10 things to look out for in the May 2025 issue of Your Scottish Wedding!
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Hello and welcome to the latest issue of Your Scottish Wedding magazine!
The brand new May 2025 issue is our mums special and if you’re a mother-of-the-bride or groom or just looking for some inspiration for your own MOB and MOG you’re going to want to pick up a copy.
We have a dedicated photoshoot just for the mums with all the must-have looks right now.
And alongside that you’ll find all the regular YSW features, plus two other gorgeous photoshoots and brand new tips and advice to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Here are just 10 of this issue’s highlights to look out for…
1 Be inspired by the front cover style
When the newly-launched Modern Luxe Club brought together a group of talented wedding suppliers for a super-glamorous photoshoot at Dundas Castle we knew we’d found our May issue front cover!
Lauren Prichard of Social Brides Club let us in on the inspiration behind the shoot, captured in gorgeous images by Connor Barrett Photography and on film by Rob at Black Fern Media.
“We wanted to create an overall look that was modern and elegant, set against the stunning backdrop of Dundas Castle,” says Lauren.
How stunning is this Berta dress from Opus Couture?! Look out for all the details and the full list of suppliers in the magazine, and even more beautiful shots on the website.
While there’s nothing that confirms your status as besties quite like asking your friends to be your bridesmaids it can be difficult to find the perfect dress or dresses, especially when they’re on different schedules (or time zones), have different shapes and tastes.
Don’t worry. We’ve been speaking to the experts to get the lowdown on all things bridesmaid shopping.
Do you know your silk from your satin? Or how having your wedding dress made in jersey can create a completely different drape to other fabrics?
While you may never have considered dress fabrics and fibres our expert columnist Rachel of Rachel Scott Couture is intrigued by them.
In her column this issue she explores how your choice of dress fabric can shape the final wedding dress and offers her advice on finding the fabric that will deliver the right result for the personality of dress you are after.
We took 12 beautiful grooms’ outfits and headed to Fasque Castle in Aberdeenshire for a fabulous day shooting in the early spring sunshine.
Get ready to check out pages of suave groomswear outfits fit for you wedding. Which one will you choose?
5 In His words
We had followed our previous columnist groom Lee’s progress all the way from his proposal to Louise to their spectacular wedding at Auchen Castle last issue.
But now they’re married we were in need of a new columnist.
Step forward Philip whose fiancé Brian popped the question in style at London’s iconic Shard!
The couple are now on course to say ‘I do’ at Dunkeld House Hotel in December and they’re giving us the inside scoop on all their planning!
6 Mother knows dressed
Knipoch House Hotel was the setting for our special mother of the bride and groom photoshoot where we have showcased the very latest trends to hit mums occasionwear this year.
Think bold patterns, chic overskirts and beautiful beading!
Catwalk of Falkirk has been the proud winner of the Best Mums’ Outfits Retailer Your Scottish Wedding Award for the last three years and the boutique has been a go-to for over 20 years now!
Owner Pauline shares an insight into Catwalk’s longevity and success and tells us what’s next!
Quick question, have you decided on your colour scheme or wedding theme yet?
While some couples will have this set from the get-go, others may still be waiting for inspiration to hit.
Luckily, this issue we joined a group of décor specialists, stationers, florists and cake designers at Pratis Barns in Fife to put together four distinct looks to spark your imagination.
Just wait until you see all they came up with!
We hear it all the time but what our couples particularly love to read is how others have chosen to say ‘I do’.
So to provide you with even more ideas we’ve packed this issue with another clutch of real weddings.
Meet the couples who said their vows in The Traitors castle, outside in the sun at Fasque Castle and cosied up for their post-ceremony portraits by the water in St Andrews.
Scotland has its fair share of grand castles and stately homes, along with uber-chic hotels.
But if your tastes run to something altogether more rustic you’re going to want to read our round-up of some of the best venues around that are perfect for your celebrations.
Your Scottish Wedding May issue is available to order now
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