Freckles Bridal Salon

Freckles Bridal Salon has been established since 1994 and is an independent family run business based in Dumfries and Galloway. At Freckles Bridal Salon you will find a carefully selected range of beautiful bridal gowns to suit all tastes. With dresses from designers including Ronald Joyce, Trudy Lee, Veromia, Forever Yours, Attire and White Rose, a tasteful selection from each collection is available to view and try on.

For their spring collection they are happy to announce the arrival of their exclusive Devorguilla designs, beautiful bridal gowns with a modern Scottish theme. The gowns are available in a range of sizes, and with interchanging embroidery. These gowns are exclusively available from Freckles Bridal Salon

To complement your gown they have a large selection of custom designed, hand made tiaras and a wide range of veils, shoes and jewellery to give that perfect finishing touch.

Holistics Spa & Therapy Centre

Holistics Spa & Therapy Centre is perfect for all those bridal pampering packages - Elemis Facials, aromatherapy treatments, St Tropez tanning, hair colouring and restyling, nail extensions, manicure and pedicure.

Holistics' professional staff put together packages that are best suited to the individual person's requirements, so you will look and feel more than just your best on the most important day of your life. Packages are also available for other members of the bridal party.

Holistics have now opened their new wedding dress salon, with designer labels, along with accessories to complete your day, all under one roof.

XOXO Wedding Stationary

Based in south west Scotland, XOXO (which, by the way is "text speak" for "kisses and cuddles"), is the business of designer Margaret McLellan.

Founded in 2004, Margaret has been consistently building up her enterprise, and has developed an imaginative range of handcrafted wedding stationary. She has also recently won the title of Best Handmade Wedding Stationary Designer 2006 in the National Wedding Awards, run by the magazine Wedding Ideas.

Whether you seek fun and funky, modern and sophisticated, elaborate and luxurious or just downright quirky and quixotic, we're sure to have something in our range to make you go "Ooh!"

Traditional Scottish Piper

We have on our books the best pipers across this area who regularly pipe in competitions throughout Scotland and other areas and who love doing wedding and private functions

Anderson Kilts

Anderson Kilts is the largest hirer and retailer of highland wear in the south of Scotland. Established in 1854 as a family business, the Anderson name has consistently been synonymous with exceptional personal service and top quality merchandise.

Anderson Kilts operate a full "in house" hire service which means that outfits can be tried on upon coming in for an initial measurement. This also means we can cater for any last minute changes or orders that arise

Galloway Country Style

At Galloway Country Style you will see a building which started its life in 1787 as a tannery, when Gatehouse was on the threshold of its industrial period. In 1989 most of the tannery, by then a disused garage, was completely demolished and rebuilt to form the building which now stands today.

Galloway Country Style opened its doors during Easter 1992. The tanner's cottage was taken in during 1994 and the well known kilt making firm of J McDavid & Son was incorporated into Galloway Country Style, where visitors are welcome to watch the resident kilt makers at work and view our display boards, which tell the story of kilts and how to make them. To enhance your made-to-measure kilt, we also have a full range of kilt accessories to choose from.

Lily Fashion Accessories

Lily opened in February 2005. We stock a wide range of accessories, bags, footwear and jewellery suitable for both casual and formal wear. Our aim is to provide unique yet affordable items for all age ranges.

We also have an online shop with a selection of the products that are available in the shop, which is constantly updated as new stock is introduced.

Sami Thorpe

Sami's natural artistic talent has been nurtured since childhood and with a faithful four legged friend never far from her side she needn't look far for inspiration.

In her early twenties, drawing portraits as a hobby blossomed into her profession and has continued to grow from strength to strength ever since. Sami's unique style captures the personality in each drawing with charming, lovable detail

Designer Jewellery from Joanna Repton

Beautiful designer jewellery in gold and silver, hand crafted especially for you to unique designs, something for everyone in the bridal party.

Rings for bride and groom, tiaras for the bride and bridesmaids and kilt pins and cufflinks for the male attendants. Gorgeous jewellery to accessorise the bride and bridesmaids dresses using freshwater pearls in a rainbow of colours or gemstones to match or tone.

Designing special jewellery to last you a lifetime, this is classical jewellery with a modern twist.

Pat Abery cake making and decoration

Pat is an exceptional cake maker and decorator of cakes. Originally from York, Pat moved to Dumfries and Galloway seven years ago. Having done a short course while still at school, Pat really started icing again when her children were still very young. This soon led to friends and relatives asking for her to make and decorate special occasion cakes for them.

Pat attended evening classes at her local college in York to learn the art of making a variety of sugar flowers and sprays. She joined, and was soon an active member of the York Sugarcrafters Club where she gained more knowledge and technique of the craft and had a number of successful entries in local shows. After attending further courses run by the now well known Margaret Ford in the art of cold porcelain, she exhibited at the sugarcraft show organised by Celcraft at York Racecourse. Pat has developed her skills in both royal icing and in fondant or sugarpaste icing and has a flair for creating individually designed novelty cakes.

Mobile wedding day hair and make-up by Diane Boa

Diane has been hairdressing for 27 years, having trained in well established salons locally and at college. She has attended many courses in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London, and also graduated from college five years ago after attending a beautician's course, which has been added to her list of services.

She has six years experience of mobile wedding work, including make-up and beauty treatments which compliment the hairstyling. She can also offer relaxing eye mask treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures, either before or on the day of the wedding.

Bridesmaids, mums, mother in laws, guests and even the groom are also welcome to enjoy these services. Hairstyles can be copied from a photograph, magazine or a trial you have had at home. If you are still unsure I will be only too pleased to advise you. Trials can be arranged before the big day if needed.

Tulip mobile florist

David's love for flowers started from his youth, encouraged by his parents' love of gardening and all things floral. He developed his interest in floristry over the years, working alongside established florists within the Dumfries Area.

He offers a high-quality bespoke service for all clients, ranging from weddings, funerals and celebrations, through to table and house arrangements and regular contract work.

Elite Photography by Allison Bogie

Allison Bogie started her own photography business in 2000. Offering a truly personal service, she has a long background of around 20 years in photography.

A pre-wedding shoot is also included in the service, so she knows exactly what type of photography you desire, and also helping you to relax on your wedding day.

Allison is extremely popular for her wedding photography throughout Dumfries and Galloway, and as such would require as much advance notice of wedding bookings as possible.

Allsion also works closely with a videographer who can record your special day on CD.

Perfect Beginnings

Getting married shouldn't just consist of one day it's the thrill and excitement of every day before your big day that makes it so memorable.

Here at Perfect Beginnings , Dumfries, we offer the highest one to one personal attention that sets you apart from all the other brides.

We house a collection of :

• Exquisite, high quality Silk and Satin Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaids and Flowergirls Dresses.
• An Elegant range of Bridal Shoes.
• A Stunning Collection of Veils and Tiaras to complete the look for the Special Day.
• As well as an exclusice made-to-measure service.

We want to help this to be a memorable experience, that's why we offer a warm welcome and first class service to ensure the Perfect Beginning to your wedding .

Appointments for No Obligation Consultations are available 7 days a week and also in the evening.

Perpetual Posies

Offers an experienced bouquet preservation service. They specialise in pressed bridal flower pictures, flower prints and mementos inc. lead crystal bowls, ceramic bowls and paperweights all of which feature pressed flowers. They have a large range of frames available and also supply gift vouchers.