Before you begin trying on wedding dress it can be good idea to have chosen the theme that your wedding is going to be worked around as this will have an influence in your style of wedding dress. Weddings have changed since the 21st century. Gone are the days of weddings all looking the same, with similar flowers, cakes, decor and bridal wear. Now the bride and groom create a theme for their special day which is a reflection of them and their personality – and so it should be, it is after all about the two of you.

When thinking about your theme it should be centered around your styles and tastes and could include your favourite hobbies, music, flowers – quite simply everything you like as a couple. The best way to begin is to sit down together and start brainstorming. Put all your thoughts and ideas down as well as any pictures or clippings from magazines or articles that you are inspired by. Pinterest is a great tool if you’ve come across lots of pictures online. It’s likely that with all your ideas in one place a theme, be it general or specific can be clearly seen. For example if you like pink and he likes green then these colours would work well in harmony together. If your Scottish and he is English then you could incorporate a Thistle and a Rose in your wedding stationary and flowers. Sharing a fondness of the country life could decipher a wedding ceremony outdoors.

For some brides choosing their wedding gown beforehand can steer them in the right direction of their wedding day theme, particularly if they fall in love with a dress that incorporates a certain colour. How did you ch

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Dating back to Victorian times this good luck verse has had an endless amount of brides ensuring that they have all four of the somethings incorporated into their bridal wear in some way or another. The ‘Something Old’ relates to the bride’s family and is a symbol of continuity. Many brides choose to wear something of their mother’s or grandmothers, often a special piece of jewellery or even their wedding dress or veil. Other alternatives include a brooch, scarf, handkerchief or a piece of lace sewn into your own wedding gown.

‘Something New’ symbolises good luck and the beginning of a new chapter in the happy couples newly married life together. This is usually the wedding dress although can be any item that has been purchased new from the wedding shoes, headpiece, flowers or rings. In choosing to wear a new item on your wedding day it is a reflection on the new journey of married life your self and your husband are about to embark on.

Representing the ‘Something Borrowed’ is the brides family and friends. There for her on the wedding day and in the future to offer love, support and guidance. This item should be lent to the bride from a happily married woman from her circle of friends and family. In turn she is lending some of her own wedded bliss for the bride to take into her own marriage. You could wear an item of jewellery, tiara or veil that one of your closest friends wore on her own special day. Just remember to return it afterwards.

Lastly the ‘Something Blue’ in the saying is often worn as a piece of ribbon sewn into the inner part of the wedding dress or on the bridal garter. Many years ago it was the symbol of purity and faithfulness and both the bride and groom wore blue bands on the border of their bridal wear as a reflection of their love and fidelity. Alternatively you could wear blue wedding shoes or lingerie, have blue stones in your jewellery or wear blue nail polish. Be as creative as you so desire!

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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.