Egg-scape to Gretna Green this Easter
Posted by spare.account - March 26, 2018
JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF FAMILY FUN
Easter is one of our favourite times of the year where we spend some quality time with our families, enjoy the first signs of spring and of course overindulge in chocolate, guilt-free! Here at Gretna Green we have a range of fun activities planned to keep the whole family entertained.
Wedding Fayre Extravaganza Highlights 2018
Posted by spare.account - March 20, 2018
A NICE DAY FOR A WHITE WEDDING FAYRE
On a snowy Sunday morning in March, the team at Gretna Green were busy preparing for the much anticipated Wedding Fayre Extravaganza.
5 ways to celebrate St Patricks Day
Posted by spare.account - March 16, 2018
GO GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY
We’d would like to join our friends from across the Irish Sea and celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Saturday 17th March. Here are our top 5 ways to commemorate St Paddy’s Day with food, drink and gifts from Gretna Green:
Mother’s Day at Gretna Green
Posted by spare.account - March 07, 2018
Treat your Mum this Mother's Day at Gretna Green
With Mother’s Day just around the corner we thought we would give you a helping hand in planning a day to spoil your Mum. Here are some ideas that promise to impress on Mother’s Day.
Traditional and Prosecco Afternoon Teas at The Blacksmiths Restaurant
Posted by Ami - January 15, 2018
Fizz or no fizz... that is the very important question?
Introducing our new Traditional Afternoon Tea or Prosecco Afternoon Tea at the Blacksmiths Restaurant, here at the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, Gretna Green.
Valentine's Lunch at the Blacksmiths Restaurant, Gretna Green
Posted by Ami - January 11, 2018
Treat the one you love to a romantic lunch this February 14th at the Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Where better to take your loved one on Valentine's day than the home of runaway love since 1754!
Unique Valentine's Day Wedding Proposals at Gretna Green
Posted by Ami - January 10, 2018
The perfect, unique proposal idea for Valentine's Day proposals in 2018
Our Gretna Hall Hotel refurbishment continues
Posted by Ami - January 05, 2018
Our Gretna Hall Hotel refurbishment continues
Today marks the start of our next phase of refurbishment at Gretna Hall Hotel
As we reach the end of our first week in 2018, there is a buzz of excitement around Gretna Green, as we launch in to the next phase of our refurbishment plans at Gretna Hall Historic Marriage House and Hotel.
As we close our doors for the next three weeks, re-opening for guests on the 24th January (with the full renovations expected to complete mid to late February), we thought this was the perfect time to share with you, what you can expect from the ‘new look’ Gretna Hall.
The Tradition of Handfasting
Posted by Ami - December 15, 2017
Why you should visit Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop for a traditional 'Spontaneous Blessing'
A quick look at Handfasting history
South of the border
The term ‘handfasting’ is both the historical term for a wedding, or ‘betrothal’ in Great Britain and Ireland, and also the word for a wedding in Neopaganism.
Throughout the middle ages, from the 12th to the 17th century, handfasting was commonly the term used in England to simply mean ‘engaged to be married’ and was a ceremony that was held, generally around a month prior to the official church wedding; to demonstrate the couple’s commitment and a form of contract and as a declaration of their intention to marry. It was, however, still a legally binding marriage and considered valid; though many couples and their families still did not consider this the case until after the church ceremony. But, as with any church weddings, handfasting could only be distinguished by death.
Wedding Wednesdays - Wedding Fayre Extravaganza 2.0 - Coming March 2018!
Posted by Ami - August 23, 2017
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