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HOW MANY GUESTS CAN WE INVITE TO OUR WEE WEDDING ELOPEMENT?
Four additional guests plus children under five plus dogs are welcome! Caisealrag Cottage can comfortably accommodate six in total for both sleeping and dining.

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE'RE ONLY EIGHT IN TOTAL WITH THE SMALL WEDDING PACKAGE?
Small Weddings include accommodation for up to ten guests in addition to the wedding couple.
Check out our wine list and enjoy our premium champagnes and wines if your numbers are less than twelve in total.


WHAT TIME CAN WE ARRIVE AND WHEN DO WE LEAVE?
We'll be ready and waiting for you from 4.30pm on your arrival day.
If you're running late, the doors will be open and one of the team will pop in to ensure you've everything you need or if its really late, give you a call on the landline provided.

WHAT ACCESS RESTRICTIONS SHOULD WE BE AWARE OFF?
While we'd love to be able to offer full wheelchair access, it is regretably not realistic given the age of the buildings at Caisealrag and Crear, and the immedidate surroundings.
Depending on your requirements we can offer solutions, so please just ask!

CAN DOGS COME TOO?
We're a dog loving wedding venue so your four legged friends are welcome!
Please note that Crear is a working sheep farm so they must be kept on a lead at all times. There is plenty of areas where they can run off lead in the local area.


CAN SOMEONE COME TO DO MY HAIR AND MAKE-UP?
We can recommend some fantastic hair and make-up artists who'll come to both Caisealrag Cottage or Crear House on the day.

WHAT FOOTWEAR SHOULD I BRING?
Bring some sturdy footwear to walk to the beach and your heels to pop on for the photos!
If you're planning on dancing, please bring flat shoes. At all the best parties, glasses break and we want to protect any tootsies from any wee shards!


DO YOU HAVE A DRESS STEAMER?

CAN WE THROW CONFETTI?
We love confetti and natural petals or lavendar are welcome.
Anything else can cause staining and also create a slip hazzard!
Plus its not great for the sheep and cattle grazing or the environment.
Blooming Wild Crear Flowers would be delighted to provide you with all you need for the ultimate 'confetti' photograph!



ARE HUMANIST WEDDINGS LEGAL?
Humanist Wedding Ceremonies are legal in Scotland and Humanist Marriages are legally recognised world wide.
If you choose to have a Humanist Celebrant conduct your legal marriage ceremony in Scotland, your marriage will be legally recognised worldwide.

WHAT TUNES CAN THE PIPER PLAY?
Your Highland Piper will play a selection of traditional wedding piping tunes.
Iain's not a human juke box however he's happy to give oblige when he can! Just ask on the day if you have any specific requests.

WHAT'S IN THE KITCHEN?
The kitchens at Caisealrag Cottage and Crear House are equipped with all the basics you need for your stay.
Just ask when you arrive if there is anything else you need.

ARE TOWELS PROVIDED?
We have lots of fluffy white towels warming on the heated rails and hairdryers should you need one.
While there is soap in the bathrooms, we suggest you bring anything a little more special as well as a bath robe, slippers, shampoo etc.


HOW MANY CAN SIT FOR A MARRIAGE CEREMONY INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CREAR HOUSE?
40 in total can comfortably be seated for your marriage ceremony inside the original Crear House.
Please note only weddings booked at Crear House have exclusive use of the original Crear House and it is unavailable for Wee Weddings at Caisealrag Cottage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED PHOTOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
Your wedding photographer has been invited to join the Crear Collective as one of the most talented and creative professionals working today.
Your Wedding Photographs will be delivered on your own on line gallery. We aim to get them to you within four weeks of your wedding.
You can order prints and albums directly from our on line store.

CAN WE DECORATE INSIDE?
You're welcome to hang streamers and bunting etc inside at Crear and Caisealrag Cottage. Just ask us for ladders if required and get your family and friends to help. Please be considerate to others and ensure that nothing is left that marks the walls etc.
Basically as long as its legal and not permanent, your only limit is your imagination!


WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
You might get wet!
You decide on the day where your marriage ceremony will be held. If its just the two of you, its easier to be super flexible right down to the last moment.
If you marry inside Caisealrag Cottage, then your photographer will return to take some photographs outside when the weather clears.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO THE BEACH?
The beach is a ten to fifteen minute walk from both Caisealrag Cottage or Crear House.


HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO SOUTH KNAPDALE PARISH CHURCH IN ACHAHOISH?
The Church is on your way to Crear on the single track B8024 road. You'll pass the turning signposted to Ellary.
From Caisealrag Cottage and Crear House it takes just over twenty minutes to drive.


CAN YOU PROVIDE WEDDING CAKES?
You're welcome to arrange a cake and Blooming Wild Crear Flowers would be delighted to decorate!
We have some wonderful cake makers we can recommend however Crear don't make or supply them.


CAN WE HAVE REAL CANDLES?
However if you're bringing your own, please ensure that they are a good quality brand that will not smoke or drip.

HOW DOES THE PA SYSTEM WORK IN THE STUDIO?
There are four bluetooth speakers in the studio that can wirelessly link to your device.
The studio acoustics are very lively so no PA system with a microphone is required for speeches.
Please advise any musical bands that very little amplification is required.


CAN WE ENJOY FIREWORKS, SPARKLERS AND FIREPITS?
We love fireworks and you're welcome to arrange a professional display. During the lambing season however we're sorry its not possible.
You're welcome to have sparklers outside and we have firepits to hire.
