Valentine's weddings at Gretna Green

Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days of the year for Gretna Green.

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While many couples celebrate Valentine's Day with a meal or a bunch of flowers, dozens marked February 14th by getting married.

It was the busiest day of the year in the 'wedding capital' Gretna Green. Hannah McNulty reports.

Couples tying the knot at Gretna Green have told ITV Border why they chose the famous Scottish location for their special day:

Dale Hinkles and Dawn Thompson from Barnsley are one of 25 couples tying the knot at Gretna Green today Credit: ITV Border

Weddings are in full swing at Gretna Green with 25 couples choosing to tie the knot on Valentine's Day.

Gretna Green Old Smithy Credit: ITV Border

Valentine's Day is traditionally the busiest day of the year when it comes to weddings in Gretna Green.

The first of 25 couples will tie the knot at 10am with the final nuptials taking place at 5pm.

The last time Gretna Green witnessed scores of marriages was on the historic date of 12.12.12.