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September 2025
Cluny Castle, Aberdeen
Sophie
&
Ross
A strapless mermaid gown for a Scottish castle wedding
I loved how I felt in the dress. It was so flattering, fit the venue perfectly, and when I showed my bridesmaids, we knew straight away it was exactly what I'd been looking for.
Maggie Sottero
Leilani Marie

Best Moment

The ceremony, and walking out afterwards as newlyweds.

How They Met

We met on Hinge during Covid, which made for a slightly surreal start. Our first dates were walks rather than dinners, in between the pub curfews of the time.

The Proposal

While we were on holiday in Kos, Greece, Ross rented a beautiful villa, and as the sun set, he popped the question.

Their Wedding Vision

We were bringing together my Australian background and Ross's Scottish roots, hosted in a beautiful Scottish castle in Aberdeen with our family and friends from near and far. We wanted a fun, romantic and modern wedding weekend.

Finding the Dress at London Bride

I'd tried a few places and dresses before I found one online that I absolutely loved, and London Bride happened to stock it. I came in with my bridesmaids, tried a few other options for comparison, and then the team pulled the dress I'd had my eye on. As soon as I tried it on, it was perfect. Finding a strapless mermaid wedding dress in London that exactly matched what I'd seen online took the pressure out of the whole search.

The Moment She Knew

I loved how I felt in the dress. It was so flattering, fit the venue perfectly, and when I showed my bridesmaids, we knew straight away it was exactly what I'd been looking for. It suited me so well.

The Wedding Day

We were bringing together my Australian background and Ross’ Scottish roots in a beautiful Scottish Castle in Aberdeen, with our family & friends from near and far all by our side for a fun, romantic, modern wedding weekend.

Advice for Future Brides

Do your research, but stay open minded. There are so many amazing designers out there, but nothing beats trying them on to see how you look and feel in each one.

Wedding Details

Couple
Sophie
&
Ross
Date
September 2025
Venue
Cluny Castle, Aberdeen
Designer
Maggie Sottero
Dress
Leilani Marie
Photographer
Calum Riddel

Wedding Credits

Photographer
Calum Riddel
Videographer
@calumriddellphoto
Florist
@haysflowers
Hair
@alanamccraemakeup
Other
Venue @cluny_castle
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