Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2022 - January 2023 i Tie the Knot Scotland

There’s a running joke in my family about some of us having a ‘clumsy gene’. If there’s a stair to trip over or drink to spill, you can bet your bottom dollar that I’ll be the one doing it. That’s why the thought of wearing a long, pristine ivory gown strikes fear into me – it’s a double-whammy trip and stain hazard, haha! If you’re similarly inclined, calm jangly nerves by flipping to ‘Let’s Get Practical’ on page 10. It’s filled with useful advice on walking in a wedding dress, what to do if any marks appear on it on the day and how to approach ‘going to the ladies’ in one. This issue is full of other helpful nuggets of wedding wisdom, from celebrants’ suggestions on how to personalise…

WIN tickets to the Scottish Wedding Show at the SEC, Glasgow, 18th and 19th February 2023. Turn to page 63…

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24 PAGES OF debonair GROOMS’ FASHION START HERE NOW OPEN After taking its kilt-fitting services across the pond to New York and Toronto, groomswear powerhouse MacGregor and MacDuff has an exciting venture closer to home: its new Edinburgh store has now opened. East-coast gents will be able to peruse myriad looks whether hiring or buying. “At MacGregor and MacDuff we offer 14 hire tartans, five of which are our very own exclusive Mist tartans that you won’t find anywhere else. We also offer an upgraded kilt hire package where you can choose from any of our 4,000 tartans and the kilt you hire will be made specifically for you,” the company’s Sarah McKay tells us. “The store is conveniently located five minutes’ from the airport, making it accessible for both…

Stockists on page 258 ANDERSON KILTS Leave it to Dumfries-based Highlandwear haven Anderson Kilts to put together a bold and dapper combo. The rich red of this tweed jacket will pair beautifully with most weathered and muted tartans for those grooms looking for a more ‘out-there’ aesthetic. The tones in the Cameron of Erracht tartan are also easily matched with other coloured jackets: try this with a dark navy option if you’re after a more pared-back ensemble. However, we think a tartan bow tie should be non-negotiable! SLANJ KILTS Trust cool cats Slanj Kilts to put an alternate spin on the traditional kilt. “Tweed kilts paired with jacket and waistcoat sets are more popular than ever,” the store’s Calum Grant tells us. “We love this outfit because its earthy feel…

Capacity min 2 max day 120 night 150 Marquee ✓ capacity 200 provided ✘ Sleeps n/a Price per head from n/a Self-catered option ✓ Exclusive use ✓ Accessibility full Package offers tailored to suit your wishes ABERCAIRNY PERTHSHIRE Abercairny is a secluded and exclusive new venue in the Strathearn Valley. At the heart of romantic gardens, parklands, and woods stands the magnificent Gothic Stables, which make a stunning backdrop to your wedding. Abercairny is an exclusive-hire venue that gives you the opportunity to personalise every aspect of your day. Tel: 01764 652706, www.abercairny.com Capacity min n/a max day 220 night 300 Marquee ✓ capacity unlimited provided ✘ Sleeps 40 Price per head from £POA Self-catered option ✓ Exclusive use ✓ Accessibility full Package offers from £6,500 BLAIR CASTLE PERTHSHIRE For the perfect…

Capacity min 2 max day 80 night 120 Marquee ✓ capacity n/a provided ✘ Sleeps 20 Price per head from £35 Self-catered option ✓ Exclusive use ✓ Accessibility full Package offers wedding packages with 50 guests from £3,500 BERKELEY HOUSE AYR An exclusive-use venue situated on the edge of Ayr town centre, Berkeley House feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle. The 200-year-old Georgian townhouse is surrounded by beautiful and private walled gardens, terraces and patios. Catering for small and medium events, you can create your fairytale celebration at this fuss free and budget-friendly venue. Tel: 01292 266674, www.berkeleyayr.co.uk Capacity min n/a max day 50 night n/a Marquee ✘ capacity n/a provided n/a Sleeps n/a Price per head from £POA Self-catered option ✘ Exclusive use ✓ Accessibility full Package…

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Stockists on page 258 FREDA LOVIN’ Joyce Young Design Studios in Glasgow has some exciting news. The boutique will now be stocking Freda Bennet’s new 2023 collection – and the looks are a dream. The super-sweet Brady gown (above, £POA) is one we predict will be a fave amongst brides who want to do something a bit different with their wedding gown. The sweetheart neckline keeps the silhouette distinctly bridal, but the embroidered flowers give it a playful edge. And the detachable puff sleeves? So on trend. FAVE GOWN Looking for a w-day dress that will stun your guests? Amy King Bridal and Beauty might just have what you’re looking for: the Sapphire gown (right, £POA) from the Le Papillon collection by Modeca. “This dress oozes sophistication, elegance and glamour,”…

Supplier list Concept, coordination, hair and makeup: Honey and Violet Weddings honeyandvioletweddings.co.uk Photographer: Fairytale Asylum Photography fairytaleasylumphotography.com Dresses: Charlotte Grace Bridal www.charlottegracebridal.com Florist: Trudi Todd Flowers www.truditoddflowers.com Decor: Sol et Luna @sol.etluna Stationery: Joanna Jessica Stationery www.joannajessica.co.uk Venue: Roman Camp Hotel www.romancamphotel.co.uk Not every bride wants to look like a classic princess on their wedding day. This shoot was dreamt up by Honey and Violet Weddings for brides with an alternative sense of style, fully embracing the richer, darker tones of Scotland’s nature in autumn and winter. Owners and hair and makeup supremos Lisa Blishaa and Nicola Denham tell us more: “The theme was ‘dark fairytale’. We wanted to create the feeling of being lost in nature and chose Roman Camp Hotel in Callander as our location. It provides a…

Stockists on page 258 Sweet styles From December, the latest from big occasionwear names Veni Infantino, Rosa Clará and Marfil Barcelona will be available for mamas to peruse at Auchterarder’s Bear Necessities. “2023 is set to be an exciting year, there will be lots of choice, lots of glamour and lots of knockout dresses that are particularly feminine,” says owner Maggie Robin, as this head-turning ruffle evening gown (above, style 7J174, £POA) in sugary-sweet purple from Marfil Barcelona illustrates. Another fave of ours? Marfil Barcelona’s delicate floral dipped-hem dress (right, style 7G129, £POA). The boutique will be continuing to work by appointment in 2023, so get booked in to hunt for the wedding ensemble of your dreams. BLUE BELLE Promising a fantastic rainbow of colours and plenty of styles set…

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Stockists on page 258 PINK MAKE YOU WINK If anyone knows how to make shopping for sugary-hued ensembles a breeze, it’s suit specialist Slater Menswear. The brand has two- and three-pieces in myriad of styles and colours, but it’s the various pink shades we think will really turn heads on the big day. Spruce up your look with a statement patterned tie for extra fashion points. Suits, ties, pocket squares and shoes [above], all from a selection. LOVELY LINING Injecting a little pop of punchy pink into an outfit has never been easier thanks to Slanj Kilts’ dapper Glenelg tweed suit [right], from £400. The snazzy pink lining really makes a statement, but the easy-to-wear outer hue means it will suit many a gent’s tastes. The company’s made-to-order service allows…

Stockists on page 258 Stockists on page 258 Stockists on page 258 Stockists on page 258 Stockists on page 258 Stockists on page 258 Creative direction Beth Forsyth  Photography Hamish Campbell www.iamhamish.com Styling Nicola Cameron www.instagram.com/stylingbynic  Hair Maureen Crolla, The Bride to Be  www.thebridetobe.co.uk Makeup Nicola Farquhar, The Bride to Be www.thebridetobe.co.uk; www.nicolafarquhar.co.uk Models Caolán Harrigan and Aimee Logan, Colours Agency www.coloursagency.com Shot on location at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh. Thanks to the team there. The celebration of your love should be uniquely your own – from the flowers to the cocktails, the menu to the live music – no detail is too small in the creation of your perfect day. Kimpton Charlotte Square, with its central location in the beating heart of Edinburgh, vibrant interiors and abundance of…

JO McKINNELL Weddings and social planner, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Tell us a bit about what your job entails I previously worked as an events planner in some of the city’s most popular drinking and dining venues, so I’m no stranger to planning large-scale events. My role at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is actually a lot of fun. From giving tours of Greyfriars Hall, our stunning events space in the Old Town, to trying out some incredible food at menu tastings, I’ll be with our couples as their personal wedding planner on every step of their journey. Even though the hotel just opened this year, bookings for 2023 are already rolling in. What makes this a great place to get married? We’ve got so much to offer. Inside Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, you’ll experience…

Capacity min n/a max day 35 night n/a Marquee ✘ capacity n/a provided n/a Sleeps n/a Price per head from n/a Self-catered option ✘ Exclusive use ✘ Accessibility full Package offers ceremony-only venue 23 MONTROSE STREET GLASGOW Located within the iconic City Chambers complex, this venue is ideal for smaller ceremonies, and offers two rooms, both elegantly designed to host an intimate and romantic exchange of vows. Surrounded by the Merchant City and a variety of restaurants and hotels, it is the perfect central location. The experienced team can help you arrange a truly unique ceremony. Tel: 0141 287 7655, www.glasgow.gov.uk/weddingdays Capacity min 50 max day 120 night 150 Marquee ✘ capacity n/a provided ✘ Sleeps n/a Price per head from £69 Self-catered option ✘ Exclusive use ✓ Accessibility full Package…

For some people, the actual ceremony bit of a wedding can feel a tad, well… boring. In fact, we’ve heard a few couples say they want to get the official part over quickly so they can start celebrating. We think that’s a shame – and a missed opportunity. Your ceremony, if done right, can be the most personal and memorable element of the entire day. You can express yourself as a couple and declare your love for one another in a way that feels right for you. The ceremony doesn’t have to be something you dread or pay little attention to, but something you really look forward to. We had a chat with some of the country’s leading celebrants to hear how to make this crucial part of the day…

Mini: THE NEWT, SOMERSET Choose a staycation and head to Somerset, where you and your new spouse can hide away at the Farmyard, a former dairy farm on The Newt’s 800-acre estate. Home to 17 rooms, the space offers a relaxed, rustic and playful affair for couples looking for a laid-back escape after the fun of their nuptials. Over at the Farmyard Kitchen, a simple menu is offered, centred on the same garden-to-table philosophy that is at the root of The Newt’s culinary approach. You’ll be served hearty fare using ingredients grown, foraged and reared on the estate. Seasonal elements will be wood-fired then dished-up in the open kitchen in front of your table. www.thenewtinsomerset.com Maxi: NOBU HOTEL, SANTORINI Situated on Santorini’s northeast coast, the glamorous Nobu Hotel is a…

REAL WEDDINGS Hannah Mackereth & Matthew Logue 18th June 2022 at Balbirnie House, Fife Matthew and I got engaged in December 2018 after almost five years together. We’d had a romantic night at The Dome in Edinburgh and he proposed back at the hotel we were staying in. We planned a beautiful winter wedding in St Andrews for 30th December 2020. Covid, of course, put a spanner in the works and forced us to postpone. We pushed to 27th December 2022, then changed again to 30th December (I had my heart set on that date). Due to some family ill health and simply being desperate to get married, in January 2022, we decided to pull the wedding forward by six months! I overhauled our entire plans and booked a different venue…

GRAZING BOARDS + Cones Grazing boards [above right] are a failsafe reception choice as there’ll be nibbles to suit most palates. Even better, they’re as much a feast for the eyes as the lips. But they are not especially portable when there are friends to talk to and dancing to be done. One solution could be the grazing cone (or cup), a speciality of 1806 Hospitality and Events. “As you dance the night away, wouldn’t it be lovely if every food and drink request was taken care of by a team of friendly professionals who arrive at just the right time to offer a little late-night treat like this to keep you going?” smiles 1806 founder Andrew Newell. “We spend a lot of time considering how to put your food…

Stockists on page 258 Last issue of TTKS, you may remember, saw me trying on gowns in various bridal boutiques, during which I fell in love with a dress that could easily have been The One. It made me wonder: if I was doing this for real, and I was actually going to get married in this gown, what would be the next steps? How does the alterations process work? Would I have to cram the dress into my wardrobe, waiting for its big moment? If you’re anything like me, what happens after you find your dress will be a mystery, so I had a chat with the experts to discover what to expect. GETTING PREPPED First things first: collecting your gown before the wedding. Over at Kirkcaldy’s Amy King Bridal…

14 PAGES OF stunning OCCASIONWEAR START HERE RUNWAY MUMS There is no better place to get a feel for what will be hot next season than a catwalk show. The latest styles for mother of the bride/groom were paraded at the most recent Scottish Wedding Show and it’s safe to say mamas will be spoiled for choice this coming SS23 [see more overleaf]. Joyce Young Design Studios’ new collection really caught our eye. No matter the season, the Glasgow-based atelier has an ensemble that would suit perfectly. For spring, the dusky blue silk dress and top (top left) will keep the chill at bay with its column silhouette and long sleeves. Putting a contemporary twist on the traditional dress-and-jacket combo, the designer added a silk organza coat to a sparkly…

When was the last time you bought yourself a fancy frock for a special occasion? If the answer falls somewhere between never and many moons ago, chances are the thought of heading to a boutique to play dress-up has got your heart racing – and not in a good way. But it shouldn’t be scary; we reckon finding an outfit to wear to your son or daughter’s wedding should be an exciting, empowering time – and our experts agree. Here are their tips make the whole business a breeze. KEEP CALM, CARRY ON Thanks to its knowledgeable, experienced staff, Bentleys in Banchory will have you in safe hands. It’s only natural that you may be nervous, though, and if this is the case, the boutique encourages you to come in…

Stockists on page 258 GOLDEN AGE Bring that golden goddess glow to your wedding look SIGNATURE Make a statement with your jewellery CUFFING SEASON Show your style with a flick of the wrist AGELESS Keep it classic with these timeless gems…

1 KIMPTON CHARLOTTE SQUARE HOTEL The vast Townhouse Suite in this luxe hotel in Edinburgh’s west end is a dream. With stylish interiors (just turn to page 78 to see our photoshoot there), a complimentary minibar and an inviting roll-top bath, you’re guaranteed a night of relaxing. www.kimptoncharlottesquare.com 2 BRISBANE HOUSE HOTEL Due to be completed next year, the duplex honeymoon suite at this Largs hotel looks set to be a knockout: the top floor has a raised whirlpool spa bath and floor-to-ceiling glass doors so you can enjoy panoramic vistas of the seafront with a tipple from your own private bar. brisbanehousehotel.co.uk 3 CORNHILL CASTLE The Balmoral honeymoon suite at Biggar’s Cornhill Castle is a showstopper: spread across three floors of a turret, it boasts a hot tub and…

Back in November 2020 when Jack and Cara got engaged, it was the depths of lockdown. So it is easy to understand that when it came to picking a venue for their big day, they chose somewhere as sprawling and open as Cardney Steading in Perthshire. “We stay in Dunkeld every year with my family, so it is a part of the world that is special to us,” says Cara. “The scenery around Cardney is stunning and we really liked all the different parts of it, such as the woods, the fire pit and the loch. We even saw a white stag in the grounds while we were being shown around which helped to seal the deal!” “AS MUCH AS WE’D LIKE TO KEEP IT OUR LITTLE SECRET, THAT WOULDN’T BE…

Capacity min 2 max day 60 night 60 Marquee ✘ capacity n/a provided n/a Sleeps 10 Price per head from £POA Self-catered option ✘ Exclusive use ✓ Accessibility none Package offers see website for most up-to-date packages AIKWOOD TOWER NEAR SELKIRK Totally private and 500 years old, Aikwood Tower is steeped in history and romance. It is a perfect marriage of ancient and modern – offering an intimate Scottish castle experience, country woodland surroundings, five-star luxury interiors and boutique accommodation that you and your guests will remember forever. Tel: 01750 700500, www.aikwoodtower.com Capacity min 2 max day 250 night 250 Marquee ✘ capacity n/a provided ✘ Sleeps 374 Price per head from £85 Self-catered option ✘ Exclusive use ✘ Accessibility full Package offers for offers, contact weddings.balmoral@roccofortehotels.com THE BALMORAL EDINBURGH From intimate affairs…

Capacity min 2 max day 170 night 250 Marquee ✓ capacity 500 provided ✘ Sleeps 130 Price per head from £200 Self-catered option ✓ Exclusive use ✓ Accessibility full Package offers individually priced ACHNAGAIRN CASTLE INVERNESS Achnagairn Castle is a five-star, exclusive-use venue, named one of the top five in the UK by Harper’s Bazaar. Marry, dine and dance in its vaulted ballroom, enjoy its palatial bridal suite, and sleep all your guests in its designer bedrooms. Rent the castle or full estate for two nights or more for a wedding that is entirely bespoke, and utterly extraordinary. Tel: 01463 831878, www.perfect-manors.com Capacity min 2 max day 80 night 80 Marquee ✘ capacity n/a provided ✘ Sleeps 49 Price per head from £94 Self-catered option ✘ Exclusive use ✓ Accessibility…

I said YES to the dress! I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to say those words! This, for me, has been one of the hardest parts of the wedding journey so far. I had appointments at a few different boutiques and tried on some amazing dresses, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. If this happens to you, the best piece of advice I can give is don’t get disheartened. There are thousands of dresses and designers out there, and you will find one you love. It took longer than I expected, but finally having the moment of looking in the mirror and knowing that this is the dress you’ll marry your soulmate in – that’s a moment that will stay with you forever!…

REAL WEDDINGS Hannah Richardson & Iain Fisher 6th August 2022 at Kelburn Castle and Estate, Ayrshire Unconventional I know, but Iain and I booked our venue, Kelburn Castle, before we were engaged. We knew we wanted to get married the following summer and there were limited dates that suited us. The proposal followed on Iain’s birthday in July 2021 at the American Monument on Islay. Our best friends (later our best man and maid of honour) were also there when he popped the question! Kelburn Estate was the only place we ever wanted to get married. We both love the quirky nature of the place and spend a lot of time walking our dog there. We’d previously attended music festivals in the grounds and wanted to capture that feel for our…

Rachel and Daniel Marjoribanks booked three cars from Ultimate Private Hire “Having older-style cars was something I’d always wanted for my big day as I just love the way they look,” bride Rachel tells us. “It was my mum who suggested checking out Ultimate Private Hire – she knew someone who’d used the company before and been really impressed.” After going to view the vehicles at Ultimate Private Hire’s Stirling showroom, Rachel was sold – and so was the groom. “Daniel was ready to book as soon as he realised he could get a Rolls-Royce Phantom,” laughs Rachel. She opted for the custom-built 1920s-style Branford Elite to transport her to the ceremony, and the couple also booked a 1930s Viscount Landaulette, with space for five passengers, for their wedding party.…

Nowadays, it has never been easier to find your wedding aesthetic. The likes of Pinterest and Instagram allow us to scroll for hours on end, gathering up images of how we’d love our day to look. If you’ve booked a blank-canvas venue, you’ll have loads of ideas, and you’re probably itching to put your own stamp on it. But how do you get from four bare walls to an Insta-worthy masterpiece? The realities of styling a barn or a marquee can be quite daunting, so we tracked down some experts who’ve done it all before and asked for their top tips to keep you right. BARNS Rustic weddings are a massive trend that shows no sign of slowing down – and it’s easy to see why they are so popular:…

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