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With it's romantic history and spectacular scenery, it is no wonder that Scotland has become one of the most popular wedding locations in the world.

Whether you wish to be married in fairy-tale castle, a beautiful hotel, or on top of mountain, Scotland has thousands of marvellous, wedding locations to choose from.

In Scotland there are no territorial requirements. As long as you are sixteen or over, you can submit the legal paperwork for the wedding from twelve weeks to fifteen days before the wedding. This flexibility, makes Scotland an ideal location for couples traveling from abroad to be married.

So, how do you go about getting married in Scotland?

There are three main ways – a Religious ceremony, a Civil ceremony, or a Humanist ceremony

A Religious Ceremony

For many couples having their wedding in a beautiful Scottish church is the only way to do it. However, in Scotland, a religious marriage can be held anywhere that the Minister, Priest, or Clergyman (or Woman) will agree to do it. Obviously, it will have to be a location which is considered in good taste and reflects the importance of the wedding ceremony.

So, it could be a traditional church wedding, or you could be married in a hotel, in a glen, by a loch, or on a mountain. Wherever, you can persuade him or her to travel to.

Another interesting point, which will be relevant to many couples, is the The Church of Scotland has no restrictions about divorced couples being re-married.

Civil Ceremonies

Civil ceremonies are obviously non-religious ceremonies and are traditionally held in a local Registry Office. However, you can also be married in a list of local venues which approved by the Registry Office.

These will vary according to each district but it is fair to say that each area has some lovely rooms, castles, and hotels to choose from.

Registry offices have very nice suites where the ceremony takes place and many can also accommodate the reception, as well. For weddings the offices are decorated neatly with flowers and many are superb buildings in their own right, with lovely gardens.

The main thing to remember about civil ceremonies is that you can not have any religious references during the ceremony. So, hymns or religious readings can not be included.

Humanist Ceremonies

Scotland is among six countries in the world where Humanist Weddings are completely legal. The other countries are Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and some states in the USA.

Humanist ceremonies are again non-religious and allow you to tailor your wedding to suit your own beliefs. You can make up your own vows and incorporate your own music, readings, and any other symbolism, which is important to you.

The wedding can either be associated by a "Celebrant" trained and licensed by the British Humanist Association or by one of your friends or relatives. A Humanist wedding can take place anywhere that is deemed "safe and dignified" by the The Celebrant.

Whichever way you decide to get married in Scotland, you will have to obtain a "Marriage Notice" from the General Register Office For Scotland. You can download this from their web site along with lots of other useful information about getting married.

Whatever way you decide to get married in Scotland – have a lovely Scottish Wedding!

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Source by Michael Breck