Religious

Comlongon Castle's most popular ceremonies are religious. Conducted by ministers of the Church of Scotland, these intimate, moving ceremonies are the ideal way to begin a marriage. The castle has a very close working arrangement with the Church and has several ministers working from the castle. All have a great sense of humour and provide a very informal, moving ceremony lasting about 20 minutes. Unless requested there are no hymns or singing. There are no objections raised by any previous marriage (as long as you have obtained your decree absolute.)

You do not need to travel to Scotland or meet with the minister before the wedding.

Incredibly easy to organise, a single phone call can begin the process. It takes only two to three weeks to arrange your dream ceremony.

The minister will arrive 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony to discuss the content with the Groom and Best Man. You will need the Schedule (previously obtained from the castle's local registrars), and expenses. After this he will interview the Bride in her honeymoon chamber.

The candlelit ceremony is usually conducted at 3 pm and lasts about 20 minutes, being informal in nature. The Groom, Best Man and guests are escorted to the castle by the piper about 5 minutes before the service to assemble in the Great Hall.

The Bride is then escorted into the Great Hall with her attendants.

Comlongon Castle try and keep the whole day as relaxed and informal as possible so guests stand during the short service, although some seating is provided for those who may have difficulties standing for this period.

Vows are exchanged before the blazing log fire whilst family and friends gather in a circle to witness the union.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Bride and Groom will sign the Schedule, before being escorted by the piper from the castle to the private gardens where the photographers will be pleased to guide you through the numerous locations available.

You may wish to release white doves as a symbol of love and peace at the conclusion of the photographs.

The costs of hiring the castle includes exclusive use of the castle for the ceremony and photographs, the services of a wedding coordinator, fire, candles, music and piper.