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- JJulie & Graeme22/10/2025Amazing DayAmazing DayWe had an amazing day, staff helpful and friendly, couldn’t do enough for you, excellent day.We had an amazing day, staff helpful and friendly, couldn’t do enough for you, excellent day.
- GGeorgia & Bateson22/10/2025Perfect perfect perfectPerfect perfect perfectWe had the best wedding at Gretna Green. The staff were so helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. It was a day we will never, ever forget!!!We had the best wedding at Gretna Green. The staff were so helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. It was a day we will never, ever forget!!!
- KKszandra & Karl22/10/2025OutstandingOutstandingFrom the moment we booked our wedding until the day we left it has been perfect! Communication throughout was great, on the day it doesn’t feel like any other wedding is going on they make you feel so special and the team really do go above and beyond! For the value of money it’s spectacular! I would do it all over again. From the moment we booked our wedding until the day we left it has been perfect! Communication throughout was great, on the day it doesn’t feel like any other wedding is going on they make you feel so special and the team really do go above and beyond! For the value of money it’s spectacular! I would do it all over again.
- JJulie & Barry Hoggan19/12/2024Absolutely BeautifulAbsolutely BeautifulWe got married in the Courtyard room 3rd August 2024 - absolutely beautiful-they was 11 of us and we all stayed at Smiths Hotel, they did us proud . Myself and bridesmaids all had our hair and makeup done at Spoilt at smiths - perfect xxWe got married in the Courtyard room 3rd August 2024 - absolutely beautiful-they was 11 of us and we all stayed at Smiths Hotel, they did us proud . Myself and bridesmaids all had our hair and makeup done at Spoilt at smiths - perfect xx
- JJason & Danielle19/12/2024First class service!First class service!Honestly couldn't of asked for anything more, would highly recommend to anyone thinking about having your wedding at Gretna Hall hotel, first class service from beginning to end. Honestly couldn't of asked for anything more, would highly recommend to anyone thinking about having your wedding at Gretna Hall hotel, first class service from beginning to end.
- PPhilip Wheeler02/07/2024first class experiencefirst class experienceMy wife & I enjoyed getting married there, first class experience. Well worth the journey from Coleshill Warwickshire.My wife & I enjoyed getting married there, first class experience. Well worth the journey from Coleshill Warwickshire.
- JJessica & Michael28/06/2024Fantastic wedding venueFantastic wedding venueWe recently got married here and had the most wonderful day. The venue is beautiful and everything was so well-organized. Highly recommendWe recently got married here and had the most wonderful day. The venue is beautiful and everything was so well-organized. Highly recommend
- RRachel & Matt28/06/2024Perfect in every wayPerfect in every wayOur wedding at Gretna Hall was amazing from start to finish. The staff took care of every detail, and the venue was stunning. The food was excellent, and our guests had a fantastic time. We couldn't have asked for more.Our wedding at Gretna Hall was amazing from start to finish. The staff took care of every detail, and the venue was stunning. The food was excellent, and our guests had a fantastic time. We couldn't have asked for more.
- JJade & Billy27/06/2024The perfect place to get married!!!The perfect place to get married!!!I can’t believe how well everything ran. Gretna hall were fantastic and all the staff made sure the day ran amazingly. Everyone was so lovely and attentive. The rooms, the food, the staff, everything was great! I can’t believe how well everything ran. Gretna hall were fantastic and all the staff made sure the day ran amazingly. Everyone was so lovely and attentive. The rooms, the food, the staff, everything was great!
- MMr and Mrs Price27/06/2024the perfect venue for a weddingthe perfect venue for a weddingwe got married there in July last year double wedding with my brother and now lovely sister-in-law. Best day highly recommend staff were amazing.we got married there in July last year double wedding with my brother and now lovely sister-in-law. Best day highly recommend staff were amazing.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
It’s always hard to choose just one memory, but one that shines brightly is when we lent a couple a staff member’s ring because they had forgotten theirs. A small gesture, yet it carried the weight of centuries of love and tradition. Their joy was unforgettable, and in that moment, the clang of the anvil and the sparks of Gretna Green’s history made their wedding feel even more magical.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Absolutely, stick to your budget. It is easy to get carried away with all the sparks and ceremony extras, but keeping a close eye on your spending ensures you can enjoy every moment of planning your runaway wedding at Gretna Green. That way, your dream day, from the clang of the anvil to the cheers of your guests, remains magical without the stress.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
There are too many wonderful moments to choose from, but one that warms our hearts is when a bride had a photo of her grandmother in a locket wrapped around her bouquet. It allowed her grandmother to walk her down the aisle as she had promised, adding a touch of love and family tradition to their Gretna Green wedding that made the day even more unforgettable.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historical, Romantic, Bespoke, Unique, Famous
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The iconic Anvil shot! All of our Gretna Green anvils have been said to give all who touch them good luck of the heart. It's a must for capturing that extra touch of magic on your special day!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Four our history fans - on 7th May 1836, Prince Carlo Ferdinando Bourbonne, (Prince of the Two Sicilies and Prince of Capua), married Penelope Cardine Smythe. Prince Carlo was a younger brother of Ferdinand II of Naples (King of Naples from 1495 to 1496).
What’s your favourite canapé?
Anything with haggis!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
In Scottish tradition a wee tipple before bed!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The most unique feature of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop at Gretna Green is the anvil, where runaway couples have been sealing their vows since 1754, creating a centuries-old tradition of love and sparks that continues today.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Teamwork makes the dream work. At Gretna Green Ltd, we care for three iconic sites, the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Hall, and Smiths Hotel. Our dedicated team ensures every couple’s runaway wedding is brought to life with love, care, and a touch of Gretna Green magic.
