Wedding planners are becoming more and more popular here in the UK, having been all the rage for sometime over in the States where many brides would not dream of getting married without one. From assisting you in finding your perfect wedding dress to supporting you on the day and everything else in between, by choosing to have a wedding planner it can help to ease the stress and strains that planning a wedding can bring.

You don’t have to be a Footballers wife or a be marrying a prince to enlist the services of a wedding planner. In today’s society we have our grocery shopping delivered and get someone else to do the housework. So why not employ someone with plenty of knowledge to do all the behind the scenes work to ensure you have your dream day.

What you require from your planner is ultimately down to you. Whether you want them to locate you your amazing venue or do plan everything from the wedding, reception and honeymoon. For many couples they choose to hire a wedding planner simply for the fact of not having enough time themselves. They are particularly helpful if you are getting married on a shorter time scale, if so with our huge range of discount wedding dresses available to purchase off the peg make sure you come visit us! If you are a bride getting married overseas then it makes sense to have someone who knows all the contacts and formalities involved to do the leg work for you or perhaps your a bride who feels totally overwhelmed by everything that a wedding involves.

The cost of an organisers services can vary some will charge a flat fee rate whereas others will charge a percentage of approximately 10-15% of your overall wedding cost. Other planners may charge by the hour with some setting a minimum fee amount or you may be charged individual payments by task. Do ensure you discuss how they wish to be paid and their costs before you agree for them to work with you. Any costs and fees should be agreed upfront and should be put into writing or a contract.

Ideally when looking for a wedding planner you should opt for someone who has been personally recommended to you. Alternatively you can find them via the Internet or through advertisements place in bridal wear magazines. When choosing check that their own style and individuality is a reflection of your own by browsing through their portfolio of other weddings they have planned. Do ask for references and contact numbers from previous clients to check they were happy with the service they provided.

Here at The Wedding Dress Factory Outlet we are thrilled to stock a large selection of amazingly beautiful wedding dresses by bridal wear designer Anna Sorrano. With many wedding gown styles to choose from there is something to suit any bride to be looking for her dress. Ranging from traditional classic dress shapes to gowns with full skirts complete with abundances of detail and ruffles. With each Anna Sorrano wedding gown being so reasonably priced at £399, they are exceptional value for money and ideal for the budget conscious bride.

“The brand new bridal collection by Anna Sorrano brings you a range of contemporary designs made in beautiful soft taffeta. The styles range from simple elegance to flamboyant tulle and lace with care give to the smallest detail. Attention has been focused on exquisite styling as well as ensuring that your gown as excellent fit and dress structure.“

Our range of Anna Sorrano wedding dresses are available to view on our website. Anna Sorrano gowns are exclusive to the Wedding Dress Factory Outlet, and as with all our gowns, you are able to purchase designer quality at wholesale prices. Please contact us if you like what you see and we can find out if we have it in stock for you. With over 700 discounted wedding dresses to choose from and our stock constantly changing we are confident that we can assist you in finding your perfect wedding dress.

Holly Branson, daughter of  multi billionaire tycoon Sir Richard Branson married her childhood sweetheart Fred Andrews on the privately owned and recently fire-savaged Caribbean Necker Island.

The beautiful blonde bride looked striking in an elegant ivory wedding dress that was designed exclusively for her by Australian Bridal Wear designer Jane Hill. Her A line wedding gown featured a delicate overlay with straps and was complimented with a matching veil that was sat in the back of her loosely curled hair. The look was completed with a pair of dazzling Jimmy Choos and a classic posy of cream roses. Her ship broker husband opted to wear a navy tailcoat and contrasting pin striped trousers, finished off with a pink tie.

As they kissed at the end of the ceremony there was rapturous applause from the guests and lots of tears from the bride’s father and 26 year old brother Sam. During her interview with Hello! magazine Holly said “Dad cries at anything, even adverts. My brother, Sam, was even more emotional – he was literally uncontrollably crying. Blubbing his eyes out.”

Although a huge fire destroyed the Great House on the famous island back in August the couple were under no disillusion that their wedding was to still go ahead. Talking to the magazine, she said: “Because it is such a dramatic environment, you don’t get a sad feeling on the ruins, it’s more of an uplifting, wow, a feeling of celebration and a time to reflect. It’s definitely our special place and it looked absolutely beautiful, even thought it was still very rustic – there are still piles of rubble – it was dramatic. And it’s stunning because you’re at the top of a hill so there are incredible panoramic views.”

Even though on the wedding day a tropical storm hit the island the guests were not going to let anything get in the way. When a boat ferrying guests from another island was unable to moor due to high waves they dived into the sea and swam to shore! The wedding had some royal attendees – Princess Beatrice and her sister Eugenie, choosing to decline the Queen’s pre- Christmas lunch invitation.

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable and special days of your life. You want to have everything perfect, including yourself, as all eyes on the day will be focused on you, the bride and what you looks like in your wedding dress. Yet it’s not that easy to look good and the pressures of trying to stay or get in shape are likely to be in the forefront of your mind.  Whether you’re wanting to change your body shape to make yourself look and feel even more stunning in that amazing dream wedding gown or if you’re aiming to lose weight to fit into it, when you have a list as long as your arm of things to plan and prepare for your wedding day it’s fair to say that there is simply not enough time in the day. Here is some advice on how to get the extra wow factor in your bridal wear as you glide down the aisle.

One of the easiest forms of exercise that helps you get fit, yet is easy for all is jogging. A daily jog will soon get you healthy. Not only will your body feel good but so will your mind. A light jog in the morning or after you have finished work around your neighbourhood will keep that weight excess at bay and if your finding it a bit of a struggle then power walk instead. Do ensure you warm up and cool down. Try to jog several days a week and gradually increase your pace and the length you jog for.

After your jog do some sit ups when you return home. By doing so it will shift any wobbly bits and tone that tummy. Your stomach might be tucked away in your wedding dress for no one to see but your new husband will love how fabulous you look in your lingerie on your wedding night and in your bikini on your honeymoon together. Start off slowly, with around 10-15 each day and increase them as you find them getting easier. Make sure you can feel the effect, if not you need to work harder!

Of course, you are what you eat so keep a watchful eye on your food consumption. This isn’t easy when your planning a wedding and are continuously on the go. If you over indulge one day then simply jog for a bit longer the following day to help you shift those extra cheeky calories. As soon as you know you are getting married do try to get yourself into some sort of routine. It will give you the time to reach the weight and shape you desire to achieve. By staying healthy and fit through eating well and having regular exercise will in turn help ease the stress of all that planning!

When you get engaged and start to plan and prepare for your big day it all too soon becomes apparent just how expensive it can be to become a married couple. On writing down the costings for each different part of your day there is one particular item that is always of a very high importance to you as a bride – your wedding dress.