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Bride Of The Week: Madeleine Matheson

Written By Leeyam Zipori

September 23, 2026

Inside GL Bride Madeleine Matheson's Timeless Gleneagles Wedding in Our Lady G Gown

For Madeleine and Matthew, their wedding at The Gleneagles Hotel was about more than a single day, it was about bringing together the people who had shaped their lives. Friends and family travelled from across the world to Scotland to celebrate a weekend filled with personal traditions, heartfelt moments, and a setting that held special meaning for Matthew's family.

"For a second, it felt as though there was no one else in the room. We simply looked at each other and laughed in disbelief."

-Madeleine

Madeleine and Matthew first met at work before becoming engaged in Palm Beach, Australia, a place that had long been part of their story. Matthew proposed overlooking the ocean, where they had shared one of their first dates and first said, "I love you."

When it came to planning their wedding, they wanted every detail to feel personal. Gleneagles was chosen because Matthew's parents had celebrated their own wedding reception there 36 years earlier. Throughout the day, Scottish traditions blended with Australian touches, from tying the knot with the family tartan to sharing a quaich filled with gin Madeleine had distilled herself. One of the most emotional moments came when she walked into the ballroom, saw Matthew waiting at the end of the aisle, and realized so many of the people they loved had travelled across the world to be there.

LADY G was the very first gown Madeleine tried on. Although she went on to try another 10 to 15 dresses, none of them compared. She loved the silk, the colour, and the way it caught the light, describing it as timeless, modern, and exactly right for Gleneagles.

On the morning of the wedding, putting on the gown made everything feel real. Her family and closest friends became emotional the moment they saw her, making the experience even more meaningful after sharing the journey of finding the dress together. Looking back, Madeleine describes her experience with the Galia Lahav team as seamless, supportive, and special from beginning to end.

"The Lady G was the very first gown I tried on - and nothing else came close."

-Madeleine

Bride | maddikinchington

Venue | thegleneagleshotel

Wedding Dress | galialahav

Photography | rickybailliephotography

Videography | mrjohnkurt

Florals | wildflowersedinburgh

Planner | thegleneagleshotel

Hair | jackbaxter

Makeup | ggbeauty.mua

Band | alrmusic

Celebrant | Family Member

Cake | liggyscakes

Jewelry |tiffanyandco

Shoes |chanelofficial

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