WIN! One of five boxes of Hari Tea - Face The MomentIt's stressful organising weddings and pre-event nerves can get the better of even the most laidback bride. But who wants these distractions on the most important day of your life? Instead, let Hari Tea's new Face The Moment blend keep you cool, calm and collected. Hari Tea is a new range of luxury organic teas and this variety comes enriched with rose and hibiscus, which boost the body, soothe headaches and relieve tensions. In short, it promises to help you take those all-important wedding vows feeling positively radiant and relaxed!
www.haritea.com
The first five people to email will receive the tea. Just send your full name and address to liz@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk and mark the email HARI TEA.
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WIN! One of five Mother's Day chocolate-dipped strawberry gifts!These aren't just ordinary strawberries... these are Berry Scrumptious strawberries! If you think your mum deserves an extra special treat this Mother's Day, then enter now. Berry Scrumptious have the perfect gift: their award-winning fresh strawberries hand-dipped in the finest Belgian chocolate, which can be sent UK wide from their farm in Aberdeenshire. They taste absolutely divine and come presented in a luxury gift box with reusable cool box. To get 10% off your Mother's Day order, quote 'WEDDIR10' at the checkout when you buy online at www.berryscrumptious.co.uk. Oh, and don't forget your future mother-in-law as well!
To enter the competition to win one of five free 12-strawberry gift boxes, just answer this question:
Q. For which event did Berry Scrumptious provide a chocolate berry tower in 2007?
Send your answer, name and address to liz@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk and mark your email MOTHER'S DAY STRAWBERRY GIFT BOXES.
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WIN! A range of beauty face masks by Dermika!We've teamed up with Dermika to give away a selection of beauty face masks to you lucky brides-to-be. Dermika has designed a skincare programme adapted to individual skin needs at various ages. Their preparations aim to prolong skin's youthfulness and provide solutions for dilated capillaries, oily skin or excessive exfoliation problems. Their formulae are based on the latest ingredients and technologies, and are intended for every complexion type. For more information contact Enzo on info@enzo-beauty.co.uk or call 0208 992 3534.
For your chance to win a selection just send an email to liz@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk with your name and address, marking the header FACE MASKS.
WIN! Avoid Posh's bunions - protect your feet with one of 20 Foot Petals! With photos of Victoria Beckham's unsightly bunions splashed across the newspapers recently, many women will be tempted to throw away their teetering heels in favour of ballet pumps. But there is a solution if you're unwilling to forego the glamorous look on your wedding day. The fantastic Foot Petal range of protective insoles is endorsed by the American Podiatric Medical Association. They have taken the US by storm and now, thanks to tszuji.co.uk, the insoles are available in the UK. Foot Petals are virtually invisible cushioned insoles that make shoes more comfortable and stop annoying, aching feet problems such as bunions and blisters.
For your chance to win one of 20 pairs we have to give away, just email liz@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk with your name and address, marking the email FOOT PETALS.
The complete packageNew for 2010, the Ayrshire Bridal Centre is the first salon to offer a completely new concept in bridal fashion: bridal packages. The idea is to combat today's difficult economic climate, by allowing you to have your dream wedding at unbeatable value. They are offering a gown, tiara, veil and shoes, all for a standard price. Choose from the £299, £399, £499 or £599 package; each tailored offering allows you to choose a gown, head dress, veil and pair of shoes that not only suit your style and budget, but won't require you to compromise on quality.
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am-4.30pm
Ayrshire Bridal Centre, 16 Beresford Terrace, Ayr, KA7 2EG
T: 01292 289 091 W: www.ayrshirebridalcentre.co.uk
10% off in MarchWest Kilbride store Opus Occasions specialises in outfits for mother of the bride/groom. The shop was established in 2006 to complement their VOWS-award-winning sister shop Opus Couture, which provides wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. They stock carefully chosen collections by designers including Linea Raffaelli, John Charles, Sarah Danielle and Tom Bowker. All the staff are fully qualified and able to help your mum find the perfect outfit, and they also offer a fittings and alteration service if required. To celebrate Mothers Day - and four years' success in their latest venture - they are offering a 10% discount on any purchases made between Saturday 13th and Friday 19th March. The discount applies to all mother of the bride/groom ranges plus accessories.
Opus Occasions, 28 Ritchie Street, West Kilbride, KA23 9AL
Tel: 01294 829 264 W: www.opusoccasions.com
Get your dress for lessThere's nothing worse than falling in love with a wedding dress and then finding out it's beyond your budget. Except possibly falling in love with your dream man and then finding out he's married. Anyway, to help with the first problem, Berketex Bride are offering you lucky ladies up to £200 towards their dream dress this month. Just order your dress to receive a whacking £200 off. But don't delay, phone your bridesmaids right now, as the sale is only on for one week and ends this Saturday, that's 6th March.
Berketex Bride W:www.berketexbride.com
London callingAre you a fan of dress designs by Lindsay Fleming? Well you could be in luck as they may be coming to a venue near you. The company has just launched the 'Lindsay Fleming Roadshow' for brides who can't make it to their studio in Abington. They will be taking their dresses to various locations around the UK, beginning with a trip to London. So if you're planning a Scottish wedding but happen to be based down south, make an appointment to see them between Friday March 26th at 5pm and Sunday 28th March at 7pm. The location is Dolphin House Apartments, Chichester Road, London, SW1V 3LX. With visits planned for every six to eight weeks, you can then visit them at the same location for every stage of the process, right through to picking up the dress. And if that doesn't suit you, why not consider their mail order service - for further details see their website.
Lindsay Fleming T: 01864 502522
E: bridal@lindsayfleming.com W: www.lindsayfleming.com
Special Open DayAnyone who's been to the SECC wedding show will be familiar with the work of the Special Days team, whose cake-tacular creations cause many a bride to stand open-mouthed in awe. But fear not if you missed them at the last show, as they are holding an open day on March 7th to unveil their 2010 designs. Being held from 9.30am to 4pm, there will be plenty of special offers available on the day, as well as the opportunity to see just how gorgeous their cakes look up close - not to mention the most important bit, free samples! Entry to the event is free and due to a massive response it's now taking place at Glasgow's Bothwell Bridge Hotel. Oh and bridal salon Eleganza Sposa will be there too, showcasing some new dresses from their 2010 collection.
Special Days Cakes T: 01698 327075
W: www.specialdayscakes.co.uk
The gift of givingLooking for favours that are a bit different from the norm? Then try Oxfam Unwrapped's brand new range. Its life-changing gifts include health check-ups, help teaching a child, chicks, bags of seeds, buckets and animal vaccinations. Favours come in packs of 50 cards in eight different designs and cost £106. The concept is simple: guests receive gorgeous white cards made from recycled paper and people living in poverty benefit from the gift. Favours can be organised and purchased online, and there are options to choose gift themes such as 'plant an allotment' for green-fingered couples, or 'support coffee producers' for those with a passion for food. You can even start having 'kids' by giving a goat couple - how apt!
Go online to find out more at www.oxfamunwrapped.com/weddings.
Occasions Scottish Asian Wedding ShowThe third annual Occasions Scottish Asian Wedding Show takes place on April 4th at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow. The event runs from noon until 7pm and features fashion shows at 2pm and 6pm, showcasing wedding and occasion wear from all over the UK. There will also be live entertainment throughout the day. Make sure you're there at 3pm to see the awards ceremony, with gongs for the best venue, caterer, photographer, videographer, make-up artist, boutique, florist, and DJ all being handed out.
The show aims to provide couples with the finest examples of Asian food, clothing, jewellery, and much more.
www.asianweddingshows.info
Site for sore eyesIf you're still looking for a wedding photographer, checking out a few websites is a great place to start looking for contenders. While you're there, don't forget to log on to Ideal Images' brand new site, and see what a great job they've done photographing so many couples before you. The new site is easy to navigate and with plenty of wedding portraits on display, you'll soon understand why photographers Steve and Rebecca are so popular.
Ideal Images T: 01738 624144 W: www.idealimages.co.uk
Win your wedding photography!Photographer Nikki McLeod is running a competition where you can win your wedding photography, as part of her tenth anniversary celebrations.
There are some other great offers on her blog too. Nikki is a full-time fully qualified photographer, whose work has been featured from New Lanark to New York. The winner will have their wedding photographed from the getting ready stage to the start of the meal, for free. As part of the prize you will receive 20 retouched images in a coffee table album! The closing date is March 31st 2010. Log onto Nikki's blog to read further details and the rules for entering.
Nikki McLeod Photography T: 01383 821 498
E: nikki@nikkimcleodphotography.com W: www.nmpblog.com
See the (new) lightEvents Decor has just started supplying fantastic curtain lights, which lend themselves perfectly to a top table backdrop. Alternatively you could put them on the stage to accessorise your band. The lights are connectable professional-use soft-white LEDs and, when used with organza, create a beautiful wall of light that can transform a venue. Backdrops up to six metres wide and three metres high can be placed anywhere, even with no fixings! Contact Luci Anderson for a no-obligation free quotation.
Events Decor T: 01360 441 044 W: www.eventsdecor.co.uk
New Edinburgh corset boutiqueBeautifully Boudoir has opened a new outlet on Haymarket Terrace in Edinburgh. The art deco-style boutique has amazing corsets with prices starting at just £65. If you are thinking of going down the corset route, whether it's for under your wedding dress or simply to wow him with on your first night, a full consultation or fitting in the new Edinburgh boutique includes a glass of bubbly and chocolates and can be booked individually or in groups of up to three. However, appointments are not necessary so pop in any time you fancy trying out the new trend for feminine corsets. Beautifully Boudoir also offers boudoir photography sessions, for the ultimate gift for your groom! For further information on either, call the Edinburgh shop.
Beautifully Boudoir, 30 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5JZ
T: 0131 337 5552 W: www.beautifullyboudoir.co.uk
Half-price sparklesEven the sparkliest of celebrations can be enhanced by wedding guru Jordana's latest innovation, the starlight effect dancefloor. You can hire the sparkly dancefloor for your wedding - and now there's even more reason to do so as you can do so for half-price during the month of March. Get the party started and create an amazing focal point with one of the following floor styles; there's the mirror dancefloor, the white twinkle dancefloor or the black twinkle dancefloor.
Jordana Events & Weddings
T: 0141 222 2749 W: www.hireadancefloor.com / www.jordanaevents.com
Open day at 29 GlasgowTrendsetters looking for a wedding reception with a difference are sure to be inspired by a visit to 29 Glasgow when they have an open day this month. The event is due to take place at the venue on Royal Exchange Square on Sunday 28th March and will run from noon to 6pm. Entry is completely free and any budding brides who do go along will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine.
29 Glasgow, 29 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, G1 3AJ
Deja-Vu photographyWe've all heard of pre-wedding photography shoots, but what about getting some pictures taken after the big day? Well that's exactly what 1500 Photography's new service - Deja-Vu - is all about. They have just launched a 'second chance' wedding photography service. Maybe on your wedding day you ran out of time, perhaps the weather was terrible, maybe you didn't even book a professional photographer and will regret your decision afterwards. That's where Deja Vu comes in. The idea is to offer you the chance to get the fantasy wedding images that weren't possible or practical on your wedding day. Call now to take advantage of their launch offer, which entitles you to a free 10x8 print with every order.
www.dejavuwedding.co.uk
Sounds like a good dealBeep The Jeep is a well-known wedding band that always give the party a flying start. Comprising two fun-loving guys, they guarantee to bring laughter to your reception - and you'll be laughing all the way to the bank with the special offer they have on at the moment. Unusually, they have a few dates still available for 2010, and any bride who makes a booking for this year will get the special rate of £700, representing a considerable saving. Just quote the SWD to take advantage of this great deal.
Beep The Jeep
Just the two of you...Want to get married but avoid all the palaver that usually goes hand in hand with weddings? Caisealrag Cottage at Crear could be just the kind of venue you need. It's the perfect place for an intimate celebration with just the two of you and up to four guests. Caisealrag is a romantic cottage on the west coast of Scotland that's fully licensed for weddings both inside and out, including its nearby sandy beaches. Staff are on hand 24/7 for anything you might require and you choose whether to self-cater or enjoy some delicious home cooking. They can even supply witnesses should you need them. Caisealrag is Scotland's answer to Vegas, but without Elvis and the casinos!
www.crearweddings.co.uk
All together nowIf you're looking for a venue where you can take over the whole place while you celebrate the big day, why not try Balinakill Country House near Tarbert in Argyll? When you book your wedding there you have the full run of the house in the days running up to your wedding and of course on the day itself. Once everything is organised, chill out with a spa treatment or just unwind by the fire. The house caters for both intimate weddings and larger celebrations (up to 120 guests), while there is space for a marquee for bigger events. You can also have the ceremony in the house or garden. Go online to download the wedding brochure or call now for more information.
T: 0141 342 5407 E: info@balinakillcountryhouse.com W: www.balinakillcountryhouse.com
Mother's Day menus...If your mum has been particularly supportive or helpful with your wedding plans, why not say thank you in style by taking her out for lunch at Edinburgh restaurant Oloroso? This award-winning restaurant and wedding venue boasts thrilling views over Edinburgh's skyline and is offering a £30 per person menu for Mother's Day. Only the best will do for someone as important as your mum, so you'll be pleased to hear that dynamic chef and owner Tony Singh leads a kitchen team that prides itself on producing fresh, seasonal food where flavour comes first. And if you haven't booked your venue yet, you may well be killing two birds with one delicious stone...
By the sea(mill)It's all very well browsing the web for that perfect venue, but nothing beats actually visiting in person to find out whether it's the one for you. Which is why it's such a good idea to go along to any open days where you can explore what they have to offer. Ayrshire brides take note - popular and multiple-VOWS-nominated venue Seamill Hydro is holding a Wedding Showcase on Sunday 7th March. The event takes place between 12pm and 4pm and admission is free.
There is another event going on at the Hydro that may be of interest to local brides, as they are hosting a Wedding Band Showcase by Coast Entertainments on Sunday 21st March. There will be five bands playing live on the day and doors open at 1pm, with the show starting at 1.30pm sharp. Again entry is free, and anyone who books on the day will benefit from a reduced reservation fee of £50. For further information see the Coast Entertainments website.
Seamill Hydro & Resort T: 01294 822217 E: info@seamillhydro.co.uk
W: www.seamillhydro.co.uk W: www.weddingandfunctionbands.co.uk
