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.

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“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.

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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.

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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!

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Before you hit the high street do ensure you work together with other members of the wedding party to create a coordinated look that fits in well with the colour scheme and theme of the wedding. The old school etiquette is that the mother of the bride chooses her outfit first and then informs the grooms mother of what she will be wearing. Of course this is not always practical  so it is best to be flexible. However, do discuss your outfits to prevent any clashing of colours, or even worse, turning up in the same outfit! If you’re not sure, consult your daughter or daughter in law to be in the first instance.

Traditionally the colour white or cream is out of bounds for all guests, except for the bride of course. On some occasions these colours may be requested to be worn, for example if it is a black and white themed wedding or if the bride has opted for a coloured wedding dress. Black can still be seen as a colour of mourning, yet can look classic and chic. Red outfits and other flashy colours are also considered inappropriate by some brides, however if done right can look stunning. Other brides will want the colours to all match or be within the same colour spectrum, for instance if they are having baby pink, then the mothers would be expected to wear a darker shade of pink. It is very much down to individual taste and what the bride desires.

The style of the outfit is ultimately down to each mother. You should feel comfortable and happy with what you are wearing. However anything showing a bit too much flesh may be considered tasteless. That said, you don’t want to feel boring and look frumpy, so use your judgement to express your own style and ask the sales assistant for some advice if you’re shopping alone. When choosing the outfit take into consideration the time of year of the wedding and the formality of it. You may choose to opt for a classic outfit that will be a timeless staple piece in your wardrobe. Take some suitable lingerie with you; some hold in panties may make all the difference underneath some garments!

Once you’ve found your outfit it doesn’t end there – it’s time to accessorise with some new shoes, a purse or bag, and a wonderful hat or fascinator! Whatever you decide to wear it needs to withstand a long day (and night!), so comfort is a key factor as well as ensuring you feel great in it.

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The Wedding Dress Factory Outlet stock over 700 discounted designer wedding dresses and are here to help and assist you in finding the bridal gown that takes your breath away. Once you have worked out your body shape it will enable you to relax more when dress shopping and aid you in getting a dress that suits the shape you are and flatter your figure, thus making you feel more comfortable and look utterly stunning. Discover your body shape, find your style and let us help you find that dress!

Pear shapes are more suited to a skirt that is slightly fuller to hide their hips with a fitted bodice to show off your upper torso. Hourglass figures need to reveal their amazing defined waist with a two piece or corseted gown, or if your a slim hourglass a fishtail gown can look amazing. Apple shapes should opt for an empire line gown to give a long lean look where as rectangle shapes suit structured bodices with a fuller skirt to give an illusion of a waist. Triangle shaped ladies suit virtually all gown styles and if you fancy adding a silhoutte of curves then look for something with bows or bustles around the hip area. Petite brides look fabulous in A line narrow styles or simple clean contours with little fabric, large bridal gowns can be overwhelming. Tall brides look great in all dress types except empire gowns which can look a bit ‘tenty’. Ladies with an ample bust should invest in a bridal corset, the difference they can make is quite simply amazing and if your a bit conscious of those upper arms a sheer boloero or wrap can give you that confidence boost.

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Transport your guests into a winter wonderland. White linen everywhere with with artificial snow with a scattering of candles and fairy lights. Accessorise your wedding dress with a fur lined cloak or feathered shrug. Think snow queen and opt for a crown tiara! You could carry a bouquet of crystal flowers or a simple white bouquet of flowers. Flower girls could throw white petals, glitter or gems as you walk down the aisle and the bridesmaids carry lanterns. Adding a dash of colour such as an icy silver, pink or blue creates a contrast against the white backdrop. Painted twigs in long tall vases,  candles of different heights on a mirror or simple white long stemmed flowers make stunning centre pieces. Ice sculptures, white chocolate fountains, snowflakes and icicles all help create a Narnia illusion.

Black and white themed weddings are timeless. You can choose for it to be as simple or as extravagant as your individual styles desire. Why not go for a black wedding dress and have your bridesmaids and the groom in white. Using a monochrome design throughout the decor in your wedding looks very effective.

Christmas weddings filled with the traditional greens and reds with a hint of gold look beautiful. Pine Cones and mistletoe, baubles and fairy lights, Christmas is such an inspiring time of year that the option are virtually endless! You could opt to have a red wedding dress, complete with a velvet hooded fur trimmed cloak. Poinsettia flowers and holly or pine cone wreaths with a candle in the middle make a simple yet effective centrepiece. Favours of little presents, a personalised bauble or candy canes finish the look. Not forgetting several Christmas tress and twinkling fairy lights!

With the vast majority of weddings taking place in the Spring or Summer, your Winter wedding will stand out and be an experience your guests will treasure.

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Writing your own vows enables you to include others, such as children, friends and family, when you exchange your love and commitment to one another. The options are yours as a couple and allows you the chance to declare your love to one another in a more meaningful way, adding your unique personalities into the wedding. They can help make the day more memorable for all involved.

You may be after something a bit more modern for your civil ceremony, or if it is your second wedding wanting to make it a bit different. Your wedding vows should be sincere and written from the heart. You may want to include a special poem, some words from ‘your song’, a thoughtful quotation or something about each other. If you are stuck for ideas writing a letter of the reasons why you love each other may help.

For an even more personalised wedding ceremony you could consider a humanist wedding. This is a non-denominational celebration of a couple’s love for each other and the bride and groom can write, or have control over every word of the ceremony. You will be required to have a legally binding civil ceremony earlier or at the same time.

Before you start to put pen to paper, there are some rules to understand. By law a civil ceremony cannot contain any religious reference in vows, readings or music. The following are the vows required to be said by both of you during your ceremony to make it legally binding. Generally you can add your own choice before or after the statutory ones.

In England and Wales the statutory declaration is:
I do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment why I, __may not be joined in matrimony to __

It is followed by these contracting words:
I call upon these persons here present to witness that I, __do take thee, __, to be my lawful wedded husband/wife.

There are also two legal alternative declarations.
Declarations: I know of no legal reason why I, __, may not be joined in marriage to __.
Or by relying ‘I am’ top the question: Are you, __ free lawfully to marry__?

These are followed by the contract:
I, __, take you,__ to be my wedded wife/husband.
Or
I, __ take thee, __ to be my wedded wife/husband

In Scotland the couple say:
I solemnly declare that I know of no legal impediment why I, __, may not be joined in matrimony to__. I accept.

In Northern Ireland the statutory declaration is:
I know of no lawful impediment why I, __, may not be joined in matrimony to, __, to be my lawful wedded husband/wife.

Do ensure you have checked any vows or readings with your registrar beforehand. It is a good idea to give them a copy of your music, vows and readings two weeks before your wedding day.

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With such a huge array of colours to choose from it can be a bit daunting as to where to begin. Think about where your wedding ceremony is taking place. As you are having a winter wedding it is likely that for the comfort of you and your guests the large majority is going to be centered indoors. This means that you don’t necessarily have to reflect the cold weather outside when choosing your colours.

What colours are your personal favourites? What colours does your husband to be like? It may be that he would like the colours of his football team! How do different colours make you feel? The types of flowers you want to use may have an influence on your colour choice so it may be worth researching what is available during winter. Depending on how many bridesmaids you are having you may want to take into consideration their skin coloruing as some will look fabulous in certain colours whilst other will look not so great in them.

Rich colours look fantastic for a winter wedding. Midnight blues, striking purples, crimson reds, burnt oranges and forest greens create instant elegance. Adding a metal, such as silver, gold or copper adds a striking contrast against the colour palette and looks particularly beautiful for the evening ceremony. They will add a magical ambiance with candlelight creating a warm cosy atmosphere.

With a winter wedding you have the opportunity to be more wild, dramatic and indulge in fantasy. Will you go for a Narnia inspired wedding day, full of ice blue, frosty white and dazzling silver, or perhaps a nostalgic day filled with warm rich deep greens, striking reds and shiny gold. Or if you’re feeling minimalism is the way forward how about a black and white themed wedding day – James Bond style. Whatever colours you choose the next step forward is to track down your dream dress. Come and visit us and find ’The One’ at the Wedding Dress Factory Outlet. We look forward to meeting with you soon and finding out what colours you have decided on for your special day.

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