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		Welcome February is one of our favourite months at The SWD. Love is in the air with Valentines Day on the 14th - a popular time for men (and ladies!) to pop the question - and it's a great month for planning your special day as wedding fairs are taking place all over the country. If you are anywhere near the central belt, the key wedding weekend is 17/18 February, with fairs at the SECC and the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow, at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh and Rothes Hall in Glenrothes, Fife. You can check out details in the wedding fair section at the end of this newsletter. To help with your wedding plans, we have all the latest wedding news and some fantastic special offers in this month's edition, including new bridal salons, an exclusive discount on hair & beauty packages, and great deals at some of Scotland's best wedding venues. As always, if you have any comments, questions or cries for help, please contact us - we love to talk weddings! Lorna lorna@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk Out Now! The Spring/Summer '07 issue of The Scottish Wedding Directory is on sale at newsstands throughout Scotland. If you would like to purchase your copy online, or Real Life Weddings, visit www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/sales/rlwsales.html Your Chance to Win a Luxury Break on the Isle of Arran We're offering all readers the opportunity to win a two-night stay at the Auchrannie House Hotel & Spa on the Isle of Arran. All you have to do is respond to our 2007 Readers Survey online! The survey should take just 5 - 10 minutes to complete and you can be entered into our prize draw - plus you'll help us out with your opinions! For further details and to complete our survey, please click on the button below or visit www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk and click on the 'Readers Survey' link. Back to top Designer dates for your diary If you are looking for a great deal on bridal and/or bridesmaids gowns, why not pop along to the opening weekend of A Bridal Dream's new salon in Carnoustie on 10th/11th February? Everyone who attends will receive a 20% off discount voucher off any wedding gown ordered by March 10th 2007. Graeme Waggott of Radio Tay will officially open the salon on Saturday at 12pm and there'll be complimentary wine and a chocolate fountain to get you in the wedding mood. Dresses from big names such as Dessy and Alfred Sung will be available for viewing, and you'll be able to make appointments to return and try them on. A Bridal Dream, 106A High Street, Carnoustie. Tel: 01241 410343 www.abridaldream.co.uk Infinity Bridal Couture Ltd in Dunfermline is hosting another of their popular Designer Days on 24/25 February. Come along to see the latest collection from popular brand Essense of Australia. For an appointment, please call 01383 623490. Infinity Bridal Couture, 21-23 James Street, Dunfermline www.infinitybridal.com Aliya Rose is an exclusive new bridal boutique in Cupar, Fife. Stock includes gowns by Justin Alexander, Benjamin Roberts, Orchid and Dessy to name just a few. For more information, visit their website at www.aliyarose.co.uk Aliya Rose, 31a Bonnygate, Cupar. Tel: 0845 094 5063 Back to top HAIR & BEAUTY VOWS 2005 winner Alamode Make-up and Hair is offering a fantastic 15% discount for brides getting married in March - this is exclusive to Scottish Wedding Directory readers. Brides can take advantage of this offer by quoting 'mad march beauty' in any correspondence. Please email denise@alamodemakeup.com for more info. (Terms and conditions: This offer is only open to wedding parties who book between January 31st and February 28th. Discount only applies to bookings on a wedding day which meets the minimum booking of four treatments or equivalent cost - £165. Trial costs and travel charges are separate to the minimum booking cost/treatments, although a 15% discount will be taken off the total balance which includes any trials and/or travel costs). FREE WEDDING DVD! Due to recent developments in video technology equipment, Premiere Digital Productions is looking to produce a high definition demo DVD for clients, and you and your groom could be the stars! Any couple getting married on or before 31st March 2007 could have their entire wedding day recorded, edited and supplied on DVD FREE OF CHARGE! All that's asked in return is that the footage can be used for the company's 2007 demo DVD and website. This offer is only available to SWD newsletter subscribers quoting reference SWD. For further details contact Jonathon Fowler on 07817 517604, http://www.premieredigital.co.uk GIFTS TO PAMPER The gift vouchers for Yu Spa in the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Dundee are designed for pre and post wedding pampering. Enjoy some time chilling out with your Mum before the wedding with the Mum & Me gift voucher (£100) comprising of Time for Spa, a one-hour treatment each, three-course lunch and goody bag for two people. Or as a perfect gift for the bride and groom that's a bit different why not treat them to Its All About Us gift voucher (£150) comprising of Time for Spa, choice of three treatments and a three-course lunch for two people. The Time for Yu (£50) comprises of Time for Spa, and a three-course lunch for two people with a bottle of Piper Heidsieck Champagne. For full list of gift vouchers visit www.yuspa.co.uk and order online or pop in to the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Dundee . ESCAPE THE MADNESS When the wedding plans start getting a little too much, why not head for the hills! The Ben Lomond in Tarbet is a restaurant, wedding venue and craft shop situated close to the banks of Loch Lomond and offering spectacular views of Ben Lomond. The restaurant is offering some fantastic February deals, including a daily two-course lunch for just £5 (served 12pm-4:30pm), and on Fridays and Saturdays two people can dine for £9.99 (two main courses, served 5pm-7pm). To make your reservation for the Valentines Day special menu, which includes a complimentary glass of Champagne, call 01301 702 393 or email lynn@thebenlomond.com, www.thebenlomond.com MUSIC Be An Organised Bride 'The Organised Bride' is a newly-released CD offering the definitive collection of wedding music for both religious and civil ceremonies. The CD includes classics such as Handel's 'Arrival of the Queen of Sheba' and Wagner's 'Wedding March', plus many lesser-known pieces. This CD is a must-have item for all brides in need of a little inspiration in selecting their wedding ceremony music. The CD is also the perfect gift for lovers of wedding music and a great keepsake to evoke memories of your special day. 'The Organised Bride' CD is £11.99 and available while supplies last.On sale now at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/sales/organisedbride.htm Back to top Perfect for large weddings... and little ones! The blcc in Dunfermline has a fantastic new all-inclusive package. For a very reasonable £5,500 (including VAT) you get a fantastic deal which includes room hire, a three-course dinner for 80 guests, an evening buffet for 200 guests, room decoration and flowers, cake, DJ for your evening reception, a reportage-style photography package and much more! Not to mention a dedicated wedding co-ordinator to help you plan it all. For smaller weddings (50 daytime and 100 evening guests) there is a reduced package price of £3,900! More personalised packages are also available, should you have your own suppliers in mind. For further details or to arrange a visit call Tracey Kerwin or Marie Jack on 01383 559000. blcc, Halbeath, Dunfermline (on the grounds of Lauder College) www.theblcc.co.uk, info@theblcc.co.uk A romantic venue with a Scottish twist The National Piping Centre in Glasgow is hosting an in-house wedding evening on Thursday 8th February, 6pm-9pm. Why not stop by to see the venue set up for both a ceremony and reception? You can see table set-ups and enjoy a full tour of the facilities. There will be recommended suppliers on hand including a florist, DJ, band and photographer. Canapés will be provided and there'll be wine tasting too. The National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow. Tel: 0141 353 0220 www.thepipingcentre.co.uk Italian Wedding While we know Scotland is one of the best places in the world to get married, we can appreciate the attraction of warmer climes, especially on cold rainy days! If you fancy a ceremony in Southern Italy (then back to Scotland for a fabulous party) there's good news for you. Italian law has recently changed and you can now choose from a list of fabulous venues, from castles to villas, in which to hold your civil ceremony. The Simply Weddings Company is a UK based agency that can help organise your ceremony. For further details, call 01664 822968, www.thesimplyweddingscompany.co.uk Back to top Wedding Fairs You will have to try really hard to avoid a wedding fair this month. Held across Scotland at venues both small and large, wedding fairs are a great way to meet up with suppliers, view all the latest bridal fashions and of course indulge in the ubiquitous chocolate fountains! Various stores nationwide : 10/11 February, Debenhams, Contact 08445 61 61 61 for further information. www.debenhams.com Edinburgh - Beautiful Weddings Exhibition : 10/11 February , The Assembly Rooms, Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. For details Contact 01224 210122. www.don-mor.co.uk Edinburgh Corn Exchange : 17/18 February, from 11am - 5pm. For details Contact 0871 700 0090. www.ece.uk.com/weddings Glasgow - The Scottish Wedding Show : 17/18 February , SECC from 10am - 6pm . For details contact 0141 587 6088. www.scottishweddingshow.com Glasgow - Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event : 17/18 February , The Royal Concert Hall from 10.30am - 4.30pm . For details contact 0141 353 8000. www.scotlandsweddingevent.co.uk Exclusive to SWD readers - print off a copy of this e-newsletter and bring with you to the show to receive £2 off the entry fee! Glenrothes - The Fife Wedding Exhibition : 18 February , Rothes Halls, from 11am - 4.30pm . For details contact 01592 611101. www.rotheshalls.org.uk Giffnock - Madison Function Band & Disco Showcase : 22 February, The Redhurst Hotel , from 7.30pm . For details contact 07780 697124. www.madisonmusic.co.uk Oban - The Highland Wedding Show : 25 February , Corran Halls from 11am - 5pm. For further information contact 01631 570555. www.highlandweddingshow.co.uk 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. Back to top

Welcome
February is one of our favourite months at The SWD. Love is in the air with Valentines Day on the 14th - a popular time for men (and ladies!) to pop the question - and it's a great month for planning your special day as wedding fairs are taking place all over the country. If you are anywhere near the central belt, the key wedding weekend is 17/18 February, with fairs at the SECC and the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow, at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh and Rothes Hall in Glenrothes, Fife. You can check out details in the wedding fair section at the end of this newsletter. To help with your wedding plans, we have all the latest wedding news and some fantastic special offers in this month's edition, including new bridal salons, an exclusive discount on hair & beauty packages, and great deals at some of Scotland's best wedding venues. As always, if you have any comments, questions or cries for help, please contact us - we love to talk weddings!

Lorna
lorna@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk

Out Now!
The Spring/Summer '07 issue of The Scottish Wedding Directory is on sale at newsstands throughout Scotland. If you would like to purchase your copy online, or Real Life Weddings, visit www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/sales/rlwsales.html

Your Chance to Win a Luxury Break on the Isle of Arran
We're offering all readers the opportunity to win a two-night stay at the Auchrannie House Hotel & Spa on the Isle of Arran. All you have to do is respond to our 2007 Readers Survey online! The survey should take just 5 - 10 minutes to complete and you can be entered into our prize draw - plus you'll help us out with your opinions! For further details and to complete our survey, please click on the button below or visit www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk and click on the 'Readers Survey' link.

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Designer dates for your diary

If you are looking for a great deal on bridal and/or bridesmaids gowns, why not pop along to the opening weekend of A Bridal Dream's new salon in Carnoustie on 10th/11th February? Everyone who attends will receive a 20% off discount voucher off any wedding gown ordered by March 10th 2007. Graeme Waggott of Radio Tay will officially open the salon on Saturday at 12pm and there'll be complimentary wine and a chocolate fountain to get you in the wedding mood. Dresses from big names such as Dessy and Alfred Sung will be available for viewing, and you'll be able to make appointments to return and try them on. A Bridal Dream, 106A High Street, Carnoustie. Tel: 01241 410343 www.abridaldream.co.uk

Infinity Bridal Couture Ltd in Dunfermline is hosting another of their popular Designer Days on 24/25 February. Come along to see the latest collection from popular brand Essense of Australia. For an appointment, please call 01383 623490. Infinity Bridal Couture, 21-23 James Street, Dunfermline www.infinitybridal.com

Aliya Rose is an exclusive new bridal boutique in Cupar, Fife. Stock includes gowns by Justin Alexander, Benjamin Roberts, Orchid and Dessy to name just a few. For more information, visit their website at www.aliyarose.co.uk
Aliya Rose, 31a Bonnygate, Cupar. Tel: 0845 094 5063

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HAIR & BEAUTY
VOWS 2005 winner Alamode Make-up and Hair is offering a fantastic 15% discount for brides getting married in March - this is exclusive to Scottish Wedding Directory readers. Brides can take advantage of this offer by quoting 'mad march beauty' in any correspondence. Please email denise@alamodemakeup.com for more info. (Terms and conditions: This offer is only open to wedding parties who book between January 31st and February 28th. Discount only applies to bookings on a wedding day which meets the minimum booking of four treatments or equivalent cost - £165. Trial costs and travel charges are separate to the minimum booking cost/treatments, although a 15% discount will be taken off the total balance which includes any trials and/or travel costs).

FREE WEDDING DVD!
Due to recent developments in video technology equipment, Premiere Digital Productions is looking to produce a high definition demo DVD for clients, and you and your groom could be the stars! Any couple getting married on or before 31st March 2007 could have their entire wedding day recorded, edited and supplied on DVD FREE OF CHARGE! All that's asked in return is that the footage can be used for the company's 2007 demo DVD and website. This offer is only available to SWD newsletter subscribers quoting reference SWD. For further details contact Jonathon Fowler on 07817 517604, http://www.premieredigital.co.uk

GIFTS TO PAMPER

The gift vouchers for Yu Spa in the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Dundee are designed for pre and post wedding pampering. Enjoy some time chilling out with your Mum before the wedding with the Mum & Me gift voucher (£100) comprising of Time for Spa, a one-hour treatment each, three-course lunch and goody bag for two people. Or as a perfect gift for the bride and groom that's a bit different why not treat them to Its All About Us gift voucher (£150) comprising of Time for Spa, choice of three treatments and a three-course lunch for two people. The Time for Yu (£50) comprises of Time for Spa, and a three-course lunch for two people with a bottle of Piper Heidsieck Champagne.

For full list of gift vouchers visit www.yuspa.co.uk and order online or pop in to the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Dundee .

ESCAPE THE MADNESS

When the wedding plans start getting a little too much, why not head for the hills! The Ben Lomond in Tarbet is a restaurant, wedding venue and craft shop situated close to the banks of Loch Lomond and offering spectacular views of Ben Lomond. The restaurant is offering some fantastic February deals, including a daily two-course lunch for just £5 (served 12pm-4:30pm), and on Fridays and Saturdays two people can dine for £9.99 (two main courses, served 5pm-7pm). To make your reservation for the Valentines Day special menu, which includes a complimentary glass of Champagne, call 01301 702 393 or email lynn@thebenlomond.com, www.thebenlomond.com

MUSIC

Be An Organised Bride
'The Organised Bride' is a newly-released CD offering the definitive collection of wedding music for both religious and civil ceremonies. The CD includes classics such as Handel's 'Arrival of the Queen of Sheba' and Wagner's 'Wedding March', plus many lesser-known pieces. This CD is a must-have item for all brides in need of a little inspiration in selecting their wedding ceremony music. The CD is also the perfect gift for lovers of wedding music and a great keepsake to evoke memories of your special day. 'The Organised Bride' CD is £11.99 and available while supplies last.On sale now at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/sales/organisedbride.htm

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Perfect for large weddings... and little ones!

The blcc in Dunfermline has a fantastic new all-inclusive package. For a very reasonable £5,500 (including VAT) you get a fantastic deal which includes room hire, a three-course dinner for 80 guests, an evening buffet for 200 guests, room decoration and flowers, cake, DJ for your evening reception, a reportage-style photography package and much more! Not to mention a dedicated wedding co-ordinator to help you plan it all. For smaller weddings (50 daytime and 100 evening guests) there is a reduced package price of £3,900! More personalised packages are also available, should you have your own suppliers in mind. For further details or to arrange a visit call Tracey Kerwin or Marie Jack on 01383 559000. blcc, Halbeath, Dunfermline (on the grounds of Lauder College) www.theblcc.co.uk, info@theblcc.co.uk

A romantic venue with a Scottish twist

The National Piping Centre in Glasgow is hosting an in-house wedding evening on Thursday 8th February, 6pm-9pm. Why not stop by to see the venue set up for both a ceremony and reception? You can see table set-ups and enjoy a full tour of the facilities. There will be recommended suppliers on hand including a florist, DJ, band and photographer. Canapés will be provided and there'll be wine tasting too. The National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow. Tel: 0141 353 0220 www.thepipingcentre.co.uk

Italian Wedding

While we know Scotland is one of the best places in the world to get married, we can appreciate the attraction of warmer climes, especially on cold rainy days! If you fancy a ceremony in Southern Italy (then back to Scotland for a fabulous party) there's good news for you. Italian law has recently changed and you can now choose from a list of fabulous venues, from castles to villas, in which to hold your civil ceremony. The Simply Weddings Company is a UK based agency that can help organise your ceremony. For further details, call 01664 822968, www.thesimplyweddingscompany.co.uk

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Wedding Fairs
You will have to try really hard to avoid a wedding fair this month. Held across Scotland at venues both small and large, wedding fairs are a great way to meet up with suppliers, view all the latest bridal fashions and of course indulge in the ubiquitous chocolate fountains!

Various stores nationwide : 10/11 February, Debenhams,
Contact 08445 61 61 61 for further information. www.debenhams.com

Edinburgh - Beautiful Weddings Exhibition : 10/11 February , The Assembly Rooms, Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. For details Contact 01224 210122. www.don-mor.co.uk

Edinburgh Corn Exchange : 17/18 February, from 11am - 5pm. For details Contact 0871 700 0090. www.ece.uk.com/weddings

Glasgow - The Scottish Wedding Show : 17/18 February , SECC from 10am - 6pm . For details contact 0141 587 6088. www.scottishweddingshow.com

Glasgow - Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event : 17/18 February , The Royal Concert Hall from 10.30am - 4.30pm . For details contact 0141 353 8000. www.scotlandsweddingevent.co.uk Exclusive to SWD readers - print off a copy of this e-newsletter and bring with you to the show to receive £2 off the entry fee!

Glenrothes - The Fife Wedding Exhibition : 18 February , Rothes Halls, from 11am - 4.30pm . For details contact 01592 611101. www.rotheshalls.org.uk

Giffnock - Madison Function Band & Disco Showcase : 22 February, The Redhurst Hotel , from 7.30pm . For details contact 07780 697124. www.madisonmusic.co.uk

Oban - The Highland Wedding Show : 25 February , Corran Halls from 11am - 5pm. For further information contact 01631 570555. www.highlandweddingshow.co.uk

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.

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