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Esteemed watchmaker Festina has launched a new collection of automatic watches, channelling a clean, classic look with elegant hands and dials throughout the collection. Available at Kevan Scott Goldsmiths.
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COUNTRY MODE Want to pay homage to the home country without donning a Prince Charlie jacket or Royal Stewart tartan? Check out Slanj Kilts’ Muted Hunting Buchanan kilt, new to its hire collection. The muted greens echo Scotland’s beautiful countryside for a subtle rustic spin on trad attire.
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ACCORDING TO A RECENT POLL BY JEWELLERY B R A N D VA S H I , I T TA K E S A WOMAN ON AV E R AG E
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Hotel Du Vin in Glasgow is the perfect venue for sophisticated stags. You and 15 friends can lounge in the specially designed Whisky Snug room, which has an extensive and diverse whisky collection from all around the world. Afterwards, relax with a cigar in Du Vin’s Cigar Bothy on the private terrace.
Nothing strengthens the bonds of male friendship like good old-fashioned competitiveness. At Barony Castle in Peebles, you can partake in a variety of activities such as axe throwing, segway driving and haggis hurling. At night, Barony can set up a fun casino, classic arcade or even a dual racing simulator!
Get all outdoorsy at Springkell, near Lockerbie, and take your stags out fishing, clay pigeon shooting and quad biking, or compete in Springkell’s mini Highland games. When you head back to the house, relax with a beer at the pool table – or have a shot on the Scalextric…
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It’s tradition for the bride and groom to gift each other on their wedding day, so why not forgo the oblig pocket watch and hint for something a little more exhilarating? Hire a Caterham Seven Roadsport SV 125 from Forth Sevens and take a drive down Scotland’s lesser-known roads. If you really enjoy yourself you can even book it as your wedding transport!
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THE GROOM’S POV
Groom at the top EMMA LAWSON PHOTOGRAPHY
F R O M F I G H T I N G B A C K T H E T E A R S T O B AT T L I N G T H O S E P R E - S P E E C H N E RV E S , B A R RY ST R AC H A N R E V E A L S W H AT R E A L LY G O E S O N I N A G R O O M ’ S M I N D O N H I S W E D D I N G D AY. . .
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not sure there was ever just one moment where I knew Polly was The One. It was more a case of the more time we spent together, the more I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. It certainly helped when she told me she liked to bake cakes! I was remarkably chilled the night before our wedding; it wasn’t until I was at the end of the aisle watching the guests take their seats that I was struck by an almighty wave of nerves. Suddenly, I was emotional. I knew if I turned around to look at Polly that I would burst into tears, so I just looked straight ahead until she was by my side. She made a cheeky face at me, which helped me hold back the emotions. We had previously agreed with the minister that we would read our vows in a ‘repeat after me’ fashion (as most people do), but when it came to it, the minister read the whole lot out and asked me to repeat. I had to ask for a shot of his book because there was no way I was going to remember all of that! In a way, it made the whole
“I knew if I turned around to look at Polly that I would burst into tears, so I just looked straight ahead” ceremony more relaxed and reminded me that we should just enjoy the day. When you hear the words, it all becomes real. You have the ring on your finger and all of a sudden, that’s the formal bit done. It’s such a small part of the day, but the most important. At that point, your mind automatically kicks into wedding mode. The prospect of doing my speech weighed heavily on my mind for most of the morning. I’m not one to shy away from public speaking, but when it’s your friends and family in the audience, the pressure is most definitely on. Once I stood up and read the first few lines, however, I became more relaxed. I had been reasonably prepared and had written the best part of the speech a week earlier (with the exception of a few last-minute tweaks the night before...) and I’d recommend taking some time to plan it and read it out loud several times. It definitely helped me feel more confident about the whole thing. As I’m sure most grooms will testify, the wedding day went past in the blink of an eye. We are still hearing about things that
Barry’s best advice? Be prepared. Plan everything out well in advance as you’d be surprised how quickly suppliers book up. I’d also recommend getting a wedding film. You’ll be so busy running around on the day that it’s nice to have a video to look back and see all the goings-on that you missed!
happened that we didn’t know about. You are just so busy speaking to guests and having a good time to catch everything that’s going on! I was pleased to be involved with all the wedding planning but I could see why many guys might decide to take a back seat. I think weddings have been, and always will be, more bride-centric and there is probably a stigma that weddings are a ‘girly’ thing. I like to think I was a fairly proactive groom, but on the day I was happy for all the attention to be on Polly. I think every girl dreams of her wedding day so it was important to me that she had one to remember. Marriage to me is the natural step when you find someone who you want to spend the rest of your life with. It’s great now that we can look to the future as a married couple. I wouldn’t say that being married has changed our relationship too much – we are much the same as we were before – but it’s nice to know that Polly is officially my wife and part of the Strachan family.
VISIT THE SWD BLOG TO SEE PICTURES FROM BARRY AND POLLY’S WEDDING! scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/category/blog
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t is a truth universally acknowledged that, in Scotland, when a man and a woman become engaged to be wed, two important questions will be posed. The first is put to the lady, “How did he propose?” and the second to the gentleman, “So, will ye be wearing a kilt?”
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Ask a tourist what they associate with our country and top of the list – above whisky, haggis, Braveheart, comedy, shortbread and the statue in Glasgow with the cone on its head – is usually the humble kilt. It is an emblem of Scottish masculinity, and immediately conjures images of rugged landscapes, Scottish pride, and noble, beautifully tailored, savages. But why did men start wearing kilts in the first place? “There’s a bit of grey area as to how it originated,” says Peter at The Kilt Hire Co. “It was a primitive form of clothing, and existed in similar guises around world.” Evolving from what The Metropolitan Museum of Art says was originally a mantle, the first distinctively Scottish kilts appeared at the end of the 16th century. In Gaelic, it was known as ‘feileadh mór’, or ‘the belted plaid’. “These first kilts were made from eight yards of fabric,” says Peter. “They were gathered up and then carefully folded and pleated.”
For most Highlanders, the kilt formed part of their every day dress – until 1746, that is, when it was banned after the final Jacobite rebellion, heavily supported by Highland chieftains and clans, failed at the Battle of Culloden. The British Crown was wary of the unruly Scottish warriors and, according to The Met, viewed the kilt as “a symbol of rebellion and primitive savagery.” The ban was finally repealed just less than 40 years later, and it was from this point onwards that the kilt began to be worn almost exclusively as formal dress.
According to The Met, the British Crown viewed the kilt as “a symbol of rebellion and primitive savagery” By the time the 19th century rolled around, Highlanders from time gone by were no longer regarded as barbaric rabble-rousers. In fact, due to the tireless romanticisation of the Highlands by Sir Walter Scott, nostalgia for a simpler (and more bare-legged) time swept the British isles. Rose-tinted glasses only took Scots so far, however, and the design of the kilt was tweaked and eventually evolved into the lighter, less cumbersome kilt we know and love today.
NEW DIRECTION Well, kind of. Because in recent years, kilt outfits have modernised further. “Not so long ago, 99% of the time our grooms went for really traditional outfits; lots of Charlie and Argyle jackets and Royal Stewart tartan,” notes Scott at Kilts 4 U. These styles have been on the wane over the past 10 years, however. “There’s been a move towards styling them with suit jackets and waistcoats – we call them kilt suits,” says Scott. “And grooms are opting for more fashionable cloths now, such as Harris tweeds and cashmere.”
IN WITH THE OLD In saying that, fashion’s ever-cyclical nature means that old trends eventually come back around, which is why some contemporary grooms are creating looks that nod to where it all began: the belted plaid. “The plaid is a large piece of matching tartan which goes over the groom’s left shoulder,” explains Sarah at MacGregor and MacDuff. “It is fastened with safety pins and has a brooch at the front for added detail.” But regardless of whether you choose to plaid or not, donning a kilt is bound to make you feel like a true Scotsman. (No matter what you’ve got hiding beneath it...)
HISTORY OF THE KILT
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Mix + match M AT T A N D C H R I S W A N T E D T O C R E AT E A C O H E S I V E L O O K W H I L E STILL LETTING THEIR PERSONALITIES SHINE THROUGH
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or Matt and Chris, wearing kilts on their wedding day was a no-brainer. “I wear suits to work every day and I didn’t want to get married in something that felt like workwear,” explains Chris. “I only wear my kilt on special occasions so there was no question that I’d wear one to my own wedding.” Other half Matt is Australian, but that didn’t stop him sporting traditional attire. “For me, on a day as important as a wedding, there’s no debate. It’s comfortable, personal and looks great in photos,” he says. When planning their wedding outfits, it was important for the couple that their kilts looked modern and fashionable but with a personal connection. For Chris, his kilt was not only a throwback to his ancestry, but also to his bond with his parents. “I received my kilt for my 21st birthday from my parents. It is the traditional MacDonald tartan, which was important because it’s my mother’s maiden name,” he explains. For Matt, it was all about mixing Scottish culture with his Australian heritage. “The kilt I found had a lot of colours synonymous with the area I grew up in in Australia so that was really a bonus!” While the couple wanted the men in their wedding party to show off their personalities through their choice of kilt, they still wanted the groomsmen to have a certan uniformity. “We decided to all wear Argyle jackets with waistcoats in black and let the tie and tartan be the stand-out detail,” says Chris. This paid off beautifully, and led to a great photo op (above). “We have a fantastic photo taken by our wonderful photographers of all of the guests who came in their kilts, all together. It’s a brilliant mesh of different stories and heritages!”
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– from sgian dubhs and sporrans to kilt pins and cravats – allowing you to put your entire outfit together without any faff. There are options for the wee ones too (even babies!), so the entire party can be catered for under one roof. Stressfree shopping? Yes please. Best of all, no matter where you stay, you’re not far from a McCalls store. Over the last decade the company has expanded to become one of the largest retailers and kilt makers in Scotland, with outlets in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Elgin, Dundee, Glasgow and Tillicoultry. And before you even leave the house, you can create your perfect outfit on the McCalls website using the Outfit Designer, a nifty feature that allows you to try out different combinations until you find the right one. Awesome.
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To be in with a chance of winning this prize, enter online at scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk by Friday 30th September 2016 correctly answering the following question: Q. I N W H AT Y E A R WAS M C CA L L S LT D. E STA B L I S H E D?
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“I used an app called Teleprompter on an iPad the last time I was a best man, rather than cue cards. I set the app so the words scrolled at a pace that matched my speaking pace – I found that it slowed me down (everyone speaks too fast when they’re nervous!) and I could tap the screen to stop it easily if I needed to.”
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“IF YOU ARE GOING TO DO SOMETHING LIKE PROJECTING SLIDES ONTO A PROJECTOR, MAKE SURE YOU TAKE A LAPTOP THAT YOU KNOW PLUGS INTO A PROJECTOR AND TEST IT AS EARLY AS YOU CAN.” DAV I D, 3 6
“THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE IS TO ACTUALLY SPEND TIME PREPARING PROPERLY FOR IT. IF YOU GO IN UNPREPARED THEN PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO TELL, AND YOU’LL BE MORE NERVOUS THAN YOU SHOULD BE. ANOTHER THING IS TO MAKE SURE YOU DON’T SWEAR AS IT WILL ALWAYS ANNOY SOMEONE IN THE ROOM!”
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“The worst speech I ever heard was a best man’s speech which was over 40 minutes long. He listed numerous mundane stories of bog-standard nights out that only he and the groom had been on, so only the two of them found it funny – the rest of us were bored to tears. He also spoke a lot about other girls the groom had slept with, which is a total no-no.” JAMIE, 32
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“Try and work in funny anecdotes. They’ll be easier to remember because, if true, you’ll have been there and can recount what happened from memory.” J O H N - PAU L , 3 5
“You can’t be too edgy or you will alienate some - or most - of the guests. Remember: you want Auntie Linda to be laughing as much as your muckers. You are not doing a gritty gig at Jongleurs but making a speech at a family wedding. If you want to emulate a comedian, think more Michael McIntyre than Russell Brand.” GORDON, 35
THE IDEAL LENGTH FOR A SPEECH? BETWEEN
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“It sounds obvious, but remember to go to the loo before you go up to make your speech! And don’t drink too much alcohol beforehand. Have a clear head for it, then the celebratory boozing can commence once it’s done.” IAIN, 45
DID YOU KNOW?
It might be customary for the men to make speeches at weddings in the UK, but that’s not the case in other countries. In Denmark and Sweden, for example, absolutely anyone can take to the mic to make a speech, and it’s usual for the women to preside over proceedings. At SWD, we’ve noticed a rise in the number of women making speeches at Scottish weddings over the past few years, but it’s still quite unusual. We would love to see more brides, bridesmaids and mums having their voices heard, so please consider making your wedding speeches a mixed-gender event! HAVE YOU GOT A TALE OF A WEDDING SPEECH GONE WRONG? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR IT! Email editorial@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk
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Full highland retail service with expert advice We offer an unrivalled selection of Highland wear to buy including kilts, trews, jackets, sporrans and accessories in traditional and contemporary styles. Kilts and trews are available in cloths from some of Scotland’s leading mills in both 13oz and 16oz weights. Visit your nearest store Aberdeen, Ayr, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness or Stirling for Highland Retail prices.
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Modern Robertson tartan kilt worn with dark button Argyll jacket and waistcoat, scarlet tie, dark sporran and black socks with red flashes (to hire from £97), Slater Menswear For STOCKISTS see page 352
Check, mate Stylish kilts. Dapper jackets. Plaid suits. There’s never been a better time to be marrying in Scotland, as this inspiring selection of groomswear proves PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS BLOTT STYLING BY BETH FARQUHAR
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CONOR: Arran Mist tartan kilt, flashes and tie worn with Arran Navy tweed jacket and vest, leather shoes, navy wool socks, sgian dubh, kilt pin, dress sporran and chain (to hire from £115, to buy from £849), available exclusively at MacGregor and MacDuff. Gents’ buttonhole (£15), The Diamond Boutique TALIA: Fluid silk chiffon gown with lace strapless bodice (£1,665), The Bridal Courtyard. Beaded headband (£175) and bracelet (£15), Bridal Bliss Accessory Boutique. Bouquet including celosia caracas, cymbidium orchids, galaxy dendrobium, rosa vuvuzela, trailing jasmine and lily of the valley (£250), The Diamond Boutique For STOCKISTS see page 352
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Spirit of Glasgow tartan kilt and fly plaid with midnight blue tweed Strathearn jacket, blue hose and rouche tie (hire from £90, buy from £899), exclusive at Kilts 4 U
White fleck wool kilt suit (to hire £152.95), Mackenzie Menswear. Gents’ buttonhole (£15), The Diamond Boutique
Silver Mist tartan kilt and flashes worn with Glen Orchy grey tweed jacket and vest, leather shoes, grey wool socks, sgian dubh, kilt pin, dress sporran and chain and silver ruche (to hire from £89, to buy from £799), available exclusively at MacGregor and MacDuff. Gents’ buttonhole (£15), The Diamond Boutique
Blue Ramsay tartan kilt, hand-sewn in heavy weight material with matching fly plaid and brooch. Worn with light grey Sheriffmuir jacket, five-button vest, grey seal skin sporran, French navy ruche and garter flashes (to hire from £110 - add £15 for plaid and brooch - or to buy from £880), Clan Kilts
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TOP LEFT: University of Edinburgh tartan kilt with navy tweed jacket, muted red wool tie and coyote sporran (to hire from £165, to buy from £1,275), exclusive to Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers TOP RIGHT: Highland Sky tartan kilt with navy tweed waistcoat and jacket, powder blue ruche, sporran, navy socks, flashes and sgian dubh (to hire £92.50), Slater Menswear. Gents’ buttonhole (£15), The Diamond Boutique BOTTOM LEFT: Modern Pride of Scotland kilt with a black Crail jacket and waistcoat (to hire from £87, to buy from £1,049), McCalls BOTTOM RIGHT: Isle of Skye kilt and classic tie with Glenelg jacket, musquash dress sporran, kilt pin and ghillie brogues (to hire £84.95, to buy from £1,569), Kiltpin For STOCKISTS see page 352
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Black Thistle tartan kilt outfit with light grey waistcoat, sporran, flashes and tie (to hire £139, to buy from £1,099), exclusive at Kilts 4 U. Gents’ buttonhole (£15), The Diamond Boutique. TALIA: Gown overlaid with lace, applique and beading (£1,050), The Glass Slipper. Pearl and rhinestone tiara (£150), LHG Designs. Silver pendant with marcasite and pearl detail (£245) and diamond tennis bracelet (£4,695), McCalls Jewellers For STOCKISTS see page 352
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CONOR: Moss green Crail jacket with Autumn tweed kilt (full outfit from £800), Slanj Kilts. Gents’ buttonhole (POA), The Diamond Boutique TALIA: Soft lace ballgown with pearl and bead-trimmed Sabrina neckline, mikado cummerbund and pocketed mikado skirt (£1,155), Pretty Woman. Silk flower hair comb (£26) and pearl and rondelle bracelet (£18), Bridal Bliss Accessory Boutique For STOCKISTS see page 352
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Gents’ hand-sewn traditional kilt in red Graham of Menteith tartan, worn with custom-made two-tone tweed jacket and vest with customised detailing, blue mink sporran and chain, satin tie, exclusivebrand kilt pin, matching tartan flashes and deluxe grained leather ghillie brogue shoes (to buy £1,696), Geoffrey (Tailor) Kiltmakers and Weavers
John Muir Way tartan kilt with brown Holyrood jacket and waistcoat, muted red wool tie and grey fox sporran (to hire from £165, to buy from £1,050), exclusive to Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers
K2-style navy jacket and waistcoat with powder blue detail on buttonhole edges, worn with Hebridean Ice tartan tie and kilt (to hire from £99.95, to buy from £1,400), Kilt Hire Co. Gents’ buttonhole (£15), The Diamond Boutique
Daywear outfit worn with a musquash sporran and antler horn sgian dubh (to buy from £986.99. Not available as a hire option, but similar outfit can be hired for £85), Hector Russell Kiltmaker
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TOP LEFT: Grey slim-fit wool-rich tweed mix-and-match suit (to buy £300), Remus Uomo TOP RIGHT: Navy slim-fit wool-rich mix-and-match suit with light blue windowpane overcheck (to buy £320), Remus Uomo BOTTOM LEFT: Light grey suit with coral tie and pocket handkerchief (to buy £135), Slater Menswear BOTTOM RIGHT: Lambswool navy fine herringbone Martin jacket (£245), waistcoat (£75), trousers (£85), and silk wool tie (£35), Walker Slater For STOCKISTS see page 352
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Air force blue slim-fit three-piece suit (£199), Remus Uomo Ivory striped organza strapless bridal ballgown with sweetheart neckline and full flounced skirt (POA), Ivory Pinks Bridal Couture. Crystal hairband (£65), RedRocks. Blue enamel and silver pendant (£165), Sheila Fleet – Scottish Designer Jewellery For STOCKISTS see page 352
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TOP LEFT: Cashmere wool gorse fine multi-check Edward jacket (to buy £285), waistcoat (£95), trousers (£105) and wool tie (£28), Walker Slater TOP RIGHT: Suit with pink tie and pocket handkerchief (to buy £110), Slater Menswear BOTTOM LEFT: Tweed suit (to buy £535), made to order by McCalls BOTTOM RIGHT: Granite Pride of Scotland trews with light grey tweed jacket (to buy from £550), McCalls For STOCKISTS see page 352
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Shetland Grey multi-check Edward jacket (to buy £265), waistcoat (£85) and trousers (£95), with silk wool tie (£35), pocket square (£28) and pure silk with worsted wool scarf (£65), Walker Slater For STOCKISTS see page 352
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