Fancy theming your wedding around the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee? There are many ideas and ways to incorporate this special event, whether you are looking for a subtle touch to your wedding day or a full on British celebration complete with a union jack wedding dress here are a few ideas to enlighten you.

• White, Red and Blue are not your usual wedding day colours but look so striking together. Go shopping for white wedding dresses or why not opt for a striking red wedding gown usually reserved for winter or valentines weddings. Dresses which have beading, embroidery or a sash belt or bow in a red or blue colour. Accessorise with jewellery, head wear or shoes in a blue or red. Your maids could wear a mixture of the three colours.
• The men could wear Union Jack tie, or if they want to really stand out how about a cool waistcoat. For a more subtle look then simply select a colour for each of the men for a complimenting cravat and handkerchief.
• Dress your venue out as if it’s a street party complete with bunting, flags, long tables and chairs covered in jubilee shades. Use Union Jack paper plates and cups or vintage crockery. You could have a typical English tea party or a hog roast for your evening reception. Name your tables after royalty, palaces or things relevant to the Queen.
• Your wedding cake could be a creation of jubilee coloured cupcakes or have a cake maker create a Buckingham Palace for you.
• Wedding invitations could feature your own ‘Royal Crest’ design.
• A classic wedding car in white with red leather seats decorated with huge blue bows will make you feel like royalty.
• Have songs played that were important throughout the Queens Reign.

If your look for cheap wedding dresses for your wedding then make your first stop the Wedding Dress Factory Outlet. With over 700 wedding dresses to choose from priced between £150-£400 there is a wedding gown fit for every bride, princess and queen.

The blog title “Would you take your partner shopping for Wedding Dresses” quite simply says it all. Would you consider taking them along to help choose the most important dress of your life? It is considered by many for it to be unlucky for the groom to see the wedding gown prior to the wedding day and for those amongst us that are superstitious you probably wouldn’t dream of having them accompany you. Many brides relish the opportunity of a few girly days out when they go on the hunt to find their dream gown taking along their nearest and dearest such as their Mum, sister, Gran or bridesmaids. You may even choose to take Dad along for the wedding dress shopping experience to have a man’s opinion on the contending wedding dresses.

However for some brides they want to involve their partner in everything to do with their special day – including the wedding dress itself and hit the bridal boutiques and wedding dress factory outlets together to make a decision on the gown. Of course this it ultimately down to you both as a couple. Even though you share lots together already and he knows you, your style and what looks good on you, just picture his face when you take his breathe away as he catches a glimpse of you in your wedding dress for the first time. If you decide to have your partner accompany you when you look for your dream wedding dress then an alternative option may be for him to assist you with narrowing it down to several possible wedding dresses before you surprise him with the one, or how about browsing the web or magazines for dress styles that he likes the look of. At the end of the day though it is your wedding gown so you should be the one making the final decision, it is very unlikely that he would not like the dress you have chosen.

WIN the dress of your dreams with our monthly competition!

If you don’t know by now, we at the Wedding Dress Factory Outlet run a monthly competition on our Facebook page, where brides-to-be can win a designer wedding dress of their choice from our store. Or, if they’ve already visited the outlet and found their perfect dress within the last year, we’ll refund their purchase*!

Entering the competition is simple – just visit our Facebook page, click that little LIKE button. Then look for this month’s COMPETITION QUESTION on our wall and add a comment with your answer. April’s question is all about colour schemes – we want to know what tones and shades you’ve chosen for your wedding theme. And if you’ve been to the Wedding Dress Factory Outlet and want to write us a review or recommendation, then you’ll receive an extra entry to the competition. Couldn’t be easier!

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We stock over 700 discount designer wedding dresses – all of the highest quality from top designers and brands. We also have an exclusive range of  Anna Sorrano wedding dresses, a stunning contemporary line of bridalwear for modern brides at affordable prices. In fact, nearly all our wedding dresses are priced between £150 and £400, so you’re sure to find a gorgeous bargain whatever your choice.

And even better … be in for the chance to win your wedding gown and spend your dress budget on something else! Exotic honeymoon, anyone? Good luck, and if you’re not lucky this time, remember to enter our Facebook competition next month too!

* Up to a value of £400. The majority of our wedding dresses cost less than £400 – saving you up to £1500 on their full price!

Getting engaged is an exciting time for any couple but before you hit the bridal boutiques and factory outlets to try on wedding dresses you really need to book the date and venue first. Where you will be saying ‘I do’ has an influence over the wedding dress style you will go for. From churches, to registry offices, hotels and country manors there are many places to get married, however have you considered one of these locations in the UK as your venue?

• UK Parliament – Two rooms the MP’s dining hall and the Jubilee Room have been approved by Westminster Council as venues for civil ceremonies.
• Absolut Icebar – who needs snow for a winter wonderland wedding. Guaranteed temperatures of below minus five as you say your vows before warming up for a reception in the Below Zero Restaurant.
• Wing walking on a plane – for the thrill seekers in you why not exchange your vows stood on a plane. Just make sure you choose a wedding dress that can withstand high winds!
• Disney World Wedding – we will leave it up to you whether you opt to dress up as Mickey and Minnie Mouse and have your guests in suitable Disney attire. Hundreds of couple have committed to each other in the Disney Pavilion.
• Chester Zoo – perfect for all you animal lovers, Oakfield house is a popular choice for the ceremony as it overlooks all the animals.
• Football Clubs – many football fans are choosing to tie the knot in their teams home ground. More and more clubs are offering this service where you exchange vows on the pitch whilst your guests watch in the stands. You could incorporate your team’s colours in your bridal wear.
• Natural History Museum – the famous London museum full of artefact’s and stunning architecture has opened it’s doors to wedding ceremonies.
• Tower Bridge – another famous London landmark, weddings are conducted in the Bride master’s dining room with spectacular views on to the river Thames and other stunning buildings including the Tower of London. The reception can either be held in the Victorian engine room or in the high level walkways that are 140 feet above the river.
• Kew Gardens – what a beautiful and stunning backdrop for your wedding day. With the ceremony held in Cambridge Cottage and the reception in Temperate House you may feel like your in another world.
• Alternatively there is an option to wed in a lighthouse in Scotland , deep underground in some mine caves in Wales or if you fancy getting wet on your wedding day then why not exchange your vows under water during a scuba dive – now that would be an interesting wedding dress style!

You’ve just got engaged and excitedly hit the shops and purchase every bridal wear magazine available in the hope for some inspiration on wedding dresses (that’s what I recall doing anyway!). These glossy magazines and the Internet are a great resource when you are gathering ideas of the different wedding dress styles that you would like to try on and envisage yourself wearing on your special day.

Before you can realistically go shopping for  wedding dresses it is advisable to set the date of your wedding beforehand. In knowing the time of year in which you are getting wed, the location and venue will all help in finding your dream wedding dress. Your own individual style and personality too will play a major role when choosing the most expensive dress you are likely to ever purchase. Many brides set themselves a budget when they begin shopping for wedding dresses, ideally hoping not to spend over a set amount. However you don’t need to worry about setting yourself a maximum amount to spend when visiting the Wedding Dress Factory Outlet.  With our cheap wedding dresses priced from as little as £150 to £400 you can look through and try on our entire collection without the fear of overspending or missing out on certain wedding dresses that could potentially be the ‘one’.