Elopement/Small wedding in Scotland

Looking to have an elopement or small wedding right here in Scotland? I can help plan your dream day by getting to know you both, understand exactly what you are looking for and supporting you to find the people you need to make your day extra special. I have supported many couples to elope in Scotland but each and every single one of my clients are different and I always ensure each of my couples have a personalised plan for their day and individual timeline relevant to their specific day making it a personal day to you. Eloping or having a small wedding is an incredible way to make your wedding day personal and unique to you. A Scottish elopement provides plenty of options of different backdrops due to the amount of authentically Scottish locations e.g. hills, mountains, lochs, beach, islands. I always recommend using google maps to pinpoint some different locations to explore more and I can help to guide you using my knowledge of Scotland to help you both choose your perfect spot.

What I do

Firstly, when I receive an enquiry, I will try to be in contact within 24 hours of receiving the enquiry. I will email with information on what I do and how I can help and offer a phone/video call to get to know one another and find out if my service will suit you both. If you feel I am just what you need, I make sure I know exactly what you are looking for and begin planning your day and contact any suppliers you require to find out if they are available for your day. I then gather all of the information relevant to your elopement/small wedding and put it all into one easy to manage 'Elopement Plan' which will include links to your suppliers and people you require for your elopement. I also provide a draft timeline along with your 'Elopement Plan' to allow you both to visualise your day. Finally, I am on hand each step of the way for all of your questions. On your day, I arrive with my camera and snap all of those special moments, provide you with a wee dram to celebrate getting married, provide you with transport to all of those beautiful Scottish scenic spots for photo opportunities and finally send you a preview of your photo gallery before the day's out! 

Investment

I am always upfront with the cost of my services as I believe that the biggest factor in deciding if you should elope or have a small wedding in Scotland is if the price is right! I am happy to support couples who have small or large budgets I feel that each couple should have the opportunity to marry within our beautiful country no matter how much money they have to spend on their day. Below is the investment I ask you to put in to fund the following parts of your elopement/small wedding:

• Celebrant

• Bagpiper

• Elopement Plan 

• Timeline

• Elopement guide

• Documentary photography by me

• Witnesses to make it legal!

• Support right up until you say "I do!"

• A wee dram from a Harris tweed cup

• Transportation between accommodation and ceremony spot if required

£1650

I am still able to support couples with smaller budgets by only including parts of my package so please get in contact what ever budget you have, I can work with you!

Investment plan

1. £50 to secure my planning service before any planning takes place

2. £600 once you have received your 'Elopement Plan' and timeline

3. Remaining balance to be paid 6 weeks before your big day

I may be required to add on extra travel costs if your chosen spot is out with 100 miles of my base in Clackmannanshire (which is very central to all areas within Scotland).

Eloping History

Scotland has always been well known for elopement weddings. As far back as 1754, young couples aged below 21 looking to tie the knot were forbidden in England and Wales without their parents' permission so they began secretly marrying in Scotland where it was legal without their parents permission which involved "Eloping" which back in the 1700s meant "to run away secretly in order to get married". Nowadays, "eloping" can include guests if you couldn't imagine your day without support from a loved one or friend. I always work with you both to ensure I can plan a day which reflects you as a couple and genuinely enjoy getting to know you both and what I can do to help make your dream day a reality.

Contact me

thescottishelopementservice@gmail.com

Please email me with an enquiry and let me know the following:

1. Your names

2. Where you are from

3. When you would like to elope

Also, if you do have a specific budget you would like to stick to please just let me know.

Meet us!

I'm Ashleigh (on the right) Meghan (on the left) we eloped in 2021 to a beautiful part of Scotland not too far from Glenfinnan (where the famous steam train runs along the viaduct in harry potter!). We then realised that not every couple wanted a traditional wedding these days and wanted to share our experience of eloping in Scotland with other couples so they could do it too. Combined, we have the ability to create something magical for your day and we are happy to zoom call, text, phone or WhatsApp which ever method suits you both suits us! I (Ashleigh) take care of the planning aspect of your day and do all of the communicating with suppliers, celebrants and people for your day. Meghan updates the social media accounts to bring you all the highlights of our business! We can't wait to meet you to hear your story!

FAQ's

1. What do you actually do?

I plan your elopement/small wedding, I am there for you both each step of the way including communicating with suppliers to ensure everyone is on the same page, supply you with your own 'personalised elopement plan' and timeline, I turn up on your day and bring along my camera to capture some special moments, once you are both married I bring out the whiskey (or Irn Bru) so you can have a toast (The Scottish way!). I also provide transport on your day if you require it.

2. Can I bring my family/friends?

Of course! I recommend making your day as personal to you as possible and if that means bringing along some loved ones who you couldn't imagine getting married without, then bring them with you!

3. How can I pay?

I have both bank transfer and PayPal available.

4. What happens at a humanist wedding ceremony?

• Meet with your celebrant at your chosen spot

• Celebrant usually introduces themselves

• Celebrant tells your story of how you met right up until now

• Vows

• Ceremonies such as tying the knot take place

• Sign the legal paperwork

5. Are you there on our day?

I am now always there on your day to ensure everything runs smoothly, I am in the background taking photos of your day, and if you need a lift I can take you around spots of the area to have your photos taken. Unless you do not require me to be there.

6. How many photos will we receive and where will they be once we are married?

I do not like to give a number of photos which you would receive on your day as it does vary from couple to couple. I aim to provide a gallery which tells the story of your day and like to focus more on the quality of your images over quantity. Once you are married, the evening or day after your wedding, I aim to have a preview gallery sent to you both and then aim to have the rest of your gallery uploaded within a two weeks to a month depending on time of year. Your gallery will be a private, downloadable album dedicated to you which you can share with your loved ones.

7. When do I pay?

I ask for a £50 fee upfront which secures your service with me and I get to work on your plan and timeline for your day. Once your plan and timeline is complete, I send you both this along with your invoice and ensure you are completely happy with it. Once you confirm you are happy with everything, I ask for your next instalment of £600 to be paid within two weeks of receiving your invoice. Your last instalment of £1000 can be paid six weeks before your big day. 

8. What do other couples usually do on their elopement wedding day?

Each day is very unique to your both and every day is different as small weddings are a great way of having your day your way! However, typically, I see a lot of couples hiring an Airbnb or hotel room near their ceremony spot, getting ready there on their day, having their photographer meet them at their accommodation to capture your "first look" moment and some other natural photographs of the two of you getting ready to leave for your ceremony. We then head to your ceremony spot where your photographer takes more photos and captures your raw emotion throughout your ceremony. Afterwards, you can explore the Scottish landscape and have your photographs taken within the beautiful landscape of Scotland, creating memories which last a lifetime.

Afterwards, some couples choose to have a lovely meal together, some opt for a tour of the area, its entirely up to yourselves! That's the beauty of eloping, doing things YOUR WAY!