Bridal style

Isabella Jack Bridal
Jack your body

We’ve long lamented the lack of Scottish stockists of Sassi Holford’s esprit label So Sassi, so you can imagine our delight when we discovered Kirkintilloch boutique Isabella Jack Bridal would be introducing…

Lillian West
Winter warmers

The winter months are typically a time when couples put the brakes on their wedding spending as Christmas hoovers up all their cash, but if you’ve not sorted your dress for a…

Double act

It’s all hands on deck at Pamela Jayne’s Bridal in Bonnybridge as two new collections are winging their way to the boutique. First up is US label Demetrios, popular with brides worldwide…

Glitterati
What a belter!

Glasgow dressmaker and boutique Glitterati has just launched a new collection of bridal belts and peplums that could take even the most basic dress from drab to fab. Choose from glamorous vintage…

Below: The interior of the spacious boutique on the capital’s Brandon Terrace
Red-carpet treatment

We chat to Kavelle Couture’s founding team about how it stays at the forefront of bridal trends after 20 years in business and makes wedding-dress shopping an unforgettable experience. From designing one-off…

I Do Bridalwear
The price is right

If a budget-busting gown has ever been ‘accidentally’ suggested during your dress-shopping appointment, you’ll know how irritating it is. Those determined to stay within budget should make tracks for I Do Bridalwear…

Allure Bridals
Simply alluring

If you feel dazed about bridal designers and confused about styles, try to find a brand with a diverse mix of dresses where the only constant is high production standards and excellent…

Set the tone

Who says you have to get married in a big white dress? There’s a whole rainbow of stunning colourful gowns to choose from in 2015 Words Sarah Gillespie A few years ago,…

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Lusan Mandongus comes to Kavelle Couture in Edinburgh

We’ve long been fans of Hong Kong-based designer Lusan Mandongus. Her gowns are renowned for their meticulous construction, beautiful fabrics and exquisite hand-beading. They exude a sophisticated elegance, but offer a contemporary,…

Naomi Neoh
Fashion Insider – designer Naomi Neoh

The stars of the silver screen would love Naomi Neoh’s dresses, which are inspired by the golden era of vintage Hollywood I took a curious route to my career as a wedding…

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Shop this way: Dress shopping advice

Drowning in dress stress? We’ll have you heading in the right direction in no time with our essential guide to getting a gown, writes Sarah Gillespie You might love shopping, and you…