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Dearly departed: ways to pay tribute to lost loved ones on your big day

Building in a small tribute to those who are no longer with us is a way to celebrate and commemorate lost loved ones and ensure they aren’t forgotten as you enter a new chapter of your life

How do Scottish wedding traditions compare with the rest of the world?

We take a look at some fascinating and unusual customs you might find at Scottish weddings as well as how couples from Australia, Romania, Germany and elsewhere do it!

Two dachshunds wearing white wedding bows and matching leads, standing on snowy ground as part of the wedding celebration.

11 wedding traditions you can embrace, ditch or redefine for your Scottish wedding

A guide to the top wedding traditions Scottish couples are keeping, skipping or personalising for their modern celebration

bride and groom smile at one another underneath black metal archway at gretna green

Romantic leap year elopement at Gretna Green

This romantic runaway wedding at Gretna Green on leap day 2024 included personal touches, a border terrier ring bearer, and a post-ceremony chess match

a bride and groom kissing in the heather covered hills of Glencoe in Scotland. They have a spaniel dog on a lead with them

Run Away with Me: all you need to know to have a Scottish elopement

You want to get married but you can’t face all the palaver of a wedding. Could eloping be the answer? We find out how to plan an elopement in Scotland

Fun-filled Scottish-American wedding at Dalhousie Castle, Midlothian

Charlie (from Greenock) and Hailey (from Texas) leaned into Scottish traditions and gave their American guests a day to remember - including bagpipes, kilts, a ceilidh and an owl delivering the rings

Ceremonies 101: everything you need to know to plan your wedding ceremony in Scotland

From making it legal to observing Scottish traditions, here's everything you need to know about planning your wedding ceremony in Scotland

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Win tickets to The Scottish Wedding Show in Glasgow in February 2026

We’re giving away 15 pairs of general admission tickets plus VIP tickets for one group of four (valid for the Sunday only) for The Scottish Wedding Show on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th February 2026

Cosy Scottish-Ukrainian winter wedding in a Borders castle

Suzanne and Yuriy’s intimate and cosy winter nuptials in a Borders castle was the perfect blend of Scottish and Ukrainian, paying homage to the bride and groom’s respective roots

a catwalk with female models wearing wedding dresses and young girl models in frilly dresses too

Find wedding fairs and shows near you

With a huge selection of wedding suppliers and venues all in the one place, wedding shows are a great place to meet industry experts and kick start your wedding planning

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Nine tips to get the most out of a wedding show

From what to wear to what to bring and how to plan your trip, here are our top tips for having an amazing time at a wedding show

Watch Let's Talk Tying the Knot at The Scottish Wedding Show

We put together an amazing line-up of wedding industry experts to share their advice at The Scottish Wedding Show in February 2025. See what they had to say...

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10 photos every couple should ask for on their wedding day

There are 'must-have' shots at every wedding – and these Scottish photographers share some of the secrets to capturing them on your big day

couple cheer after tying the knot in outdoor ceremony at harvest moon in dunbar

Top things not to forget when you're planning your wedding

There is a lot to keep on top of when you're organising a wedding, so we've put together this handy list of key details that are often overlooked. We've got you covered!

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Planning Diaries: bride-to-be Niamh shares her Scottish wedding plans

Follow the wedding plans of primary school teacher Niamh Coupar and mechanical engineer Josh Schofield who are marrying in May 2026 at Dunglass Estate in Dunbar

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An intimate Scottish elopement at Guardswell Farm in Perthshire

Will and Louise eloped to Scotland with their dog, saying 'I do' in a cosy cabin at Guardswell Farm. A laid-back, intimate day full of love and adventure

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