Be more bride: bold wedding dresses from Scottish boutiques captured at Dunglass Estate in East Lothian

However you want to make a statement as you walk down the aisle, there’s a dress to suit. From fun polka dots and bows, to puffed sleeves and feature backs, Scotland’s boutiques have bridal gowns to wow this season

Left image shows a bride standing in the church at Dunglass Estate wearing a removable puff sleeve wedding dress by Freda Bennet from Joyce Young Design Studios and right image shows a bride wearing a polka-dot wedding dress from Amy King Bridal and Beauty
Above left: Austen strapless gown with detachable puff sleeves by Freda Bennet, £POA, Joyce Young Design Studios. Argentium silver twist earrings, £50, Circinn. Lily of Valley comb, £495, Rachel Trevor-Morgan Millinery.
Above right: Annie polka-dot bridal gown, £1,495, Amy King Bridal and Beauty. Harlow headpiece with clay flowers and golden leaves hand-wired on to a gold band with gold crystal details, £85, Scarlett & Wolfe Headwear. Aquamarine teardrop cluster ring (just seen), £235, pink sapphire and white sapphire cluster earrings, £220, and gold twist torque bracelet (just seen), £400, Circinn. Reflexed rose and peony bouquet in white and blush pink, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow.

two images showing a model wearing the Blakely wedding dress by Randy Fenoli from Reflections Bridal Boutique in Kelso, photographed at Dunglass Estate
Blakely gown with sheer cut-out and split skirt by Randy Fenoli, £POA, Reflections Bridal Boutique. Theda pearl coin and pre-loved gold beads double-row gold headband, £85, Scarlett and Wolfe Headwear. Kelp drop earrings £690, and Galaxy ring, £560, Sarah Brown Jewellery. Gold twist torque bracelet, £400, Circinn. Reflexed rose and peony bouquet in white and blush pink (on table), made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow.

Left image shows a model wearing a Freda Bennet wedding dress and coat from Joyce Young Design Studios and right image shows a model wearing Tamsin wedding dress by Sassi Holford from Anne Priscilla Bridal
Above left: Boston slim-fitting dress with large bow at back, £POA, and Kinsley overcoat with large puff-sleeve shoulders by Freda Bennet, £POA, Joyce Young Design Studios. Silk bow with beaded buckle on comb, £495, Rachel Trevor-Morgan Millinery. Clover 18ct white gold diamond earrings, £9,995, Ian Mundie & Son. Waterlily stacking ring, £95, Moonlight ring, £95, and Seafoam stacking ring, £75, Sarah Brown Jewellery.
Above right: Tamsin gown with low V-neck bodice, long puffed sleeves and full skirt by Sassi Holford, £POA, Anne Priscilla Bridal. Clover 18ct white gold diamond earrings, £9,995, Ian Mundie & Son. Star Sapphire Seaforest ring, £2,000, Nebula ring, £1,800, and Stargazer ring, £460, Sarah Brown Jewellery.

Left image shows a bride wearing an Amy King Bridal and Beauty polka dot wedding dress in Dunglass church and right image shows a bride wearing a lace wedding dress from Kathleen Richmond Couture
Above left: Annie polka-dot bridal gown, £1,495, Amy King Bridal and Beauty. Harlow headpiece with clay flowers and golden leaves hand-wired on to a gold band with gold crystal details, £85, Scarlett & Wolfe Headwear. Pink sapphire and white sapphire cluster earrings, £220, and gold twist torque bracelet, £400, Circinn. Reflexed rose and peony bouquet in white and blush pink, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow.
Above right: Embroidered lace sheath gown with sweetheart illusion bodice and plunging low back by Demetrios, £1,800, Kathleen Richmond Couture. Pearl and crystal tiara, £99, Kate Dillon Designs. Bubble 18ct white gold and diamond earrings (just seen), £7,995, Ian Mundie & Son. Reflexed rose and peony bouquet in white and blush pink, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow.

Left image shows a model wearing a Freda Bennet wedding dress from Joyce Young Design Studios and right image shows a model wearing Tamsin wedding dress by Sassi Holford from Anne Priscilla Bridal
Above left: Boston slim-fitting dress with large bow at back by Freda Bennet, £POA, Joyce Young Design Studios. Silk bow with beaded buckle on comb, £495, Rachel Trevor-Morgan Millinery. Clover 18ct white gold diamond earrings, £9,995, Ian Mundie & Son. Waterlily stacking ring, £95, Moonlight ring, £95, and Seafoam stacking ring, £75, Sarah Brown Jewellery. Simple gladioli bridal bouquet, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow.
Above right and top inset: Tamsin gown with low V-neck bodice, long puffed sleeves and full skirt by Sassi Holford, £POA, Anne Priscilla Bridal. Clover 18ct white gold diamond earrings, £9,995, Ian Mundie & Son. Star Sapphire Seaforest ring, £2,000, Nebula ring, £1,800, and Stargazer ring, £460, Sarah Brown Jewellery. Reflexed rose and peony bouquet in white and blush pink, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow.

Left image shows a model at wearing an Essense of Australia dress from Kudos Bridal Boutiques in Edinburgh and right image shows a model in the marquee at Dunglass Estate wearing a Freda Bennet wedding dress from Joyce Young Design Studios
Above left: Floral embellished gown with sweetheart bodice (style D3529) by Essense of Australia, £1,799, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Pearl floral hairband, £99, Kate Dillon Designs. Trillion-cut citrine and white sapphire cluster earrings, £230, and Faileas necklace in 9k yellow gold with princess-cut topaz, £250, Circinn. Reflexed rose and peony bouquet in white and blush pink, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow.
Above right: Boston slim-fitting dress with large bow at back by Freda Bennet, £POA, Joyce Young Design Studios. Silk bow with beaded buckle on comb, £495, Rachel Trevor-Morgan Millinery. Clover 18ct white gold diamond earrings, £9,995, Ian Mundie & Son. Waterlily stacking ring, £95, Moonlight ring, £95, and Seafoam stacking ring, £75, Sarah Brown Jewellery.

Photography Jodie Mann
Styling Nicola CameronHair Lyndsey Kerr, Love Hair Glasgow
Makeup Jennifer McLachlan Makeup ArtistLashes Lola’s Lashes Model Stephanie Bullock, Colours AgencyLocation Dunglass Estate, East LothianDunglass Estate is a gorgeous wedding venue that’s within easy reach of Edinburgh, yet feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the capital. Situated in the beautiful countryside of East Lothian, this exclusive-use venue is set in an area of outstanding beauty.

With stunning grounds and panoramic sea views, a wonderfully romantic historic church, a secret fairytale walled garden, luxury Pavilion and sensational on-site accommodation, it is one of the most unique wedding venues in Scotland. If you’re looking for a breathtaking location with a little bit of everything, then look no further than Dunglass Estate. Here is where you begin the story of your happily ever after.Tel: 01368 830868