FIRST HOTEL IN SCOTLAND

FIRST HOTEL IN SCOTLAND

Gretna Green, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, DG16 5EA Telephone: 01461 336001 Fax: 01461 336000 Email: weddings@gretnagreen.com Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/greensatgretna www.gretnagreen.com Images provided by Naomi House Photography www.naomihouse.com and by Gavin Jacob Power Photography www.gavinjacobpowerphotography.co.uk

Your Wedding with Greens at Gretna Greens at Gretna is the latest addition to our local family business which has been at the heart of Gretna Green weddings since 1886. As the longest established wedding planners in the area, your wedding is in safe hands. With our passion and dedication we are sure that you and your guests will be thrilled by your Greens at Gretna wedding. Our experienced team will take you through each stage of your wedding plans, ensuring that every detail is considered and that your Wedding Day remains a vivid memory for years to come. By booking a wedding with us you have a choice of venues: those belonging to the family business and additional venues we recommend. Our family of venues are the Famous Blacksmiths Shop in Gretna Green, the historic marriage venue famous for the tradition of an anvil ceremony since 1754; Greens at Gretna Water Gardens; and the recently restored Old Toll Bar, both in Gretna. Other venues we can book for you are Anvil Hall, a former church in Gretna; the traditional church venue of Gretna Old Parish in Gretna Green; and Bonshaw Tower, the local clan chief s historic residence in nearby Kirtlebridge. Your wedding celebrations can then continue within Greens at Gretna banqueting suites, with views across beautiful Scottish countryside or within Smiths at Gretna Green stunning banqueting suites, each with their own private garden (detail in a separate brochure). A grand event or an intimate gathering: we are here to answer your questions and help you create your perfect day. All you have to do is contact us, relax and look forward to your wedding with Greens at Gretna. Greens at Gretna - First Hotel in Scotland 05

Planning your Wedding Arranging your wedding ceremony with us is straightforward and involves three easy steps: decide on your date, choose your ceremony venue and whether you want a religious or civil ceremony. We will help and guide you through each stage. Choose Your Date We will advise you on dates that are available and make a provisional booking for you. Provisional bookings are held for two weeks. Choose Your Venue We have many venues for you to choose from including the tradition of an Anvil Wedding in the Famous Blacksmiths Shop to an outdoor ceremony in the Water Gardens at Greens at Gretna. Choose Your Ceremony Once you ve booked your venue with us we will arrange for a Civil Marriage Celebrant or help you arrange a Minister to conduct your ceremony. Enhance your Wedding Your Wedding Day is unique and to make it extra special we have many options that will enhance your day to make it even more memorable. Our website www.gretnagreen.com explains in detail the variety of choices to make your day as individual as you are. We also have a clever Wedding Calculator to help you budget for the special touches. 06 Greens at Gretna - First Hotel in Scotland

Your Choice of Our Venues Water Gardens Old Toll Bar Original Marriage Room Rennison Room We have various ceremony venues for your special day. You can marry here at Greens at Gretna within the beautiful Water Gardens or nearby at the Old Toll Bar. We also have three venues housed within the ancient building of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop in Gretna Green. The Famous Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Green is where the tradition of an anvil ceremony began and you can marry within its Original Marriage Room. There are also two more modern rooms within the building: the Saddlery Room and the Rennison Room, an intimate room named after the last Anvil Priest. The Old Toll Bar sits right on the border with England and became a popular marriage venue when the road was built over the river and a Toll Bar established in 1830. Here, at Greens at Gretna you marry within the beautiful Water Gardens with views over the Solway. Water Gardens at Greens at Gretna 310 320 Accommodates up to 20 wedding guests Old Toll Bar - First House in Scotland 310 320 Accommodates up to 10 wedding guests Original Marriage Room, Gretna Green 310 320 Accommodates up to 45 wedding guests Saddlery Room, Gretna Green 250 270 Accommodates up to 35 wedding guests Rennison Room, Gretna Green 250 270 Accommodates up to 8 wedding guests Blessings over the legendary Anvil 160 160 Traditional Scottish Piper When in Gretna (Scotland) why not add the services of a traditional Scottish Piper to your special day. Nothing is more stirring than the sound of a traditional Scottish tune played on the bagpipes! Scottish Piper 90 90 Other Venues In addition to our own venues we can arrange bookings for three other venues: Anvil Hall, formerly a church and now converted for weddings. Your walk along the aisle, lit by hundreds of candles, creates a very special and romantic atmosphere. We can also book your wedding in Gretna Old Parish Church or Bonshaw Tower, where you marry within the ancient Chief s Room. The stone walls are lined with portraits of previous lairds including Robert the Bruce and King James VI. Anvil Hall, Gretna 689 689 Accommodates 120 wedding guests seated and 60 standing cost includes 20 8x6 photographs in a modern album Gretna Old Parish Church, Gretna Green 689 699 Accommodates up to 300 wedding guests Bonshaw Tower, Kirtlebridge 680 700 Accommodates up to 60 wedding guests Legal Requirements Your Marriage Schedule You will both need to complete an M10 Form for the Gretna Registrars to create your Marriage Schedule. The earliest you can submit this form is 3 months before the date of your marriage or at the latest, 28 days before. For Civil Partnerships and Same Sex Marriages separate documentation is required. For Civil Partnerships a CP10 Form must be completed by both you and your partner and submitted to the Gretna Registry Office. At time of going to print we are awaiting instruction regarding legal documentation for Same Sex Marriages. Please note these documents must be forwarded to the Gretna Registry Office. We can help you with most queries relating to the relevant legal forms but we are not qualified on legal matters relating to your marriage. We advise you contact Gretna Registrars direct on 01461 337648 with any legal queries. Fees for civil or religious celebrants 2015 Civil Marriage celebrant fees Weekdays - 255 Saturday - 335 Sundays & Public Holidays - 378 This includes the fee for your Marriage Schedule Religious Marriage Fees Marriage Schedule fee - 70. There is an additional fee for the minister. All fees are correct at time of going to print, January 2015. Civil Marriage Celebrant fees are subject to change. Greens at Gretna - First Hotel in Scotland 09

Wedding Packages Blacksmiths Wedding Package 530 550 Marry within the ancient building of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop Photography package consisting of 16 (10x8) photographs presented within a traditional album Full payment required with booking Runaway Wedding Package 700 730 Marry within the ancient building of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop Photography package consisting of 16 (8x6) photographs presented within an album selected for you Spend two nights in a double room at Greens at Gretna Bottle of sparkling wine in the room Payment in full is required to secure the booking. All deposits are non-refundable Fully Inclusive Wedding Packages Greens at Gretna 10 Guest Package 1,320 1,385 Marry within the ancient building of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop Photography package of 16 (10x8) photographs presented within a traditional album Three course set menu for 8 guests and the Bride and Groom within Greens at Gretna restaurant: Starter Vegetable Soup, Main Breast of Chicken served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables, Dessert Lemon Cheesecake An arrival drink of Bucks Fizz, a glass of red or white wine and a glass of sparkling wine for 8 guests and the Bride and Groom Evening snack of bacon baps served with chips Two nights stay in a four poster bedroom with a bottle of sparkling wine for the Bride and Groom Please note: In addition to the above packages costs you will have the fees of either a Minister or Registrar Additional guests 45.00 47.50 600 non-refundable deposit to be paid when booking 10 Greens at Gretna - First Hotel in Scotland

Fully Inclusive Wedding Packages Greens at Gretna 20 Guest Package 1,770 1,860 Marry within the ancient building of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop Photography package of 16 (10x8) photographs presented within a traditional album Three course set menu for 18 guests and the Bride and Groom within Greens at Gretna restaurant: Starter Vegetable Soup, Main Breast of Chicken served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables, Dessert Lemon Cheesecake An arrival drink of Bucks Fizz, a glass of red or white wine and a glass of sparkling wine for 18 guests and the Bride and Groom Evening snack of bacon baps served with chips Two nights stay in a four poster bedroom with a bottle of sparkling wine for the Bride and Groom Additional guests 45.00 47.50 800 non-returnable deposit to be paid when booking Greens at Gretna 50 Guest Package 3,470 3,635 Marry within the ancient building of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop Photography package of 16 (10x8) photographs presented within a traditional album Private room hire Three course set menu for 48 guests and the Bride and Groom within Greens at Gretna restaurant: Starter Vegetable Soup, Main Breast of Chicken served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables, Dessert Lemon Cheesecake An arrival drinks of Bucks Fizz, a glass of red or white wine and a glass of sparkling wine for 48 guests and the Bride and Groom Evening snack of bacon baps served with chips Evening disco with DJ and dance floor Two nights stay in a four poster bedroom with a bottle of sparkling wine for the Bride and Groom Please note: In addition to the above packages costs you will have the fees of either a Minister or Registrar Greens at Gretna Wedding Menus Menu 1 25.00 26.50 Set menu option Starter Vegetable Soup Main Course Breast of Chicken served traditionally with gravy, potatoes and seasonal vegetables Dessert Lemon Cheesecake Tea or Coffee with Scottish Tablet For All Menus Vegetarian option available for all menus please ask for more information Children s Menu available upon request Menu 2 32.00 33.50 Minimum Guests 40 Starter (selection of) Chilled Melon with Berry Compote Chicken Liver Pâté Main Course Carvery Roast Beef and Turkey selection of seasonal vegetables, potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and gravy Darn of Poached Salmon Dessert (selection of) Lemon Cheesecake Sticky Toffee Pudding Tea or Coffee with Scottish Tablet Banqueting Room Hire Rates - Small space 100 Large space 300 Menu 3 32.00 33.50 We will require a pre-order prior to your Wedding Day: Starter Prawn Cocktail Vegetable Soup Main Course Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding Breast of Chicken served traditionally with gravy, potatoes and seasonal vegetables Darn of Poached Salmon Dessert Lemon Cheesecake Sticky Toffee Pudding Tea or Coffee with Scottish Tablet Additional guests 45.00 47.50 1000 non-returnable deposit to be paid when booking When making your final payment (at least 30 days prior to your event) we will require a pre-order along with the guests names, their choices and where they are sitting on your table plan. Greens at Gretna - First Hotel in Scotland 13

Additions to accompany any menu: Cheese Board Course 5.00 per person Selection of Desserts in addition to Evening Buffet 5.00 per person Pre bought drink favours 3.00 (bundles of 25 only) Canapés 6.50 per person Evening Buffet & Drinks Package Cocktail Buffet 1 10.50 11.50 Hot Honeyed Sausages Assortment of Sandwiches Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Vegetable Quiche Chips Cocktail Buffet 2 15.50 16.50 Barbecue Pork Ribs Battered Cod Goujons Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Mini Pizzas Garlic Bread Onion Rings Mini Pie Selection Assortment of Sandwiches Quiche Selection Chips Assiette of Desserts Drinks Package 12.50 13.00 Upgrade to Champagne - 3.00 per glass Reception A glass of Bucks Fizz Meal A glass of red or white wine Toast A glass of sparkling wine Add a second glass of wine for an extra 4.00 Choose from our vast selection of wines priced from: House Red - 15.00 House White - 15.00 House Rosé - 15.00 House Sparkling Wine - 17.00 House Champagne - 35.00 To Finish 8.50 9.00 Assortment of Bacon or Sausage Baps with Chips 14 Greens at Gretna - First Hotel in Scotland

Your Stay at Greens at Gretna Below are the accommodation rates, per room, inclusive of full Breakfast based on 2 sharing or for a family room shared by two adults and up to 2 children aged 15 and under (and a child under 2 years in a cot). Double or Twin Room 115 125 Double or twin beds, seating area with TV. Securing rooms for your wedding guests We strongly recommend that you reserve accommodation for your guests. Guaranteed check-in time is 3pm. Please reserve your guests accommodation when booking your wedding. This will be held for 14 days following your booking confirmation. Deposit of 30.00 per room per night to secure your reservation. Family Room 155 165 Sleeps two adults and two children, seating area with TV. Four Poster Room 175 185 Four poster bed, seating area, TV and views of the Solway. Includes sparkling wine, bathrobes and slippers. We will require 30.00 deposit per room, per night, to secure your accommodation. This is a non refundable deposit. Other Venues within our family Smiths at Gretna Green Affordable luxury with 2 AA Rosette restaurant for your banqueting and accommodation needs. This four star boutique hotel in the heart of Gretna Green sits opposite the Famous Blacksmiths Shop. Old Toll Bar - First House in Scotland For a quirky and unusual venue, choose the Old Toll Bar. Its historic marriage room, built in 1830 has recently been restored. The contemporary café lounge is perfect for exclusive use celebrations. The Old Toll Bar Wedding Package, 885 - this includes your ceremony, photography package, Scottish Piper and Afternoon Tea for 8 guests and the Bride and Groom. Our wedding team can also assist with your wedding in Smiths hotel or the Old Toll Bar First House in Scotland. Greens at Gretna - First Hotel in Scotland 17

Your wedding day is a truly special day... It is the start of a wonderful journey with another person. No longer are you two, but instead, you become one. But remember, the wedding is not an end in itself - the journey has only just begun. The wedding day is the start of marriage, a lifelong commitment. 18 Greens at Gretna - First Hotel in Scotland

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