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		Welcome Its been a busy old month at The Scottish Wedding Directory. We hosted the 2nd annual VOWS Awards (Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier) and now have even more appreciation for brides planning their special day. Whether it's poring over seating plans, carefully selecting the entertainment, choosing a menu to suit all tastes or finding that perfect dress, it can become stressful, and everyone needs a little help along the way. Which is where we come in! In this month's newsletter we have plenty of special offers, suggestions and advice to help you stick to your budget and take some of the pressure off your planning. As always, we're here to help and would love to hear from you. Lorna lorna@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk P.S. Why not check out the VOWS website at www.vowsawards.co.uk to see the nominees and winners of the 2006 awards? These wedding suppliers were all nominated by brides just like you, for providing outstanding service and products. We're ditching the models for the day to give a lucky bride and her mum the star treatment... Still undecided on your wedding day hairdo? Or perhaps you just can't choose between the natural look and something bolder for your bridal make-up? Well, how do you fancy a girlie afternoon with the SWD team and a couple of other mums and daughters, with make-up and hair experts on hand to show you what's possible? We'll provide lunch and Champagne - all you have to do is sit back and relax as you both have your hair and make-up styled by the very best in the business. This will all take place at a Glasgow photographic studio where you and your mum will try out lots of different wedding day looks to give you ideas, while a professional photographer snaps away in the background. Although the focus will be on the make-up side of things, you will be dressed in some fabulous wedding outfits so that you really feel the part. The best pics from the photo shoot will be published in The Scottish Wedding Directory's Spring/Summer 2007 issue - so not only will you have a nice memento of the day but you'll also provide inspiration for other brides and mums too! If you are interested in taking part please email ros@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk, attaching a pic of you both and telling us why you think you and your mum should be picked. Please also tell us what day(s) you are available in Glasgow during the week beginning November 27th (on a weekday and/or Saturday and Sunday). Out Now! The Winter issue of Real Life Weddings is now on sale at newsagents. Get inspiration and ideas from 18 brides who recently married in some of Scotland's finest venues. You can also purchase Real Life Weddings, along with the current issue of The Scottish Wedding Directory and any back copies you missed, online at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/sales/sales.html Back to top 20% Off Wedding Gowns Yes, you can get that perfect dress while sticking to a budget! Milton Couture is offering SWD readers a fantastic 20% off any wedding gown or bridesmaid gown ordered before December 15 2006. Milton Couture has recently introduced the Jenny Packham collection to their boutique, which carries a range of exquisite bridal gowns, bridesmaid and mother of the bride dresses, lingerie and accessories. Milton Couture is located at Glenruthven Mill, Abbey Road, Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3 1DP. Tel: 01764 664794. £300 Wedding Dresses Newly-opened Miss Bon Bons Brides specialises in once-worn and ex-sample wedding gowns. The Coatbridge based company offers a stunning selection to suit all ages and types of weddings, with gowns from designers such as Maggie Sottero, Hollywood Dreams, Forever Yours, Amanda Wyatt, Mon Cheri and many more. They also sell bridesmaid dresses, veils, tiaras and shoes. As an opening offer, all ex-sample dresses are on offer at just £300 for the months of November and December. With relaxing surroundings, beautiful dresses and fantastic prices, a visit is certainly worthwhile. Contact Catriona to make an appointment at Miss Bon Bons Brides. Tel: 01236 422015; Mobile: 07939 691 321. Back to top Special Photography Offer Still looking for a wedding photographer? People often talk about how important your photography is (it's one of the few reminders you'll have of the day once it's all over, after all) but choosing the right person for you isn't always so easy. If you're still looking, why not try Alec Keeper, a photographer and tactile artist specialising in day coverage. Not only does he offer a full range of photographic styles to convey your wedding in a way that suits you, but he can also provide handmade storybook-style albums. Best of all, Alec is currently offering TWO parental gift albums free for all 2007 booking packages! Visit www.aleckeeper.com for inspiration or contact Alec on 0141 445 0110, email alec@aleckeeper.com. 10% Off Wedding Planning Services Feeling overwhelmed just thinking about your wedding plans? Why not call in the professionals! Etiquette Wedding Design can help design, plan and manage the perfect day for you. They will work within your budget and be involved as much or as little as you require, from advice and tips to full organisation. Etiquette Wedding Design is offering all SWD readers 10% off any package/service offered. Just quote SWD Newsletter when contacting them. The offer is valid from November 2006 to January 2007. Etiquette Wedding Design. Tel: 07974 349466; email info@etiquetteweddingdesign.com; www.etiquetteweddingdesign.com Hen Party Beauty Following demand from her existing bridal clients, Ainsley M, professional make-up artist (and Vows 2006 nominee), is delighted to introduce two new services. From November 2006, she will be launching 'hen night' makeovers and will also be selling vouchers for her 'one on one' make-up lessons. Why not start your biggest girls night out with an Ainsley M professional make over? Ainsley will travel to your home/venue to give each of your hens a look to dazzle. Prices start at £25 per person. A 15% discount is offered off the price of the hen party make-up, if the wedding day make-up is also booked with Ainsley. Stuck for an idea for Christmas? Ainsley is now selling vouchers for her one-to-one, two hour make-up lessons. The lessons are designed to put a stop to wasting money spent on make-up unsuited to lifestyle, skin type and colouring. Trade secrets will be shared, making your make-up work harder for you. The lesson is ideal if you would like to know how to do your own make-up for your big day or know someone who would love a crash course in how to apply the make-up that best suits them. Vouchers for one to one lessons cost £65 including p&p. Each voucher comes in a gorgeous gift box and can be mailed to any location. Ainsley is offering 10% off the price of her one to one lessons for all vouchers purchased this November and December. You can contact Ainsley M on 07919 598043; email: ainsleym@btinternet.com; www.ainsleym.co.uk Pre-Christmas Pamper Every bride-to-be needs some pampering, and in the midst of wedding and Christmas planning, this could be the perfect time to treat yourself! The newly launched pre-Christmas skin pamper package from Skin Solutions at Mulberry House, the holistic health centre in the west end of Edinburgh, includes a skin consultation followed by three sessions of treatments appropriate to your skin's needs. Treatments include Medical Microdermabrasion, Intense Pulsed Light therapy, plus skin peels and facials from the Agera rx and Dermologica ranges. The package £160, a saving of £50 and is available between now and 31 December 2006. Alternatively, treat a loved one to a Christmas pamper present with a Mulberry House gift voucher. The vouchers can be purchased over the phone or from reception at Mulberry House and are redeemable against all treatments and therapies offered by Mulberry House. Skin Solutions is based in Mulberry House, a grand Georgian town house on Manor Place, known as the little oasis in the heart of the city. For further information about Skin Solutions, the skin pamper package, gift vouchers or to book an appointment, contact Mulberry House at 39 Manor Place, Edinburgh, EH3 7EB on 0131 225 2012 or visit www.skinsolutions-mulberryhouse.co.uk Back to top Still looking for a venue? If so, why not visit take time out to visit Pollok House? Nestled in a 450-hectare country park - yet only three miles from Glasgow city centre - Pollok House offers the best of both worlds; it's an 18th-century Scottish country house that's easily accessible. Steeped in history and home to a superb art collection, this venue is second to none. The team there offers a completely bespoke service so that your day is a unique experience for both you and your guests. They welcome religious, civil and civil partnership marriage ceremonies as well as blessing ceremonies. The house offers a stunning backdrop for photographs, with grand interiors and lavish formal gardens offering many possibilities. With five function rooms, a flexible menu, capacity to seat 75 for a meal, and a dedicated on-site co-ordinator, this is a fantastic venue for a wedding. The icing on the cake is that Pollok House is part of the National Trust for Scotland (which is a registered charity), so all profits from functions go to preserving Scotland's cultural and natural heritage! For more information contact Functions Manager Julie Rodger on jrodger@nts.org.uk Tel: 0141 616 6410 Back to top Wedding Fairs Miss out on last month's wedding fairs? Don't fret - starting January, it's wedding fair season again and there's sure to be one to attend in your area. Make sure to visit our website at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/news/wedfairs/wfairs.html for a full list of wedding fairs for 2007. Back to top

Welcome
Its been a busy old month at The Scottish Wedding Directory. We hosted the 2nd annual VOWS Awards (Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier) and now have even more appreciation for brides planning their special day. Whether it's poring over seating plans, carefully selecting the entertainment, choosing a menu to suit all tastes or finding that perfect dress, it can become stressful, and everyone needs a little help along the way. Which is where we come in! In this month's newsletter we have plenty of special offers, suggestions and advice to help you stick to your budget and take some of the pressure off your planning. As always, we're here to help and would love to hear from you.

Lorna
lorna@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk

P.S. Why not check out the VOWS website at www.vowsawards.co.uk to see the nominees and winners of the 2006 awards? These wedding suppliers were all nominated by brides just like you, for providing outstanding service and products.

We're ditching the models for the day to give a lucky bride and her mum the star treatment...
Still undecided on your wedding day hairdo? Or perhaps you just can't choose between the natural look and something bolder for your bridal make-up? Well, how do you fancy a girlie afternoon with the SWD team and a couple of other mums and daughters, with make-up and hair experts on hand to show you what's possible?

We'll provide lunch and Champagne - all you have to do is sit back and relax as you both have your hair and make-up styled by the very best in the business.

This will all take place at a Glasgow photographic studio where you and your mum will try out lots of different wedding day looks to give you ideas, while a professional photographer snaps away in the background. Although the focus will be on the make-up side of things, you will be dressed in some fabulous wedding outfits so that you really feel the part. The best pics from the photo shoot will be published in The Scottish Wedding Directory's Spring/Summer 2007 issue - so not only will you have a nice memento of the day but you'll also provide inspiration for other brides and mums too!

If you are interested in taking part please email ros@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk, attaching a pic of you both and telling us why you think you and your mum should be picked. Please also tell us what day(s) you are available in Glasgow during the week beginning November 27th (on a weekday and/or Saturday and Sunday).

Out Now!
The Winter issue of Real Life Weddings is now on sale at newsagents. Get inspiration and ideas from 18 brides who recently married in some of Scotland's finest venues. You can also purchase Real Life Weddings, along with the current issue of The Scottish Wedding Directory and any back copies you missed, online at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/sales/sales.html

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Milton Couture

20% Off Wedding Gowns
Yes, you can get that perfect dress while sticking to a budget! Milton Couture is offering SWD readers a fantastic 20% off any wedding gown or bridesmaid gown ordered before December 15 2006.

Milton Couture has recently introduced the Jenny Packham collection to their boutique, which carries a range of exquisite bridal gowns, bridesmaid and mother of the bride dresses, lingerie and accessories. Milton Couture is located at Glenruthven Mill, Abbey Road, Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3 1DP. Tel: 01764 664794.

£300 Wedding Dresses
Newly-opened Miss Bon Bons Brides specialises in once-worn and ex-sample wedding gowns. The Coatbridge based company offers a stunning selection to suit all ages and types of weddings, with gowns from designers such as Maggie Sottero, Hollywood Dreams, Forever Yours, Amanda Wyatt, Mon Cheri and many more. They also sell bridesmaid dresses, veils, tiaras and shoes. As an opening offer, all ex-sample dresses are on offer at just £300 for the months of November and December. With relaxing surroundings, beautiful dresses and fantastic prices, a visit is certainly worthwhile.

Contact Catriona to make an appointment at Miss Bon Bons Brides. Tel: 01236 422015; Mobile: 07939 691 321.

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Special Photography Offer
Still looking for a wedding photographer? People often talk about how important your photography is (it's one of the few reminders you'll have of the day once it's all over, after all) but choosing the right person for you isn't always so easy. If you're still looking, why not try Alec Keeper, a photographer and tactile artist specialising in day coverage. Not only does he offer a full range of photographic styles to convey your wedding in a way that suits you, but he can also provide handmade storybook-style albums. Best of all, Alec is currently offering TWO parental gift albums free for all 2007 booking packages! Visit www.aleckeeper.com for inspiration or contact Alec on 0141 445 0110, email alec@aleckeeper.com.

10% Off Wedding Planning Services
Feeling overwhelmed just thinking about your wedding plans? Why not call in the professionals! Etiquette Wedding Design can help design, plan and manage the perfect day for you. They will work within your budget and be involved as much or as little as you require, from advice and tips to full organisation. Etiquette Wedding Design is offering all SWD readers 10% off any package/service offered. Just quote SWD Newsletter when contacting them. The offer is valid from November 2006 to January 2007.
Etiquette Wedding Design. Tel: 07974 349466; email info@etiquetteweddingdesign.com; www.etiquetteweddingdesign.com

Hen Party Beauty

Ainsley M

Following demand from her existing bridal clients, Ainsley M, professional make-up artist (and Vows 2006 nominee), is delighted to introduce two new services.
From November 2006, she will be launching 'hen night' makeovers and will also be selling vouchers for her 'one on one' make-up lessons.

Why not start your biggest girls night out with an Ainsley M professional make over? Ainsley will travel to your home/venue to give each of your hens a look to dazzle. Prices start at £25 per person.

A 15% discount is offered off the price of the hen party make-up, if the wedding day make-up is also booked with Ainsley.

Stuck for an idea for Christmas? Ainsley is now selling vouchers for her one-to-one, two hour make-up lessons.

The lessons are designed to put a stop to wasting money spent on make-up unsuited to lifestyle, skin type and colouring. Trade secrets will be shared, making your make-up work harder for you. The lesson is ideal if you would like to know how to do your own make-up for your big day or know someone who would love a crash course in how to apply the make-up that best suits them.

Vouchers for one to one lessons cost £65 including p&p. Each voucher comes in a gorgeous gift box and can be mailed to any location. Ainsley is offering 10% off the price of her one to one lessons for all vouchers purchased this November and December.

You can contact Ainsley M on 07919 598043; email: ainsleym@btinternet.com; www.ainsleym.co.uk

Pre-Christmas Pamper
Every bride-to-be needs some pampering, and in the midst of wedding and Christmas planning, this could be the perfect time to treat yourself! The newly launched pre-Christmas skin pamper package from Skin Solutions at Mulberry House, the holistic health centre in the west end of Edinburgh, includes a skin consultation followed by three sessions of treatments appropriate to your skin's needs. Treatments include Medical Microdermabrasion, Intense Pulsed Light therapy, plus skin peels and facials from the Agera rx and Dermologica ranges.

The package £160, a saving of £50 and is available between now and 31 December 2006.

Alternatively, treat a loved one to a Christmas pamper present with a Mulberry House gift voucher. The vouchers can be purchased over the phone or from reception at Mulberry House and are redeemable against all treatments and therapies offered by Mulberry House.

Skin Solutions is based in Mulberry House, a grand Georgian town house on Manor Place, known as the little oasis in the heart of the city.

For further information about Skin Solutions, the skin pamper package, gift vouchers or to book an appointment, contact Mulberry House at 39 Manor Place, Edinburgh, EH3 7EB on 0131 225 2012 or visit www.skinsolutions-mulberryhouse.co.uk

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Pollok House

Still looking for a venue?
If so, why not visit take time out to visit Pollok House? Nestled in a 450-hectare country park - yet only three miles from Glasgow city centre - Pollok House offers the best of both worlds; it's an 18th-century Scottish country house that's easily accessible. Steeped in history and home to a superb art collection, this venue is second to none.

The team there offers a completely bespoke service so that your day is a unique experience for both you and your guests. They welcome religious, civil and civil partnership marriage ceremonies as well as blessing ceremonies. The house offers a stunning backdrop for photographs, with grand interiors and lavish formal gardens offering many possibilities.

With five function rooms, a flexible menu, capacity to seat 75 for a meal, and a dedicated on-site co-ordinator, this is a fantastic venue for a wedding. The icing on the cake is that Pollok House is part of the National Trust for Scotland (which is a registered charity), so all profits from functions go to preserving Scotland's cultural and natural heritage!

For more information contact Functions Manager Julie Rodger on jrodger@nts.org.uk Tel: 0141 616 6410

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Wedding Fairs
Miss out on last month's wedding fairs? Don't fret - starting January, it's wedding fair season again and there's sure to be one to attend in your area. Make sure to visit our website at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/news/wedfairs/wfairs.html for a full list of wedding fairs for 2007.

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