The latest mother of the bride and mother of the groom dresses from Scotland’s shops

Is there a certain lady in your life still to land her dream outfit for your wedding? Scotland’s leading occasionwear boutiques show off the ensembles for mums they are most excited about for autumn/winter 2022 nuptials

left image shows a model wearing a yellow and pink floral dress from Bentleys and right image shows a model wearing an oyster dress from Mia Bella
Above left: Yellow floral dress with high-low hem and fuchsia backwards jacket by Gabriela Sanchez, £POA, and matching fuchsia and yellow floral hat, £POA, Bentleys. Primula Scotica five-flower cubic zirconia bracelet in hot pink, £239, and matching small two-flower drop earrings, £138, Sheila Fleet. Shoes, model’s own.
Above right: Oyster and ivory beaded lace and crepe cocktail dress with off-the-shoulder neckline, French sleeves and sheer back (style 5G1E3) by Couture Club, £POA, and matching large oyster hat with bow, £POA, Mia Bella. Morning Dew enamel and cubic zirconia dress drop earrings, £105, Sheila Fleet. Shoes, model’s own.
a model standing outside chatelherault wearing a long oyster John Charles dress from Catwalk
Oyster long dress with elegant beading and illusion and cowl back detail by John Charles (style 27037B), £999, and matching taupe and ivory hatinator, £285, Catwalk. Tidal dress drop earrings in sterling silver, £147, and matching bangle, £324, Sheila Fleet. Clutch bag, model’s own.
left and right images show a model wearing a chiffon dress in electric blue from Patricia Forbes
Above left: Royal Sapphire long chiffon A-line dress (style 29708) by Invitations by Veni, £519, Patricia Forbes. Pentland enamelled stud earrings in sterling silver, £90, Sheila Fleet. Gliss silver sparkling halo headband, £45 to rent, £185 made to order, Stephanie Gallen Millinery.
Above right: Royal Sapphire long chiffon A-line dress with square neckline and diamanté waistband (style 29708) by Invitations by Veni, £519, matching hatinator, £209, silver shimmer clutch, £129, and silver shimmer heels, £129, Patricia Forbes. Pentland stud earrings in sterling silver, £90, and matching bracelet, £221, Sheila Fleet.
a model in the grounds of chatelherault wearing an emerald silk dupion dress from Bombshell London
Grace emerald silk dupion tie-front shirt dress, £559, Bombshell London. Verde green silk button hat with flowers, £45 to rent, £245 made to order, Stephanie Gallen Millinery. Primula Scotica three-flower cubic zirconia necklace in hot pink, £171, matching bracelet, £239, and earrings, £138, Sheila Fleet.
left image shows a model wearing a rose and ivory dress and jacket from The Dressing Rooms and right image shows a model wearing a floral dress from Frox of Falkirk
Above left: Vintage rose and ivory knee-length V-neckline lace dress with embroidered ¾-length sleeves and matching long coat by Veni Infantino (style 991847A), was £795, now £475, and matching Nigel Rayment pink trim and ivory feather hatinator, £125, The Dressing Rooms. Primula Scotica five-flower cubic zirconia bracelet in hot pink, £239, and matching small two-flower drop earrings, £138, Sheila Fleet. Clutch bag and shoes, model’s own.
Above right: Multicoloured floral lace dress by Olvi’s, £POA, and pale pink large sinamay disc fascinator, £POA, Frox of Falkirk. Primula Scotica five-flower cubic zirconia bracelet in hot pink, £239, and matching small two-flower drop earrings, £138, Sheila Fleet. Clutch bag and shoes, model’s own.
left image shows a model wearing an electric blue outfit from Joyce Young Design Studios and right image shows a model wearing a floral dress from Frox of Falkirk
Above left: Electric blue sparkly boucle dress with belted chiffon jacket with diamanté buckle, £POA, and matching small bow hat, midnight suede court shoes and two-row pearl and crystal bracelet, all from a selection, Joyce Young Design Studios. Tidal Blue topaz occasion necklace in sterling silver, £251, Sheila Fleet. Earrings, model’s own.
Above right: Multicoloured floral lace dress by Olvi’s, £POA, Frox of Falkirk. Primula Scotica two-flower cubic zirconia drop earrings, £138, Sheila Fleet. Purple Pom teardrop hat with ostrich feather pompom, £40 to rent, £195 made to order, Stephanie Gallen Millinery.

Photography David N. AndersonStyling Beth ForsythHair Maureen Crolla, The Bride to BeMakeup Leigh Blaney Makeup ArtistModel Donna Nicholson, Colours AgencyShot on location at Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton. Thanks to Christine and the team there.Chatelherault serves as one of the country’s most prestigious and elegant venues. A beautiful Georgian 18th-century hunting lodge, it is situated on a hilltop amidst magnificent landscaped gardens and ancient woodland and has spectacular views across the Clyde Valley.

The Banqueting Room (capacity 60 for a seated ceremony; 50 if dining) is graced with ornate plasterwork, high ceilings and tall romantic Venetian windows which make a doorway into elegant landscaped parterre  gardens. It is an outstanding backdrop that offers endless photo opportunities.

The venue’s dedicated catering team have years of experience and use only the finest local ingredients to ensure your wedding meal will be mouthwatering.Tel: 01698 543412