Hi, I have few church weddings in my predominantly Scottish family trees. Tradition in the early days for it to be in the Brides Home.Even after emigrating it was continued. Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "carol" <carol@wakefieldfhs.org.uk> To: <MORAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 4:50 AM Subject: Non Church weddings > Was sent a small family tree this morning from someone asking if I was > related to them - yes, I am. > > But a few if the weddings have been in what look like private dwellings > > i.e. 10 High Street, Bishopmill, Elgin during 1889. This is the first time > I've come across non church weddings prior to the early 1900's > > Was this a common occurance ? > > My parents were not married in church but in the Tower Hotel in the 1950's - > was that similar to a Register Office wedding ? > > Carol > Admin Moray Mailing List > www.wakefieldfhs.org.uk/morayweb > > ______________________________