Up-To-The-Minute

Belmont Bridal have moved to new premises at 43 Union Terrace. Image Fashion completed a total refurbishment in January 2010 and now looks as elegant and stylish as the fashions it stocks. Avorio Bridal now stocks a mother-of-the-bride and range. Avorio is also building new premises which will be complete later this year. McMullan Kilts have become the Hairy Sporran. Sandy Menzies designer jewellery is now available through McCalls. Lisa Stevenson of Aperture has been awarded her Photography Licentiate qualification from the Master of Photographers Association.

Cover Story

For the complete story of this issue’s front cover shoot click here.

Photography by Simon Clubb at Union Square, Aberdeen. Model, Sam and Keri from Premiere Productions Scotland. Matilda RGU Placement Student. Hair by Lindsay Steel and make-up by Aleca.

Bridal gowns are from Belmont Bridal, Louise Lontana Bridal and Isabelle Randall.

Top Trio

Grampian wedding suppliers were once again well-represented in the Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier (VOWS) awards. Avorio Bridal, who have won the award in two consecutive years, Nicholas Frost, Crafty Cards and Drumtochty Castle were all nominated in their respective categories. The three Grampian winners were Hudsons Catering in the Independent Catering category, Elite Promotions in the Music

Intensive Cold For Intensive Therapy

Lauren Welsh of Flawless Beauty is undertaking the journey of a lifetime to raise money for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary’s Intensive Therapy Unit. In April, Lauren (who hates the cold!), and partner Mark Donald, are driving a team of huskies 250km across the Arctic from Norway to Sweden. The journey starts in Tromso and then civilisation is left far behind until they, hopefully, end up in the world-famous Ice Hotel in Jukarssarvi. Lauren and Mark will spend their first night in a traditional Lavvo but from then on will have to erect their own tent, and also cook for themselves. They will also be required to help harness, feed and clean up after the huskies. Lauren says: “This will be a trip of a lifetime but we are doing it for one reason only and that is to raise money for the Cape ITU Fundraiser. All the money we raise goes straight to the charity for the hospital and the wonderful staff that work in the ITU.” Donations can be made via www.justgiving.com/Lauren-Welsh-Mark-Donald

Top Tier

For the second year, Cakes by Fiona Barnett were invited to display their cakes at the prestigious international Squires Kitchen Annual Exhibition (the equivalent of London Fashion Week in the cake industry). Cakes by Fiona not only had the opportunity to exhibit at the show, they were also asked to display a cake in the hallowed Wedding Cake Showroom. Fiona took several of her creations down to Surrey, including a Halloween-themed cake complete with pumpkin carriage and horses and a cake inspired by an oriental birdcage featuring a delicate branch of Chinese cherry blossom. As a result of exhibiting at Squires, Cakes by Fiona have also featured in the “Wedding Ideas” magazine.

Our Day Sale Now On

The Our Day Bridal sale starts Saturday 3rd September for 1 week only. Save up to 45% off selected bridal designers such as La Sposa, San Patrick and Mori Lee. Save up to 45% of selected Mother of the Bride, Groom and guests outsfits such as Presen, Gina and Condici.

Our day open Monday to Friday from 10am till 4pm and on Saturdays from 9am till 4pm.

Visit www.ourdaybridal.co.uk or call Doreen or Lorraine on 01224 715435