Steph Boyle heads to the capital for a luxurious stay at the capital’s most iconic five-star wedding venue The Balmoral’s iconic clock tower dominates Edinburgh’s eastern skyline I remember the first time I set foot in the Balmoral. It must’ve been eight years ago. My boyfriend (now my husband) and I had booked a stay and dinner as a treat for our anniversary. I’ll never forget how special we felt from the moment we started up the steps that take you into the grand and beautiful lobby. Every detail was outstanding, from the floral displays to the staff uniforms. I’ve always associated the hote ..read more

Lynsey Campbell & Andrew Gilbert 11th June 2022 Venue | Cormiston Farm, South Lanarkshire Photography | Gail Photography “After five years together, Andrew and I got engaged on 23rd December 2018. I’d been dropping hints, but he completely surprised me when he got down on one knee on a viewing platform overlooking the old mills and waterfalls at New Lanark when we were out on a walk one day. We picked Cormiston Farm as our venue as it is close to where we live and is set amid beautiful Lanarkshire countryside. We both grew up around the area and wanted somewhere laid-back and rustic ..read more

Want to tell your beloved how you feel but just can’t find the words? Patricia-Ann Young speaks to Scottish celebrants about how to write amazing and personal vows for your wedding ceremony Emma and Scott share a laugh with Natalie Stevenson (Photo: Robert James Smythe) What is a wedding other that a public declaration of your love for your partner? These days, your wedding can be exactly what you want it to be, and you can say exactly what you want to say as well. So why not use your ceremony to tell the person you’re marrying – in front of all the people you care about most in the world – ho ..read more

Your wedding invitations are the first glimpse your guests get of your plans. Let’s run through the essentials and find out how to make them personal Falkirk-based Joy Wedding Stationery are known for their gorgeous pocket and vellum invitations that come with printed belly bands and lined envelopes for a luxe touchGetting the basics right Angie Lawder of Joy Wedding Stationery talks us through the pre-wedding essentials Save the date These inform your guests of the wedding date well in advance, so they can book time off work and avoid making any other arrangements on your date. These can be s ..read more

Wedding photographer Gary, aka Good Luck Wolf, and tooth-gem artist Corinne had a ‘gothic luxe’ wedding and party at Harelaw Farm in Ayrshire on 29th October 2022 Photography | Jo + Liam Photography You won’t be surprised to hear that one of the first vendors Gary and Corinne booked for their barn wedding was photography duo Jo + Liam. “It was an easy choice. Not only are they among the best in the business, they are good friends of ours. We knew they would make us feel relaxed and completely at ease, with no stress,” explains Gary. With bride and groom both full-on at work across the whole o ..read more

Struggling to find your flower power? Patricia-Ann Young quizzes three wedding florists on how to find your bridal bloom groove Gorgeous Alyson and bridesmaids pose with their Greenshed Flower Studio posies (Photo: Emma Donaldson Photography) Working with a florist to create big-day blooms is loads of fun and can be a very creative process. Still, it’s hard sometimes to find your own style amid the deluge of options and inspiration that’s out there. Who better to ask for advice on bringing your ideas into bloom than three florists with masses of experience in all things relating to wedding flo ..read more

Caitlin McGurk & Jonathan Olejnik 23rd September 2022 Venue | Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel, East Kilbride Photography | Gary James Photography “Our engagement was like something out of a movie. We were on holiday in Italy and Jono rented a private boat on the Amalfi Coast at sunset to propose. It was so beautiful! I am from Salsburgh in North Lanarkshire and Jono is from Essex, but we have lived in Australia for the past five years. Covid stopped us getting back home to the UK for three years. During that period, we considered getting married Down Under, but I am so glad we held off ..read more

Forget the flowers, the favours and the fancy chair sashes: the food is what guests remember after most weddings. Here are eight venues with outstanding catering for you to get your teeth into Dine in style on your wedding day at Barnbougle Castle 1.  Barnbougle Castle Barnbougle Castle is the epitome of opulence. The beautiful South Queensferry venue only partners with the highest-quality caterers and wedding suppliers. The surrounding Dalmeny estate is also home to the award-winning Great British Vermouth, which is handmade using herbs and botanicals grown here. 2. Rufflets St Andrews ..read more

If a picture speaks a thousand words, then these images have plenty to say. Scottish photographers share the back story of some of their favourite wedding photos with Nicole Conner Marion McKinnon Photography “This gorgeous confetti image was pretty special as it was the culmination of months of picking and drying roses from the bride’s family’s garden to actually make the confetti for the wedding at Boath House in Nairn,” Marion McKinnon tells us. “In my opinion, there is no such thing as too much confetti!” Andy Hamilton Photography “Sarah and Ewan opted not to have posed photos with their ..read more

Tartan Entertainment represent some of Scotland’s best wedding DJs, saxophonists and singers, so when its head honcho Euan Lawrence married Annie McNeely at Venachar Lochside on 2nd August 2022, one hell of a party was had! Photography | Paul Govers Photography and Derek Christie Photography Tartan Entertainment’s tag line is ‘Are you ready to have the best party ever?’ and you can bet your bottom dollar that the agency’s owner Euan and his new missus Annie certainly did. “I knew we had to throw the biggest wedding bash ever – and Annie says that I certainly knew who to ask,” laughs Euan. “I ..read more