Highland Romance: Scotland’s prettiest wedding dresses set against Perthshire barn venue Cardney Steading
Highland Romance: Scotland’s prettiest wedding dresses set against Perthshire barn venue Cardney Steading
Our country’s spectacular landscape has been outshone by this season’s prettiest wedding dresses from Scottish bridal boutiques. Prepare to fall in love with frothy and translucent gowns with tumbling trains, flowing skirts, 3D appliqué and intricate embroidery
Anne gown with plunging lace neckline, floaty skirt and tulle bracelet sleeves by Rosa Clará Boheme, £1,830, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Rowan three-leaf pendant in frost enamel, £150, matching Rowan two-leaf drop earrings, £120, and bracelet, £317, all Sheila FleetJura lace A-line gown with pockets by Opus Studio, £3,899, Opus Atelier. Tumble pearl circlet, £345, Alexandra Bespoke. Pearl leaf necklace, £225, and earrings, £50, both Lido Pearls. Bouquet of campanella peach garden rose, mother-of-pearl rose, hellebore, eustoma, fern, clematis, phlox, astilbe and textural dried elements, made to order, Victoria BloomWhite silk tulle and embroidered lace gown with sheer corset bodice (style G-521) by Gala by Galia Lahav, £4,495, Kavelle Couture. Pena feathered crown, £80, Pena seed pearl necklace, £35, and matching bracelet, £30, all Alexandra Bespoke. Bouquet of kahala white rose, scabiosa, rice flower, astilbe, white gomphrena, bunny tails, baby eucalyptus and hellebore (shown on ground), made to order, Victoria BloomLeft: Lake V-neck sequinned lace gown with sparkling tulle skirt and puff sleeves by Le Papillon by Modeca, £1,900, Amy King Bridal and Beauty. Skye glitter tulle veil, £179, Dillon • King; Right: dress as before, with bouquet by Victoria BloomGia gown with embroidered lace bodice and lightweight tulle skirt by Aire Barcelona, £1,920, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Dunfermline). Evangeline hair vine, £120, Alexandra Bespoke. Bouquet of kahala white rose, scabiosa, rice flower, astilbe, white gomphrena, bunny tails, baby eucalyptus and hellebore, made to order, Victoria BloomLeft: Anne gown with plunging lace neckline, floaty skirt and tulle bracelet sleeves by Rosa Clará Boheme, £1,830, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Rowan three-leaf pendant in Frost enamel, £150, matching Rowan two-leaf drop earrings, £120, and bracelet, £317, all Sheila Fleet. Bouquet of campanella peach garden rose, mother-of-pearl rose, hellebore, eustoma, fern, clematis, phlox, astilbe and textural dried elements, made to order, Victoria Bloom; Right: Chloe soft tulle A-line gown with sheer bustier-style sweetheart bodice and detachable off-the-shoulder sleeves (style 5913) by Morilee, £1,350, Dream Brides. Hair vine, £79, Kate Dillon Designs. AAA cubic zirconia necklace, £49, bracelet, £19, and earrings, £19, all Macibride, available at John McKay JewellersFinley ballgown with lace top, sleeves and beaded belt by Modeca, £1,410, Kathleen Richmond Couture. Triple-row pearl necklace (worn in hair), £180, pearl drop pendant, £50, and earrings, £45, all Lido Pearls. Bouquet of campanella peach garden rose, mother-of-pearl rose, hellebore, eustoma, fern, clematis, phlox, astilbe and textural dried elements, made to order, Victoria BloomLeft: Lake V-neck sequinned lace gown with sparkling tulle skirt and puff sleeves by Le Papillon by Modeca, £1,900, Amy King Bridal and Beauty. WIFE pearl-embellished denim jacket, £89, Dillon • King. Bouquet of campanella peach garden rose, mother-of-pearl rose, hellebore, eustoma, fern, clematis, phlox, astilbe and textural dried elements, made to order, Victoria Bloom; Right: Ivory silk gown with asymmetric tartan shoulder bow and pleated tartan train, £POA, and silver leaf hair vine, from a selection, both Joyce Young Design Studios. Pearl necklace, £150, and earrings, £30, both Lido Pearls. Bouquet of kahala white rose, scabiosa, rice flower, astilbe, white gomphrena, bunny tails, baby eucalyptus and hellebore, made to order, Victoria BloomLeft: Nova gown with lace illusion bodice and flowing skirt with split by Riki Dalal, £POA, Innate Bridals. Laurel crown, £90, Alexandra Bespoke. Pearl drop earrings (just seen), £30, and matching pearl bracelet, £80, both Lido Pearls. Shoes, model’s own; Right: V-neck wedding gown in flowing glitter tulle with long sleeves (style JO12122) by Nicole Jolies, £1,910, Magnolia Lane Bridal. Pearl drop pendant, £70, Lido PearlsLeft: V-neck wedding gown in flowing glitter tulle with long sleeves (style JO12122) by Nicole Jolies, £1,910, Magnolia Lane Bridal. Cream custom hand-painted fringed jacket (customer to supply own jacket), from £35 for a small painted pocket/sleeve design, to £275 for full jacket design, Alexandra Bespoke; Right: V-neck wedding gown in flowing glitter tulle with long sleeves (style JO12122) by Nicole Jolies, £1,910, Magnolia Lane Bridal. Pearl drop pendant, £70, Lido PearlsV-neck wedding gown in flowing glitter tulle with long sleeves (style JO12122) by Nicole Jolies, £1,910, Magnolia Lane Bridal. Pearl drop pendant, £70, Lido Pearls. Black custom hand-painted jacket (customer to supply own jacket), from £35 for a small painted pocket/sleeve design, to £275 for full jacket design, Alexandra Bespoke
At Cardney Steading in Perthshire, couples and their guests are invited to enjoy the estate, farm and everything else it has to offer, from fishing to clay pigeon shooting – or even just exploring scenic trails. Unlike other rural venues, its indoor and outdoor areas are all easy to access and close at hand. Each indoor space opens out onto a beautiful covered courtyard, so there’s no need to worry about the weather.
If you’re planning a traditional service, a lochside ceremony or a woodland wedding, followed by a barn or byre reception, they have just the place to make it happen. There are private cottages on site, the town of Dunkeld is just minutes away, and there’s plenty of scenic camping spots for those extra guests to pitch a tent.
