CONTENTS

14

Ask The Expert

Our bridalwear columnist Rachel of Racel Scott Couture turns her attention to wedding dress shopping with all her advice for to-be-weds searching for that perfect gown

21

In The Know

All the latest news of must-visit wedding shows, new designers and exciting new ideas to help plan your wedding day

22 THE ‘I DO’ DIARY

YSW newly-wed Jennifer shares the final stages of planning on the countdown to her December wedding while bride-to-be Lucy fills us in on finding her beautiful wedding gown

29 YOUR WEDDING, YOUR WAY

Writer Jennifer McLaren speaks to the experts about adapting so-called wedding “traditions” to make them properly inclusive and perfect for you

34 TENDER LOVING WEDDING STYLE

Style blogger Rachel Lawler of Tender Loving Style gets married this year and this issue she’s talking us through her prewedding beauty and wellbeing regime

Groom’s Room

70 COUNTRY GENTS

In the second part of our fabulous photoshoot at Errol Park we’re turning our attention to all things groomswear, and it’s all about tweeds and sharp accessories

84

Suits You

Four stylish YSW grooms talk us through their wedding day looks and how they achieved the perfect outfit

40

Meet The Winners Of The Your Scottish Wedding Awards

We held our first ever awards ceremony back in November. Here’s the round-up of all the winners. Did your supplier scoop an award?

48

Red Carpet Style

We’ve rounded up our pick of some of the best dressed at the Your Scottish Wedding Awards. Psst… there’s plenty of inspo for your groom’s outfit, bridesmaids or even wedding dress!

Fashion

52 THE BIG INTERVIEW

Edinburgh-based designer Liliana Dabic of La Novia boutique talks us through her design background and the inspiration for her own lines Liliana Dabic and Oscar Lili

54 PARK LIFE

Appliqué, statement headwear and standout separates take centre stage in our stunning photoshoot at Errol Park

Mums

96

Headturners

Fabulous fascinators and marvellous millinery can elevate an outfit, whether you’re the bride herself or her mum or mother-in-law. Scottish boutiques and designers let us in on their top picks this season

Be Inspired

110 ALL THAT GLITTERS

Three couples tell us the special stories behind their personal wedding jewellery

122

THAT’S A WRAP

All Wrapped Up Events Scotland tell us about Fife’s newest showroom for wedding planning, venue styling and equipment hire.

128 BE OUR GUEST!

Saltire Hospitality was named top caterer at the Your Scottish Wedding Awards and with wedding food and drink to suit every palate and style, as well as services to take you through the entire day, it’s easy to see why

133 THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT

To have kids or not to have kids at your wedding? It’s an age-old dilemma. The experts are guiding us through fun ways to keep them entertained

136 SMILE, IT’S YOUR WEDDING!

Dee Dental Paisley tells YSW how to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted, in time for your big day

140

Need To Have Beauty Buys

Top Scottish MUAs and hair stylists let us in on the little lifesavers that are always in their bridal kit

Your Scottish Venues

175 SCOTTISH VENUES NEWS

Your round-up of need-to-know stories and dates for your diary from around the country

182 WHERE THE HEART IS Richard and James got engaged in Ibiza but decided the Isle of Skye was the perfect location for their intimate wedding

190 PERFECT PAIRING

Bride Becky’s family owns Saltire Hospitality so her big day marrying husband Darren at Archerfield House was always going to be a showstopper!

216 YSW ON TOUR | LOVE ON THE LOCH

Head of editorial Katie travelled to Boreland Loch Tay to discover all the charms of this beautiful venue by the water

168 IN FOCUS

Do you know your fine art from your documentary? Katie Bletcher examines the different styles of wedding photography while experts tell us how to avoid the common pitfalls

170

Behind The Lens

Dan Rannoch and Matt Dale have been shooting weddings for over a decade with their business Fern Photography. Here, they chat us through their love of wedding photography and their authentic approach

204

Celebrate In The Glorious Outdoors

With its bespoke tipis and gorgeous grounds it’s no wonder Hartree Estates is such a picturesque setting for an al fresco wedding. Events manager Amy Martin shares her best tips for staging an outdoors wedding here

207 CAPITAL CHIC WEDDINGS

Marry in the heart of Edinburgh at the ever-stylish Glasshouse Hotel. Whether you choose to say ‘I do’ in one of the chic function areas or on the panoramic rooftop garden, your day is bound to be amazing

210 (BEE)WILD AT HEART

From their bespoke wedding logo to their fun wheel of fortune style music, Alice and Andrew’s wedding at The Rhynd was inspired

222 ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A WINNER Balbirnie House Hotel in Fife has scooped the momentous hat trick of being named “Best in World” at the influential global Haute Grandeur Awards. We discover just what makes it so special

228 YOU SPIN ME ROUND

Jack married his bride Sophie at his family’s hotel The Gailes in Irvine, guaranteeing a beautiful personal wedding in stunning surroundings

238 YSW ON TOUR | LAID-BACK LUXURY

We checked out all the beautifully refurbished wedding spaces and fabulous Si! Spa at The Gailes Hotel & Spa

248 SECRET WEDDING

Faith and Jason kept their planning to themselves before travelled from America to a privately-owned Scottish island for their last-minute wedding