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Eloping

  • 14-01-2016 11:51pm
    #1
    Lilac Whine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi all :) My OH and I have been engaged for a few years now. Marriage has never been top of the priority list but for a few reasons (mainly tax credits and parental guardianship, how romantic! :o ) we have decided to take the plunge and do it. The big white wedding day isn't something that I would enjoy at all, I am not religious and hate any fuss around me. I have always said that when I got married, it would be just the two of us with the kids in the registry office and we wouldn't tell anyone for a few weeks afterwards. My OH is fine with this. So that's what we are going to do :)

    Even though I don't want the fuss, I would still like us to have a nice day out. It would be nice to book a night or 2 away in a different county and do it then but I'm not sure if I would have to register my intent to marry in that county or could I do it in my own local office? Also, I don't know how we would manage with our 2 young kids during the ceremony. Or what we would do for witnesses. So I'm basically clueless and need advice and suggestions please :D We're looking to do it asap. I was thinking of hiring a photographer, just to take a few pics in the registry office but it would depend on cost. All ideas are welcome :)


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  • #2
    Milly33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,658 ✭✭✭Milly33


    Congrats to ye!! The big day is not for everyone, haha i learned this after my own trying to please all... Would have loved this instead.

    Ye can really do anything ye like now which is great the limitations have been lifted. Going away sounds lovely, i would think you just contact the registry office wherever ye decide to go (note you must give 3 months notice).Witness wise not sure do ye need to know them or not, i know you must have their details like name and age beforehand when you give you notice..

    The big question then where to go.. What are your favourite parts of the Country?
    Would ye maybe tell one or two family member or close friends and maybe ask them along to celebrate with...


  • #3
    Mince Pie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,901 ✭✭✭Mince Pie


    You could always go for the classic elope to Gretna Green as you said you fancy leaving the country. You have to register your notice 29 days beforehand. The Lake District which is close by would be a lovely place to spend your honeymoon or at last a mini moon. Or plenty of places in Scotland to check out. Realistically it does tend to come down to budget though.
    Info here for Gretna.
    Oh and congrats. :D

    http://www.gretnagreen.com/3-easy-steps-a800


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