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 transport to all of those beautiful Scottish scenic spots for photo opportunities and finally send you a preview of your photo gallery within a few days of your elopement.

An example of an elopement wedding day

FAQ's

1. What do you actually do?

I begin by getting back to your enquiry within 24 hours of receiving your enquiry. I will send you a guide to eloping in Scotland along with a link to my enquiry form to find out more about the two of you and what you envisage for your day. I give you the opportunity at this stage to speak either on zoom or over the phone or of course via email to allow you to ask questions. If you choose to go ahead and secure your date I ask for £50 upfront. I then get to work on your plan and timeline and usually have this to you within two weeks. This will include your suppliers for your day, a timeline to show you both how your day could go, your important legal information including which registration office to go to. Once you have your plan and timeline I ask for your second instalment of £600. I am then on hand right up until your elopement to guide you through each stage and to answer any questions you have. Then, the day arrives and I greet you both either at your accommodation for some prep photos or at your ceremony spot for a 'first look', we then meet with your celebrant or registrar to get you both officially hitched! We find your spot and have a personalised ceremony which you both have planned with your celebrant/registrar. I then go with you both to more spots for some scenic photographs of the two of you. I then let you go on and enjoy the rest of your day and have a preview of your photos to you within a few days.

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. 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, within a few days 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 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.

6. 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. Finally, your last instalment can be paid six weeks before your big day. 

7. 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!

Terms & Conditions

Please read our terms and conditions carefully:

The Scottish Elopement Service strives to deliver excellent customer service in all aspects of the business. Please see below the terms and conditions of the business. You can accept these terms and conditions by ticking the box on your enquiry form where we ask if you accept these terms and conditions.

1.Information: 

• The Scottish elopement service protects your privacy by agreeing to never disclose any of your details unless you have allowed us to do so. We follow the strict guidelines of the Data Protection Act 2018.

• It is important that you let us know of any inaccurate information at the earliest possible opportunity. If you do not we cannot be held responsible for any such information which impacts on your plans.

2. Third Party: 

• By agreeing to the terms and conditions you accept that we cannot be held responsible for actions of any company, person or supplier we recommend to you. 

• Whilst using goods or services from third parties you accept that you are entered into a contract with them and the Scottish elopement service will not be involved with your contract with any third parties. 

• You accept that any complaints you may have regarding any company, person or supplier will be between yourself and them and we are unable to become involved in any complaint procedure regarding any third party. 

• We strive to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information for you. by agreeing to the terms and conditions of our business our website and its components are offered for informational purposes only - our business shall not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, usefulness or availability of any information transmitted or made available via the website, and shall not be responsible or liable for any error or omissions in that information. 

3. Age: 

• By agreeing to the Scottish elopement service's terms and conditions you confirm that you are over the age of consent to marry in Scotland and we cannot proceed with our planning services should you be unable to marry due to being underage. 

4, Visa: 

• The Scottish elopement service will not be liable and are unable to issue a full refund should you be unable to obtain a visa to enable you to legally marry in the UK. 

5. Deposit: 

• Clients agree to pay a non refundable fee before any service can commence and it is the discretion of the business owner as to how much your fee will be. Clients also agree to pay their instalments in the agreed time schedule, if the clients are unable to do this within the agreed time schedule they should let the business owner know at the earliest opportunity, if the clients do not, it is the business owner's right to withdraw from any future plans or business operations with the clients due to failure to pay within the specified time schedule.

6. Cooperation: 

• You agree to supply any relevant information required by the Scottish elopement service in a timely manner to enable us to provide an accurate service for you. We have the right to terminate our service with you if we are unable to obtain important information we require to enable us to plan your wedding.

7. Photography: 

• Clients must fill out the enquiry information form to ensure all details required by the Scottish Elopement Service are correct.

• It is the responsibility of the clients to wear appropriate clothing and footwear to partake in a photography session and advice on this will be given prior to your photography session based on the location you have chosen. The Scottish Elopement Service cannot take responsibility should a client fall ill whilst partaking in a photography session.

• Please ensure you let your photographer know prior to your session about different shots you would like to have taken e.g. a particular shot in a certain spot.