Tie the Knot Scotland August - September 2022

Hands up if you spend a large chunk of your life doing it for the ’Gram? There are tons of ways you can up the visual impact of your wedding if you just know you’ll be hungry for likes and comments. For example, have you ever thought about making an entrance to your reception in a different look? Turn to page 15 for our pick of budget-friendly second dresses. Of course, your first gown should still be the star of the show and we’ve got plenty of inspiration on that front too, from statement styles in our ‘Be Your Own Bride’ photoshoot (p.24), to covetable labels and designers currently at Scottish boutiques (p.16). What could be more photogenic than an impeccably co-ordinated bridal party? First up, for mums, we capture…

JOINING FORCES Brides on the hunt for their dream gown will be delighted with the recent changes at West Kilbride’s bridal haunt Opus Couture [left]. The boutique has undergone a chic overhaul, meaning sister store Opus Atelier will now be based in its own Atelier Suite within the renovated salon. Designers such as Berta and Atelier Pronovias are available to try on, and you can bring four guests with you on your quest for the dress, instead of the previous three. There is also a new ’Gram worthy spot for brides to pose at (with their luxury bespoke goodie bag) when they say ‘yes to the Opus dress’. We’re sold! SOLE MATE With more than 300 pairs of wedding shoes available at its Glasgow store, Westend Wedding Boutique is a…

MAD FOR MODECA Not only is Kilmarnock boutique Kathleen Richmond Couture a finalist in the Bridal Buyer Awards 2022, the store is also preparing for a new crop of Modeca gowns to arrive. From September, brides can get themselves down to browse the newest offerings from the Dutch brand. We’ve got our eyes on the Umeko gown (above, £POA) with its delicate floral embellishments and on-trend off-the-shoulder straps. We’re also swooning over the statement Uvelia gown (below, £POA). Its tulle bows and V-back ooze sophistication despite being a bit more ‘out there’. Dreamy! STANDOUT SILHOUETTE For the indecisive among us, picking a favourite dress from Sottero and Midgley’s new collection is simply too tough a feat. So leave it to Amy King Bridal and Beauty to help: they are loving…

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MORILEE FIND IT AT Madison Rose Bridal, Kirkcaldy THE LABEL Morilee is the brainchild of Madeline Gardner, who began designing wedding dresses in New York in 1953. The brand’s ethos is all about making gowns that highlight your natural beauty, and with an array of collections under its umbrella, you’ll definitely find this is the case when you try one on. “We’re not just making something to wear. We’re making magic,” Madeline Gardner says. BOUTIQUE TAKE “Morilee is always on trend and has a magical way of creating dresses that portray elegance with a modern twist,” says Hayley Mckelvie at Madison Rose Bridal. “We are proud stockists of the brand, with its modest price point and inclusive range.” Hayley says the boutique has fallen for the new Rhapsody Collection, and it’s…

PRINCESS-WORTHY SKIRTS You shall go the ball – in a dress that you can properly swoosh around in! ELEGANT SIMPLICITY Classic ivory silhouettes were given a fresh spin with appliqué, drop shoulders and cool cut-outs FRESH FLORALS From delicate beaded buds to full-on flounce, there was a blooming lovely look for all tastes RELAXED ROMANCE Chilled-out w-day on the cards? Finespun lace, beaded tulle and delicate embellishment prevailed WE HAVE TAKE OFF! Switch up your style with removable skirts, capes and sleeves TRUMPETS & MERMAIDS Fluted skirts and hourglass silhouettes sashayed down the catwalk Stockists on page 258…