Beautiful Diamond Gifts for your Bridal Party
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Beautiful Diamond Gifts for your Bridal Party

There are so many gifts out there it can be hard to choose the perfect ones when it comes to giving your bridal party gifts. We always feel that a really beautiful piece of jewellery can be perfect for your bridesmaids or your mum or mother in law - something really timeless that they can wear again and again. We’ve selected some of our favourite diamond pieces from Aurate as examples of the type of gift that would make your bridal party feel even more special.

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An Interview with Scotland’s Best Wedding Filmmakers
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An Interview with Scotland’s Best Wedding Filmmakers

When it comes to prioritising suppliers and working to budgets, we’re always surprised to find some clients have cinematographers pretty low down on their list. We are always shouting from the rooftops about how precious a wedding film is so we reached out to Scottish Wedding Cinematographers Olive & Thistle so they could explain from first hand experience what exactly makes a wedding video so special and what they love about their work. 

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  A Guide to the Costs of Hiring a Wedding Planner
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A Guide to the Costs of Hiring a Wedding Planner

Many couples, although they feel certain they would like to enlist the help of a professional to plan, design and/or coordinate their wedding, feel really uneasy about pricing and what to expect to pay a quality and experienced professional for their work. Read on to learn more about what you can expect to pay a wedding planner in the UK for their role in your wedding and to learn why this is typically the case.

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Planning A Luxury Elopement In Scotland
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Planning A Luxury Elopement In Scotland

Coming to Scotland to host an intimate destination wedding or elope is an idea that many of our clients have had since their first visit to the country, or since learning that their family lineage is linked to Scotland and we are proud to help them make that dream come true!

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All Inclusive Package for Your Perfect Destination Scottish Castle Wedding
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All Inclusive Package for Your Perfect Destination Scottish Castle Wedding

If you are hoping to plan your wedding at a truly incredible castle location in Scotland, with an overwhelmingly magical backdrop and a beautiful setting for your accommodate and wedding meal, then look no further! Whether you are planning a destination elopement wedding for 2, an intimate Scottish Wedding for your closest friends and family or a larger Wedding for up to 60 persons – We have the perfect combination that will blow both you and your guests away.

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Stunning Places To Elope In Scotland That Are Not Gretna Green
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Stunning Places To Elope In Scotland That Are Not Gretna Green

There is so much more to a runaway elopement in Scotland than the world famous location of Gretna Green! Scotland has so many awe-inspiring locations and cosy, intimate venues for couples to choose from. Here is our list of a few of our favourite spots! From traditional Scottish castles to the top of Arthurs Seat with endless views of the famous capital city. Scotland really can cater to all when it comes to places to elope in Scotland.

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5 Questions To Ask A Luxury Wedding Planner Before You Book
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5 Questions To Ask A Luxury Wedding Planner Before You Book

With so many Wedding Planners out there these days, it can be a big task to make a confident final selection.

Before contacting a planner it’s a good idea to read the reviews that previous couples left about their weddings - usually on the website or their social media pages. This will give you access to real life comments that people have made about how organised, personable and professional the planner is.

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How To Elope To Scotland
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How To Elope To Scotland

The concept of eloping has changed over the years, it used to be a way of escaping religious or class related beliefs but now it is seen as a romantic, adventurous way of spending your wedding day between the two people it matters the most to (and a couple of witnesses). And what better way to being your life together in stunning, romantic Scotland.

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Seven Scottish Wedding Traditions
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Seven Scottish Wedding Traditions

As a wedding specialist company, we see lots of different traditions from all over the world at our weddings. Couples who elope to Scotland from America, Canada or Europe like to incorporate as much Scottish tradition into their day as possible. Here is a list of seven Scottish wedding traditions that you could incorporate into your big day to embrace Scottish culture.

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Eco Friendly Wedding Ideas
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Eco Friendly Wedding Ideas

We explore five ways that you can look to make your wedding day more environmentally. Many of our clients are conscious about the impact that their wedding day can have on the environment and we wanted to summarise some of our ideas and suggestions to have an eco-friendly Scottish wedding.

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