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

Editor’s WELCOME • AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2024

Bridal BASKET • Planning a glamorous afternoon soirée for you and your besties? Here’s Amy Shearer’s top picks of fabulous finds that’ll set your tablescapes and tastebuds alight…

OFF the RAILS • …and down the aisle on a beautiful bride like you! These Scottish bridal boutiques share what’s new, on sale, coming soon and more

The big bridal boutique Q&A • In the first of a new series, we get the lowdown on successful dress shopping and what goes on behind the scenes from Lynsay Spiers of top-rated Hamilton store Bijoux Bridal

How she FOUND the ONE • We persuaded this recent bride to spill all the details, high points, stresses and dilemmas she encountered in her quest for the perfect dress

MARRIAGE mailbag • You’ve got the questions… the experts, thankfully, have the answers. This issue, Amy Shearer chats dress try-on appointments with one of Scotland’s newest bridal boutiques

Par for the COURSE • We scored a hole-in-one at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, where we captured elegant, contemporary gowns for the bride, and chic, sophisticated outfits for the mum

BEHIND the scenes • With two models to dress and ten different set-ups to capture in a bustling five-star hotel, it was a full-on but fun day for the team

Bridal trends RUNWAY BRIDE • There was no shortage of wedding-dress inspiration on the catwalk at spring’s Scottish Wedding Show

Choose YOUR FIGHTER • Whether you think you’ll be busy holding back tears or tearing up the dancefloor, there’s a mother of the bride/groom ‘tribe’ for you. Which one will you join?

Chase the RAINBOW • The Scottish Wedding Show can’t promise a pot of gold, but a runway full of fabulous, colourful outfit ideas for mums and guests is guaranteed

Engage with the EXPERTS • From styles and shapes to settings and sizing, Emma Simper pops the question(s) to two sparkler specialists so you don’t have to lift a finger… well, maybe just the one

COMPETITION

A TO Z • The more you know, the more you glow. Emma Simper listens in as some of Scotland’s top beauty industry professionals share their secrets

Wedding wellbeing CHECKLIST • Just because it’s set to be one of the best days of your life doesn’t mean it will come without pressure or stress. Amy Shearer and Chartered Clinical Psychologist Dr Azucena Guzman talk over how to handle the difficult situations that’ll crop up as you count down to saying ‘I do’

GROOMS • Highlandwear | Suiting | Advice | Trends

MEN about TOWN • Does groomswear look different across the country? It appears so, according to the four menswear experts that Amy Shearer caught up with to talk trends, trews and tartans…

Troon groom • Tartan lovers, rejoice! This stunning photoshoot showcasing MacGregor and MacDuff looks is all the inspiration you need for a suitably Scottish affair…

Grooms’ style TEN OUT OF TEN • The catwalk at spring’s Scottish Wedding Show was full of swoonworthy suits and kilts for grooms. Here’s our top ten favourite ensembles that we spotted

VENUE news • Whether you’ve visited dozens of spaces and have yet to decide, or only have eyes for one, join Emma Simper as she shines a spotlight on all things new and fresh at some of Scotland’s top wedding venues

The VENUE MENU • What do guests remember most after a wedding? Nearly always, it’s the grub. Amy Shearer finds out what’s cooking at eight stunning Scottish places that take food very seriously...