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		Welcome Welcome to the September issue of The Scottish Wedding Directory E-Newsletter. We are now into the wedding fair season. For the uninitiated, these events are not to be missed - just remember your comfy shoes! Take the opportunity to enter our wedding fair competitions and you could win yourself a pair of tickets to upcoming Edinburgh and Glasgow fairs. This issue also includes plenty of ideas for your wedding wardrobe, music and venue so read, enjoy and be inspired! If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, just drop us a line - we love to talk weddings! 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. You can purchase online at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/sales/sales.html. Our next issue of Real Life Weddings - complete with stories of beautiful castle, country and city weddings - hits the newsstands next month. You can be the first to receive it by pre-ordering your copy at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/sales/presales.html. Back to top Going Down A Storm! There are lots of exciting developments happening at By Storm. Firstly, if you are planning a wedding abroad, or just want to achieve an exotic look here in Scotland, mid-September will see the launch of www.joyceyoungweddingsabroad.com where you can visit their new dedicated website featuring dresses for overseas weddings. The new Weddings Abroad brochure is now available. For modern classics, the new 2007 collection of stunning dresses offers something for everyone, from very full romantic styles to straight and chic, all made to order with prices from £695 to £1250. Designer Joyce Young specialises in dresses with a touch of tartan. Brides can choose either their own family tartan or co-ordinate with the groom's tartan. This collection is featuring in bridal fashion shows in Sacramento, California in September and is also on the Dressed to Kilt fashion show in Los Angeles, which kicks off LA Fashion Week in October. The new mother of the bride/groom collection can be seen on the company's website www.bystorm.co.uk modelled by a real size 16 mother of the bride. All the designs are individually made to measure, ensuring a perfect fit. A new in-house millinery service is also now available, so the hats are as individual as the outfits. All the collections can be seen in the shops in Bearsden and London and also at Glasgow's Braehead Wedding Show in September and the Scottish Wedding Show at the SECC in October. You can contact By Storm on 0141 942 8900 or at info@bystorm.co.uk, www.bystorm.co.uk Once-Worn Gowns To Buy And Sell Miss Bon Bon's is opening in the Glasgow area soon, selling once-worn designer gowns and accessories at a fraction of the usual price. Miss Bon Bon's is currently building a stunning collection in 'as new' condition, and will be offering flexible appointment times and a one-to-one service in beautiful surroundings. Miss Bon Bon's is currently looking for gowns and accessories to sell. If you have a friend with a gown gathering dust in the attic, why not sell professionally, enjoy the extra cash and make another bride's dream come true? They welcome dresses from all periods - 1920s to present. For further information, telephone 01236 422015 or 07939691321, email: missbonbons@hotmail.co.uk. Back to top STATIONERY Gorgeous Guest Books It's time to tell your family and friends to brush up their handwriting skills! They'll need them with this fabulous new range of high-quality guest books, hot off the press from those clever people at xoxo wedding stationery. Luxuriously bound in linen, guest books are available in eight colour tones, from traditional white to in-season pink, from yummy chocolate to gorgeous gold. What's more, xoxo are happy to hand-decorate the cover to match your wedding theme, making it as perfect a match as the bride and groom! Prices start at £33. For more info go to www.xoxo-wedding.co.uk, or call 01557 330793. STYLING How's Your Personal Style? It's not just the rich and famous who can afford to hire a personal stylist. Fox Paws is offering all SWD brides a reduced price bridal consultation to make you look and feel like a star on your wedding day! The Fox Paws bridal consultation includes: Full Face, Figure and Colour Consultation where you will learn which colours, including shades of white, will get your complexion glowing, which hairstyles, jewellery and headwear will complement your face and features, and which clothes flatter your figure. Personal Colour Wallet A handily sized wallet including swatches of colours that suit you. Dress Shopping with Personal Stylist (2 hours). You receive expert help at an appointment at a wedding specialist shop to try on a number of dresses in your perfect colours and cut, helping you look your most beautiful on your wedding day. Salon Consultation. Head to a salon of your, or Fox Paws', choice and talk with the hair stylist about the best hairstyles for your features and dress style. Then discuss with a make-up artist your skin, features and colouring to help plan your wedding day make-up. To round off the day, there'll be a glass of bubbly! The usual cost of this package is £170 but SWD readers' special price is just £145. To make your appointment, call Fox Paws today on 0141 339 3621 or email Cheryl@foxpaws.co.uk, www.foxpaws.co.uk ENTERTAINMENT The Sound Of Music There's nothing quite like a string quartet to add an air of elegance to a wedding - and it's not just classical music fans who can enjoy the music they provide. The Moray String Quartet has a wide and varied repertoire to suit all tastes, from classical favourites to musicals and film themes, modern and popular to traditional Scots music. The four experienced musicians - Peter Zanre (violin), James Alexander (violin), Elaine Stables (viola) and John Mustard (cello) have played together for over ten years and endeavour to meet the bride and groom's requirements for their special day. You can contact The Moray String Quartet on 01343 543531 or email Elaine.Stables@btinternet.com Be An Organised Bride Walking down the aisle may be one of the most memorable parts of your wedding, so you'll want to choose just the right piece of music."The Organised Bride" CD is the definitive collection of wedding music and a must-have for all brides-to-be, whether you are having a civil or religious ceremony. Including wedding classics such as Handel's "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" and Wagner's "Wedding March", plus many lesser known pieces, this CD will provide great inspiration, and also makes a great gift for anyone who loves wedding music. "The Organised Bride" CD is available for £11.99 from www.organisedbride.co.uk Music For Your Reception Not sure exactly what music you want for your reception but know you want a great party where guests are entertained and dance the night away? Then why not contact the Central Music Agency to find out more their new themed wedding ideas? How about Elvis, Neil Diamond, Stars in Their Eyes or Pop Idol karaoke by DJ Gibby with his own hilarious humour? Or a tribute band, playing your favourite hits. You may want to stick with tradition and complete your Scottish themed wedding with a ceilidh band. Couples can plan the evening's entertainment to include as much or as little variety as they wish. You can also hire a DJ for just £110 with any theme band. Central Music Agency caters for anywhere in Scotland, working with only the best - and most affordable - entertainers. For more ideas on themed weddings, visit their website at www.centralmusicagency.co.uk/themed_wedding.html Back to top Country... The Ben Lomond provides the perfect setting for your wedding reception, close to the banks of Loch Lomond and boasting spectacular views of Ben Lomond. This medieval venue in Tarbet is less than an hour's drive from Glasgow and if you book your 2007 wedding before 31 December 2006, you will receive a complimentary quaich (cup of love) for your celebration. Contact Lynn on 01301 702393, or by email at lynn@thebenlomond.com, www.thebenlomond.com Or Castle... At the head of Stirling's historic old town, Stirling Castle is without doubt one of Scotland's grandest castles and is a wedding setting that oozes prestige. On arrival at the castle guests can enjoy a champagne reception in the Queen Anne Gardens, and the renaissance splendour of the Royal Palace adds a stunning backdrop for your wedding photos. Located in the heart of the castle, the 16th-century Great Hall offers a dramatic location for your wedding reception and the raised dais is perfect for a highland fling! And new wedding packages make booking weddings here a piece of cake! Stirling Castle provides a choice of three food and beverages packages to choose from; these are inclusive of venue hire and piper, with pricing starting from £102 per person. The castle has a maximum capacity for wedding parties of 300, with no minimum requirements. The venue does not hold a civil license. For further details about a wedding at the castle, contact 0131 668 8958 or visit www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/weddings. Stirling Castle, Stirling FK8 1EJ Honeymoons and Romantic Stays... The Woodland Lodge arrives at the Enterkine Country House Estate near Ayr later this summer, and promises to be the perfect overnight venue for honeymooning couples, anniversary stays and those who just want to get away to somewhere different. The inside of this magical lodge offers a relaxation area, dressing area, grohle shower room and magnificent bedroom. The lodge will be the first one in the UK provided by the Bothy Lodge Company, based in Ayrshire. The cost is £195 for an overnight stay. Honeymoon packages can be personally created. To view a virtual Woodland Lodge tour, visit www.enterkine.com Back to top Wedding Fairs It certainly feels like autumn with the crisp mornings and shorter days we're having. But don't worry, there is some good news! If you are planning a 2007 wedding, this is just the right time to attend one of the many wedding fairs taking place. Just some of the shows coming up in the next couple of months are... Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow - 16/17 September 2006 At this show you can enjoy catwalk shows, 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 Charity Wedding Fayre - BLCC, Dunfermline This charity show, in aid of Forth One Help A Child appeal, takes place from 11:30am-4:00pm on Sunday September 24 and promises you over 40 exhibitors and a fashion show. For further information, call 01383 732289 / 07818 426016 or email: lynne@weddingcooperation.co.uk, www.weddingcooperation.co.uk Edinburgh Corn Exchange Wedding Fair and Fashion Show - 14/15 October This wedding fair boasts an exclusive fashion show previewing 2007 collections from a range of Edinburgh's exclusive bridal designers and salons, along with 70 other exhibitors. Plus every bride will receive a free glass of bubbly! The fair runs from 11am - 5pm. For further information, contact 0871 700 0090 or www.ece.uk.com/weddingfair. Alternatively, SWD readers can enter to win free tickets at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/competitions/ECE.php 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: North Queensferry : 23 September, 12-4pm at the Corus Hotel . Free admission. Contact 01592 566368 for details. New Lanark : 08 October, 11am-4pm at the New Lanark Mill & Hotel. Contact 01555 667200 for details. Fowlis, Dundee : 15 October, 12-5pm at the Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort with over 20 exhibitors and a fashion show. Contact Derek Dolan on 01382 581374 for more 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. Back to top

Welcome
Welcome to the September issue of The Scottish Wedding Directory E-Newsletter. We are now into the wedding fair season. For the uninitiated, these events are not to be missed - just remember your comfy shoes! Take the opportunity to enter our wedding fair competitions and you could win yourself a pair of tickets to upcoming Edinburgh and Glasgow fairs. This issue also includes plenty of ideas for your wedding wardrobe, music and venue so read, enjoy and be inspired! If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, just drop us a line - we love to talk weddings!

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. You can purchase online at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/sales/sales.html.

Our next issue of Real Life Weddings - complete with stories of beautiful castle, country and city weddings - hits the newsstands next month. You can be the first to receive it by pre-ordering your copy at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/sales/presales.html.

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Going Down A Storm!
There are lots of exciting developments happening at By Storm. Firstly, if you are planning a wedding abroad, or just want to achieve an exotic look here in Scotland, mid-September will see the launch of www.joyceyoungweddingsabroad.com where you can visit their new dedicated website featuring dresses for overseas weddings. The new Weddings Abroad brochure is now available.

For modern classics, the new 2007 collection of stunning dresses offers something for everyone, from very full romantic styles to straight and chic, all made to order with prices from £695 to £1250.

Designer Joyce Young specialises in dresses with a touch of tartan. Brides can choose either their own family tartan or co-ordinate with the groom's tartan. This collection is featuring in bridal fashion shows in Sacramento, California in September and is also on the Dressed to Kilt fashion show in Los Angeles, which kicks off LA Fashion Week in October.

The new mother of the bride/groom collection can be seen on the company's website www.bystorm.co.uk modelled by a real size 16 mother of the bride. All the designs are individually made to measure, ensuring a perfect fit. A new in-house millinery service is also now available, so the hats are as individual as the outfits.

All the collections can be seen in the shops in Bearsden and London and also at Glasgow's Braehead Wedding Show in September and the Scottish Wedding Show at the SECC in October.

You can contact By Storm on 0141 942 8900 or at info@bystorm.co.uk, www.bystorm.co.uk

Once-Worn Gowns To Buy And Sell
Miss Bon Bon's is opening in the Glasgow area soon, selling once-worn designer gowns and accessories at a fraction of the usual price. Miss Bon Bon's is currently building a stunning collection in 'as new' condition, and will be offering flexible appointment times and a one-to-one service in beautiful surroundings.

Miss Bon Bon's is currently looking for gowns and accessories to sell. If you have a friend with a gown gathering dust in the attic, why not sell professionally, enjoy the extra cash and make another bride's dream come true? They welcome dresses from all periods - 1920s to present.

For further information, telephone 01236 422015 or 07939691321,
email: missbonbons@hotmail.co.uk.

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STATIONERY

Gorgeous Guest Books
It's time to tell your family and friends to brush up their handwriting skills! They'll need them with this fabulous new range of high-quality guest books, hot off the press from those clever people at xoxo wedding stationery.

Luxuriously bound in linen, guest books are available in eight colour tones, from traditional white to in-season pink, from yummy chocolate to gorgeous gold. What's more, xoxo are happy to hand-decorate the cover to match your wedding theme, making it as perfect a match as the bride and groom! Prices start at £33. For more info go to www.xoxo-wedding.co.uk, or call 01557 330793.

STYLING

How's Your Personal Style?
It's not just the rich and famous who can afford to hire a personal stylist. Fox Paws is offering all SWD brides a reduced price bridal consultation to make you look and feel like a star on your wedding day!

The Fox Paws bridal consultation includes:

Full Face, Figure and Colour Consultation where you will learn which colours, including shades of white, will get your complexion glowing, which hairstyles, jewellery and headwear will complement your face and features, and which clothes flatter your figure.
Personal Colour Wallet A handily sized wallet including swatches of colours that suit you.
Dress Shopping with Personal Stylist (2 hours). You receive expert help at an appointment at a wedding specialist shop to try on a number of dresses in your perfect colours and cut, helping you look your most beautiful on your wedding day.
Salon Consultation. Head to a salon of your, or Fox Paws', choice and talk with the hair stylist about the best hairstyles for your features and dress style. Then discuss with a make-up artist your skin, features and colouring to help plan your wedding day make-up.

To round off the day, there'll be a glass of bubbly!

The usual cost of this package is £170 but SWD readers' special price is just £145.

To make your appointment, call Fox Paws today on 0141 339 3621 or email Cheryl@foxpaws.co.uk, www.foxpaws.co.uk

ENTERTAINMENT

The Sound Of Music
There's nothing quite like a string quartet to add an air of elegance to a wedding - and it's not just classical music fans who can enjoy the music they provide. The Moray String Quartet has a wide and varied repertoire to suit all tastes, from classical favourites to musicals and film themes, modern and popular to traditional Scots music. The four experienced musicians - Peter Zanre (violin), James Alexander (violin), Elaine Stables (viola) and John Mustard (cello) have played together for over ten years and endeavour to meet the bride and groom's requirements for their special day. You can contact The Moray String Quartet on 01343 543531 or email Elaine.Stables@btinternet.com

Be An Organised Bride
Walking down the aisle may be one of the most memorable parts of your wedding, so you'll want to choose just the right piece of music."The Organised Bride" CD is the definitive collection of wedding music and a must-have for all brides-to-be, whether you are having a civil or religious ceremony. Including wedding classics such as Handel's "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" and Wagner's "Wedding March", plus many lesser known pieces, this CD will provide great inspiration, and also makes a great gift for anyone who loves wedding music. "The Organised Bride" CD is available for £11.99 from www.organisedbride.co.uk

Music For Your Reception
Not sure exactly what music you want for your reception but know you want a great party where guests are entertained and dance the night away? Then why not contact the Central Music Agency to find out more their new themed wedding ideas? How about Elvis, Neil Diamond, Stars in Their Eyes or Pop Idol karaoke by DJ Gibby with his own hilarious humour? Or a tribute band, playing your favourite hits. You may want to stick with tradition and complete your Scottish themed wedding with a ceilidh band. Couples can plan the evening's entertainment to include as much or as little variety as they wish. You can also hire a DJ for just £110 with any theme band. Central Music Agency caters for anywhere in Scotland, working with only the best - and most affordable - entertainers. For more ideas on themed weddings, visit their website at www.centralmusicagency.co.uk/themed_wedding.html

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Country...
The Ben Lomond provides the perfect setting for your wedding reception, close to the banks of Loch Lomond and boasting spectacular views of Ben Lomond. This medieval venue in Tarbet is less than an hour's drive from Glasgow and if you book your 2007 wedding before 31 December 2006, you will receive a complimentary quaich (cup of love) for your celebration. Contact Lynn on 01301 702393, or by email at lynn@thebenlomond.com, www.thebenlomond.com

Stirling Castle Great Hall

Or Castle...
At the head of Stirling's historic old town, Stirling Castle is without doubt one of Scotland's grandest castles and is a wedding setting that oozes prestige. On arrival at the castle guests can enjoy a champagne reception in the Queen Anne Gardens, and the renaissance splendour of the Royal Palace adds a stunning backdrop for your wedding photos. Located in the heart of the castle, the 16th-century Great Hall offers a dramatic location for your wedding reception and the raised dais is perfect for a highland fling!

And new wedding packages make booking weddings here a piece of cake! Stirling Castle provides a choice of three food and beverages packages to choose from; these are inclusive of venue hire and piper, with pricing starting from £102 per person.

The castle has a maximum capacity for wedding parties of 300, with no minimum requirements. The venue does not hold a civil license. For further details about a wedding at the castle, contact 0131 668 8958 or visit www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/weddings. Stirling Castle, Stirling FK8 1EJ

Honeymoons and Romantic Stays...
The Woodland Lodge arrives at the Enterkine Country House Estate near Ayr later this summer, and promises to be the perfect overnight venue for honeymooning couples, anniversary stays and those who just want to get away to somewhere different. The inside of this magical lodge offers a relaxation area, dressing area, grohle shower room and magnificent bedroom. The lodge will be the first one in the UK provided by the Bothy Lodge Company, based in Ayrshire.

The cost is £195 for an overnight stay. Honeymoon packages can be personally created.

To view a virtual Woodland Lodge tour, visit www.enterkine.com

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Wedding Fairs
It certainly feels like autumn with the crisp mornings and shorter days we're having. But don't worry, there is some good news! If you are planning a 2007 wedding, this is just the right time to attend one of the many wedding fairs taking place. Just some of the shows coming up in the next couple of months are...

Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event
Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow - 16/17 September 2006
At this show you can enjoy catwalk shows, 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

Charity Wedding Fayre - BLCC, Dunfermline
This charity show, in aid of Forth One Help A Child appeal, takes place from 11:30am-4:00pm on Sunday September 24 and promises you over 40 exhibitors and a fashion show. For further information, call 01383 732289 / 07818 426016 or email: lynne@weddingcooperation.co.uk, www.weddingcooperation.co.uk

Edinburgh Corn Exchange Wedding Fair and Fashion Show - 14/15 October
This wedding fair boasts an exclusive fashion show previewing 2007 collections from a range of Edinburgh's exclusive bridal designers and salons, along with 70 other exhibitors. Plus every bride will receive a free glass of bubbly! The fair runs from
11am - 5pm. For further information, contact 0871 700 0090 or www.ece.uk.com/weddingfair. Alternatively, SWD readers can enter to win free tickets at www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk/competitions/ECE.php

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:

North Queensferry : 23 September, 12-4pm at the Corus Hotel . Free admission. Contact 01592 566368 for details.

New Lanark : 08 October, 11am-4pm at the New Lanark Mill & Hotel. Contact 01555 667200 for details.

Fowlis, Dundee : 15 October, 12-5pm at the Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort with over 20 exhibitors and a fashion show. Contact Derek Dolan on 01382 581374 for more 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.

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