Tie the Knot Scotland February - March 2022

Editor’s WELCOME Congratulations if you’ve recently got engaged! Once you’ve come down from cloud nine, we’re here to help you realise your dreams. Equally, if you’re getting married in 2022 and on a mission to sort out those last few bits and bobs, we’ve got your back. Photo: simonsstudio.co.uk If you’re in the former camp, the first thing you’ll want to pin down is the venue. As one of our featured brides says (see more in our real-wedding section on p.254), organising everything else becomes much less daunting once that biggie is ticked off the list. Our fun venue-selector quiz (p.130) might help you identify what type of setting suits you, while water-babies will appreciate our rundown of Scottish locations next to the sea (p.134). If you’re a bride tying…

THE WHITE EDIT Treat yourself to a bit of wedding retail therapy with this lovely lot Words by Nicole Conner GOWN GOALS Touted as ‘celebrating the divine beauty of the goddess,’ Justin Alexander’s spring/summer 2022 collection will make any bride feel heavenly as she ties the knot. The latest crop of gowns from the American designer has just landed at Sarah Louise Bridal in Glasgow. “There is something to suit a wide array of brides, from classic and elegant styles, to modern and trendy,” says the boutique’s owner Lorraine MacLennan. The mikado A-line Denley dress [right], £POA, oozes regality with its pleated bodice and off-the-shoulder neckline. It’s a gown that won’t date when you’re looking back at photos years down the line. FAB-ERGÉ We know it’s a bit of a…

FASHION BRIDALWEAR | ACCESSORIES | TRENDS | BRIDESMAIDS QUIZ QUEENS Any dedicated follower of fashion will be familiar with high-street powerhouse Quiz, whose jaw-dropping party dresses always take the night-out scene by storm. It’s little wonder then, that the chain has turned its hand to bridesmaids, with a range of frocks aimed at style-savvy brides who want to kit their squad out in on-trend looks without breaking the bank. There’s something for even the pickiest of ’maids, from romantic floor-sweeping skirts to glam split-to-the-thigh numbers, perhaps for that pal who has legs for days (no, you’re jealous). Quiz’s fashion forecast for the season ahead? Sparkle – and lots of it! Think glistening embellishments and head-to-toe sequins. The magpies among us will be clamouring after the blush embellished maxi dress, £89.99…

FASHION BOUTIQUE BUZZ WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF BRIDAL FASHION? NICOLE CONNER CATCHES UP WITH SCOTTISH BOUTIQUES AND DESIGNERS TO FIND OUT THE LATEST NEWS SHOWSTOPPER For blushing brides-to-be heading to The Scottish Wedding Show at the SEC in Glasgow on 19th and 20th of February, Ayrshire’s Kathleen Richmond Couture has a treat in store for you – it’ll be going to the event armed with its simply sublime GAIA Bridal gowns. Lovers of eye-catching looks are almost guaranteed to find their dream dress. We’re obsessing over the elegant Lucia gown, £POA [left]. “We will be exhibiting our new-season gowns on the catwalk and look forward to meeting everyone,” enthuses the boutique’s Kitty. You’ll find them at stand 406C, across from The Little Margarita Truck… handy! The start of…

FASHION DRESS IT UP Ring? Check. Venue? Check. Now you just need something to wear! Natasha Radmehr finds out all there is to know about one of life’s most memorable shopping trips Even if you’re not the kind of gal who started a wedding scrapbook while still in nappies, you’ve probably thought about your hypothetical wedding dress before now. It’s hard not to. Whether a fleeting notion while idly scrolling through photos of a celeb’s big day on Insta, or a chat with pals over drinks at a friend’s wedding, we’ve all pondered, however briefly, what we might wear to walk down the aisle. Jumpsuit, ballgown, feather-trimmed cape… who doesn’t enjoy a game of imaginary dress-up? EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS Already created a Pinterest board dedicated to your wedding style? Nice work…

FASHION TRENDS STEP BACK IN time 2022’s bridal collections are rich in influences from previous decades, as Nicole Conner discovers on her fashion flashback with designers and Scottish wedding dress boutiques 1920s Get the Gatsby-inspired look KAVELLE COUTURE You’ll be transported back to the Prohibition era with Pronovias Atelier’s Hereux gown [below], £3,600, at Kavelle Couture in Edinburgh. It has an unmistakable ’20s feel (thanks to flapper-girl tassels adorning the train and Art Deco beading on the bodice), but the deep V-neck and mermaid cut keep the silhouette modern, so it’s ideal for brides wanting to add just a touch of retro to their big day. JOYCE YOUNG DESIGN STUDIOS Conjuring up images of jazz and speakeasies, Joyce Young Design Studios’ Lucille gown [left], £POA, is from the Glasgow designer’s couture collection,…