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 • ISSUE 84 June-July 2023

Tie the Knot Scotland

THE WHITE EDIT • The latest bridal goodies to indulge in

BRIDAL arithmetic • One of the biggest current trends in bridalwear, transformable gowns allow brides to add or subtract elements to create a look that’s all theirs. Boutiques tell Nicole Conner about their faves…

SEA BREEZE • Buckets and spades made way for balloons and suits on this beachy styled photoshoot, where talented wedding suppliers embraced the gusty weather to create beautiful, bohemian scenes…

Dresses TO MATCH venue • Got a wedding day on the cards and still looking for the perfect outfit? Nicole Conner gives occasionwear experts a w-day brief and venue, and they tell us what outfit they’d opt for

GOLDEN age • Stamp some classic Hollywood star style over your big-day jewellery

Get the BODY glow UP • Showing a bit more skin than usual? Our experts tell Nicole Conner how to get a full-body flawless finish

LOCKS TO match the look • Scottish hair styling experts tell Nicole Conner what style they’d create to match your dress and vibe

GROOMS • Highlandwear | Suiting | Advice | Trends

Real grooms share their shopping stories • Five super-smart guys tell Nicole Conner how they dressed for their weddings

WARDROBE WISDOM • Got your outfit sorted? Well done! Now you just need to figure out how to wear it to look your very best. Read on for tips on sharp suits and killer kilts

STYLE GUIDE • Formal black-tie looks are big news this summer! Scottish groomswear stores showcase their faves

Bonnie BANKS • THIS SEASON’S MOST STYLISH GROOMSWEAR LOOKS DESERVE AN ICONIC SETTING, SO WHERE BETTER TO SHOWCASE THEM THAN THE SHORES OF LOCH LOMOND?

BEHIND the scenes • OUR TEAM HAD A BUSY DAY AT LODGE ON LOCH LOMOND. HOPEFULLY YOU’LL HAVE SEEN SOME TEASERS ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA, BUT IF NOT, READ ON FOR THE #BTS LOWDOWN…

ABERDEEN & SHIRE SPOTLIGHT • From fabulous fashion to darling details, majestic venues to top beauty tips, groomswear guidance to jewellery geniuses, our special Aberdeen and ’shire focus has all you need to help plan a special day in north-east Scotland

BORROWING FROM Balmoral • Want to feel like royalty for the day? With venues like these in Aberdeenshire, you’ll be ruling the aisle in style!

We married at SANDMAN SIGNATURE HOTEL | ABERDEEN | • We’ve all heard of Sin City. Showgirls sporting feather headdresses and dollars being splurged like there is no tomorrow, but did you know that closer to home, it’s Aberdeen that has been dubbed the ‘luckiest city in the UK’? Zoey and Ross certainly felt like they won big when they married in the Granite City on 11th June last year, as bride Zoey tells Amy Shearer

It’s called fashion… • …look it up! Amy Shearer hears from Aberdeenshire’s style and beauty insiders as they share their secrets of how to pull together a showstopping look

SPARKLE and shine • Your ring is something you’ll wear and cherish forever, so finding it is a special moment. Couples are in good hands with Grampian’s jewellery experts, says Amy Shearer

LOON ABOOT TOON • From local tartans to treasure troves of keepsakes, Aberdeenshire’s groomswear specialists have a lot to offer, discovers Amy Shearer

IT’S ALL in the details • First impressions count, of course, but is there substance when you take a closer look? Amy Shearer hears from three north-east wedding suppliers pliers whose work is well worth a second glance

NORTH STARS • Nicole and...