We scored a hole-in-one at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, where we captured elegant, contemporary gowns for the bride, and chic, sophisticated outfits for the mum in this gorgeous photoshoot
Does wearing an elegant wedding dress in a luxurious venue sound like your wedding day vibe? Well, we headed to Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews with a selection of gorgeous bride and mother of the bride outfits with just that brief in mind.
Take a look through these lovely dresses and get inspired to plan your own big day look...
Bridal style
A-line or ballgown, off-the-shoulder or strapless, there are so many elements to consider when wedding dress shopping.
We asked different boutiques for some of their top picks and ended up with a range of styles across the eight wedding dresses at our photoshoot.
Bijoux Bridal
Aimee wears: Luciana off-the-shoulder mermaid gown, Milla Nova from Bijoux Bridal. Peony crown, Victoria Percival. Pearl drop earrings, Gemini Clay Studio. Bouquet, The Greenshed Flower Studio.
Mailin (mum) wears: Rose and ivory lace skirt dress, John Charles, and matching fascinator, both Catwalk. diamond pendant, diamond and freshwater pearl earrings, both Ian Mundie & Son. Shoes and rings, model’s own.
Decor by The Greenshed Flower Studio.
Aimee (bride) wears: Alexandrite drape-fronted dress from Bijoux Bridal, and ruffle layer veil, also Bijoux Bridal. Ruffle bow in hair, and Fireball baroque pearl earrings, both Victoria Percival. 18ct white gold, aquamarine and brilliant-cut diamond ring and 18ct white gold and brilliant-cut diamond wedding band, both Ian Mundie & Son.
Mailin (mum) wears: Forest Green statement beaded dress by John Charles, and large organza bow hat, both Catwalk. Gold-plated bow earrings with emerald teardrops, Gemini Clay Studio. Seasons sterling silver bracelet in Spring Enamel, and Seasons large sterling silver ring in Spring Enamel, both Sheila Fleet. Shoes and rings, model’s own.
Aimee (bride) wears: Kashi high-neck mikado ballgown by Ronald Joyce, Bijoux Bridal. Arabella Cosmos headband, Victoria Percival. drop earrings, diamond ring, and diamond wedding band, all Ian Mundie & Son. Bouquet, The Greenshed Flower Studio.
Green napkins, gold charger plates and gold cutlery on tables, 88 Events. Wild cow parsley in glass bottles, The Greenshed Flower Studio.
Opus Couture
Aimee (bride) wears: Pezy dress with statement bow by Rebecca Ingram, Opus Couture. Venus halo headband, and Grace Kelly pearl earrings, both Victoria Percival. 18ct white, aquamarine and brilliant-cut diamond ring, and 18ct white gold and brilliant-cut diamond wedding band, both Ian Mundie & Son.
Mailin (mum) wears: Navy/silver jacquard dress by John Charles, and organza flower hatinator by Nigel Rayment, both Catwalk. Lunar cubic zirconia earrings, and Matrix bangle, both Sheila Fleet. Shoes and rings, model’s own.
Tricker Bridal
Aimee wears: Lydia bespoke full-skirted duchesse satin dress, Tricker Bridal. Fresh pink orchids in hair, Olive Flowers Glasgow. 18ct white gold, pink morganite, brilliant-cut diamond and freshwater cultured pearl earrings, and 18ct white gold and brilliant-cut diamond wedding band, both Ian Mundie & Son.
Kudos Bridal Boutique Edinburgh
Aimee wears: Euron princess-style A-line gown by Rosá Clara, Kudos Bridal Boutique Edinburgh. Feather Bow-a comb, Victoria Percival. Earrings, and bangle, both Ian Mundie & Son. Shoes, Rainbow Club.
Kudos Bridal Boutique Dumfermline
Aimee wears: Floral-print organdy jacquard princess ballgown by Essense of Australia, Kudos Bridal Boutique Dunfermline. Duchess satin hair bow, and Freya baroque pearl earrings, Victoria Percival. Bouquet, The Greenshed Flower Studio.
Limitless Bridal
Aimee wears: Missy fit-and-flare satin gown by Rebecca Ingram, Limitless Bridal. Audrey Baroque pearl headband, Victoria Percival. 18k gold-plated mother-of-pearl elongated teardrop earrings, Gemini Clay Studio. 18ct white gold and brilliant-cut diamond wedding band, Ian Mundie & Son.
Mother of the bride outfits
A moment for the mother of the bride - once you've found your gown you want your mum to look and feel just as fabulous too.
Veromia
Left: Mailin wears: Lipstick chiffon dress, Veromia Occasions. 18ct white gold mother-of-pearl and brilliant-cut diamond earrings, Ian Mundie & Son. Cherry hat, Stephanie Gallen Millinery. Shoes and rings, models’ own.
Right: As before with Gruoch headpiece, Off With Her Head Millinery.
Condici
Mailin wears: Pleated regal blue dress, with matching fascinator, both Condici. white gold and diamond earrings, and white gold and brilliant-cut diamond bangle, both Ian Mundie & Son. Shoes and rings, model’s own.
Catwalk
Mailin (mum) wears: Forest Green statement beaded dress by John Charles, Catwalk. Raven headpiece, Stephanie Gallen Millinery. 18k gold-plated bow earrings with emerald teardrops, Gemini Clay Studio. Seasons sterling silver bracelet in Spring Enamel, and Seasons large sterling silver ring in Spring Enamel, both Sheila Fleet. Rings, model’s own.
Mailin (mum) wears: Navy/silver jacquard dress by John Charles, Catwalk. Drop earrings and Matrix bangle, both Sheila Fleet. Dorcas navy and ivory headpiece, Off With Her Head Millinery. Rings, model’s own.
Behind the scenes
With two models to dress and ten different set-ups to capture in a bustling five-star hotel, it was a full-on but fun day for the team.
The team
Location Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa, St Andrews
Photography Kirsty Anderson
Styling Nicola Cameron
Assisting Beth Forsyth
Digital content Hazel Scott
Hair Maureen Crolla, The Bride to Be
Makeup Danielle Dickson Makeup Artist
Models Aimee Logan and Mailin Hurst, Colours Agency
Floral styling Helen Hardman, The Greenshed Flower Studio
Come behind the scenes with us and see how we captured these looks!
Old Course Hotel, Gold Resort & Spa
Make your wedding dreams a reality at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa. From grand and glamorous affairs to intimate, heartfelt exchanges of vows, this Fife venue specialises in bringing couples’ unique visions to life.
Enjoy breathtaking views, luxurious accommodation, exceptional dining, and a few stolen moments for just the two of you, while a dedicated team work to create a day that is truly unforgettable for you and your loved ones.
Let its wedding team curate the perfect blend of elegance and romance against the enchanting backdrop of St Andrews, ensuring a wedding celebration that is as beautiful as your love story.
Danielle Dickson Makeup Artist
“The main focus was a monochromatic pink look on both models, keeping the skin soft and glowing and the lips glossy,” says Danielle Dickson Makeup Artist.
“I enhanced Mailin’s natural glow with a mix of Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint and Fenty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint. I used Huda Beauty Nude palette on the eyes and Charlotte Tilbury wands on the cheeks for contour blush and highlight, before sweeping MAC Peach Blossom lipstick on the lips.
“For Aimee, Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base and Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation evened out her skin tone and maintained her glow. Aimee has amazing natural brows, so all that was needed was a touch of Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz. I changed Aimee’s lip colour a few times through the shoot as we darkened her eyes, using Charlotte Tilbury shades throughout.”
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The Bride to Be
Maureen Crolla at The Bride to Be talks us through Aimee’s bridal look: “I started by applying some Color Wow Raise the Root and blow dried it through to give Aimee’s hair volume and texture. The first style was a bit of a throwback to the traditional French roll with a sophisticated curl at the top. For the down dos, I worked with the movement that was created from the original style.”
Prep for Mailin was much the same, with a little help from some clip-in hair extensions, as Maureen explains, “These allowed me to create a classy, low curved chignon at the nape of the neck that really suited the fabulous headpieces we had.
