Gemma McKinley and Darren Jackson – now Mr and Mrs Jackson 20th January 2024 Venue | Logie Country House, Aberdeenshire Photography | Dani Rose Photography “Darren and I met in summer 2018 at a concert in Glasgow. Our first date was casual drinks and a bite to eat – and the rest is history! We had been together just under five years when he asked me to marry him in May 2023. We were with our two dogs, Pepper and Freckle, on a break to the Highlands when he popped the question. He attached bandanas around their necks that read, “Will you marry me, mummy?” How could I refuse? We were only engag ..read more

What’s your wedding dress style? Flirty and fun? Classic and chic? Bold and beaded? Get to know the credentials behind some of the most covetable bridal labels in Scotland…you might just meet your perfect match! WONÁ Concept Timeless, luxury, chic Left: Atelier – Signature Edition Spenser V-neck mermaid gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves and a statement necklace-bolero, £POA; Right: Atelier – Signature Edition Ayleen beaded mesh V-neck gown with flowing off-the-shoulder sleeves, £POA, both WONÁ Concept A Ukrainian brand from Lviv, WONÁ Concept is first and foremost a family business. It made i ..read more

Nicola Lynch and Paul Scott 2nd December 2023 Venue | One Devonshire Gardens at Hotel du Vin Photography | Robert James Smythe Photography There is so much hype surrounding special events – whether you’re saying ‘I do’, seeing your all-time favourite singer in concert or visiting your dream destination – that it’s perfectly acceptable to be overcome with emotion when the experience ends. That’s  exactly what Nicola felt when she tied the knot with Paul at Glasgow’s swish One Devonshire Gardens at Hotel du Vin. Fortunately for the bride, though, it wasn’t actually the end: as the last not ..read more

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