WIN! A bespoke tiara - designed by YOU!Think you could design a tiara to rival K-Mid's Cartier Halo? Then put pen to paper and let your imagination run wild in a bid to win your very own wedding day crowning glory - made exactly to your very own design! The lovely team at Tiarabelle Designs is offering Something New readers the chance to win a bespoke design. All you have to do is sketch your ultimate tiara, scan the sketch and send it over to tiarabelledesigns@gmail.com by 29th February 2012. The lucky winner will have their bespoke bling brought to life just for them (RRP £200).
w: www.tiarabelledesigns.com
e: tiarabelledesigns@gmail.com
t: 07717477984
WIN! £1000 of hire outfits from Kiltpin
All men want to look dapper on their wedding day, and groomswear specialists Kiltpin could give your hubby-to-be a helping hand with this fantastic Facebook competition. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is place a deposit on made-to-measure or hire outfits from the Falkirk-based company, then upload a picture of yourself to its Facebook page. Get your friends and family to like both Kiltpin's page and your photo, and the photo with the highest number of likes will win the prize! Second and third place prizes are also up for grabs, and every entry receives a beautiful pewter kiltpin as a gift. Terms and conditions can be found on Kiltpin's Facebook page, and winners will be announced on 29th February.
w: www.kiltpin.com
t: 01324 624588
WIN! Tickets to wedding shows across the countryNothing gets you in the mood for some serious wedding planning like the hustle and bustle of a wedding show, so that's why we're giving away 100 pairs of tickets to Scottish Wedding Directory readers for one of five wedding shows in Scotland! Choose from The Scottish Wedding Show in Glasgow's SECC on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th February; the Aberdeenshire Wedding Show on Saturday 25th February; the Wedding Fair and Fashion show at Edinburgh's Corn Exchange on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March; or Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event being held at Hamilton Park Racecourse on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th March and at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th Feburary!
For your chance to win, just send your answer to the question below, your name and postal address, along with which wedding show you'd like tickets for, to Liz@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk. Good luck!
Question: Which of these towns is NOT playing host to a wedding show in our ticket giveaway?
A) Hamilton B) Motherwell C) Edinburgh
w: www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk
e: Liz@scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk
FASHION NEWS
Discounts on Annasul.Y at Ivory WhitesDon't miss out on the opportunity to grab a first look at the Annasul.Y 2012 collection at Perth bridal boutique Ivory Whites from March 9th to March 11th! This is a great chance to be privy to this season's latest wedding fashions, and you'll even get a fantastic 10% discount if you place an order from the collection during that weekend.
w: www.ivorywhites.co.uk
t: 01738 442544
You shall go to the ball with Princess Cut Bridal Hair!To celebrate the launch of Princess Cut Bridal Hair's glamorous new website, the mobile bridal hair specialist is offering 10% discount off wedding hair booked and used in February. And you'll even get a complimentary bridesmaid hair trial too! Take a look at the gallery on their website for inspiration, visit the Facebook Page (facebook.com/PrincessCutBridalHair) and book your appointment with Charlene by telephone or email. Please note that the offer can only be used during the month of February.
w: www.princesscutbridalhair.co.uk
e: info@princesscutbridalhair.co.uk
t: 07725 519708
Designer discount days at Anne Priscilla BridalGrab yourself a designer bargain at Anne Priscilla Bridal on Miller Street, Glasgow in the coming months, at either of these two fabulous appointment-only discount days. Book your party in on Saturday 25th February 2012 for viewings of bridesmaid gowns from top names such as Dessy and Jasmine, and receive 10% off any gowns ordered that day. Or, meet designer Stephanie Allin herself on Saturday 3rd March 2012, and get a 10% discount on any dress you order that day. Who better to advise you on your wedding dress, than the designer herself? The mother of the bride boutique is now open for appointments too, so there's something for everyone in your wedding party!
w: www.annepriscillabridal.co.uk
e: info@annepriscillabridal.co.uk
t: 0141 222 2504
PLANNING NEWS
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Go on... treat yourself at 15 Royal Terrace!Prepare for a March wedding or just take a time-out from wedding planning at 15 Royal Terrace day spa in Glasgow as its fantastic February deals are back by popular demand! Get out of the cold and into the Winter Warmer Package, including a full body detox scrub to buff away the January blues for £40 (usually £60). Or perhaps you'd prefer the more unusual ear candle treatment for £28 (usually £35)? This Sharman healing ritual rebalances your body and helps relieve stress and headaches, part and parcel of wedding planning! Deals are available seven days a week, until 29th February 2012.
w: www.15royalterrace.co.uk
e: relax@15royalterrace.co.uk
t: 0141 331 0066
Jordana Events moves to pastures newGlasgow-based event designers Jordana Events is moving the business from Bath Street to Great Western Road in Glasgow's trendy west end. Specialising in perfecting the look and feel of your important day, Jordana Events studios will be open for public viewing from February 2nd 2012. So make sure to pop by and say hello!
w: www.jordanaevents.com
e: info@jordanaevents.com
t: 0141 222 2749
Capture a great deal on wedding photographyBright and vibrant, personal and beautiful, Paul Saunders Photography will now capture your perfect day and help your wedding budget! Paul is offering a whopping £150 off wedding photography on all bookings from now until 30th June 2012. If you're getting wed in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayrshire, Stirling or Loch Lomond, Paul will capture your wedding day in a way that exceeds your expectations. His flair for catching people at their most natural makes for gorgeous pictures and memories that will last a lifetime. To make this fantastic saving, just quote 'News150' at the time of booking enquiry.
w: www.paulsaundersphotography.com
e: info@paulsaundersphotography.com
t: 01360 661029
A wedding list that stands out from the crowdIf you'd rather your kitchen crockery wasn't matchy-matchy, or you've seen lots of things that you love, but none of them are from the same stores, then The Perfect Present Company could be just the solution you need. This specialist wedding list company has a showroom in Perthshire you can visit to check out unique wares, from polka dot Fairmont and Main milk jugs to charming and classic Lisa Stickley bathroom ceramics. Don't quite see everything you would like? Just ask, and they'll do their best to source it for you, at no extra cost. Contact the team there by email or telephone to set up an online list, or make a showroom appointment.
w: www.theperfectpresentcompany.co.uk
e: info@theperfectpresentcompany.co.uk
t: 01738 710982
A contemporary Indian twist to your favoursAdd a personal touch with an ancient Indian flavour to your wedding with henna'd votive candles as your wedding favours. Piped on perfectly by Rahiet Ashfaq, the UK's first professional Henna artist to graduate from Edinburgh College of Art, these candles make great place settings too, as each one can be personalised with a guest's name. Prices start from £4. Rahiet can also turn her talented hand to henna'd candles for table settings, henna tattoos for a special hen party treat, and loads more. For a full range of products and services, contact Rahiet via her Facebook Page, facebook.com/hennastylist.
e: rahiet@hotmail.co.uk
t: 07800 765160
Love cake?Liggy's Cake Company - an award-winning cake boutique at William Street, Edinburgh - has a special Valentine's deal on offer just now. If you order a box of nine cupcakes then you'll get it for £19.95 (normally £27)! And following its success in Edinburgh and its recent VOWS Awards 2011 win, the company has also announced plans to open a brand new cake boutique in Glasgow next month!
w: www.liggyscakes.co.uk
t: 0131 538 6395
VENUES NEWS
Easterbrook Hall's wedding fair sees launch of Covers and CandyTake advantage of Easterbrook Hall's generous free entry policy at their annual wedding show and celebrate the launch of wedding event service Covers and Candy with them, whilst checking out the best wedding suppliers Dumfries has to offer. Enjoy the popular Catwalk Show and sample a cocktail or two before viewing gorgeous Crichton Church and the Easterbrook Hall venue. The wedding show takes place on 26th of February 2012, from 12.30pm-4.30pm. To be in with the chance of winning a yummy retro sweetie hamper, courtesy of Covers and Candy, just register your attendance at the event on the venue's Facebook Page (facebook.com/Easterbrookhall). What's more, all weddings booked on the day of the event will get a free candy buffet at their wedding!
w: www.easterbrookhall.co.uk
t: 01387 702 020
An oasis of calmDo you sit at your desk in a bustling city centre and dream of a beautiful waterfront reception, or a manor estate that you and your guests can have for the weekend? Then look no further than half an hour from Edinburgh's city centre, to Archerfield House in North Berwick. You can host a small intimate ceremony, stay the weekend or invite your guests to look out over the Firth of Forth as you celebrate becoming a married couple. And it has a fabulous golf course too, which might be an instant attraction for the men in the wedding party!
w: www.archerfieldgolfclub.com
e: Fay@archerfieldgolfclub.com
t: 01620 897 050
Whirlwind weddings in 2012If you just can't wait any longer for your big day, then book one of The Eglinton Arms limited spaces for a summer or autumn wedding in 2012. The Eglinton Arms is a Best Western hotel based at Eaglesham, a charming village just eight miles away from Glasgow city centre. Have your pictures taken beside The Orry, a beautiful village green, and treat your guests to one of nine delicious chef selected menus. Selected dates are available in April, May, June, July and October and packages start from just £43.25, catering for up to 120 guests. Contact Carolyn Stark for more details.
w: www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels
t: 01355 302631
Cheap and cheerful in Glasgow's city centreWith a party planner on hand to decorate the room and have wine ready on arrival, the special touches are there to make it a hen or stag night to remember at a Euro Hostel dorm - and it'll cost from just £13 per person. Euro Hostel can cater for everyone, with private en-suite single, double and family rooms available from £25 per room, so the venue also offers an affordable alternative for wedding guests who don't want to break the bank. With added flexibility like a 24-hour reception, an on-site bar and late check-out available, the Euro Hostel certainly ticks a lot of boxes for us!
w: www.euro-hostel.co.uk
t: 0845 490 0971
Fancy being Lady of the manor?Since 2004, Mar Hall has played host to a variety of different weddings, from small and intimate affairs to lavish banquets and receptions. See the magnificent 1840s mansion for yourself at its wedding fair on 4th March 2012, where from 12pm all suites will be set up for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts. Chat with the wedding planner and meet wedding suppliers, from fireworks to flowers! RSVP for this event: events@marhall.com. For more information on late availability dates for 2012, and affordable Winter Wedding packages available from November until February in coming years, contact Mar Hall directly and make an appointment with one of their dedicated wedding planners today!
w: www.marhall.com
e: events@marhall.com
t: 0141 812 9999
The talk of the townThe saying 'something old, something new' certainly applies to Rutherglen Town Hall as the historic 1862 building received a £12.5m refurbishment in 2005 to make it one of Glasgow's sought after wedding venues. Get an idea of what your wedding reception could be like there on Saturday 11th February from 10am until 4pm, where you'll be invited to view the Grand Hall set up for a wedding, and can speak to one of the venues wedding co-ordinators about your special day. The wedding open day is completely free of charge too. For more information, contact Rutherglen Town Hall directly, or visit their website.
w: www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/55/rutherglen_town_hall
e: rutherglentownhall2@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk
t: 0141 613 5700
