Introducing our newest planning diaries couple... Amber Zoë and Callum Gallacher. Here, they share their planning journey to the top of the aisle
Radio presenters Amber Zoë and Callum Gallacher got engaged on Christmas Day
November 2025 update – she said ‘yes’!
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d be proposed to while wearing a flashing Christmas halo and a pair of Primark pyjamas!
My other half – or should I say my fiancé (cue the ‘woop woop’!) – has been getting stick for a while now from family, friends and also listeners of the radio stations we host.
Callum and I both present shows back-to-back on the Hits Radio Network in Scotland, and, after being together for nine years, listeners have really shared our journey with us, which is so unique and lovely.
Callum enlisted the help of the couple's son, Oban, and their dog, Sol
From moving into our home, getting our Frenchie, Sol, in lockdown and then the birth of our son, Oban, in 2023, they’ve been through it all with us.
"It feels like we have all grown up together"
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The diamond eventually came on Christmas Day just past, amid the chaos of twinkling lights, Quality Street for breakfast and the overstimulating singing toys Santa had brought our toddler.
I picked up the smallest present, thinking it was definitely a piece of jewellery. I unwrapped it to find a Sweet Rosie jewellery box and immediately I gasped.
I absolutely adore my friend Rosalind’s brand Sweet Rosie. She is a Scottish jeweller and my go-to for personalised gifts, and I thought maybe it would be something with our son’s birth stone.
It was certainly a Christmas to remember for the happy couple!
But when I opened the box, it was empty!
Surprised, I turned to Callum, who was on one knee, holding out a ring.
“Do you want to be my wife?” he said.
I was in shock – not only that this moment was finally happening, but that he’d put so much thought into it by asking Rosalind to design the ring.
It was so lovely, and I loved telling Oban that Mummy will finally have the same surname as him, something that is so important to me.
Callum and Amber both present shows back-to-back on the Hits Radio Network in Scotland
Callum completely surprised Amber with a stunning oval diamond on a platinum band, made by friend and Scottish jeweller Sweet Rosie
What's next?
Unusually, we probably have to find a date first rather than a venue, and work around that. The reason for this is that Callum actually works in the wedding industry with Tartan Entertainment – so his 2026 and 2027 diaries are pretty full.
Step aside, brides, I want my date locked in too!
We have also been looking at castles to marry in – the venue directory on the Tie the Knot Scotland website has been so helpful.
April 2026 update – venue hunting
I never imagined that getting engaged would be a bit like being pregnant – but I was wrong!
Instead of questions about name choices and nurseries, it’s dates and destinations. It really is so exciting, but I didn’t expect other people to be so invested.
It’s lovely that they are, though.
Things are starting to feel real now!
Callum and I are very much still at the start of the process but we do have some news: we have an appointment to view our first venue!
I don’t want to jinx anything, so I’m going to wait until we’ve made our choice before I reveal which ones we viewed. All I can say for now is that this one is in the north of Scotland.
There are so many beautiful venues in this country and we have decided that we absolutely will get married here.
And I can’t tell you how many guests we’ll have as we’re still unsure whether to go low-key or go massive. I’m swaying towards the latter, which probably won’t surprise anyone.
I love a celebration and a good dance.
Plus, I really want to get married in a castle or a country estate… although I’m not the one with the savings *looks at Callum* – a girl can dream, though, right?!
As for a date, because Callum works in the wedding industry, realistically it’ll be in 2028 as his diary is filling up fast.
Radio presenters Amber Zoë and Callum Gallacher are planning a Scottish celebration
There are a few things I hadn’t considered, like daylight hours (I don’t want the sun to set on my wedding day at 3.30pm – if it even shows at all!).
Wedding day weather tips from Scottish photographers
I’m not too fussed about the weather, though; it’s Scotland and I’ll embrace it, hail, rain or shine!
In February, I visited the Scottish Wedding Show at the SEC, where I got to squeeze lots of the lovely team at TTKS and see our first ever Planning Diaries published in the mag – and pick up some extra copies for family.
Watch Let's Talk Tying the Knot at The Scottish Wedding Show
I had such a great time at the show. It gave me a little taste of all of the puzzle pieces needed for that huge wedding jigsaw.
It also got me thinking about my bridal party, tartan, floral arrangements, colour schemes and even my dress.
I just loved all of the Scottish suppliers coming together to showcase their wonderful talents!
Amber started to put plans into motion when she visited the Scottish Wedding Show at the SEC in Glasgow
What's next?
Viewing venues and securing a date is a priority – and finally booking those celebratory engagement drinks!
