched and watched ALL the Tik-Tok videos and have finally made up your mind.

You want to elope to Scotland!

The towering mountain peaks, the moody skies and the Celtic winds that sing of lovers and adventurers long forgotten just make sense. You can envision standing across from your lover in these gorgeous surroundings with tear-stained cheeks saying I DO whilst maybe even incorporating a pagan handfasting ceremony.

Well then, good job! You have picked a fabulous location. And if you find yourself on our page, you are definitely on the right track to booking the right Scottish wedding photographers to capture your day too.

As with all things though – you might be a bit overwhelmed with where to start. Ending up here on our page, is a good start. As we can help you with EVERYTHING you need to make this day a phenomenal one. Just drop us a message and we can get the planning started. If however, you are just bumbling along on here just to get some information – we are here to help you too.

The Legal Bits –

This part is super easy. To legally tie the knot in Scotland, all you need to do is submit a Marriage Notice Form 9M10) to the local registrar at least 29 days before your wedding date. Which means if you are coming from abroad we can give you some guidance as where this will be. Literally – stress free! You just need to bring your ID and any additional documents they might require from you. The beautiful things about Scotland is you can also get married absolutely ANYWHERE. So we can recommend some stunners that might resonate with you for your day. Glencoe is quite a popular bet for elopements. But we also enjoy going off the well-trodden path and might suggest some secret nooks and crannies too.

Celebrant led weddings – what are these?

So in Scotland you don’t need to only acquire a registrar to get you hitched. You can also pick a celebrant that can tell your story like they were there from the very beginning. You can pick someone that really gets you both and give your ceremony meaning. We are more than happy to assist you with some amazing recommended celebrants that work with us. We might even suggest one that did our very own ceremony.

But what the heck will I wear?

If you know about Scotland you know that we can experience all 4 seasons in a day. She can be a moody git sometimes. So you need to be able to roll with it. We will make sure we are up to date with locations and weather patterns, but sometimes Scottish weather will do what Scottish weather does best. Whatever it wants! You will want layers, some good hiking boots or footwear and be prepared for rain or those Celtic winds. Sometimes they can pelt it out. Dresses with some movement and fabrics like wool, tweed might be a good match for this one.

Okay, let’s go – I am ready for the Scottish elopement experience.

Great. You are all ready for the day. Now, this isn’t just a simple walk down the aisle situation. If you want to get hitched in Scotland it is because you want the adventure that goes with it too. Make the most of it and embrace it. It doesn’t need to be too intense if you have any disabilities. You can still elope to Scotland with those too. Just make your team aware. There are loads of cozy pubs, beautiful lochs and glens to enjoy. Pack your spirit for adventure.

Tips to keep the stress at bay when eloping in Scotland:

Embrace moody skies. Embrace getting drenched by the rain. Not only does it make for amazingly raw emotive pictures, but also gives you even more reason to enjoy that hot chocolate afterwards. You deserved it.
Get in on it early! Most Scottish highland locations, forests and lochs fill up really quickly. So make sure to reach out and book things sooner rather than later.
Make sure to bring a snack. I know, this is probably not the point you were expecting here – but hanger is a vibe.

The Snashfolds x

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How to elope to Scotland