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Welcome
Welcome to The Scottish Wedding Directory e-newsletter. In this issue we have
all the latest wedding news to help you plan the perfect day, plus some exclusive
offers that you won't want to miss out on. If you love free stuff - who
doesn't? - make sure you enter our competitions at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/competitions.
You could win a spa break in beautiful St. Andrews, a BMW Convertible weekend
rental for your guy, or a health & beauty bridal package that's worth
over £1,000!
As always, we love to talk weddings, so if you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please drop me a line...
Lorna
lorna@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk
Out Now!
The Autumn/Winter '06 issue of The
Scottish Wedding Directory is currently on sale at all the best newsagents.
This 'bible for brides' includes
over 150 pages of fashion, features filled with advice on every possible
aspect of getting married, fabulous competitions, plus the complimentary
Scottish Wedding Venues magazine. Alternatively, you can purchase the
magazine, including any back issues you may have missed, at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/sales/sales.html.
Enjoy
a bridal pamper evening with Jo Malone!
The Scottish Wedding Directory invites you to an exclusive evening of personal pampering and inspired ideas with Jo Malone on Tuesday 05 September in Edinburgh and Wednesday 06 September in Glasgow, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm! During these events, organised just for SWD readers, the Jo Malone team will inspire you with ideas to scent your wedding. You will also discover how to combine fragrances and create a unique signature scent for you and your groom, as well as indulging in a relaxing hand and arm massage with delicious scented body lotions. On hand will be bridal dress designer Gwen Russell, florists Posing Petals (Glasgow event) and The Edinburgh Flower Shop (Edinburgh event), and wedding planners Utopia-Scotland to provide valuable advice to help you make your wedding arrangements. Tickets can be purchased online here. The purchase price of £10 is redeemable against any Jo Malone purchase on the evening. Places are limited to 40 per event so book now to avoid disappointment!
Mother
of The Bride
Do you know a mother of the bride/groom
looking for hat ideas? Why not head off to Fabhatrix in
Edinburgh with her to view the 'Orientations' millinery
design show running 06 August-02 September? Designs by Fawns Reid and Rosy
Naylor will be on display, along with shrugs by Morag Macpherson.
The show is open 12pm-6pm (Aug 12-26 open 10am - 8pm) and entry
is free. You can find Fabhatrix at 13 Cowgatehead, Edinburgh
EH1. Tel: 0131 225 9222.
Accessories, Accessories, Accessories
Looking for some unique accessories to complement your wedding outfit? The following companies may have just what you are looking for...
VOWS Award winner Dragonfly continues to expand its product portfolio this month with the official launch of their exquisite handmade tiaras and headdresses. Using materials such as acrylic 'crystals' and diamante (and individual genuine gemstone pieces made to order), stunning designer pieces are created - without the designer price tag! Prices range from as little as £25-£55 and because many pieces are created on clear combs, rather than metal headbands, not only do they look amazing but they are comfortable and easy to wear too. Check out the current range at www.dragonflyweddingservices.co.uk or call Vivienne McBride on 01383 824 306 to arrange a free consultation and design session. Dragonfly is also proud to announce that they are now exclusive agents for Lapis Jewellery, which can also be viewed on the above website.
Hollyhocks designs and makes tiaras and matching jewellery for your wedding, using semi-precious stones, handmade glass beads, crystals and freshwater seed pearls. All pieces are made to order and a selection can be viewed on their new website at www.scottishtiara.co.uk.
Handmade designer wedding tiaras are now available from www.carnethiecrafts.co.uk. Only top quality materials such as freshwater pearls, precious and semi-precious gems, Austrian crystals and gold-plate and sterling silver beads are used in the designs. For further information and price details, visit their website.
You
Are Invited... 
Fairy
Cake Cards is now the only company in
Scotland to offer the Envelopments range to its customers. Envelopments
appeal to those looking for something a bit different in their
wedding stationery, and can be viewed at www.envelopments.com/gallery/index.php.
You can also view the full range of stationery available from Fairy
Cake Cards at www.fairycakecards.com
How to Look Good Naked - AND In Your Wedding Dress!
One Spa at The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa has created the How To Look Good Naked Summer package - it's perfect for brides as it offers you the chance to lift, tone and revitalise in preparation for your big day, and night!
The
ritual begins with a welcoming foot ceremony and
consultation from your highly-trained Espa therapist. This is followed by the
Ultimate Body Wrap: nurturing elements provide minerals and essential nutrients
to detoxify, tone and sooth tired skin. Next, a toning and firming body massage
using specially blended oils will ensure tired muscles are revitalised. Lastly,
an intensive facial using natural products and purifying techniques will have
you glowing in no time! The How To Look Good Naked package
costs £195
and treatment time is three hours.
It
also includes Escape at One. Guests
will be able to enjoy One Spa's Gym, 19m
Swimming Pool, Cleopatra Baths, Thermal Suite and Rooftop Hydropool.
Contact: One Spa, 8 Conference Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8AN. Tel:
0131 221-7777. www.one-spa.com Email: info@one-spa.com.
Sparkle
On Your Special Day!
As an
exclusive introductory offer to SWD readers, Sparkle
Make-Up & Hairdressing is offering a free hair and
make-up wedding package (including trial) for one lucky bride
and her bridal party! Sparkle Make-Up & Hairdressing offers
a professional service using only the very best products including
MAC, NARS, Laura Mercier and St Tropez. To enter this free draw,
please email your name and contact details to: info@sparklemakeupartist.co.uk.
You can also take advantage of a special 20% discount off any
of the Sparkle services when you mention SWD. Contact Catherine
on 07815 415 420 or visit the website at www.sparklemakeupartist.co.uk
Autumn
Brides
Planning an autumn wedding and need a little help to pull it
all together in time? Why not contact wedding co-ordinators Utopia-Scotland?
They will work with you to bring your vision of the perfect day to life. They
also offer a complimentary accommodation finding and booking service for your
wedding guests. You can contact Utopia-Scotland on 01764 664 424, or visit their
website at www.utopia-scotland.com.
Make
Your Wedding Go Down In History!
Four
of the east of Scotland's best-loved historic sites are joining
the list of leading venues available for weddings! Linlithgow
Palace in West Lothian, where Mary Queen of Scots was born in 1542,
and Craigmillar Castle in south east Edinburgh - believed to be
where the murder of Mary's second husband was planned - join
Aberdour Castle in Fife and Dirleton Castle in East Lothian
as the latest historic venues available to brides and grooms.
All of the venues are licensed for religious marriage ceremonies
and Linlithgow and Aberdour can also host civil ceremonies.
Dirleton also has a small chapel. While marquees for up to
100 will be erected at Aberdour and Dirleton castles, Linlithgow
Palace and Craigmillar both have internal covered areas still
capable of hosting events. To request further information on
any of these venues, please call 0131 668 8958 or email hs.functions@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.
The
Hottest City Weddings
Looking
for a venue to host a cosmopolitan wedding? The G1 Group, which
includes over 35 of Scotland's best bars, restaurants, clubs, wedding
venues and even a cinema - now has a dedicated wedding co-ordinator
to help plan your special day, every step of the way. The G1 Group
also has a special relationship with Distinction Health & Beauty
at The Marriott Hotel, YFS Hair Salon and Norma Ann Photography
to ensure you have access to some of Scotland's finest suppliers
to beautiful brides!
For a tour of any of the G1 venues or to receive a copy of their new brochure,
please contact David on 0141 552 2101 or email davidsmith@g1group.co.uk
Lennoxlove
House Re-opens for Weddings in Summer 2007
Lennoxlove
House in Haddington, East Lothian is currently closed for major
restoration work. However, you can view art from the house when
you visit Edinburgh auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull during August,
where you can also meet with Suzanne Martin from Lennoxlove
to discuss bookings and wedding requirements upon the venue's
re-opening in July 2007. Suzanne will be based at Lyon & Turnbull until 18
August to show you set-ups, previous wedding photographs and films,
and will be happy to discuss suppliers, cakes and flowers too.
Lyon & Turnbull is located at 33 Broughton Place, Edinburgh,
EH1 3RR. Tel: 0131 557 8844.
For further information on Lennoxlove
House, visit www.lennoxlove.com/corporate/contact.asp
or call 01620 823 720.
SWD
Tip for Late Bookings!
Don't just assume that all the popular wedding venues are booked
for years to come. While this can often be the case, cancellations
do occur and you may be lucky enough to find your dream venue just
months before your big day. Also, remember that many venues will
have more dates available for autumn and winter weddings and there
may be great opportunities if you can hold your wedding mid-week.
So, don't be shy about calling your favourite
venue and asking - you
may be pleasantly surprised!
Wedding
Fairs
Wedding fairs are a great way for brides-to-be to make contact with suppliers,
gain a million ideas, and generally get caught up in wedding fever. The wedding
fair season kicks off in autumn with the following shows…
Scotland's
Exclusive Wedding Event
Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow - 16/17 September 2006
Come
along to one of the largest wedding events in Scotland, held in the
luxury surroundings of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Enjoy catwalk
shows throughout each day staged over three levels, hear the largest
collection of live entertainment: bands, pipers and string quartets;
participate in hair & beauty demonstrations from industry professionals,
and check out thousands of products and services. For tickets and
further information on Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event,
visit www.scotlandsweddingevent.co.uk or
call 0845 22 55 195. SWD readers can also enter to win free tickets
to this wedding fair at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/competitions
Charity
Wedding Fayre - BLCC, Dunfermline
If you are in the Dunfermline area on Sunday 24 September,
why not drop in to the BLCC from 11:30am-4:00pm? This charity wedding
fayre, with over 40 exhibitors and a fashion show, is in aid of Forth
One Help A Child appeal, so not only will you have a fun afternoon
full of wedding ideas but you can also feel good about attending
too! For further information, call 01383 732289 / 07818 426016 www.weddingcooperation.co.uk or
email: lynne@weddingcooperation.co.uk
Visit the UK's Biggest Wedding Show & Pick Up Some Really Bright Ideas...The Scottish Wedding Show returns for its autumn presentation on the 28-29 October at the SECC in Glasgow, with over 250 exhibitors covering every category imaginable, including over 50 brand new exhibitors! You can also enjoy the largest bridal collection in Scotland at the sensational catwalk show, get made up for free with Benefit Cosmetics, obtain beauty advice from Medespa and enjoy wine tasting in association with Tesco. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.thescottishweddingshow.com or by calling 0141 587 6088. Advance tickets are £8 per person (£9.50 on day of show) Advance wedding party tickets for four people are £28 (£34 on day of show). Alternatively, SWD readers can enter to win free tickets at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/competitions
Other wedding fairs are also taking place soon in the following areas:
Glenrothes : 03 September, 11 - 4:30pm at Rothes Hall. Tickets £2.75 each; contact 01592 611101 for further details.
Glasgow : 03 September, 12pm at The Beardmore Hotel. Tel: 01786 895022 for ticket information and further details.
Abington, near Biggar : 10 September, 12pm - 4pm at The Abington Hotel. Tel: 01864 502467 for ticket information and further details.
Kirkcaldy : 17 September, 12pm - 4pm at Strahearn Hotel. Tel: 01592 566368 for ticket information and further details.
You can also visit our website at http://www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/news/wedfairs/wfairs.html to find a list of all scheduled wedding fairs in your region.
