Tie the Knot Scotland June - July 2024

Like many brides- and grooms-to-be, the Tie the Knot Scotland team is well-acquainted with to-do lists. Ours has been longer than usual recently as we’ve been working behind-the-scenes on a brand-new website! We’ve still got all the brilliant advice and inspiration that you’d expect, but in our quest to make planning even easier, we’ve introduced a directory of hundreds of venues and suppliers. Scan the QR code below to start searching for your wedding dream team… Talking of newness, we visited revamped luxe Largs venue Brisbane House not once, but twice, for this issue. Our digital content creator Hazel checked into its incredible honeymoon suite overnight for a venue visit feature (p.90), before the rest of the TTKS squad pitched up to photograph kilts and suits (p.42). The resulting images…

Stockists on page 194 HOT OFF THE RAILS Say hello to one of Kudos Bridal Boutique Dunfermline’s latest new additions, a stunning new gown from Essense of Australia (left)! “These gorgeous styles are the first of our autumn collections to hit our rails and we can’t wait for our brides to start trying them on,” says the boutique’s Megan Carberry. “From clean-cut sheath gowns, to ballgowns with all the bells and whistles, this season’s got something for everyone.” Oh, and a date for your diary too: the boutique will host a walk-in sample sale on 28th and 29th September with gowns from many designers at ‘rock-bottom prices’. NEW venture Whether you’re looking for a chic wedding guest outfit, you’re the mother of the groom and need a new look, or…

Stockists on page 194 At one time or another, whether we realised it or not, we’ve all compromised. Trying to please everyone at once is nearly impossible – so instead of leaving one person entirely unhappy, we think, ‘hey, let’s meet in the middle’, and both give a little bit to come to an agreement. From the simple sacrifices of the weekly shop’s ice-cream flavour to the major milestones like where to live, the concept of compromise is a feature of mature relationships. But when it comes to your wedding dress, and, most importantly, how you feel in it? We’d argue there’s absolutely no room for compromise: “This is my day, my dress and my decision and, as such, I’m leaving other people’s preconceptions, expectations and beliefs at the fitting-room…

Surprise! This Christmas baby is actually… a summer! Not sure what I’m on about? Let me explain. Lately, my Instagram algorithm has been filling my feed with reel after reel of people discovering what ‘season’ they are. Now what does this mean? Well, the ‘season’ comes from a type of colour consultation referred to as ‘seasonal colour analysis’, during which a person’s eye colour, skin tone and natural hair colour are examined to determine their most flattering colour palette – from a selection of four options, characterised as spring, summer, autumn and winter. So it’s fair to say I’ve been thoroughly influenced – after seeing everyone’s complexions positively glow thanks to their new season-curated wardrobes, curiosity got the better of me. I mean, colour plays a part in nearly every…

Stockists on page 194 Helen Mirren Woman of the hour(glass) A dame detective with a penchant for regal elegance, Helen is the perfect combination of subtle and stylish. Hourglass silhouettes and belted gowns like these pictured picks are perfect for emphasising her small waist. Gillian Anderson Sharp as a knife-pleat No style limitations to see here – older and bolder is actress and author Gillian’s style sentiment for the years ahead. We are fans of her classy combos combining her love of eye-catching shades with bare-shoulders and pretty pleats. Diane Keaton Suited and booted Delightfully different, Diane’s love of all-things suits is a staple feature of both her red-carpet and everyday wardrobe. For some, this could come with the risk of being stuffy and stale, but Diane is brilliant at mixing, matching and…

Ever feel there are just not enough hours in the day? Between working, running a home, keeping up with friends and family, attempting to do some exercise, aiming for at least seven hours’ sleep and now planning a wedding, it’s safe to assume your days are fully booked. The first thing to go from the schedule? Self-care. The thing you’re now craving the most? Self-care. So instead of sidelining your beauty routine completely (and risk dull skin and under-eye bags on the big day!), carve out a little bit of me-time each evening. Get into the right routine, and not only will you wake up feeling refreshed, you’ll look it too. No snoozing and losing here, just multitasking princesses – thanks to the wisdom of our ever-helpful beauty queens. SOOTHE…