Tie the Knot Scotland

Scotland’s favourite, top glossy bridal bi-monthly magazine filled with Scottish wedding venues, the latest bridal dresses, wedding planning advice and stylish inspiration.

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Editor’s welcome • Issue 86 October-November 2023

Tie the Knot Scotland

THE WHITE EDIT • Treat yourself to these w-day goodies

STEAL THEIR style • Want to look like an A-lister on your wedding day? Nicole Conner asks boutiques what gowns they stock that match recent celebrity brides

WIN • A DELUXE WEDDING PACKAGE WORTH £4,500 INCLUDING A WEDDING DRESS VOUCHER FROM OPUS COUTURE, WEDDING VIDEO FROM ETIVE STUDIOS AND A PICTURE-PERFECT SMILE FROM HAUS OF DENTISTRY

Here come the girls • Being a bridesmaid is an honour. But what exactly are you expected to do? And who funds your dress? Nicole Conner seeks advice from fashion and wedding-planning experts to help keep you right

WIFE OF THE PARTY! • WHAT’S A WEDDING CELEBRATION WITHOUT YOUR BESTIE BY YOUR SIDE? WE THREW A STUDIO 54-INSPIRED SOIREE AT FALSIDE MILL TO SHOWCASE A GLITZY SELECTION OF PARTY-READY WEDDING DRESSES AND BRIDESMAID GOWNS

BEHIND the scenes • TAKE A NOSEY BEHIND THE SCENES AT OUR FUN-FILLED, DISCO-INSPIRED BARN SHOOT NEAR ST ANDREWS

MUMS’ Q&A • Which dress will best suit my body shape? Is there a certain style of shoe I should wear? How do I pick the right headwear? Read on for answers to these questions and more commonly asked by mums of the bride and groom

PERFECTLY seasoned • What’s looking good for mothers of the bride and groom this autumn/winter? Nicole Conner discovers the latest outfits and trends…

MAKE it PERSONAL • There are all sorts of ways to make a wedding ring or other piece of jewellery genuinely unique. Amy Shearer hears from designers who go all out to give you that personal touch

SPICE GIRLS • Sparkle up your life with these picks inspired by five ’90s icons – perfect for that day when two become one

SMILE GOALS • THIS NEW FIVE-STAR DENTAL CLINIC IN AYRSHIRE IS GIVING BRIDES AND GROOMS SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT

BLAST from the past • Eight Scottish beauty experts tell Nicole Conner about the makeup they wore to their own weddings – and whether they’d do anything differently now

NAILED IT • Once that ring is on your finger, your hands will be the star of the show. Time to get the lowdown on wedding manicures, says Nicole Conner

GROOMS’ STYLE • Looking for an autumn-friendly big day ensemble? This stylish selection from Scottish stores might just work a treat

GROOMS’ ‘I DO’ ITINERARY • Getting wedding-ready takes a lot of prep, so don’t leave it too late. Read on for top tips on how to get started

STYLE GUIDE • From red velvet jackets to matching dog bow ties, Scotland’s groomswear experts really have suave seasonal looks all sewn up…

Venue NEWS • The latest from top venues around the country

BARN BEAUTY

Out in the wash

MONARCHS OF THE GLEN

Brand-new in the Borders

MAKING ITS MARQ(UEE)

Lochs of love

OPEN SESAME

A home from home

WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

A right royal reno

Sunday girls

Winter wow

THE GREAT outdoors • Ready to be at one with nature? Three venues show Amy Shearer how to make an outdoor ceremony an unforgettable success

Let’s take this OUTSIDE • Love the great outdoors? Amy Shearer highlights 11 stunning Scottish venues with beautiful outside spaces

Dream MAKERS • The experts behind four very stylish venues tell us how they bring romance and magic into their couples’ special days

DOUGARIE BOATHOUSE • Dreaming of saying ‘I do’ overlooking the water on an island escape? Amy...