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.

Tie the Knot Scotland

WELCOME

the WHITE edit • New in or just new-to-you… here are all the bridal bits you need to know

New kids ON THE BRIDAL BLOCK

In-demand DRESSING • Scottish bridal stores weigh in on what they think will be the year ahead’s most sought-after dress styles

TTKS TRIES Bridal buying • Wonder how bridal boutiques decide what to stock? Amy Shearer joins Opus Couture at Harrogate Bridal Week for a peek behind the scenes

Bridal trends of GAME NUMBERS • Getting wedding-dress inspiration from the catwalk at the Scottish Wedding Show is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

COMPETITION

Winter WONDER wardrobe • We’ve all been to a summer do, so we know exactly what to wear. But a wedding in the colder months is a chance to do things differently – not just for the couple, but for mothers of the bride and groom too. Read on for inspiration and ideas

Dress responsibly • It’s five o’clock somewhere, right? Shake (or stir) up the season ahead with this spirited selection of styles. Cheers, ladies!

JEWELLERY 2024 sparkle • Ring, ring – the new year is calling and jewellers can’t wait to see you showcasing the latest glittering trends. Emma Simper rounds them up

The Bridal BEAUTY COUNTDOWN • The clock is ticking! Follow Becci Clubb’s failsafe beauty regime so you hit peak perfection at just the right moment

GROOMS’ STYLE • An ode to Scotland’s illustrious scenery, earthy tones of green and brown take centre stage this season

THE MONEY MEN • Working out what to budget for a groom’s wedding outfit is tough – there are just so many options! To help you out, we consulted the menswear experts about how to look slick without spending a fortune

Grooms STYLE GUIDE • Strike a match with complementary groomswear attire and bridesmaid dresses. The gesture only takes a bit of extra time, but the pay-off is well worth it

Grooms’ style DREAMY DOZEN • The catwalk at October’s Scottish Wedding Show was full of big-hitting suits and kilts for grooms. Here are 12 of our favourite get-ups

Winter’s TALE • THE WELCOMING GRANDEUR OF KILLOCHAN CASTLE IN AYRSHIRE PROVED THE PERFECT SETTING TO SHOW OFF RICH-HUED AND POLISHED ATTIRE FOR THE GROOM, AND DECADENT WEDDING DRESSES FOR THE BRIDE

BEHIND the scenes • THERE WERE PLENTY OF TEAM GIGGLES IN-BETWEEN TAKES AT THIS STUNNING AYRSHIRE CASTLE

SOUTH SCOTLAND • Our special focus on southern Scotland has all you need to plan a special day in the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. Read on for groomswear guidance, the latest cake trends, wonderful real-life weddings, the secrets behind some amazing venues, and much more

VENUES OVERVIEW MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE • The south of Scotland has some of the most interesting and historic wedding venues in the country. Here are five of the best to whet your appetite

We married at WEDDERBURN CASTLE & BARNS BERWICKSHIRE • A virtual tour during lockdown impressed Eilidh Syme and Alex Barnwell enough to put Wedderburn Castle and Barns at the top of their venue shortlist. Once they had the chance to visit the stunning Borders property in person, they immediately booked it for their wedding on 15th October last year, as Amy Shearer discovers

FASHION OVERVIEW SOUTHERN BELLES & BOYS • What are brides and grooms wearing in the south of Scotland? Amy Shearer catches up with the fashion experts for a stylish overview for the leading duo

DETAILS OVERVIEW BAKES AND BLOOMS • Bold and beautiful is the look at all the best Borders...