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 81 December 2022-January 2023

BOUTIQUE BUZZ • WHAT’S TURNING HEADS IN THE WORLD OF BRIDAL FASHION? NICOLE CONNER FINDS OUT FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

Let’s GET PRACTICAL • You’ve bought your dream dress – congratulations! But what happens now? Nicole Conner gets the lowdown on fittings, bustles, cleaning and more

Season’s greetings • DREAM OF GETTING MARRIED IN WINTER? LONG SLEEVES, HIGH NECKLINES, ANGELIC HEADPIECES, STAR-LIKE SPARKLE AND FAUX-FUR JACKETS WILL KEEP YOU LOOKING COOL AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS

TEAM EFFORTS • Good things happen when talented Scottish suppliers come together. Allow us to present two gorgeous styled photoshoots – one a tribute to the dark fairytales of the Brothers Grimm and another to Glasgow’s rich Scottish-Asian wedding scene…

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

Rainbow DROPS • The Scottish Wedding Show is one of the best places to see some of the freshest looks for mothers of the bride/groom in person. Case in point: this colourful selection we spied on the catwalk at the October event

MUMS’ NEWS • MUM STILL TO FIND HER DREAM LOOK? NICOLE CONNER CHATS WITH OCCASIONWEAR BOUTIQUES TO FIND OUT WHAT THEY’RE LOVING RIGHT NOW

YOUR time to SHINE • Even if you normally love shopping for clothes, you might feel a teeny bit nervous about finding an outfit to wear to your son or daughter’s wedding. Relax: Nicole Conner has a wealth of tips and advice from the occasionwear gurus

Mamas & papas • Make sure your parents are as coordinated as the rest of your w-day with these lovely pairings

Strike up THE BANDS • Your wedding rings are for life – so you really have to like them! Patricia-Ann Young hears from four couples who couldn’t find what they wanted, so went bespoke to get it

Run the jewels • No matter your personal jewellery style, the perfect hidden gem is waiting for you…

FACE FIRST • Getting that gorgeous bridal glow has never been easier. Our experts tell Nicole Conner how to prep the skin for the perfect base

SKIN saviours • The makeup-bag favourites our beauty experts can’t live without

HAIR HEROES • Ever wondered what the experts use to create beautiful bridal locks? Scottish hairdressers tell Nicole Conner all about their favourite products

COMPETITION

GROOMS • IDEAS | STYLE GUIDE | ACCESSORIES | TRENDS | SUITS | KILTS

Grooms’ style • Playful pink will add a dash of fun into any big day look

Grooms A-Z • Worked out what you’re wearing yet? If not, Nicole Conner gives us the lowdown on all things kilts, suits and accessories

Style guide • As winter approaches, groomswear specialists tell us what they’ve been finding cool

URBAN HYMNS • We pay homage to one of The capital’s coolest city wedding spots, Kimpton charlotte square HOTEL, with contemporary groomswear for him and chic, minimal bridal looks for her

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

CASTLES • Nothing says romance quite like a castle – and Scotland has dozens of the world’s finest fairytale fortresses ready to host your wedding celebrations. We’ve picked out ten of the best for your consideration

DREAM MAKERS • We hear from the key people behind the scenes at three venues: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, Peebles Hydro in the Borders and Perthshire’s Moness Resort

TAKE YOUR PICK HONEYMOON suites • Your first night of newlywed bliss should be spent in the dreamiest of suites. Nicole Conner offers up ten...