The September 24 issue of Your Scottish Wedding magazine is nearly here!
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Hello and welcome to your latest issue of Your Scottish Wedding magazine!
Did you get engaged over the summer? Or did you spend the last few months attending other people’s weddings (and picking up some ideas for your own!)?
September can mark the start of a busy period in the wedding planning world.
With suppliers’ diaries calming down a tad, (though believe us it’s still very busy for them in terms of weddings) it’s time to turn their attention to wedding shows and fairs and that means it’s prime time for you to get to meet and select the dream team who will put together your amazing day.
And to help you narrow down your select crew, our new September mag is packed full of inspiration and advice.
This issue we’ve gone with a wee bit of a floral theme, really focusing on breath-taking blooms and tips on how to select the best, most sustainable options for your wedding flowers.
And as always you’ll find the usual features and weddings of real couples to help you navigate your own planning journey.
Here are just a few highlights to look out for…
1 Win a wedding dress feom Opus Couture and shoes from Cruise
For more than 20 years Opus Couture has been a go-to destination for brides with their hearts set on finding The One.
And now they’ve teamed up with Glasgow Cruise‘s Personal Shopping Suite to offer one lucky Your Scottish Wedding reader this fabulous prize.
The winner will be chosen at random and will get to choose their dress from Opus Couture valued at up to £1,000, plus a £500 voucher to spend in Cruise Glasgow’s Personal Shopping Suite. The prize includes an appointment to try on designer wedding shoes in the suite.
All you have to do is email editorial@yourscottishwedding.co.uk and tell us in which Ayrshire village you’ll find Opus Couture.
Enter before 23.59 on 31st December to be in with a chance to win.
See the magazine for full Ts&Cs.
Writer Claire Muir delves into the world of wedding planning, looking at who does what, budgets, and speaks to one canny couple who lift the lid on their own planning journey.
And remember, each issue, our own real ‘I do’ diary couples share their latest organisation triumphs and hurdles with us every issue.
This issue our expert columnist Rachel of Rachel Scott Couture tackles wedding dress shopping by numbers – the ones to pay close attention to and the ones to definitely dismiss!
Rachel asks all those important questions, from budget and dress size to age and the number of fittings you need.
Read on to discover all you need to know before you embark on wedding dress shopping.
4 All the drama
What’s better than one inspirational bridal fashion photoshoot? Two inspiration bridal fashion photoshoots! Or two in one.
We headed to Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort and shot two looks, opting for one concentrating on structured silhouettes and corsetry while the other was a whimsical-loving bride’s fantasy.
Check out all the dresses and, of course, some fabulous blooms.
Kavelle Couture first opened in 1991 when designer Jaspal Landa began creating bespoke dresses.
Over 30 years on, the Edinburgh boutique is going from strength to strength, with Jaspal’s children Tony and Kavelle working with her to help brides realise their wedding dress dreams.
In our exclusive interview Jaspal and Kavelle open up about the secret to their longevity and their inspiration.
It’s not all about the brides’ fashion and remember we always have a dedicated Groom’s Room section of the magazine.
On the same day we shot our bridal photoshoot we hung out at Mar Hall with the talented In the Name of Love Photography and model Fabricio who showcased different groom’s looks to perfection.
Whether you’re going traditional highland dress or favour a tux suitable for a black tie event you’ll find plenty of inspo.
If you’re still struggling to decide what to wear on your big day it’s a good idea to suit your suit (or kilt, or tux) to your wedding theme.
Writer Claire Muir chats to the experts about what to wear according to your style of big day.
8 Real weddings
PHOTO | Jen Owens Photography
This issue we have such a gorgeous collection of real couples’ weddings to provide you with even more inspiration for your own special celebration, with a whole variety of venues and styles to whet your appetite.
You could marry in a castle, take to a barn or even marry in a polytunnel like Erin and Callum (above right).
Remember, marrying in Scotland means you can marry absolutely anywhere.
As well as visiting Mar Hall for our photoshoots we’ve also been on the move, staying at Bachilton Barn in Perthshire and Marine North Berwick in Lothian to sample two very different types of wedding venue.
If blank canvas aesthetics tucked away in rolling hills are your vibe you’re going to love Bachilton Barn. But don’t be fooled into thinking this is all bare walls and empty rooms as the hire of this venue comes with so many extras included!
If you love the east coast and some Victorian grandeur with a contemporary twist the Marine North Berwick should definitely be on your shortlist!
10 Unleash your Bridgerton bride era – (Others looks optional)
For our final photoshoot of the issue we took to the light-filled Orangery of Arniston House with a crack team of florists, décor specialist, stationery experts and cake designers to create three fabulous tablescapes to inspire you.
Whether you love Bridgerton, are excited by a Mediterranean medley or are crushing on all things pink we have so many beautiful looks for you to pore over.
Your Scottish Wedding September issue is available to order now
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