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.

Editor’s WELCOME

Tie the Knot Scotland • Issue 78 June-July 2022

THE WHITE EDIT • You know you want to! These wedding delights are sizzling hot this summer

NEXT BIG THING • AFTER TWO YEARS OF LOW-KEY NUPTIALS, JOYOUS, FULL-SCALE WEDDINGS ARE BACK WITH A BANG – AND IT’S TIME TO DRESS TO THE NINES WITH NEXT TO CELEBRATE THEM!

FASHION • BRIDALWEAR | ACCESSORIES | TRENDS | BRIDESMAIDS

BOUTIQUE BUZZ • WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING AT BRIDAL BOUTIQUES ACROSS SCOTLAND? NICOLE CONNER TAKES A LOOK

BODY BEAUTIFUL • Want to show off your best bits (and divert attention from certain other features)? Nicole Conner gets the lowdown on bridal dressing to suit your body shape

Bridal BEST BITS • Wave goodbye to body hang-ups in a wedding dress that shows off your favourite area and hides the bits you’re not so sold on. Nicole Conner browses gowns that will flaunt what your mama gave you…

MAKE A splash • WE HEADED TO SEASIDE VENUE THE HARBOUR CHAPEL IN DUNBAR WITH DRESSES THAT ECHO THE OCEAN. THINK PEARL EMBELLISHMENT, FROTHY SKIRTS, MERMAID-HAPED SILHOUETTES AND DETAILS THAT GLISTEN LIKE THE SUN ON THE WAVES

MUMS’ style • NEWS | OCCASIONWEAR | ACCESSORIES | TRENDS | ADVICE

MUMS’ NEWS • NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS? WE DISAGREE. NICOLE CONNER CHATS TO OCCASIONWEAR BOUTIQUES TO FIND OUT THEIR LATEST

MODERN mamas • Remember all the old rules that used to govern the mother of the bride (or groom)? Most of them, thankfully, don’t matter any more. We chat fashion, styles and roles with industry insiders as we discover what’s new for ’22

HEAD-TO-TOE accessories • Outfit in the bag? High five. Now all you need are some finishing touches to make the look your own

TIME TO SHINE • How long do bespoke ring commissions take? How fast can engraving be done? Scottish makers give Olivia Simpson their insights on the wedding jewellery timeline

BIRTHSTONES • If you check your horoscope compulsively and swear by tarot readings, it’s time to consult the stars when it comes to your jewellery too

JEWELLERY NEWS • Scotland’s jewellers share all that’s shiny and new with Olivia Simpson

WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG? • Ever wondered which products beauty gurus can’t live without? We asked some of the best to open their makeup bags and spill their secrets

SUMMER loving • Everyone craves sunshine for their big day – but what will the heat do to your hair and makeup? Beauty and wellbeing insiders tell Nicole Conner how to keep your cool

Grooms’ style • Keep your urban big-day look sleek and polished with this dapper edit of attire

SHOPPING STORIES • The ideal wedding outfit looks different for everyone. Here, three guys tell us about custom-made kilts, matching groomsmen and suits to fit the whole squad…

Style guide • We catch up with Scotland’s groomswear saviours to find out their hottest summer picks

CAPITAL GAINS • We’re not sure if this styled grooms’ photoshoot could be more of a postcard for Edinburgh if it tried

SHAVE the day • Want to look your best and spend time hanging out with your groomsmen before the wedding? Nicole Conner finds out how it’s done

THE Glasgow BOYS • DAPPER OUTFITS FROM THE COUNTRY’S TOP GROOMSWEAR STORES LOOK THE PART AGAINST THE ICONIC RIVERSIDE ARCHITECTURE OF SCOTLAND’S SECOND CITY

SUBSCRIBE NOW • THE ONLY MAGAZINE YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR SCOTTISH WEDDING

VENUES • NEWS | INSPIRATION | CASE STUDIES | AREA GUIDES

VENUE NEWS • WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING AT SCOTLAND’S TOP SPOTS

NATURAL BARN WINNERS • Romantic,...