Wedding Dresses in Scotland

Dressing for a Scottish wedding

Many Scottish weddings involve kilts, and brides often like to coordinate with them, perhaps through a tartan sash, a ribbon on the bouquet or a matching wrap. It is worth taking a swatch of the tartan to your bridal appointments so you can see how fabrics and shades work together.

Venue choice matters too. Because religious and belief ceremonies, including humanist weddings, can take place almost anywhere in Scotland, brides may be marrying on a beach, beside a loch or on a hillside. Practical dresses with manageable trains, plus a warm layer for exposed spots, make a big difference. Castles and baronial halls, on the other hand, are made for drama, with long veils and structured gowns.

Finding a shop

Edinburgh and Glasgow have the largest choice, and Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Stirling and Perth all have bridal shops as well. Brides in the Highlands and islands may need to travel some distance, so combining appointments into one trip is sensible.

Timescales

• Book appointments in advance, as weekends are popular.
• Allow several months for a made-to-order gown to arrive.
• Plan a few alteration fittings in the final weeks, bringing your shoes and any accessories.