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From honeymoon must-haves to ideas for a travel-themed wedding, we’re celebrating summer with this collection of sunny treats
Get your contour on with the Tom Ford Soleil Contouring Compact (£78), comprising a coral blush, nude highlighter and golden bronzer.
SUN KISSED
A smattering of these pineapple decorations (£3.99) around the tables in your venue will add a totally tropical vibe.
H OT T R O P I C
We’re totally picturing this rosegold-plated silver coin bracelet (£39) with a flowing kaftan and sunkissed skin. Beaut.
MAKING COIN
SOMETHING BLUE(TOOTH)
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Losing suitcase keys will be a thing of the past with this Noke bluetooth suitcase padlock (£59.99), which unlocks via a smartphone app.
S U I TS YO U !
Remind your guests that you’re about to set off on, like, the best holiday ever with this super-cute three-tier ‘Suitcases’ cake (£428). specialdayscakes.co.uk
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CAS E : O N P O I N T
Put your honeymoon destination on the map with this bespoke print (£22), customisable with your names, date and location.
Give your carry-on some swag with this Pucci-esque suitcase (£75). Add sunnies and a scarf and you’ll be ready for the airport paps.
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They launched last year, but we’re still crushing hard on the Sophia Webster ‘Wifey for Lifey’ speechbubble flat sandals (£295).
Feeling the burn? Sling this Aztecinspired ‘Cassie’ tassel kaftan (£32) on over your bikini for instant poolside cool.
Yay! You’re married! So turn yourself into the heart-eye emoji IRL with these sweet – and budget-friendly – sunglasses (£8).
Notes of lemon, apple and Nashi blossom make this limited edition Nashi Blossom cologne (£44 for 30ml) summer in a (gorgeous!) bottle.
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TAG A LO N G
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These leather map-printed luggage tags (£65) can be personalised with your location of choice – a lovely lasting honeymoon reminder.
The Clinique Forevermore Bridal Compact (£39) contains optical diffusers to minimise fine lines and pores, and absorbs oil too.
Safari-loving couples can pay homage to the plains of Africa with this three-tier ‘African Dream’ cake (£550). So cute.
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Theming your day around foreign shores? Fill these cute palm treeshaped favour boxes (£1.15 each) with treats to make your guests smile.
Even the fugliest passport pic will look cute in this leather Wedding Belles travel passport holder (£70), also available in blush pink.
Containing rose water and aloe vera, the refreshing Fix’ Make-Up spray (£24) cools you down while setting make-up in place.
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The Personalised Maldives bikini (£200) is a celeb fave and can be customised with your new married initial in gold thread or crystals. odabash.com
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Getting hitched abroad? This pretty pastel ‘Marbella’ invitation (£3) can be personalised with your own info to get guests excited about your trip.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time Watch (£11,000) offers intuitive time adjustment and a beautiful dial.
The film adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ best-selling romance novel has just hit the big screen – the book (£3.85) is a captivating beach read.
If you’re struggling for wedding gift ideas for a pal (or yourself!), fill this personalised honeymoon tote (£13.95) with holiday essentials.
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Problem solving
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Table plan politics are getting me down, what do I do? Spit the wedding dummy and get rid of the table plan – it’s so last season anyway. Trestle tables are the new way forward; they look cool and modern, plus if you allow guests to pick their own seats, it eliminates a substantial amount of social politik. Apprehensive about giving guests free rein? Give the table plan another chance. After all, now you only have to worry about who’s sitting directly next to who!
the right fit Want to get in shape for your wedding but haven’t been close to exercising since a lacklustre game of netball in high school? Look out for a 5k happening in the months leading up to your big day to keep you training and focused!
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How to have blog-worthy wedding snaps? By setting off colourful smoke canisters, of course! This lovely moment was snapped in Mexico, but we think Scotland’s dramatic landscapes would make just as beautiful a backdrop. Check out 21CC Fireworks, who can help you pick the right colour and provide a technician on the day for £350!
I want to go a weekend abroad with my hens, but I’m worried some of them can’t afford it… Money talk is always awkward, but if you want to go away to relax before the wedding, be open with your hens from the start. Let them know you understand if they can’t make it, and won’t be annoyed if they have other commitments. Then, it’s probably worth having a night out at home for everyone who couldn’t come, so that nobody feels left out.
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I want a mobile cocktail bar, but don’t have the budget. Can I do it myself? There are some DIY approaches that go easier on the purse strings. Look up simple mocktail recipes online (grapefruit spritzer is an SWD fave), chop up some fruit to keep it fresh and pretty, then chuck it all into big decanters. Buy some bottles of flavoured spirits and get some drink measurement thimbles so guests don’t go overboard, then set up on a table along with some signage. Voila – your own ‘Choose Your Booze’ cocktail station!
perfect planning Finding it hard to keep of top all your suppliers, guests and fittings? Wedding planning apps are amazing for keeping everything in one place. Check out our blog for our pick of the best: scottishweddingdirectory.c
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Spotlight on CHARLOTTE BALBIER
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Charlotte Balbier reveals all about her new boho-glam collection Untamed Love, and tells us why every bride needs to know about the versatility of bridal separates
How did you get into bridalwear design – what’s your story? I have a family background in the bridal industry reaching back to my grandparents, who manufactured gowns and owned a chain of bridal stores. Also, my mother is awardwinning dress designer Amanda Wyatt; such a talent to have learned from! Bridal gowns, materials and brides have surrounded me ever since I was a young “I’m a boho girl, so it was only natural girl at heart for me to progress into who loves the family business – but I wanted to put my stamp on all things the industry with a fresh, glamorous!” new and modern brand.
Who is the Charlotte Balbier bride? A free-spirited, feminine woman who is confident in her fashion and bridal style
Where do you find inspiration for your dresses? I’m a boho girl at heart who loves all things glamorous. It’s unusual to have two very distinctive styles but it’s what makes me who I am! I celebrate this with my new Untamed Love collection, in which I embrace my inner hippy with boho-inspired gowns along with more glamorous styles.
Tell us more about Untamed Love… The quality and palette of fabrics is second to none: tulle, silks, French laces, rich Mikado fabrics and our specially designed chiffon, made in-house and totally exclusive to Charlotte Balbier. We have two new floral fabrics for 2017 and my love of playing with
colour palettes is also evident – alongside traditional ivory hues are antique gold, pewter, apricot and blush shades. It’s fun, playful, and boho-inspired with a twist!
You also have a new separates collection – what can brides expect from that? These are interchangeable separates that allow the bride to build and create her own individual look, whatever her style. Maybe a satin slip with a lace topper and satin sash? Or a ballgown skirt, crop top and lace reverse bolero?
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Do you have a favourite dress you’ve designed over the years? I love the ‘Charlotte’ gown I wore on my own big day. It had a silk organza full ballgown skirt with a deep French lace trim, a fitted and boned bodice, sheer tulle neckline and threequarter-length sleeves. The cathedral-length train had diamante buttons all the way down.
Which celebrity would you love to design a wedding dress for? Clémence Poésy – her unique style and understated chic is perfect for my separates collection.
And finally, what would you be doing if you weren’t a dress designer? I love my dog Buster Bear so much that I’d probably be working with animals. He is very helpful to the Charlotte Balbier brand – every morning we take a long walk together and I can brainstorm what steps to take next!
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‘Tempest’ topper and ‘Cossima’ skirt ‘Cecily’ lace overlay and ‘Harper’ slip
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‘Fawn’ topper, ‘Blythe’ sash and ‘Harper’ slip
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British talents Our hearts swelled with pride watching the British Talents catwalk show, featuring some of our finest homegrown talent. We saw bold beaded gowns from Eliza Jane Howell; intricate, breathtaking works of art by newbie Ruth Milliam; ethereal beauties by Katya Katya Shehurina and Grecianmeets-modern confections at Zaeem Jamal. Savin London, meanwhile, was bold and ambitious, offering ruffles, statement colours and glistening metallic florals.
Ruth Milliam
The bodice on this stunning Ruth Milliam dress took two months to make!
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We loved Katya Katya Shehurina’s take on florals: this sheer bodice with flower appliques is so pretty
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INTERNATIONAL PREVIEW An eclectic mix of styles graced the International Preview catwalk. The show kicked off with Anny Lin, whose models were sent down the runway in gowns with floaty sleeves and ruffled skirts, teamed with bright flower crowns. Martina Liana’s collection was a stark contrast: all clean lines and delicate straps. And we crushed hard on every Tarik Ediz dress we saw; now there’s a designer who knows how to do red carpet glamour!
Cymbeline
This dress boasts a front-split; another micro-trend we spotted for 2017
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Lace and satin dress with court train and flare, featuring illusion shoulder straps and V-neckline ( £1,399), Katy’s Company. Pearl hair vine (£150), LHG Designs. Silver and enamel pendant (£214) and earrings (£83), John McKay Jewellers. Draped calla lily bouquet (POA), Flowers by Fiona Halliburton For STOCKISTS see page 352
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Draped tulle wedding dress with strapless neckline decorated with feathers and mermaid skirt with tulle and nylon frills, worn with a full-length chiffon cape with train (POA), Kavelle Bridal Couture. Floral bridal comb with crystal and pearl (POA), Susan Dick Jewellery and Bridal Accessories. Diamond pendant (POA) and pave-set diamond eternity ring (from ÂŁ995), Chisholm Hunter. Pink peony and ivory rose bouquet (POA), Flowers by Fiona Halliburton For STOCKISTS see page 352
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Cathedral-length veil with embroidered Juliet cap (£205), Rachel Scott Accessories. Song lyric bracelet (£85), Sweet Rosie Jewellery. Chiffon dress with empire waistline and illusion neckline (POA), Apple Blossom Time
Head candy
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The dress might be the main event, but don’t let your hair accessories be an afterthought. Here’s our pick of stylish headwear to set off your look
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HAIR: KIRSTY MACPHERSON HAIR AND MAKE UP ARTIST MAKE-UP: NATALIE RYAN MAKE UP PHOTOGRAPHER: LAURA TILIMAN STYLING: PATRICIA-ANN YOUNG | MODEL: LINDA YOUNG @ MODEL TEAM
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TOP LEFT: ‘Stella’ antique Juliet cap with veiling (£195), Melle Cloche - the Bridal and Accessories Boutique. Cashmere mesh stitch scoop neck sweater (£295), Johnstons of Elgin BOTTOM LEFT: ‘Sea Princess’ embroidered Italian tulle waist-length veil (£99), Arabesque. Dress as before, Apple Blossom Time BELOW: ‘Eternal Love’ 100% silk crepe-back satin hat (£249), Toco Fashion. Drop earrings in sterling silver with freshwater pearls (£32.50), RedRocks. Striped sleeveless tulle tea-length wedding dress (£1,400), Pretty Woman For STOCKISTS see page 352
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BEAUTY CONSCIENCE Lots of you ask about crueltyfree beauty brands, so I’m delighted to point you in the direction of the eponymous, ethical range recently launched by Scottish MUA Sara Hill. None of her products are tested on animals (she prefers to test on grannies) and the majority are vegan too. The Little Pop concealers (£16.50) are my current fave: creamy, great coverage, no-nonsense. Buy online at sarahill.com.
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WELL GEL Off on honeymoon soon? If you can’t eke out your wedding mani-pedi, don’t worry. Bourjois has just launched a 10-shade range of La Laque Gel nail polishes (£6.99) that make a manicured finish easy to achieve. The intensely pigmented gel colour formulas last well, require no UV light and can be removed with normal nail polish, so your nails won’t get damaged. Perf.
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TOUCH BASE Amazing new foundation alert: Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation (£35) is perfect for any brides-to-be looking for natural, radiant coverage and that muchcoveted bridal glow. Inspired by the gentle light imparted by candlelight, it’s best suited to dry skin (though with the right primer, I reckon it’d be fine for oily types too).
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I fell in love with this bridal beauty look at Anny Linn’s White Gallery show this year. If you fancy rocking a bold lip on your wedding day, I highly recommend Urban Decay’s awesome Vice lipstick. At £15 a pop it’s reasonably priced for a high-end lippy, comes in 100 shades (which means you can match it to the flowers in your hair, obv) and offers a variety of finishes, from matte to sheer shimmer.
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A NEW CLASSIC Stop the press: Chanel is set to launch a new No.5 fragrance in September guaranteed to become a go-to fragrance for brides. Lighter and fresher than the original, this is for you if you like clean scents. It’s been created by perfumer Olivier Polge, and Lily Depp will be the face of the fragrance (yep, makes me feel old too).
CONTEMPORARY + CLASSIC
ANTIQUED PEWTER WOLF TIE PIN (£15) NOT ON THE HIGH STREET
BESPOKE HANDMADE MID-GREY LEATHER BROGUES WITH EXCLUSIVE ‘SPIRIT OF LOCHEARN’ INLAY (£299) KILTS 4 U
CLASSIC DALVEY COMPACT HIP FLASK (£36) MACGREGOR AND MACDUFF RED ROSE BUTTONHOLE WITH ASTILBE, VIBURNUM AND FOLIAGE (£12.50) THE FLORAL DESIGN BOUTIQUE LIGHT BLUE BROGUE (£90) DUNE RHIANNON NEALE PHOTOGRAPHY
GOLD AND SILVER CUFFLINKS (£19.95) JOHN MCKAY JEWELLERS
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HAMMOND & CO. GOLD BOW TIE (£16) DEBENHAMS
CARVED TREE STYLE SILVER CUFFLINKS (£150) KEVAN SCOTT GOLDSMITHS
In a classic kilt or a three-piece suit, no groom’s outfit is complete without well-chosen accessories. No matter your personal steeze, there’s always a perfect something to sign off your look!
ROSE GOLD IWC PORTOFINO WATCH (£8,500) LAING EDINBURGH
DERBY-STYLE LEATHER SHOE (£220) THE KILT STORE
TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH
HARRIS TWEED HIP FLASK (£18.95) THE KILT STORE BANNOCKBURN SGIAN DUBH (£27.95) THE KILT STORE
INTERLINK SPORRAN WITH BOVINE FUR (£125) SLATER MENSWEAR
SILVER STAG CUFFLINKS (£45) SWEET ROSIE JEWELLERY
HUNTING PRIDE JACKET (£760) MCCALLS
ROYAL STEWART TARTAN BOW TIE (£10) SLATER MENSWEAR
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PLANNING LEFT: Gold urn centrepiece with Juliet roses, pale pink and peach avalanche roses, cream double eustoma and white apple blossom, finished off with peaches and figs (from £40), Save the Date Collective. D’Or menu (POA), SixpennyBlue BACK: Semi-naked rose gold cake (£350), Rosewood Cakes RIGHT: ‘Luxe Tuscan Summer’ three-tier cake with sugar pomegranates and stylised poppy (POA), The Enchanting Merchant Co. Place card in ivory and rose gold glitter paper finished with ribbon and arc buckle, printed with guest name (£2.25), Capercaillie Cards All glassware, cutlery and plates, The Green Cockatoo Sequin table cloth (POA), In Good Company Weddings For STOCKISTS see page 352
Piece of cake
Stylish stationery, creative cakes and beautiful blooms - we’ve got your wedding breakfast style sussed Our guide to PHOTOGRAPHY: LAURA TILIMAN STYLING: IN GOOD COMPANY WEDDINGS MODEL: HOLLIE THOMAS @ COLOURS AGENCY
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Touch of luxe TOP LEFT, L-R: Naked toffee cake piped with peach buttercream featuring gold geometric details and David Austin Juliet rose sugar flower (£175), white chocolate ganache drip cake with gold figs, mini meringues and lashings of toffee finished with gold leaf and co-ordinating geometric details (£50), gold lantern filled with Juliet roses and peach and pink Avalanche roses (from £40), all Save the Date Collective BOTTOM LEFT: White cake pops with gold geometric finishings (£2.50 each) and mini meringues with gold flecks (POA), both Save the Date Collective TOP RIGHT: D’Or double-sided table name (POA), D’Or place cards (POA) and D’Or menus (POA), all SixpennyBlue. Bitesize empire biscuits for canapés or cake table treats (£1.50 each), Three Sisters Bake. Tablet hearts with gold dusting (POA), SixpennyBlue. Gold terrarium centrepiece (from £25), Save the Date Collective BOTTOM RIGHT: Charger plate (POA), In Good Company Weddings. Rose gold foiled menu place card, (POA), Designs By Wanderlust. All glassware, cutlery and plates, The Green Cockatoo For STOCKISTS see page 352
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Themespiration CHIAVARI CHAIRS WITH RIBBON DÉCOR (POA) STUCIOWAOW.CO.UK RAINBOW BRIGHT CONFETTI CIRCLES (£10.95) NOTONTHEHIGHSTREET.COM
MEADOW SWEET (£525) TRULYDESIGNERCAKES.CO.UK
‘ELLIE’ STATEMENT FLOWER EARRINGS (£15) UK.ACCESSORIZE.COM
Rainbow BRIGHTS
YELLOW FLORAL LACE CLUTCH BAG (£28) DEBENHAMS.COM
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BRITISH ROSE EXFOLIATING SOAP (£4) THEBODYSHOP.CO.UK
PINK CAKE WITH FLOWERS (£310, INCLUDING DELIVERY AND SETUP) THREESISTERSBAKE.CO.UK GEOMETRIC PRINT TREAT + PARTY BAGS WITH STICKERS (£3) PIPII.CO.UK
BUTTERFLY HAND-PAINTED MINT JUG (£25) BERRYRED.CO.UK
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HOT PINK FLAMINGO DRINK STIRRERS (£3.49) GINGERRAY.CO.UK
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Peony
Gardenia Tulip
Cherry blossom
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The height of summer sees lots of colourful blooms burst out of the soil
Days are longer, the weather is warmer and with it, beautiful new flowers spring forth!
Anemone Calla lily Cherry blossom Freesia Ranunculus
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Stephanotis Sweet pea Tulips Daffodil Iris
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Alstromeria Amaranthus Chrysanthemum Gerbera Daisy Lily Sunflower
The frost starts to fall in the lead up to the festive season but beautiful flowers continue to grow.
Scabious Rosehips Seed Heads Orchid Crocus Begonia
Cyclamen Helleborus Holly Berry Juniper Ivy
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BOOK IT! Enjoy a two-night minimoon in Lisbon, staying at one of these three chic hotels (based on departure on 23rd August from Edinburgh Airport)
Sana Rex Hotel FROM £350PP
Hotel Lisboa Plaza FROM £375PP
Corinthia Hotel Lisbon FROM £440PP
Stay in a standard double room in this three-star hotel, which overlooks the urban Parque Eduardo VI in downtown Lisbon.
This elegant four-star hotel is a short stroll from Rossio Square. Stay in a standard double room or upgrade to a superior room for an additional £20pp.
Expect stunning views and spacious rooms at this luxurious five-star hotel, which is just minutes from the city centre. For an extra £20pp, you can stay in a junior suite.
BOOK YOUR DREAM HONEYMOON NOW with the Barrhead Travel Weddings Team: 0871 223 8333
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Star style
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Former Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh wed long-term partner Justin Scott in Barbados, then stayed on the Caribbean island for a chilled family honeymoon
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imberley Walsh has long been a favourite here at SWD, effortlessly marrying her glam personal style with a laid-back, family-oriented attitude. We knew we would just love her big day, and she and new hubby Justin Scott didn’t disappoint with their envy-inducing wedding and honeymoon in Barbados back in February. The couple were surrounded by close family and friends as they tied the knot at Bellevue Plantation House on the beautiful Caribbean island. Kimberley even had her two best mates from her Girls Aloud days, Cheryl and Nicola, as blushing bridesmaids. For the reception, the couple and
their guests ate dinner and danced at The Cliff Restaurant, a stunning venue with amazing views over the sea. When the wedding was over, friends and family returned to the UK while the bride and groom stayed in Barbados with young son Bobby for a family honeymoon at the Bellevue Plantation, a historic Bahamian villa. They were seen frolicking on a beach with Kim sporting the newest celeb bride fashion trend – monogrammed bikini bottoms. Later, after baby Bobby’s bedtime, Kimberly posted a hilarious photo of her and hubby Justin having shots poured into their mouths at a boat party!
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Make like Kim and Justin and jet off to gorgeous Barbados to soak up the beautiful local culture and amazing weather, not to mention the mind-blowing food! Book your first holiday in matrimony with Barrhead Travel and you’ll get to stay in Cherry Red, a fabulous rental villa which overlooks Royal Westmoreland Golf Course and is close to Mullins Beach. The four-bedroom villa – which sleeps eight people – is stunning, with bright and stylish interiors along with its own private plunge pool. Dine under the stars at the pool terrace (and if you don’t feel like cooking, ask the on-hand chef to rustle you up something!). There’s a fitness centre, tennis courts and spa nearby, plus you’ll have exclusive access to the Westmoreland Beach Club at Mullins Bay, with a courtesy shuttle on hand to get you to and fro. Seven nights at Cherry Red starts at around £1,100 per person including flights from Scotland (please note this is based on eight adults travelling).
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WEDDING TRADITIONS
THE GIBSONS
“A L PA C A S C A R R I E D OUR RINGS!” “On the day my son, who was best man, pretended he’d forgotten the rings and came back in with two alpacas in little bow ties, carrying the rings in a satchel. They were from Velvet Hall Alpacas and we were the first in Scotland to use them. Everybody enjoyed it!”
Don + Jan Cringletie House Hotel, Peebles
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“We had a First Look shoot” ‘We wanted to see each other before the ceremony to get rid of any nerves. We’ve been together for 11 years so the traditional ‘mystery’ of a wedding day was never going to happen. Plus, we got to share our excitement without other people around.”
Eileen + Stuart 29 Glasgow
“ T H E B R I D E G AV E THE FIRST SPEECH”
“WE GOT HITCHED OUTSIDE!”
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“At Comrie Croft, you can get married in any part of the venue. We wanted to show our friends how beautiful Scotland is, so we chose to have the ceremony in woodland. I loved walking down the bumpy trail in my white wedding dress.”
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wedding traditions We all know the drill. Church. Speeches. Best man. But does it always have to be that way? Lucy Sweet talks to the couples who decided to turn those wedding day traditions on their heads…
Meghan + Andy Comrie Croft, Perthshire MARIANNE FORD PHOTOGRAPHY
“We had a best woman”
Helen + Stewart Kinkell Byre, St. Andrews
Chris + Marianne Married in Bristol
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“Gemma is my best friend. She organised the stag do, and for the day we made her a dress from Murray tartan, to match me and my dad’s kilts. We didn’t want to conform to tradition and she did a great job.” MIRRORBOX PHOTOGRAPHY
“Ours was a Jewish wedding, and the tradition is for the men to make speeches, but I insisted that I would get the chance to speak too. This meant I got to introduce “my husband” rather than Stewart introducing “his wife.” The guests loved it.”
“ M Y B O U Q U E T WA S M A D E F R O M PA P E R ” “I made my bouquet from the envelopes of letters that David and I sent to each other when we were living in different places. They were such a success that afterwards I launched my own paper and stationery business, Origami Fox.”
Anna + David Kailzie Gardens, near Peebles 354 SCOTTISHWEDDINGDIRECTORY.CO.UK