Tie the Knot Scotland April - May 2023

beth.forsyth@peeblesmedia.com Is it just me, or has winter seemed to last longer this time around? As the nights finally get brighter, I’m relishing the thought that in the not-too-distant future, I’ll be able to go for evening walks on the beach – yay! If, like me, you adore being near the ocean and you’ve still to find your wedding venue, I encourage you to check out our list of sea-, loch- and riverside Scottish settings on page 90. However, if you’re more landlubber than water baby, we also line-up of some of the best hotel function suites in the country (p.82). No matter where you choose to marry, you’re going to need something new to wear. In our bridal fashion section, we give boutiques a location, budget and brief and…

FLOWERED UP We love a matching set for the morning of, but, all too often, styles only come in bridal hues like white and blush. Luckily for all you maximalists out there, this gorgeous collaboration between bridesmaid specialist Rewritten and artist Rose England, is changing all that. Cami pyjama set, £75, and kimono robe, £85. Temperley trunk Rachel Scott Couture brings Britain’s best brands to Edinburgh’s brides, stocking covetable names like Sassi Holford, Halfpenny London and Vivienne Westwood. It’s the upcoming trunk show with Temperley London that’s got us excited of late, however. Running from 28th-30th April and featuring pieces from Temperley’s bridal, heritage and eveningwear collections, prepare to swoon over the label’s signature romanticism and uniquely British take on the boho vibe. KUDOS TO YOU Australian bridal style is…

Kate Costello kept things clean with her two bridal looks “After trying on lots of styles, I decided to go for a big ballgown skirt – mainly because you don’t really ever get another opportunity to wear one!” laughs Kate. She chose a bespoke Suzanne Neville gown for the first of two looks during her wedding to Greg at Kinmount House near Dumfries, and says she was drawn to the look and fabric as she tends to lean away from lace and beading. “I have to say I loved wearing a veil too,” she smiles. “I’d always planned to change outfits for dancing and was very glad I did, because the big dress was cumbersome. We also had a boat trip after the meal which would have been tricky in…

A dress for a barn wedding, filled with plenty of fairylights and ceilidh dancing “For boho brides looking for a more fitted style, we think this lace number from Essense of Australia could be the perfect choice. Its linear lace placement, scrolling beaded details and vintage lace appliqués would tie in wonderfully with a rustic venue, while its sparkling details will catch the light perfectly as you dance into the wee hours!” Megan Carberry, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Dunfermline) A dress that is perfect for a dreamy autumn hotel function suite wedding “For this style of wedding, we'd suggest something classic, yet striking. Our top pick would be the Forevermore gown by Ivory & Co., as its stunning simplicity makes it stand out from the crowd. It also works as a…

How often do you hear of a marriage proposal that has come completely out of the blue? It’s pretty rare these days, in my experience. Most long-term couples have had The Chat about whether or not they want to get married and – knuckle-bitingly – if they see their other half as the one they’d like to hitch themselves to. It seems pretty daft to then leave the proposer to their own devices when picking the ring. I mean, we all know it’s going to happen, so why not choose the exact ring you want? It’s to last a lifetime, after all. Better still, you could have it custom made. This involves sitting down with a jeweller and discussing everything from your favourite metal and stone to the style of…

For her engagement to Mike Greening, Lauren Mullen knew there was only one person she could trust with creating a ring special enough for the occasion: her cousin, who just so happens to be the jeweller Christina Rose Leon. “Lauren is so beautiful and petite with a delicate soul, so a ring that would complement these wonderful qualities was a must,” smiles Christina. The starting point for this design was the stone: Lauren favours vintage styles and was keen on a teal sapphire, so a lot of time was spent sourcing the perfect colour. “We looked at so many shades of sapphire in different lights before we found this stunning colour-change sapphire which throws shades of teal, green and blue in different lights,” says the jeweller. The oval-shaped 1.2-carat stone…