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WELCOME • FEBRUARY-MARCH 2024
the WHITE edit • Beautiful bridal goodies for you to fall in love with
TRUST THE PROCESS (and the experts) • Once that engagement ring is on your finger, it can be all too tempting to dive head-first into tulle and satin. But before you do, you’ll need Emma Simper’s top shopping tips, courtesy of our bridal insiders
WIN • A DREAM DRESS FROM OPUS COUTURE, A DIAMOND PENDANT FROM LAINGS, AND AN AFTERNOON TEA AT TRUMP TURNBERRY, WORTH A COMBINED £2,500
Twenty twenty MORE! • DRUM ROLL, PLEASE… ALLOW US TO INTRODUCE THE WEDDING-DRESS DESIGNERS AND LABELS THAT HAVE AISLE STYLE SUSSED THIS YEAR. THE BEST BIT? THEY’RE ALL AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AT SCOTTISH BRIDAL BOUTIQUES
Behind the scenes • IT MIGHT LOOK GLAMOROUS, BUT IT WAS A DAY OF HARD WORK (HONESTLY!) FOR THE TEAM THAT MADE THE MAGIC HAPPEN AT A GLASGOW STUDIO
Real LOVE • A champagne tower, classic car and cute IRL couple were the makings of this collaborative shoot by talented Scottish wedding suppliers at Errol Park
SWING into spring • Emma Simper chats new-season styles and sunnier days ahead with occasion-wear experts
Make your mark MAMAS • Whether it’s a pretty pastel or a bold print, a subtle nod to the groom’s tartan or a full bridal-party colour-match, the choices are all yours. Ready, set…dress to impress!
THE MAIN hat-traction • Hold onto your headpieces and join us on a deep dive into the amazing world of millinery, and discover how a headpiece can complete your outfit and electrify your big-day look
Glam-mas BEAUTY • Dreading getting all dolled up like a trad mother of the bride/groom? It really doesn’t have to be that way, discovers Emma Simper
QUEENS of the CASTLE • REGAL GLASGOW VENUE CROSSBASKET CASTLE WAS THE PERFECT BACKDROP TO SHOW OFF THE FABULOUS FLORALS AND PUNCHY COLOURS OF THE NEW-SEASON LOOKS FOR MOTHERS OF THE BRIDE/GROOM
Behind the scenes • BLUE SKIES AND BEAUTIFUL OUTFITS ON THE DAY OF OUR PHOTOSHOOT KEPT THE JANUARY BLUES AT BAY
Total ROCK STARS • Can’t find the ring of your dreams in the shops? Two couples who went down the bespoke route tell us why they did – and why they’d recommend it
Supporting-lady SPARKLE • Looking for gifts for your best girls? Amy Shearer chooses some glittery goodies that your bride tribe can sport on the big day and beyond
beauty EYE SPY • Thinking about giving those pretty peepers some extra TLC in the lead-up to your big day? Emma Simper takes a close-up look with the experts
HAIR’D it here first • Not sure what you want to do with those luscious locks of yours on the big day? A trial with one of these styling pros is just what you need to pin down that dream ’do, says Emma Simper
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GROOMS • Highlandwear | Suiting | Advice | Trends
Grooms 2024 TRENDS • We asked Scottish groomswear experts for their ‘in’ lists for the year ahead. From fancy footwear to formalwear, it’s set to be a fashionable year for the fellas
Groom2 GUIDE • What’s better than one groom? Two, of course! Amy Shearer finds out what to wear if you’re husbands-to-be, and hears from two couples about their w-day outfit experiences
Blockbuster BOYS • These Hollywood flicks are going to be big in 2024…and we’ve chosen looks for the guys that’ll make them feel they’re in the starring role
VENUE news • There are loads of exciting things happening at Scottish locations over the next couple of...