Tie the Knot Scotland June-July 2025

Heel protectors and midge-repellent at the ready… we’re taking this issue outdoors with a focus on alfresco weddings and stunning elopements. Our featured couples all seized the chance to host a portion of their big days outside, from a pastel-hued ceremony on a riverbank that was overlooked by Highland cows (p.202), to a pair who trekked into the Cairngorms for some spectacular post-ceremony portraits (p.220). The infamously changeable Scottish weather needn’t curtail your plans either. We check out an Ayrshire castle whose glasshouses ‘cheat’ that outdoors feeling while keeping heads dry (p.86), discover what live entertainment works best outside (p.192), and meet a celebrant who conducts 80% of her ceremonies under Highland skies (p.163). It turns out rain can even have its benefits when it comes to creating unforgettable wedding…

BLUE What better way to mark your wedding than with an adorable paper or jewellery keepsake to cherish forever? Scottish boutique gifting studio, PrettieCo creates many beautiful gifts for you to treat yourself to, or present to your bridal party. From a ‘something blue charm’ [above, £12] – a delicate accessory for the bride to add to her shoe, necklace or bouquet – to a cute bridesmaid proposal photo-strip card [top, £4.50] that reads “will you be my something blue?”, there’s a timeless memento for every part of your plans. “These are two of our most popular personalised products,” says the Ayrshire studio’s owner Savannah O’Neil. BORROWED If your ‘borrowed’ slot is still up for grabs, set your sights on Dekor&Co. Not only does the company help couples plan their…

It’s no secret that weddings generate mountains of unnecessary waste. So much so that, according to Sustainable Wedding Alliance UK’s 2025 wedding report, 86% of engaged couples are now looking to make an eco-friendly effort for their big day. That’s a great ambition – but just how do you go about doing it? Well, a green or eco-friendly wedding is one that has been planned with more sustainable choices in mind. That could mean specifying local and seasonal food (to reduce the miles it has to travel and the associated carbon emissions) or picking a venue because of its eco-credentials (it’s powered by renewable energy, say). Even small changes make a big difference – and it can all be simpler to achieve than you might think. Venues with purpose “There…

Glorious sunshine and the greenest grass we’d seen in months greeted us as we rolled up to Maycroft Retreat in the Perthshire countryside, just outside the tiny hamlet of Path of Condie. Assistant editor Eve and I had been invited to experience what a pre-wedding getaway might look like at this peaceful wellness venue – and by the end of the day, these two city gals were practically floating. We were warmly welcomed by co-owner Denise Millar, who runs the retreat alongside her partner, Grant. A qualified spa therapist with over three decades’ experience – and a former NHS palliative care team leader – Denise is the calm, beating heart of the business. Her energy is gentle and generous, and it shows in every inch of the soulful space she’s…

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW Mark your diaries as Kudos Bridal Dunfermline is booked and busy! First up, the team are hosting another fabulous open evening on Friday 27th June, 6–8pm. Pop in to browse designer gowns, meet the team and get a feel for the boutique with no appointment needed. Also, don’t miss the summer sample sale on 19th and 20th July, where brides can scoop up stunning dresses (including Maggie Sottero’s Derrick ballgown, right) at a discount. And as if that wasn’t enough, the new 2026 Essense of Australia collection, filled with modern, romantic silhouettes, is starting to arrive in store. SHOOTS AND LADDERS After teasing its Iconica ‘Divina’ collection last issue, Eleganza Sposa is back with a brand-new editorial shoot – and these gowns…

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