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.

Wedding and Baby – Tiaras, Jewellery, Fascinators and more!
This is the first time that www.weddingandbaby.co.uk will be exhibiting at The Scottish Wedding Show, so we are excited about this. We will be showcasing our products which include handmade tiaras, jewellery and fascinators with a range of one-off and vintage designs. Along with a selection of our other accessories.
The vintage trend is very popular in bridal fashion, which includes fascinators and bird cage veils.
So here is our Top Tips for Fascinators
Fascinators can be worn by any age group.
• Pick your outfit before you think about accessories.
• Don’t try to match colours perfectly as this is not always possible.
• Try a lighter or darker tone or pick out another colour that features in your outfit.
• Similarly go for a completely different colour like black, white, silver or gold. Sometimes a complete contrast works much better.
• Consider your hairstyle and head size.
• Small heads carry off neat little fascinators better.
• Long faces need a streamlined design that doesn’t have too much height.
• Fascinators come on headbands, combs and clips so your sure to get something that suits your hairstyle.
What is hot for 2009/2010
Hats are out for the Mother of the Bride or Groom. These Yummy Mummy’s are going for a fashion focused approach that breaks with tradition. We have numerous Mother’s telling us “I am not wearing a hat” and why should they. Fascinators are not only more versatile, they offer the halfway between hats and hairpins. Most of all they can be used again more easily than hats.
Fascinators are not only for the Mum’s, they have been gracing the catwalks of leading fashion designers this season. So if your a bride who doesn’t do the tiara thing, fascinators are right on trend in all aspects of the very popular vintage fashion trend.
So what to choose for your wedding fascinator?
Colour blocking is hot in all fashion areas in 2009 – bright colours all clashing together. However a more wearable version of this is Hot Pink and Orange, or Teal and Purple. If your not brave enough to use the trend in a full outfit – accessories are the place to do it. Veiling is also very popular at the moment.
For 2010 the colours are predicted to be cooler, with Autumn/Winter 2010/11 key colours being Purple, Lime and Sea Green. Colour combinations will be Mauve, Lime and Black with the introduction of Brown and Forrest Green.
Invest in purple and it will last to winter 2010.
One colour to watch out for is Yellow over the next few seasons. At weddingandbaby.co.uk we keep abreast of the colour trends so why not be a trendsetter with our “Yellow Fuzz”.
Ultimately pick a fascinator that suits your personality. If your using your fascinator with a wedding dress, select aspects from your dress suckh as beading and patterns.
The beauty of fascinators is that you can be as outrageous or as simple as you wish. If you want to make a statement and be noticed then this is definitely the way to go.
We look forward to seeing you at our stand – 428D

Lindsay Fleming are excited  to annouce a new collection of dresses for Autumn 2009, which will be premiered on the catwalk at the Scottish Wedding Show this September.

The ’Roaring Twenties’, the decade of the bath tub gin, the model T Ford, The Jazz Singer, and a celebration of life and youth after the dark war years. It was the age of the flapper, and the Charleston, the Bunny Hug and the Kickaboo, late night parties, and clubbing to the music of Jelly Roll Morton. Skirts shortened, breasts were flattened, and waistlines were slung on the hip. This was the decade of Art Deco and Cubism, and couture houses of the time livened up their designs by incorporating the art scene into their clothing.
This thrilling, care free period in history is the inspiration for our stunning Autumn 2009 collection of historical gowns. Influenced by the creative genius’s of Coco Channel, Paul Poiret, and the surrealist inspired Elsa Schiaparelli, these gowns not only will transport you back to the days of Joan Crawford, Gloria Swanson and Clara Bow, but will bring out the hidden Greta Garbo in every girl.
For further details, email us at bridal@lindsayfleming.com , or come and see us at the show on stand 412B, and on the catwalk.

Scotland’s biggest and best event for brides-to-be.  The Scottish Wedding Show has been running twice each year at the SECC, Glasgow for over 6 years.  Since 2002, over 50,000 brides-to-be have walked up the aisles of the show.

Each spring and autumn The Scottish Wedding Show brings together Scotland’s leading wedding suppliers under one roof giving brides and their families the opportunity to source the best products and services under one roof.

As well as seeing all the latest products and services, more visitors will be given the opportunity to view the spectacular fashion show thanks to the new layout which now seats in excess of 800 people and boasts a catwalk of 60 feet in length – the biggest in the UK.  Investment has also been made in state of the art AV equipment to create a show not to be missed!  Staged five times per day, the catwalk will feature the largest bridal collection in Scotland, from top designers and well-known high street names for the bride, groom and the bridal party.  For the first time tickets can be booked in advance for the fashion show, which will guarantee a premium seat in the first three rows, at your preferred show time.  Any remaining catwalk tickets will be available on the day of the show.

Standard Advance tickets*: £9/£34 group of 4 (entry only)
Premium Advance tickets*: £12/£46 group of 4 (includes premium seat in the first 3 rows of Catwalk Fashion Show)
On the Door: £11/£44 group of 4 (entry only)
Standard tickets for Catwalk Fashion Show will be available on day of visit

For full information & to purchase tickets visit www.thescottishweddingshow.com
Or call 0141 587 6088