The Mill Forge Gretna Green
01461 800344
1) How soon can we be married in Gretna Green?
The legal paperwork must be lodged with Gretna Registration Office at least 15 clear days before the wedding. (see question 3)
2) Do we have to stay in Gretna Green for a certain length of time before our wedding date?
No you may arrive on the day of your wedding if you so choose.
3) What do we do about legal paperwork?
The M10 marriage notice forms and other relevant documents must be with Gretna Registration Office at least 15 clear days before the wedding. The M10 forms may be downloaded from the Registration Office website www.gretnaonline.net or obtained by telephoning the Registration Office on 01461 337648.
The Gretna Registration Office will advise you on all aspects of the legal paperwork required for your Gretna Green wedding.
4) Can we have a religious ceremony if one or both of us has been divorced?
Yes, you have the same options as people who have not been divorced. The only difference is that you need your divorce papers to register the wedding. The Gretna Registration Office on 01461 337648 will advise you. Ministers are happy to perform your ceremony regardless of your personal circumstances.
5) How much will it cost for our Gretna Green Wedding at The Mill Forge?
Please visit our tariffs page for detailed prices.
6) How soon should we book our wedding?
We would advise you to book as soon as possible to secure the date and time of your choice.
10) Can my son / daughter witness the ceremony?
Witnesses must be 16 years old and of sound mind.
11) It will only be the two of us, what do we do about witnesses?
We will supply witnesses free of charge if required.
12) How many does The Forge hold?
There is seating for 40 with standing room for further guests behind the seated guests.
13) Are The Mill and The Forge far apart?
The Forge sits in the grounds of The Mill Hotel and is no more than 120 metres from any of our rooms.
14) What can we do after the wedding meal?
Subject to numbers The Mill Forge will provide a FREE house disco for all residents of the hotel. The house disco is not private to any individual party.
17) What is the running order of our wedding day?
a) Stylists and beauticians come to attend to the bride / bridesmaids / brides mother / grooms mother.
b) The Groom and guests meet in the bar no later than 20 minutes before the ceremony start time.
c) The Groom and guests are escorted to The Forge by one of our wedding co-ordinators and a bagpiper if one has been booked.
d) The bride, whoever is giving her away and the brides attendants are collected from the bridal suite and are escorted / piped to The Forge.
e) The ceremony will start once the bride has made her entrance to either a special song, the bridal march or the "skirl" of the pipes.
f) After the ceremony the happy couple will sign the marriage schedule and pose for photographs inside The Forge.
g) Upon exiting The Forge to a confetii shower the newlyweds will be escorted around the grounds for more photographs to be taken.
h) The final photograph is usually a mock cutting of the cake (depending upon the size of photography package booked) and then the bride and groom join their guests for a quick drink.
i) The guests are taken into the function room first and greet the arrival of the happy couple with a round of applause.
j) Once the reception meal and speeches etc have been completed the entire wedding party are invited to relax in the bar area.
k) Should there be a sufficient number of wedding guests, then The Mill will provide a free house disco which any of the wedding parties present that day are welcome to enjoy.
It is advisable to take wedding insurance to protect yourselves in the event of cancellation. You can get up to £10,000 of cover for as little as £35.00
16) Can we bring things to decorate the wedding tables and can we get into the room to decorate the tables ourselves?
Yes you may bring table decorations although we do ask that if you bring candle they are safely mounted / presented.
You may be granted access to decorate the tables yourself but we have staff who are happy to do it for you.
7) Is it ok to come and look around and discuss our wedding with a wedding co-ordinator?
Yes please feel free to come and see us and we will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have.
8) When do we have to pay for our wedding?
We ask for the full payment for The Forge, a £20 deposit per room per night and a £5 per person deposit for the reception meal within 10 days of a provisional booking being made.
The reception meal and drinks are to be paid no later than 3 weeks before the date of the wedding.
The balance of the accommodation may be paid upon checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gretna Green
weddings at The Mill Forge
Yes, we have had people from all over the world married in the Forge. There is just extra paperwork to provide which The Gretna Registration Office on 01461 337648 will advise you of.If either of you do not understand spoken English then an interpreter may be required.
