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How To Pull Off Regal Bridal Style With A Chic Edge

Jul 05, 2017 | By Alison McGill

9 ways to add a chic edge to a regal bridal style - white wedding dress

Every bride wants to look like a queen on her wedding day, and there's no doubt that royal icons from every era continue to influence bridal fashion trends. But why not add an unexpected twist to a traditional look? A regal bridal style with a dark, romantic edge looks especially chic against the backdrop of the stately Borthwick Castle in Scotland, an incredible property with a rich history of famous guests such as Mary, Queen of Scots.

We travelled to Scotland to showcase some of the castle's most gorgeous spots along with nine ways to turn a regal bridal style into a chic, runway-worthy look.

Photography by Alvaro Goveia. Styling by Tara Williams. Shot on location at Borthwick Castle in Scotland. Hair and makeup by Shelley Lashley. With very special thanks to the team at Borthwick Castle, Michael McCuish from Visit Scotland, Jonathan Graham and Air Transat. First published in the Fall/Winter 2017 edition of Weddingbells.