Full skirts, glamorous silhouettes and luxurious embellishment – these are unashamedly confident wedding gowns from Scottish boutiques and designers that’ll put brides centre stage
Left: Luna embellished ballgown in embroidered lace over shimmering glitter tulle adorned with intricate beading on a long-sleeved illusion bodice by Demetrios Platinum, £POA, Kathleen Richmond Couture . Lunar Branch hairpins, £35 each, and Lunar drop earrings, £35, Alexandra Bespoke ; Right: Dress as before, Kathleen Richmond Couture. Lunar blossom crown, £245, Alexandra Bespoke. 18ct white gold floral twist round-brilliant bridal ring set, from £2,300, Diamond Heaven . Bouquet of VIP roses, Wizard of Oz dahlias, anemones, pampas grass and selection of dried flowers, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow .
Antonia dress in wild silk with detachable large bow from the Couture Collection, made to measure in a choice of colours, £POA, Joyce Young Design Studios . Martella earrings, £30, and Pena hairpins, £29 each, Alexandra Bespoke. Round-brilliant diamond 3.5mm channel-set platinum eternity ring from £1,600, and round-brilliant diamond triple-row vintage engagement ring in platinum from £2,045 (natural diamond), from £1,600 (lab-grown diamond), Diamond Heaven. Bouquet of roses, thistles and foliage, made to order, Blossom & Bloom .
Left: Detailed sparkly lace gown with plunging neckline, low scooped back and cascading train (style D3153) by Essence of Australia , £1,499, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh) . Pena hairpins, £29 each, and large Odette hoop earrings, £45, Alexandra Bespoke. 18ct white gold round-brilliant diamond channel-set shaped wedding band, from £890, and 18ct white gold round-brilliant diamond halo shoulder-set engagement ring, from £1,490 (natural diamond), from £950 (lab-grown diamond), Diamond Heaven. Bouquet as before, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow; Right: Lynn mikado gown with voluminous skirt, sweetheart neckline, plunge back, gently draped cap sleeves and chapel train by Pronovias , £2,495, Kavelle Couture . Orchid crown, £60, Alexandra Bespoke. 18ct white gold elegant round-brilliant claw-set eternity ring, from £1,150, and 18ct white gold princess diamond double-halo split shoulder-set ring, from £2,200 (natural diamond), from £1,450 (lab-grown diamond), Diamond Heaven. Earrings, model’s own.
Right: Nurit curve-hugging mermaid dress with beaded embroidered lace, 3D floral motifs and detachable A-line skirt with sparkling beaded belt by Enzoani , £2,835, Amy King Bridal and Beauty . Silver leaf and pearl headband, £79, Kate Dillon Designs . Linear 18ct white gold necklet set with 4.50ct diamonds, £11,615, matching bracelet set with 3.50ct diamonds, £8,065, and drop earrings set with 1.00ct diamonds, £2,585, Ian Mundie & Son . Platinum round-brilliant diamond claw-set eternity ring, from £1,250, platinum oval diamond engagement ring, from £1,700 (natural diamond), from £1,090 (lab-grown diamond), Diamond Heaven; Left: Dress and accessories as above, but shown without detachable skirt.
Christiana gown with sheer, plunging V-neckline with sparkling beaded trim and crystal beaded, embroidered lace appliqués on bodice and tulle skirt by Morilee , £1,500, Dream Brides . One-of-a-kind Celeste crown, £150, Celeste earrings, £32, and Celeste pendant, £39, Alexandra Bespoke. Platinum round-brilliant diamond claw-set eternity ring, from £650, and platinum oval and round-brilliant diamond trilogy ring, from £1,600 (natural diamond), from £1,050 (lab-grown diamond), Diamond Heaven. Bouquet as before, made to order, Blossom & Bloom.
Venice V-neckline full princess ballgown in layered tulle, sequin tulle and floral lace appliqué (style 18570), around £1,500, Victoria Jane . Esme headband, £80, and small Odette hoop earrings, £39, Alexandra Bespoke. 2mm classic court platinum wedding band, from £350, and platinum emerald-cut diamond classic solitaire, from £1,280 (natural diamond), from £790 (lab-grown diamond), Diamond Heaven.
Fabienne shimmering mikado off-the-shoulder A-line wedding gown with 3/4-length sleeves, cuffed V-neckline and belt (style 69651), around £1,500, Ronald Joyce . 18ct white gold double-row bracelet set with 2.25ct diamonds, £5,440, and 18ct white gold double-row drop earrings set with 1.33ct diamonds, £2,675, Ian Mundie & Son. Platinum round-brilliant diamond claw-set wishbone wedding band, from £750, and platinum radiant diamond halo shoulder-set engagement ring, from £2,000 (natural diamond), from £1,400 (lab-grown diamond), both Diamond Heaven. Bouquet (on sofa), made to order, Blossom & Bloom.
Top left and right: Floral ballgown with beaded straps and encrusted sparkle under layers (style D3157) by Essence of Australia, £1,799, and two-tiered veil with deep horsehair edge by Richard Designs, from £210 depending on length, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Dunfermline) . Eugenie padded headband, £80, Alexandra Bespoke. Round-brilliant diamond channel-set platinum wedding band, from £700, and modern round-brilliant platinum and diamond trilogy ring, from £1,200, Diamond Heaven. Bouquet as before, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow. Inset: Wedding car detail, Anvil Wedding Cars
Above and below: Royal Windsor wedding car, £POA to hire, Anvil Wedding Cars . (Thank you to chauffeur Terry Lloyd.)
Dress as before by Essence of Australia, £1,499, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Accessories, as before, Alexandra Bespoke. Rings, as before, Diamond Heaven.
Photography Kirsty Anderson
Styling Nicola Cameron
Hair Maureen Crolla, The Bride to Be
Makeup Georgina Kane, I Do Makeup by Geo Kane
Model Mhairi Fergusson, Colours Agency
Shot on location at Auchen Castle , Beattock, near Moffat, Dumfriesshire. Thanks to Sarah and the team there.
Hidden in the enchanting Moffat hills, Auchen Castle is a breathtaking wedding venue like no other. Offering an array of majestic spaces, whimsical grounds and fairytale rooms, you can design your special day as you wish, be it a spectacularly grand event or, simply an ‘I do’ for two in the most intimate of settings.
Discover candlelit turrets, gilded staircases and snow-capped gardens, as you celebrate with all those you hold dear, or make the most of its seclusion as you whisper your vows between the two of you…
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