The Kingdom of Fife has inspired painters, poets and songwriters. So it’s no surprise to discover that local wedding suppliers are also drawing on the region’s treasures for their creations Great ideas can be found everywhere – so long as you know how to look. Three women who do just that are milliner Lisa Jones, florist Suzy Burnett and baker Caroline Calder. These talented creatives find themselves constantly drawing inspiration from their local surroundings, giving their work a distinctive flavour of Fife. If you’re planning a wedding in the region, their hats, bouquets and cakes will compl ..read more

Looking for a place to say ‘I do’? Amy Shearer finds out what makes these five Fife venues worthy of being on your radar A stunning sunset shot under the woodland canopy at Cambo Estate (Photo: Photos by Zöe) Finding ‘the one’ isn’t just reserved for the person you’re going to marry. It also applies to other things in the planning stage, most notably that all-important spot where you say ‘I do’. Whether you fancy a country estate, a classic hotel, a place steeped in history, somewhere small and charming, or you’re simply just looking for inspiration at this stage, here are five great venues in ..read more

Olivia Swales and Jon Roper, now Mr and Mrs Roper 26th August 2023 Venue | Old Course Hotel, St Andrews Photography | Duke Photography “Jon and I’s journey began in St Andrews as students on our first day of university in 2014, when he asked for my number outside Tesco on Market Street. We’d coincidentally picked all the same modules and ended up running into each other nearly every day in class. Our first date was in Pizza Express. Because we had the best four years in St Andrews at the beginning of our relationship, getting married there was the natural choice for us. We’d had so many happy ..read more

We’re so excited to announce that we have a brand new website launching very soon! Here’s everything you need to know about our online revamp Spring cleaning is underway at Tie the Knot Scotland, and our website is getting a makeover. Don’t worry; you’ll still be able to read all of our latest articles online like you normally do, but you’ll also have access to extra features including our new supplier and venue directory. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring you an updated and improved website, full of real weddings, events, competitions, stories from all aspects of the wedding ..read more

What’s on the rails at Fife’s best bridal boutiques? Amy Shearer catches up with two fashion experts for a stylish overview of their favourite looks for the year ahead Amy King Bridal and Kudos Bridal Boutique Dunfermline‘s top wedding dress picks this season If something catches the eye of a person who looks at wedding dresses for a living (nice job!), it must be worth talking about. These bridal experts see hundreds (probably thousands) of dresses each year, so if they’re shouting about a particular detail or designer, there’s going to be a good reason for it. We asked the fashion experts at ..read more

Brunno Silva and Nigel Wilson 19th August 2023 Venue | Cambo Estate, Fife Photography | Photos by Zöe Words by Amy Shearer Having fallen in love with Cambo Estate on a short break there some years ago, Brunno Silva and Nigel Wilson knew this was the only place they could imagine saying ‘I do’. The couple, who live in Italy, invited 85 guests from all over the world, plus their cute pup Vita, to join the celebrations in Scotland on 19th August last year. What’s that old saying – when you know, you know? Well, not only did Brunno and Nigel feel that way about each other, they also had that same ..read more

Looking to get your glow on? If you’re approaching your big day and you’ve got skincare worries, let us introduce you to the team at 33Dowanhill who will create the perfect treatment suited to you and your skincare needs Left: When you enter 33Dowanhill you’ll be met by your facialist who will talk you through your treatment options Right: Loved something a lot? You’ve the chance to take it home at the end of your treatment! I’ve had more wine and olives in the past fortnight than Samantha Jones had in the entire 94 episodes of Sex and the City. I’ve recently moved to a new pad and between han ..read more

We sent assistant editor Amy Shearer to a venue that has a reputation for being able to do it all. Would she be wowed by the fine food, ritzy function suites and glorious grounds? You bet she would… The impressive grounds lend themselves to wedding photos, especially when drenched in sunshine (Photo: Natalie Holt Photography) Be honest. When was the last time you looked at your surroundings and really appreciated what lies on your doorstep? On my drive to the office every day, I must confess I’m usually so consumed by pretending to sing like Cher at the 1999 Brit Awards that I barely notice th ..read more

Grab your passports and your honey’s hand, and have the time of your newly married life for a weekend… or as many days of leave as you can spare It’s hard not to feel serene just looking at this picture of WildLuing on a sunny blue-skied day All work, no play definitely isn’t the way we roll – but equally, we likely also need to start rebuilding our savings accounts after planning the wedding of our dreams. Balance, am I right? Whether your work responsibilities call for a domestic mini-moon or a multi-week international trip, there’s a charming destination to suit any length of time and howev ..read more

Jennifer Reoch and Jamie Hunter 7th October 2023 Venue | Pollok House, Glasgow Photography | Eve Conroy Photography “Jamie and I are both Scottish, but we met while working at an American summer camp in West Virginia. We were friends for a couple of years before getting together as a couple back in Scotland in 2011 and we’ve been together ever since. After being an item for over 12 years, we didn’t feel in any rush to get married. We ended up engaged for quite a while before the wedding. We didn’t really do any planning for about a year and then finally decided we better get things organised ..read more