Gretna Green Elopement info

We're running off to Gretna too!

You don't *have* to eat at Smith's restaurant, but if you have allergies and stuff and tell them in advance they can cater for you (I know because one of my kids has a gluten allergy and I had to check that out). Also, the lounge menu is pretty diverse so there'll probably be something your OH would love

I think the room being decorated is an extra you can add, but can't say for sure as I haven't stayed there yet.

I'm also getting married at Gretna in January, at the blacksmiths and staying at Smiths. No, of course you don't have to eat there - it's just the same as staying at any other hotel! We are eating at the Mill Forge restaurant as they are cheaper, and I'm a vegan and they have far more choice. We've paid I think £30 extra to have flowers and champagne in the room, but the main reason I went for that is that it also includes a late checkout the next day.

Thanks for replies, helped a lot.

I've also read somewhere that it's a bit like a conveyor belt of weddings which to be honest doesn't bother me at all, I just like to know what to expect. Do all the wedding parties share a reception venue? It will be a little different for us as it's new years eve.

I wish it was 5 mins down the road intead of 8 hours!!

I've booked a room for our mini-reception - it's private from everybody else but still the same venue, so I assume there's a lot of private reception rooms?

We're just having a meal and then back to our hotel room. My family are staying in other hotels/guest houses in the area. Does the package you booked include a reception? Surely if it's only you two you don't need one?

No, our package doesn't include a reception because as you say, why would we want one as it's just the two of us. Just know we will want a drink and a dance on New Year's Eve!