Built, in 1713 - as a traditional Blacksmith's Shop which it continued to be for over 100 years more - as the first stopover the border it soon became the go-to wedding destination for runaway lovers. Young couples looking to marry without their parent's A symbol of enduring love and a truly unique and spine-tinglingly romantic place to wed, as you stand amidst over 260 years of history, you too can be a part of the unbroken thread of love that is woven throughout this magical Scottish wedding venue. Choose to marry in one of our two marriage rooms within the Famous Blacksmiths Shop, including the Original Marriage Room, where the Anvil Wedding began, all those years ago or the Forge Marriage Room. Let the history and enchantment of young lovers fleeing to Gretna Green, capture your heart, and choose to marry in the Famous Blacksmiths Shop. A truly historic wedding venue in Gretna Green, the Blacksmiths Workshop is presented to you as it was in the 1700s when the Blacksmith Priest married runaways over the original Anvil. The Forge Marriage Room is decorated with artefacts from the era of the horse-drawn carriage for you to admire. Couples marry over the famous anvil within this room. A traditional wedding venue for runaway couples within the Famous Blacksmiths Shop HistoricSame-Sex