Orkney Giveaway Terms and Conditions

Enter our Orkney Giveaway to be in with the chance to win an ultimate bundle of prizes from the finest wedding suppliers in Orkney.

1. Promoter

The promoter of this giveaway is Thistle Bridal (“the Promoter”).

2. Giveaway Overview

The Orkney Wedding Giveaway is a free-to-enter promotion organised by Thistle Bridal in collaboration with selected Orkney-based wedding and event suppliers.

3. Opening and Closing Dates

  • The giveaway opens on Wednesday [insert exact date] and closes at 8:00pm on Sunday 19th October 2025.

  • Entries received after the closing time will not be counted.

4. How to Enter

To enter, participants must:

  1. Like the official giveaway post on Instagram or Facebook;

  2. Tag three (3) people in the comments of the post and

  3. Share the giveaway post to their Instagram Story (or share the post on Facebook).

Only entries that complete all steps will be valid.

5. Eligibility

  • Entrants must be residents of Orkney.

  • No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

  • Entrants do not need to be planning a wedding to be eligible to win.

6. The Prizes

The giveaway features prizes provided by the following Orkney based suppliers.
Each supplier is responsible for the fulfilment of their own prize and for setting out any specific conditions of use.

6.1 Thistle Bridal

Prize: £100 off a Wedding Dress
Supplier Terms:

  • The prize must be redeemed at Thistle Bridal’s December pop-up event in Orkney.

  • The prize is valid only for purchases made during the event and cannot be used online or at any other time.

  • The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or credit.

  • In the event the December pop-up is cancelled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances, Thistle Bridal reserves the right to offer an alternative of equal value or extend the redemption period.

6.2 Kirstin Shearer Photography

Prize: £150 Voucher (Equivalent to a 60 minute engagement shoot)
Supplier Terms:

  • The voucher is valid until 30 April 2026.

  • The voucher may be used towards an engagement shoot or any other photography session offered by Kirstin Shearer Photography of equal or greater value.

  • Bookings are subject to availability and must be made directly with Kirstin Shearer Photography.

  • The voucher is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or used as credit against future weddings or events beyond the expiry date.

  • If weather or unforeseen circumstances require rescheduling, the photographer will offer an alternative date within the validity period.

  • The voucher is valid within Orkney; travel beyond Orkney (if agreed) may incur additional costs.

6.3 Brough Bakes

Prize:
Supplier Terms:

6.4 Blend with Laura

Prize: Full Face of Makeup
Supplier Terms:

  • The prize is valid for appointments between 1 January and 31 March 2026.

  • The appointment must be booked directly with Blend with Laura. Bookings are subject to availability.

  • The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or products.

  • Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Failure to attend a booked appointment may result in the prize being forfeited with no requirement for Blend with Laura to rearrange.

6.5 Gemma Leslie Bridal Occasion Hair

Prize:
Supplier Terms:

  • [Insert conditions, e.g. “Subject to availability on chosen date”, “Valid for Orkney bookings only”]

6.6 Auld Hoose Self Catering

Prize: [Insert description of Auld Hoose’s prize]
Supplier Terms:

  • [Insert any stay restrictions, blackout dates, or expiry details]

6.7 Catherine Leask Videography & Content Creation

Prize: [Insert description of Catherine Leask’s prize]
Supplier Terms:

  • [Insert specific conditions, e.g. “Valid for bookings made before [date]”, “Travel within Orkney only”]

6.8 Callum’s Cakes

Prize: [Insert description of Callum’s Cakes’ prize]
Supplier Terms:

  • [Insert details such as “Voucher valid for 6 months”, “Subject to availability”, etc.]

6.9 The Wild Table

Prize: [Insert description of The Wild Table’s prize]
Supplier Terms:

  • [Insert conditions such as “Menu selection may vary seasonally”, “Pre-booking required”, etc.]

General Prize Terms:

  • All prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and no cash alternative will be offered.

  • In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Thistle Bridal or any participating supplier reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.

  • Each supplier is solely responsible for honouring their own prize and terms.

7. Winner Selection and Notification

  • The winner will be selected by random draw from all valid entries received before the closing date.

  • The draw will take place within 48 hours of the giveaway closing.

  • The winner will be contacted directly by Thistle Bridal via private message on the platform through which they entered (Instagram or Facebook).

  • If the winner does not respond within 7 days, Thistle Bridal reserves the right to withdraw the prize and select an alternative winner.

8. Publicity

By entering, participants agree that if selected as the winner, their name and social media handle may be announced publicly on the social media pages of Thistle Bridal and the participating suppliers.
The winner may also be invited (but is not required) to take part in post-giveaway publicity or photos.

9. Data Protection

Personal data provided during the giveaway will be used solely for administering the competition and coordinating prize collection.
Data will be handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
No personal data will be sold or shared with third parties outside the participating suppliers.

10. Liability

The Promoter and participating suppliers are not responsible for any entries that are lost, incomplete, or not received due to technical or social media issues.
Each supplier is solely responsible for fulfilling their own prize.

11. General

  • This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook or Instagram.

  • By entering, participants agree to release Facebook and Instagram from any liability connected with this giveaway.

  • The Promoter’s decision regarding all aspects of the competition is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

  • These Terms and Conditions are governed by Scots law, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.