Eloping without going to Vegas?

Just out of curiosity, is there anywhere in Europe that allows for quick and easy weddings without a big waiting period or piles of documents? I know some countries don't have a residency requirement, but that's about all I've found so far!

I looked into this when I was feeling especially angsty about the annoyances of the COA   Gibraltar is pretty easy- waiting period is only 24 hours I think (but obviously arrange the wedding in advance so that you can get someone to perform the ceremony!)  They do require a certificate of no impediment which is tricky for Americans (the US doesn't issue them), but I'm reasonably sure you could get some arrangements worked out about that.

I'd have thought that Scotland was one of the easiest.

Vicky

Scotland requires a 15 day notice period, and of course a COA!

oh, yes, Scotland is fairly easy as well (at least compared to England!)  But the need to get a COA negated any other administrative advantage when I was looking around (I did apply for the COA in the end though, and it turned out not to be terrible.)