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Welcome
to the July edition of the Scottish Wedding Directory e-newsletter. Although spring and summer are still the most popular seasons to marry, many brides are now opting for an autumn or winter wedding with a variety of themes and colour schemes to match the season. Regardless of the time of year you set the date for, we are sure there will be something to make planning your big day just that bit easier in this newsletter. If you love free stuff (and who doesn't!) then make sure you enter our competitions at scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/competitions/index.html. Win a Safari honeymoon, a wedding reception at the Royal Terrace Hotel in Edinburgh, bridal lingerie or tickets to an upcoming bridal fair to name but a few! We love to hear from you so please feel free to email us with any comments, suggestions or questions. We're here to help…Lorna
lorna@scottishweddingdirectory.co.ukOut Now!
The Autumn/Winter 2007 issue of The Scottish Wedding Directory is now on sale so get your copy from your favourite newsstand or order online here fashion, features filled with advice on every aspect of getting married, fabulous competitions, plus the complimentary Scottish Weddings Venues magazine, you won't want to miss out!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 04 September in Edinburgh and Wednesday 05 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. On hand will be Scottish bridal retailer Eleganza Sposa and florists Posing Petals. Not to mention the mouth watering canapés and Champagne you'll enjoy throughout the evening. Oh, and don't forget to pick up your very own scented Jo Malone gift when you go home. Tickets for these events can be purchased online here. The purchase price of £15 is redeemable against any Jo Malone purchase on the evening. Places are limited to 40 per event so book now to avoid disappointment!
Win a romantic weekend on the Isle of Arran - It's easy!
All you have to do is take a few minutes to complete our reader's survey and you will be entered in a prize draw for a two night stay, including a complimentary ferry trip, to the idyllic Auchrannie House Hotel and Spa. We think our magazine is pretty great - but do you? Your opinions will help us improve so we'd love to hear from you! To enter, please go to www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk and click on the 'Readers Survey' link.
Brides & Co. in Forres, Moray is offering up to 50% off selected items in their store including Bridal wear, accessories and eveningwear. For more information contact them on 01309 674 444, email: info@bridesandco.co.uk or visit their website: bridesandco.co.uk.
Brides & Co, 7 St Leonards Road, Forres, Moray, IV36 1DN.
What a wanderful idea… Fancy a little something different for your attendants to carry? A Bridal Dream in Carnoustie has recently introduced the Wand Collection. Wands can be carried by either bridesmaids or flower girls instead of flowers, and matching hair combs also available. The wands come in a range of colours and styles, which you can see by visiting abridaldream.co.uk.
Infinity Bridal Couture is a contemporary and modern bridal studio in Dunfermline. Join them between Tuesday 17 and Sunday 22 July where they will be showcasing their new collection from Essence of Australia. The Essence of Australia range offers you a wonderful selection of styles from glamorous draped satin or chiffon gowns to cleverly cut couture-look dresses. For further information please call 01383 623 490, email: info@infinitybridal.com or visit infinitybridalcouture.com
Exclusive Showcase...
Ann Priscilla in Glasgow are holding a fashion show on Wednesday 22 August to showcase the UK launch of Sophia Tolli designs. Sophia Tolli has been successfully designing wedding dresses for Maggie Sottero and has now launched her own collection, which is sure to be in high demand. To book your place at the Sophia Tolli launch evening or for further information please email Anne Priscilla at: info@annepriscillabridal.co.uk or call 0141 222 2504.Summer Sale
Thistledown in Edinburgh's sale is now on with some fantastic bargains in Bridalwear, bridesmaid gowns and accessories. The dresses available are ex-sample or overstocks and have up to 50% off! The shop is located at 28 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh. For further information call 0131 337 5719 or visit edinburghbridal.co.uk
FLOWERS
Whether you're looking for flowers that are timeless and traditional or sleek and contemporary, Cherry Blossom can suggest beautiful designs to reflect both your style and budget. As a freelance business working throughout central Scotland, they are able to concentrate solely on your wedding flowers, without having to deal with the constraints of a shop. From the first consultation, to hands-on help on the wedding day itself, they can be there as an 'unofficial bridesmaid'. To arrange a free consultation or to request a price guide call 07786 294571 or visit flowersbycherryblossom.co.uk
STATIONERY
Wedding planners Speyside Weddings now has a store in Dufftown designed as a one-stop shop for wedding products, as well as their online outlet. They have an extensive range of gifts for the bridal party, including tiaras and handmade garters for brides, cufflinks for grooms, heart-shaped pendants for bridesmaids, and tankards and hip flasks for the best man. Come in to browse the new shop and you'll also find star-shaped bangles and necklaces ideal for flower girls, lost dog collectables and teddy bears for the page boy, as well as a full selection of wedding stationery. For further information call 01224 745979 or visit speysideweddings.com
Truly Madly Weddings based in Argyll & Bute, present a contemporary twist on the Scottish stationery theme with two new designs out this month. Flower of Scotland is a stylishly simple design, featuring thistles with a crystal gem heart on a black and white background and finished with a tartan ribbon. Scottish Sparkle is a beautifully romantic style where the manly thistle nestles with the feminine rose to create an aura of perfect harmony. Sumptuous organza ribbon, crystal heart gems and gorgeous beaded wire finish the piece available in a variety of colours. For further information call 01436 842800, email poppypaint@aol.com or visit trulymadlyweddings.com
TRANSPORT
If you would like to inject an element of fun into the day and want cars that are vibrant, cool and charismatic then try Star Car Hire. Their speciality range of classic white convertible VW Beetles, known as 'Angus' and 'Oscar', are particularly eye catching and extremely cute. Both cars are finished in matching diamond white paint and come with beautiful cream interiors and open top convertible hoods - perfect for photographs on a sunny day! For more information call 0845 017 5017 or visit starcarhire.co.uk
JEWELLERY
Independent Retailer of the Year
Lorraine Law, the contemporary and designer jeweller based in Perth and Dundee, had just won Independent Retailer of the Year in the Dundee Retail Awards 2007. Lorraine has a vast experience in designing unique pieces for her customers, but has now taken the time to produce her own full designer collections. Three new ranges will be launched in August, from the Heart collection and the Crush collection - both featuring necklaces, earrings and bracelets in silver - to a range of precious rings featuring stunning diamonds and available in platinum or gold. For more information, please contact 01738 580500 / 01382 206829, email: info@lorrainelaw.co.uk or visit lorrainelaw.co.ukGIFTS
Wedding Gifts you can vouch for...
The Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa on Dundee's waterfront have the perfect solution for those hard to buy wedding gifts with their inspiring new range of pre-wedding Yu Spa voucher treats. If the wedding list is non-existent or leaves you with gifts beyond your budget then indulge the bride and groom-to-be with one of Apex Hotels Yu Spa gifts. For more information on gift packages and vouchers call Yu Spa on 01382 309 309 or visit yuspa.co.ukPHOTOGRAPHY
PhotoExcel are opening a new photography studio, complete with viewing room and a large studio area, in Coaltown, Glenrothes this month. They offer both classic and modern magazine style albums with photographic coverage up until your meal or first dance. As part of every wedding booking, each couple will receive a free pre-wedding shoot worth £75.00. A great chance to see what it's like in front of the camera and hopefully helping to relax some of the more nervous clients! For further information call 01592 772700, email: lee@photoexcel.co.uk or visit: photoexcel.co.uk.
CAKES
Just Open...
The Wedding Cake Shop offers a large selection of designer wedding cakes incorporating both traditional and contemporary themes in a choice of rich brandied fruit cake, Maderia sponge, carrot cake and real chocolaty chocolate cake! They also make Croquembouche, a traditional French wedding cake of choux pastry buns, baked on the morning of your wedding, filled with crème patissiere covered with caramel and stacked in a high peak tower. The new shop is located at 5 River Street, Ayr. For further information call 01292 264447, email: linziscakes@aol.com or visit theweddingcakeshop.co.ukMUSIC
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 here.
The Sky's the limit...
The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course near Kelso has teamed up with Adventures Aloft to provide the perfect experience for escapism allowing individuals to enjoy the beautiful Scottish Borders scenery. Guests and locals alike may undertake a hot air balloon flight from the Roxburghe grounds followed by a special champagne breakfast on returning to the hotel. The Roxburghe is the ideal place to propose, get married or have your wedding reception and is renowned for its wealth of activities and country pursuits and now provides a truly unique experience providing a birds eye view of the hotel and its surrounding countryside to include the rolling cheviot hills. Vouchers may be obtained by contacting the Roxburghe Hotel directly and include hot air balloon flights of approximately one hour duration, champagne served after landing, transport back to the hotel, breakfast from the hotel's 'Celebrate the Flight' breakfast menu and an in flight photograph to keep as a memento of the special occasion. The package costs £195 per person with a reduced price for group bookings. For further information or to book, call 01573 450 331, email: hotel@roxburghe.net or visit roxburghe.net
Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens have a fantastic new collection of bedrooms and suites for honeymooners including duplex suites with roll top baths and wet rooms; conservatory suite with a conservatory lounge overlooking the new garden to the rear. Their private function rooms have been newly refurbished and can now seat up to 70 guests and host up to 100 evening guests. For further information please contact their Events Manager on 0141 339 2001, email: lisa.marshall@hotelduvin.com or visit onedevonshiregardens.com
The Castle Jewels
You may also want to visit The Scottish Wedding Directory Venue Search at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/gazetteer/venues.php. We have the most comprehensive gazetteer around that takes the headache out of your search. With capacity to search by region, venue type, guest capacity and civil ceremony licence, all the essential details are there!
The award-winning Glenskirlie House is about to open its newly built Castle hotel offering a purpose built function suite, 15 bedrooms including two massive honeymoon suites and an elegant ceremony room. Both suites have four poster beds complete with shimmer screens for special effect, separate walk-in dressing rooms and walk-in wardrobes, turreted bathrooms with sunken Jacuzzi baths, dining tables that sit ten - perfect for pre-wedding gatherings or post-wedding breakfasts with the new in-laws! The castle opens at the end of July so call 01324 840 201 for further information or visit glenskirliehouse.com
WEDDING FAIRS
Click here to find a list of all scheduled wedding fairs in your region.WEDDING SHOWCASE
Arta in Glasgow are hosting their next Bands Showcase and Wedding Fair on Sunday 8 July. If you are on the lookout for a band for your big day then why not head along and enjoy four of the best and make a night of it! The evening will consist of the four bands - Saffron, Ernest, Pure and The Easy Orchestra complimented by their resident DJ plus the opportunity to speak with their wedding suppliers and bands who will have information on their services and availability. Everything from cakes to limo hire under the one roof! The evening begins at 7pm and admission is free. For further information please call 0141 552 2101 or email info@arta.co.uk
Hireaband's next Wedding Band Showcase will be held on Wednesday 22 August at the Holiday Inn, East Kilbride. The night kicks off at 8pm and there will be 6 bands playing live on the evening. Entry to the evening is free and a £50 reservation fee (cash or cheque) will secure any band on the evening. For further information call Hireaband on 0845 226 0494, email: info@hireaband.co.uk or visit hireaband.co.uk
