Hi I’m Leeann and I’m getting married in July 2010. I am also in the enviable position of working on the Scottish Wedding Shows at the SECC, Glasgow.

Since I got engaged to my fiancé Keith I have been looking at the shows with a different perspective and getting more and more exciting about my wedding.

I’m particularly excited about the show coming up on the 19th & 20th September. As I’m originally from Fort William, I’ve got my mum, Jean, bridesmaids, Pammy, Elaine and Joan and my sister in law Sharon with flower girl Sophie, coming down and we’re making a real weekend of it. I’ve got a list as long as my arm of things I want to buy and book at the show.

Keith and I have been saving like mad so I’m planning to blow this all at the show. I managed to find the dress of my dreams at the last show in February and am hoping to find the perfect tiara and jewellery as well as shoes to go with it. The girls are excited about looking for bridesmaid dresses as this is the first chance we’ve had to get together and look.

Keith is coming on the Sunday and wants some ideas for him and his best man Steve

Many of the companies seem to be doing special offers at the show, so I really want to take advantage of these.

Would love to hear from other brides, how is your planning going and are you sticking to the budget??

p.s Is anyone else struggling to lose weight??

If you are looking for attention to detail and outstanding quality – look no further – this stunning custom made stationery will send the WOW factor in floods to your wedding guests. One off designs – fabulous presentation – unbelievable comments from guests. What more could you ask for. 

Well… with the credit crunch perhaps something that helps to keep the costs down? 

You will be delighted to hear that we are launching a new range of ‘off the shelf’ stationery ‘Pret-a-Porter Stationery’ at the SECC.  This is a limited edition, off the shelf range with designer flair on a non-bespoke budget. Why not consider pushing the bank balance for your day time invites with a custom made design and limiting your spending with the remainder of your stationery from the Pret-a-Porter range?

Jackie Adams has been responsible for the Pret-a-Porter designs (and quality control) but Mark Adams is going to be responsible for the workload on a part-time basis so bookings are going to be limited. The quality is amazing and so far the response has been very positive.

To view more designs visit www.bespokeweddingstationery.org.uk and visit the Pret-a-Porter page and click on the link at the bottom of that page. If you are interested please email or call Jackie on 07590527658 to discuss details.

THE VIDEO COMPANY.CO.UK – STAND P22

People attending the Scottish Wedding Show will bear witness to the restructuring of how The Video Company offer their services, as well as benefit from a complimentary deluxe copy of their production for any bookings secured at the show.

Over the last year, we gathered feedback from the majority of our clients, in a bid to keep things simple for future brides and add value to our service. Therefore, we have decided to cease offering different packages, replacing them with a basic structure which can be customised at will.

All packages will include coverage from the arrival before the ceremony, through to the first dances. Extra features, such as bridal preparations, can then be added as personal taste and budget permits.

The complimentary deluxe copies, for bookings secured at the show, will include the uncut master footage along with an audio CD. Therefore, in addition to your professionally produced video production, you will have a record of all the footage shot during the day and a soundtrack of the music used in your production.

If you’re attending the show, feel free to pop by our stand (P22) and have a quick discussion about your wedding plans. We look forward to seeing you.

Summer 2009 sees the launch of our Bespoke Wedding Stationery and we will be exhibiting this for the first time at The Scottish Wedding Show, SECC, Glasgow at Stand 446D.

Every card is meticulously hand-made; from printing each photo-image,
hand-cutting every mount, to signing each completed piece – and all at a very competitive price.

We will discuss your thoughts and ideas with you, to ensure that the stationery design is tailored precisely to complement your wedding plan.

Each piece combines a card with a parchment insert or overlay, personalised with your own text. You can choose from a range of cards, parchments, fonts, MacKenzie Stills photo-images and mounts, to produce a completely original, personal, yet affordable range of stationery.
Just click on our website – www.mackenziestills.co.uk – for ideas, choices, and costs.

And there’s no need to stop there; why not consider MacKenzie Stills artwork as a unique and unusual gift?

We look forward to seeing you at the show.

Come for a fitting in advance – Even if you know your size, we recommend that grooms and their party get properly sized by going to their nearest stores for a fitting in advance. Moss Bros Hire offer a fully tailored service where you’ll be measured from head to toe to ensure a perfect fit on the day!

Saving money – In today’s current climate, every penny counts. At Moss Bros Hire, by booking four or more to be dressed in the wedding party, the groom goes completely free.

Button up – When it comes to wearing your outfit, grooms should leave the bottom button of your waistcoat undone and most people rarely do their morning jacket up. It’s something small but will make all the difference.

Shirt cuffs- For a truly sartorially smart look, grooms should leave an inch of shirt cuff below the coat sleeve as it balances out the crispness of the shirt at the neckline and contrasts with the dark morning suit.

All tied up – If grooms are stuck with how to tie your cravat or tie, don’t worry, ask a member of staff during your fitting to show you exactly how to do it on the day.

Shoes – Last but not least, grooms must never forget to polish their shoes on the day, there’s nothing worse than scruffy shoes with a beautiful outfit!

The happiest day of your life can sometimes be a stressful thing to prepare. So why not let Scotland’s leading Highlandwear specialists look after your groom all the way to the aisle?

Specialising in quality kilt outfits with a contemporary individual twist, McCalls can cater for any taste. We’ve got over 30 different kilts to rent, and many thousands more 
can be made to your exact measurements for purchase. We also offer the ever popular PRIDE range – a unique and exclusive selection of specially designed tartans with matching accessories.

A special selection of what we can do will be on display at the prestigious Scottish Wedding Show. Here you can view some of our top outfits in the comfortable surroundings of the SECC, Glasgow.

Whatever the occasion, whatever the size, whatever your requirements; McCalls promise to go the extra yard for their customers – meaning you will always have one less thing to worry about.

For more about McCalls why not join us at the SECC, or visit our website at www.mccalls.co.uk

Kevan Scott Goldsmith will be showing the final phase of kilt pins from his 25/250’s collection, which celebrates Homecoming Year. The first phase had a fantastic reception at the Spring Wedding Show, many people being inspired by their contemporary design set with Ayrshire agates. Kevan and his staff will be pleased to discuss his bespoke handmade silver kilt pins at the Wedding Show or answer any queries raised on the blog.

Kevan will be showing examples of his hand made wedding rings. You will be able to try on many styles at his stand, or discuss bespoke fitted rings. With all rings made in his in-house design and manufacturing workshop, you can be sure your rings will be as perfect as you imagined. Kevan will be happy to offer impartial advice on his stand at the Wedding Show.