As soon as a couple has made provisional arrangements for their marriage at The Rossborough Hotel they will be advised to contact the Registrar for East Lothian Council Court Street Haddington.
Without the presence of the Registrar there can be no marriage and any arrangements for the use of the place depend entirely on the registrar's availability. It is therefore, essential that the couple make an advance booking with the registrar for his or her attendance at their proposed marriage as soon as a booking can be accepted. A fee for this attendance will be payable in advance of the ceremony.
Each of the couple will also have to complete formal notice of marriage and lodge it with the district registrar not more than three months, and not less than fifteen days, before the wedding. The couple should be warned that any arrangements made for a marriage to take place at The Rossborough Hotel are dependent on:
a. the attendance of the Registrar for East Lothian Council; and
b. the issue of the schedule for marriage by the Registrar to whom notice of marriage was given.
The couple should be advised that only a civil non-religious ceremony can be permitted by the Registrar. Any music, readings, words, or performance; that form any part of the ceremony must be secular. The content of the ceremony must be agreed in advance with the Registrar who will be attending the ceremony.
Any rights of copyright for music, reading, etc permitted at the ceremony are a matter for the couple and the holder of approval. The Rossborough Hotel has a Public Performance Licence and a Performing Rights Society Licence.
See also the booking form and contract.