Gretna Green gehört zu den bekanntesten und beliebtesten Hochzeitsorten der Welt; jährlich werden dort etwa 5000 Ehen geschlossen.[1] Der Ort wurde über 200 Jahre lang von minderjährigen Paaren aus England, …

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July 5, 2020

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A popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Gretna Green is famous for runaway weddings.

Alice Baddeley

October 13, 2023

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Located on the border between England and Scotland, Gretna Green became famous as a destination for runaway couples seeking to get married. The key attraction was the Gretna Green Famous Blacksmith's Shop, which played a significant role in the history of elopements in Britain.

In the 18th century, English marriage laws required couples to be of a certain age and to have parental consent. Scotland, however, had more lenient marriage laws, allowing couples as young as 16 to marry without parental consent.

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Location: Springfield And Gretna Green, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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