Gorgeous styled bridal shoot showcasing the designers and labels Scottish wedding boutiques are excited about for 2022
Gorgeous styled bridal shoot showcasing the designers and labels Scottish wedding boutiques are excited about for 2022
Scotland’s bridal boutiques reveal the designers and labels they are most excited about for 2022 and pick their favourite wedding dress from each collection
“I always love Willowby’s designs as they are a beautiful mixture of classic and contemporary. Nala is a perfect example of this, with its vintage-style lace and modern corset design. It’s perfect for a bride who is looking to stand out.” Keira Stocks, Innate Bridals, Dundee
Nala lace gown with sweetheart neckline and removable arm cuffs by Willowby, £990, Innate Bridals. Pearl and silver flower hair vine, £89, Kate Dillon Designs. Mikimoto Akoya pearl strand necklet, £1,980, 1.00ct diamond tennis bracelet in 18ct white gold, £2,150, Mikimoto Akoya pearl strand bracelet in 18ct white gold, £940, platinum 0.71ct round-brilliant-cut diamond halo ring, £4,190, and 1.50ct round-brilliant-cut diamond eternity ring in 18ct white gold, £4,265, Laings. Cream and ivory dried flower bouquet with twine stem wrap, from £55 for a small bouquet, Eternity Blooms. Round gold mesh moongate with pampas grass and palm heart dried spray and dried grass floor arrangements in tall vases, £POA to hire, Love is the Key Weddings
“We adore fashion-forward and innovative Enzoani gowns. They can be sexy, yes, but the label also offers a wealth of elements that’ll keep traditionalists happy too.” Lauren McKinnon, Opus Couture, West Kilbride
Renee sleek mermaid gown with daring plunging V-neck, sheer illusion beaded underlay, side cut-out illusion panels and removable tulle overskirt with peplum (shown left) by Enzoani, £2,510, Opus Couture. Timeless 10mm oval white freshwater pearl pendant in yellow gold vermeil, from £125, and Narrative stacking rings, individual rings priced from £340, Dower & HallLeft: Luz boho tulle and lace gown by Rosa Clará Boheme, £2,160, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Star headband, £79, Kate Dillon Designs. 0.30ct pear-cut diamond halo pendant in platinum, £2,100, 0.83ct oval-cut sapphire and diamond halo ring in platinum, £2,300, and 0.22ct diamond eternity ring in platinum, £825, Laings. Dried bouquet of hydrangea, eucalyptus, feather grass and bunnytails, from £49 for a small bouquet, Eternity Blooms; Right: Renee sleek mermaid gown by Enzoani, £2,510, Opus Couture. Timeless 10mm oval white freshwater pearl pendant in yellow gold vermeil, from £125, Dower & Hall. Bouquet of scented peony, parrot tulip, astilbe, two-toned carnation, scabiosa seed pod, anthurium, hypericum berry, clematis, dill visnaga and eucalyptus, made to order, Fleur and Blume
“We think Luz may well be one of our favourite arrivals among our brand-new Rosa Clará Boheme 2022 range. With its full tulle skirt and intricate beaded lace bodice, it is the ideal dress for a fun-filled, springtime wedding.” Louise Kelly, Kudos Bridal Boutique, Edinburgh
Left: Luz boho tulle and lace gown by Rosa Clará Boheme, £2,160, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Star headband, £79, Kate Dillon Designs. 0.30ct pear-cut diamond halo pendant in platinum, £2,100, 0.83ct oval-cut sapphire and diamond halo ring in platinum, £2,300, and 0.22ct diamond eternity ring in platinum, £825, Laings. Peacock chair, £POA to hire, Frill Factory. Dried grass floor arrangements in tall vases, £POA to hire, Love is the Key Weddings; Right: Jasmine princess ballgown with sumptuously layered skirt, boned bodice with off-the-shoulder straps and cascading beaded lace appliqués in ivory/pewter by GAIA Bridal, £1,650, Kathleen Richmond Couture. Ferne rose gold and rose quartz scatter hair vine, £95, Alexandra Bespoke. Arctic Stream cubic zirconia pendant in opalescent enamel, £183, matching earrings, £160, and bracelet, £372, Sheila Fleet. Narrative stacking rings, individual rings priced from £340, Dower & Hall. Wooden triangular ceremony backdrop with pampas-spray arrangement, £POA to hire, Love is the Key Weddings
“We are loving the new designs from GAIA Bridal’s 2022 collection that’s in-store now. If you are seeking something unique and stylish from one of the UK’s leading designers, then look no further.” Kitty Richmond, Kathleen Richmond Couture, Kilmarnock
“Blue by Enzoani’s gowns are designed with the female form in mind, so they are always figure-flattering and enhance curves in all the right ways. For 2022, the label has focused on intricate beadwork and floral lace (both huge trends in our bridal collections), but they’ve done it in such a way that’s fresh and interesting.” Megan Carberry, Kudos Bridal Boutiques, Dunfermline
Olani A-line gown with embroidered floral lace bodice and organza, glitter tulle and tulle skirt by Blue by Enzoani, £1,995, and single-tier ivory veil by Richard Designs, £90, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Dunfermline). White sapphire round dewdrop pendant in yellow gold vermeil finish, from £135, Timeless 14mm single white pearl pendant in 18ct yellow gold vermeil finish, from £98, and Narrative stacking rings, individual rings priced from £340, Dower & Hall. Bouquet of scented peony, parrot tulip, astilbe, two-toned carnation, scabiosa seed pod, anthurium, hypericum berry, clematis, dill visnaga and eucalyptus, made to order, Fleur and Blume. Wooden triangular ceremony backdrop with pampas-spray arrangement and woven baskets filled with dried grass, £POA to hire, Love is the Key Weddings
“I looked at my archives and early collections for inspiration for my 2022 line, called Love Conquers All. It is a collision of the best of the ’80s with a Victoriana twist and offers a striking combination of textures, high necks, long sleeves and reinvented lace.” Sassi Holford, Sassi Holford, available nationwide
“We are excited about stocking Libelle as each dress has something unique about it. The label uses modern lace, so it’s perfect for brides looking for something less traditional and a bit different from the norm.” Amy King, Amy King Bridal and Beauty, Kirkcaldy
Left: Geltrude featherlight A-line gown embellished with a glittering tulle overlay by Libelle, £1,450, Amy King Bridal and Beauty. Pearl headband, £69, Kate Dillon Designs. Honeycomb small two-link necklace with 9ct yellow gold bee, £165, Honeycomb silver pendant with citrine and 9ct yellow gold bee, £275, Honeycomb silver hexagon ring with 5mm blue topaz, £175, and Honeycomb small drop earrings with 9ct yellow gold bee, £208, Sheila Fleet. Wooden triangular ceremony backdrop with pampas-spray arrangement, £POA to hire, Love is the Key Weddings; Right: Beaulieu gown with tulle skirt and high-neck lace bodice encrusted with ivory bugle beads by Tiffanys, £885, Dream Brides. Enchanted glass branch hair vine in rose gold (just seen), £55, Alexandra Bespoke. 1.00ct diamond tennis bracelet set in 18ct white gold, £2,150, Mikimoto Akoya pearl strand bracelet set in 18ct white gold, £940, and platinum 0.71ct round-brilliant-cut diamond halo ring, £4,190, Laings. Round gold mesh moongate with pampas grass and palm-heart dried arrangement, £POA to hire, Love is the Key Weddings
“With a small, dedicated family-run design team, Tiffanys offers looks designed to flatter every bride in many different styles and shapes, from fishtail to princess, in sizes ranging from 2 to 36. The collection’s hallmarks are excellent construction, stunning fabrics and beautiful detailing at very affordable prices. In short: we adore this label.” Kirsty Grant, Dream Brides, Irvine
“British label Freda Bennet designs for the modern bride. Think timeless style, clean lines, distinctive fabrics and on-point pattern-cutting. We have a lovely collection of its dresses in stock in size 10 to 16.” Joyce Young, Joyce Young Design Studios, Glasgow
Milan square-necked textured jacquard gown with circular skirt and pockets by Freda Bennet, £1,980, Joyce Young Design Studios. Double-row pearl headband, £POA, Alexandra Bespoke. Narrative stacking rings, individual rings priced from £340, Dower & Hall. Small gold and marble geometric tables with gold terrarium lanterns, £POA to hire, Love is the Key Weddings. Blue velvet chair, stylist’s own
“We adore the dramatic features and plunging bodice that this Mishell gown has to offer; it is very Vera Wang! The iconic bridal designer’s new Vera Wang Bride collection has an incredible price point that starts from £1,995.” Team Kavelle, Kavelle Couture, Edinburgh
Left: Mishell off-white/nude gown with pointed plunge bodice, box-pleated fishtail skirt and glove sleeves by Vera Wang Bride, dresses in collection priced from £1,995, Kavelle Couture. Enchanted glass midi hair vine in gold and gold blush, £65, Alexandra Bespoke. Narrative stacking rings, individual rings priced from £340, Dower & Hall. Small gold and marble geometric tables with gold terrarium lanterns, £POA to hire, Love is the Key Weddings; Right: Dress and jewellery, as above. Dried pampas-mix bouquet, from £45 for a slim bouquet, Eternity Blooms
