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TENDER LOVING WEDDING STYLE
My wedding trend do’s and don’ts
With only a year to go until her wedding, top Scottish style blogger Rachel Lawler of Tender Loving Style shares her wedding trends rundown
“I can’t quite believe I’m now on the one-year countdown to saying ‘I do’. Since getting engaged in 2018 (and a pandemic-postponed wedding later), it’s crazy to now look at my initial Pinterest boards of my décor inspo.
Trends have changed, as has my entire wedding vibe and even the way I find inspiration. Pinterest will always have a place, of course, but TikTok is now my digital go-to in wedding décor ideas. After hours of scrolling, reading YSW and talking to other brides, I’ve whittled down the things I will – and won’t – be doing for our wedding.
@whathannahdoes
Don’t… favours
It’s not that I have anything against little bags of tablet or the like, but I’ve just been at too many weddings when the favours the couple have put money into have been left behind. We decided early on we wanted to spend on something else and it was actually on TikTok that I found @whathannahdoes, a Scottish live event artist who draws all of your guests, which are then printed out so everyone gets their own personalised drawing to take home – such a cute keepsake that people will actually hold on to.
Jorum Studio ARRAN
Do… a wedding scent
I love when you spray a certain perfume or light a certain candle and the scent just takes you back to a particular memory. I think the idea of ‘scenting’ your big day is simple but so effective. I plan on finding scented candles I love to have lit throughout the room (I would totally love to create my own, but also don’t want to stress myself out!). I also want to find the perfect wedding day fragrance to wear on the day and on honeymoon: the search is on!
Do… an unplugged ceremony
Whilst this isn’t a new trend by any means, I am passionate about no phones in the ceremony. No one wants their wedding photos ruined by your (well-meaning) auntie, who has whipped out her full iPad to capture a very blurry shot of you walking down the aisle. We’ll be politely reminding guests at the start that we’d love them to be fully present during the ceremony, and - for the photos they do take post-ceremony - we will be asking them not to post any until we have posted ourselves.
Don’t… mix tables
So, I totally understand why some people decide to mix up the seating plan to help guests get to know each other, but making small talk with a table of strangers has never been my vibe. Maybe I’m just a creature of habit, but nothing makes me happier when I go to check where I’m sitting at a wedding and find I’m seated with my friends or family. After 2+ years of pandemic, I’m seeing all social settings as the ultimate catch-up with loved ones and will be seating my guests beside the people they actually know.
Do… a rehearsal dinner
When I say the term ‘rehearsal dinner’, all I can think of is Phoebe and Mike from Friends, but I guess this is also the best way to describe what we’re planning the night before! Our venue has a private dining room so we thought it would be the perfect way to start the wedding celebrations by having a dinner with our parents, siblings, bridesmaids and groomsmen. I’m totally set on going a little OTT with plenty of personal touches and – of course – a fabulous all white outfit!”
Love Beth – Design Co table plan | Laura A Tiliman Photography
Find out all about scenting your wedding on page 102
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OCTOBER SEC
Mood boards at the ready – The Scottish Wedding Show is coming back to the SEC Glasgow, 8-9 October 2022.
With over 200 of the country’s hottest suppliers on-hand to show you how they can make your big day unforgettable, and plenty of features to get your creative juices fl owing, it’s the perfect way to supercharge your wedding planning.
So assemble your bridesmaids, gather the groomsmen and get ready for a day full of wedding inspiration! LIVE CATWALK SHOWS
Get ready for the ultimate dress inspiration! Take your seat in our fabulous catwalk and see the largest bridal collection in Scotland in a professionally produced catwalk showcasing outfi ts for brides and grooms-to-be, their mothers, bridesmaids, fl ower girls and page boys - it’s a show not to be missed. Performances take place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm each day, and will feature ranges from Angelique Lamont, Reeta Fashions, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, Catwalk, Kilts 4 U, MacGregor & MacDuff, Carriage & Castles and many more*.
VIP EXPERIENCE
Treat yourself to VIP tickets and enjoy a little touch of luxury. Our VIP visitors get fast track entry, a glass of bubbly, access to the VIP Lounge, seats in the front two rows of the Catwalk Show, and more! But hurry – availability is very limited.
LET’S TALK TYING THE KNOT
The Let’s Talk Tying the Knot stage will play host to a curated programme of drop-in talks and Q&As covering various aspects of your wedding day - and importantly your wedding planning. With industry experts and trendsetters guiding you through everything from personalising your ceremony and making your wedding stand out, to picking your photographer and videographer, pull up a pew and get set to make your wedding planning a breeze.
LIVE BAND SHOWCASE
How do you pick a wedding band without seeing them perform live on stage? Trick question – you don’t need to, because at the Live Band Showcase, you can see some of Scotland’s leading musicians performing live! Join us throughout the day and fi nd the perfect band or choir singer for your special day.
FIELD OF DREAMS
If you’re opting for an outdoor wedding (or a venue with lots of outdoor space) then we’ve got a whole area dedicated to the quirky ideas that will really make your wedding stand out. From ice cream and mobile bars to alpacas – there’s something for couples with even the biggest imaginations!
EAT, DRINK & BE MARRIED
Take the weight off your feet and refuel in our Eat, Drink & Be Married restaurant – grab a bite before you head back out on to the show fl oor.
Tick off your to-do list at The Scottish Wedding Show. You say “I do”, we do the rest.
