Arts Links
Arts Council Scotland www.scottisharts.org.uk
Gracefield Art Gallery, Dumfries http://www.artandcraftsouthwestscotland.com/
Craft Scotland - the best of scottish contemporary craft www.craftscotland.org
Spring Fling www.spring-fling.co.uk
Wedding Links
Local websites
Dumfries and Galloway Online http://www.dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk/
DG Visitor www.dgvisitor.co.uk
Photography
www.barryyoungphotography.co.uk Modern, contemporary, professional photography. Book your wedding photography with Barry and purchase jewellery (to the value of £250 or more) from Treasured Earth and receive the wedding photograph of your choice, printed on a 12 x 16 canvas, free.
Gretna Green Photographers www.weddingsatgretnagreen.co.uk
Places to stay or get married
Morlich House - 4 Star Guest House. The Maxwell family would be pleased to welcome you to their beautiful home in the picturesque town of Moffat. www.morlichhouse.com A selection of our jewellery can also be found at Morlich House.
www.hunterslodgehotel.co.uk Hunters Lodge Hotel in Gretna - Ideal for a traditional Scottish wedding. Fully licensed, privately owned and completely supervised by the owners, this is a business run by people who care. Or contact Linda or Garry on 01461 338214. A selection of our jewellery can also be found at Hunters Lodge Hotel.
www.smithsgretnagreen.com - Scotland's Wedding Hotel of the Year 2007. Treasured Earth is a preferred wedding supplier.
The Gables Hotel - an individual hotel and restaurant in Gretna Green. From the moment you arrive, you are assured of a warm Scottish welcome by people who know how to make your stay memorable. www.gables-hotel-gretna.co.uk
Gretna Green - A Gretna Green wedding venue in an idyllic countryside setting. The Forge allows you to have your wedding, accommodation and reception all in one beautiful venue. www.gretnagreen.org
Queensberry House, 4 Star Guest House in Moffat - Denise and Paul Johnstone. www.queensberryhouse.com
Honeymoons and Weddings Abroad
If you are looking for your dream honeymoon or wedding abroad, I can highly recommend Sue Fleet at the Travel Counsellors. web:www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/sue.fleet e:sue.fleet@travelcounsellors.com or t:0845 058 8075 She's a Dubai expert and a Seyschelles specialist and has travelled extensively. Sue offers a bespoke, personal service and will happily put together a tailor made itinerary.
Catering
The Green Tea House - outside catering for weddings or other events. Cafe with arts and crafts for sale. Specialising in catering for any dietary requirements also organic and fair trade produce. A selection of our jewellery can also be found at the Green Tea House. Contact Catherine Braid on 077520 99193 Email: catherinebraid@btinternet.com
Cake Toppers
www.joslittlepeople.co.uk Individually and lovingly handmade from polymer clay. People, animals and bespoke cake toppers. Commissions welcomed. Contact Jo at: info@joslittlepeople.co.uk
Wedding co-ordinators
www.weddingsatgretnagreen.com Gretna Green one stop weddings, wedding co-ordinators and wedding packages
Flowers
Flowers by Fiona, 1 Bank Square, Moffat. Tel: 01683 221 443 www.flowersbyfiona.co.uk
Stationary
Invitations to Delight - Contact Christine Owen on 01461 600246 or by e-mail potstown@hotmail.com
Special Day Creations - wedding stationary, favours, cake stand hire, albums, craft supplies, personalised greeting cards. Contact Jacqui Butler on 07801 802839 or www.specialdaycreations.co.uk
Transport
Solway Wedding Cars is an independent family run business. We specialise in providing a professional, friendly and courteous service to help ensure your wedding day runs smoothly and that you arrive with the style and elegance you deserve on your big day. Our wedding cars include an elegant vintage style classic Beauford and a sumptuous Mercedes E Class.
Luxury chauffeur driven cars & stretch limousines. Offering a professional and personal service to make sure you arrive in style, comfort & elegance on your special occasion. Ideally situated to cover weddings in Gretna, Carlisle, Cumbria & South West Scotland. Call Slavko or Joyce on: Telephone - 01387 721200 Freephone - 0800 44 88890 www.excalibur-limos.co.uk
Wedding Wear
Sassi (formerley High Society), Swan Street, Longtown Near Carlisle. Beautiful outfits, hats, bags and accessories - highly recommended. www.highsocietycumbria.co.uk or phone 01228 792880. The entire collection of Treasured Earth jewellery is also available.
Anne Marie's, 66 High Street, Lockerbie, tel 01576 202318. Fashion For All Occasions. Casual, Smart, Evening Gowns & Wedding Wear. Bags, Shoes & Accessories. Bespoke millinery service.
Jenny Armstrong - Seamstress - alterations/bride/bridesmaids and soft furnishings contact 013873 71200
Moira Jardine - Dressmaking and alterations service for brides and bridesmaids. Moira provides the dresses for our models. Telephone 01576 610228
www.feelgoodhandbags.co.uk vegetarian and vegan shoes, handbags and accessories.
Sara Gadd Milinery - www.saragadd.co.uk - striking and unusual hats and fascinators. Telephone 07765975108 or e-mail saragadd@tiscali.co.uk
Joyce young collections www.joyceyoungcollections.com
Beauty Therapy/Hair and Make up/Relaxation
www.blusha.com contact Laura Kerr on 01387 253072. Laura comes very highly recommended and provides the hair and make up for my own models. Book early if you'd like Laura to do your make up.
http://www.thefootfairy.co.uk the home of Loganberry Holistics - offering mobile reflexology service in Dumfries and surrounding area. Highly recommended if you are in need of some relaxation.
www.thebridalartists.co.uk– Unique directory full of fabulous qualified make-up and hair artist who specialise in bridal styling.
Mobile bridal hair and makeup - long hair specialist - contact Michelle on 01461 339140 or e-mail michellehair@tiscali.co.ukHighly recommended.
Wedding Favours
Solway Soap and Skincare Natural handmade beauty products, soaps,candles and rose petal confetti. E-mail Laura at info@solwaysoap.co.uk or see www.solwaysoap.co.uk suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Handmade Crafts and Wedding Favours by Nicki - something special. www.bynicki.co.uk or 0778 4540399
Music
Stephen Crosbie - Organist/Keyboard Player, for church, marquee or hotel, traditional or modern music. www.musicandfavour.co.ukor tel 01387 261550/mob: 07882 566152
Wedding Websiteswww.weddingideasmagazine.co.uk
Ceremonies
Elinor Predota, Wedding, handfasting and commitment ceremonies. Mid Raeburn, Eskdalemuir, nr. Langholm, Dumfries & Galloway DG13 0QT 07799 468309. epredota@gmail.com