Whether you’re nervous about being the centre of attention for the day, worried about where to seat squabbling family members or concerned that you’re not going to find your dream wedding dress, as a bride to be planning your wedding it is perfectly normal for you to fret over certain elements of your special day.

If going shopping for wedding dresses fills you with fear then don’t fret. Here are some pointers to assist you in your search to finding you own gown.

• Before you go trying on wedding dresses consider what your personal style is. Are you glam girlie or a true tomboy? Your gown should be a reflection on your individual personality.
• Do your research beforehand. Browse through bridal wear magazines and scour websites for images of wedding dresses that you like the look of. It is likely you will see similarities between the pictures. Take these shopping with you to give the sales assistants an idea of what you like the look of.
• Try to keep an open mind. Very often a bride will go for the complete opposite of a dress she first envisaged herself walking down the aisle in. Sales assistants have seen hundreds of brides and know what dresses look good on certain body shapes.
• If there is a part of your body that you like then look for a gown that accentuates it. A sweetheart gown will flatter your chest, whilst a shorter gown will show off your legs.
• Don’t feel you have to be traditional. Use your imagination and set your creative side free if you fancy something that little bit different.
• Your wedding theme may decipher your choice of wedding dress. If you’re getting wed in a castle and having a horse and carriage then you need a princess style gown.
• Ensure you look and feel the part before you set off trying on wedding dresses. Pop on some decent undies and wear some make up to make you feel good prior to your appointment.
• Don’t beleive the hype that you have to get butterflies in your tummy or burst into tears for it to be the right dress. Not every bride gets that feeling of ‘knowing’ when it is the one. If you have narrowed it down to a couple of dresses that you like then simply go back later on to retry the gowns to make your final decision with the help of a close friend or on your own after sleeping on it.
• Finally don’t lose sleep over the budget you have allocated for your bridal wear. At the Wedding Dress Factory Outlet all our discount wedding dresses are affordable to all with prices from £150-£400.

This week we have chosen Anna Sorrano wedding dress style 1101 as our wedding dress of the week. A beautiful ruched style gown in romantic tulle and taffeta it features a delicate sweetheart neckline. With a zip back and full train, this dress has a pretty flower to the hip.

We stock over 700 discount designer wedding dresses, offering savings of up to £1500 on brand new, highest quality designer gowns by well-known designers in a range of styles. And don’t forget to visit our Facebook page for the chance to win a designer wedding dress every month!

Songstress Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon renewed their wedding vows last weekend.  They got married almost four years after a whirlwind romance in the Bahamas. Flying to the city of Paris by private jet the ceremony was conducted at the summit of the Eiffel Tower on Friday 27th April. After the intimate vow renewal they celebrated with a romantic meal together at the stunning Jules Verne restaurant.

Prior to the ceremony the couple invited the paparazzi to a photo shoot with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Mariah is pictured wearing an exquisite white mermaid style wedding dress featuring spaghetti straps with lots of ruching and a black bow waist sash. Donning chandelier earrings and a beautiful diamond necklace the ‘Glitter’ movie star was dazzling. Her 31 year old husband wore a white suit and black tie.

The 42 year old singer used Twitter to spread her news and tweeted  “Tonight was an incredible night, I can’t express how amazing it was to renew our vows in Paris at the top of the Eiffel tower,” Before shortly tweeting “Thank you so much to all the fans who came out as always and showed their love and support. I love you!”

For stunningly beautiful yet cheap wedding dresses fit for a superstar bride visit the Wedding Dress Factory Outlet. All our wedding gowns have upto 75% off their retail price making being able to afford a designer gown a reality.

As wonderful as what planning a wedding is there will be times when it will be stressful and give you a headache or two. To help take the strain off you one of the first things you should do is to create a wedding checklist. By making a spreadsheet you will be able to keep account of all the costings too and as you tick off each of your to do items you have no fear of panicking a few days before the wedding as you realise you forgot to sort out the canapes, flowers or heaven forbid go shopping for wedding dresses!

First things first, if you haven’t already done so, book your wedding and reception and then decide on the budget for your wedding. Give yourselves a realistic figure of how much you want to spend on your special day, working out together what elements of the wedding are more important than others and assign a certain amount of the budget to each area. In doing so this will help you stick to the amount you want to be spending.

We have categorised things that need to be done rather than opt for certain things to be carried out at set times as we all like to do things at our own paces and some of you may be getting married in two years whereas as others may be tying the knot in two months or two weeks. The best advice is the sooner you do something the better and it’s less stressful in the long run too! So with the date set, venues booked and budget decided – let’s get planning!

Practicalities

• Guest List – ensure you don’t go over the venue’s maximium capacity
• Save the Date Cards – these should be sent out as soon as you have set the date in order to give your guests as much notice as possible
• Invitations – include as much information as possible with maps, accomodation, RSVP details, dietary needs and dress requirements
• Book your registrar/officiant and register your intent to marry
• Wedding Insurance

Clothing

• Wedding dress
• Groom’s outfit
• Best Man and other gentlemen’s attire
• Bridesmaid Dresses
• Flowergirls/Page Boy’s Outfits
• Mother of the Bride/Groom clothing

Accessories

• Tiara/Headpiece
• Veil
• Jewellery
• Lingerie
• Shoes
• Wedding rings
• Handbag
• Wrap/Shawl/Shrug
• Hair style
• Make up

Wedding Ceremony

• Officiant/Registrar
• Photographer
• Seating arrangements
• Decorations
• Flowers
• Order of Service
• Music
• Vows, readings and hymns

Reception:

• Drinks and canapes
• Photography
• Catering
• Catering equipment and staff
• Seating plan
• Table centre pieces and other decorations
• Wedding Favours
• Table place settings
• Wedding cake
• Speeches
• Music/DJ/Band
• Guest book
• Accomodation for your guests

Flowers

• Bridal bouquet
• Bridesmaids flowers
• Buttonholes and corsages
• Ceremony and reception flowers

Food & Drink:

• Canapes/hors d’hoeurves
• Starters
• Mains
• Desserts
• Wedding Cake
• Any special dietary requirements and children
• Champagne
• Wine
• Bar arrangements

Travel

• Transport for yourself and the bridal party to the ceremony, onto the reception and to wherever you will be spending your first night as husband and wife
• Honeymoon

Miscellaneous

• Hen and Stag party
• Gifts for your bridal party
• Wedding gift list

Looking beautiful is a top priority for every bride on her special day. When shopping for wedding dresses you need to look for a gown that flatters your figure. Upon finding your dream wedding dress it is likely that you’re going to be working on making sure you look your very best. Many brides will work on ensuring they consume a healthy diet and stick to an exercise regime to ensure their body is in tip top condition and their skin is radiantly glowing.

More often than not there is one particular area of your body that is your biggest bug bear. The main problem areas for us women are our tummies, bottom, arms and thighs. Unless your of a supermodel stature you might like to read on to discover how to make the most of these assets on your special day with some simple daily toning exercises. So let’s get on it to create the perfect silhouette in your wedding dress and make you look and feel extra amazing on your wedding day. Everyone’s jaws will drop as you glide down the aisle to meet your groom.

For that perfect tum and tiny waist some sit ups and stomach crunches are the perfect solution. Don’t forget to exercise your lower abdominal muscles too. Try doing some leg only V sits by sitting on the floor with your legs elevated and alternating between bending and straightening your knees. To push those tummy muscles that bit further then invest in a gym ball to use whilst you train to achieve a better posture.