Former Charmed actress Shannen Doherty married her celebrity photographer fiancé Kurt Iswarienko on Saturday 15^th October. The stunning sunset ceremony was held at a friend’s hilltop residence in Malibu, California.

The strict black tie affair was attended by 170 of the couple’s family and close friends and is reportedly going to be screened as part of the actress turned author’s reality television series in the near future.

Third time lucky for Shannen, known to many as Brenda Walsh from Beverly Hills 90210 chose to wear a Monique Lhuillier bridal gown. As shewalked down the candle lit aisle, which was built over a pool, guests sat either side watching admiringly as she reached her awaiting groom under a canopy of white flowers, which was scattered with rose petals.

The full length white wedding dress, which she first discovered online before trying it on at the Los Angeles boutique featured a full skirt with a fitted bodice and a black sash. Her hair worn down, a cathedral length veil complimented her look. Designer gowns by Monique Lhullier have been worn by many celebrity brides including Reese Witherspoon, Ashlee Simpson, Pink and Alicia Silverstone.

The dress she exchanged her vows in didn’t stay on for long though. It was changed for another of Lhullier’s designs which was adorned with lots of tulle. This was then later swapped for a more fitted and sexy knee length style with a side slit for the finale of the night.

Having trawled websites and magazines for wedding dress inspiration and had an enjoyable and eventful time dress shopping, sussing out different styles which suit you, you’ve finally found ‘The One’. You breathe a sigh of relief as you think all you need to do now is wait for it to be made, or in some cases if you have bought your gown off the peg, have it fitted.  However it doesn’t all stop there! Now the fun really begins as you decide how you are going to accessorise your wedding gown!

As you and your bridal gown are the main stars of the show it is important to remember that the accessories you select should complement your dress and not try to compete with it. There are many factors that will influence your choice of accessories including the theme of your wedding day, the style of your bridal gown and of course your personality.

For many brides their first thoughts are on the headwear. If you have always envisaged wearing a tiara now is your chance! Tiaras come in an array of shapes, colours and sizes, from small ones that sit in front of your veil to full on crowns.  There is also the option of wearing a comb, fascinator or some sparkly jewels or pins to finish off your hairstyle. Fresh flowers that match your bouquet can look stunning but it is advisable to speak to your florist as to what types would be suitable for your magical day.

A veil can transform you from feeling like someone in an extravagant dress to a real bride. From a simple birdcage veil that covers part of your face, to a cathedral length beaded veil that trails right the way down over your bridal gown, a veil is a traditional option and a personal choice.

When choosing your shoes comfort as well as style plays a big part. Your feet are going to be in them for a long time! Ensure the colourmatches your bridal gown and if you can, buy a pair you are likely to wear again. You could possibly have them professionally dyed after the event to a colour you would often wear.

A handbag can be an essential item to store make up and not forgetting those tissues! An ornate bag can look striking against a simple gown whilst a more understated bag would not detract away from a very detailed wedding dress.

Jewellery should be a reflection on your style of dress. If your bridal gown shimmers with diamante then some jewellery with diamante crystals will help the detail in your gown stand out more. An intricate tiara works better with simple earrings rather than chandelier types. Don’t forget a piece of jewellery lent to you from a friend or family member can be your ‘Something borrowed’ or maybe your husband to be might like to buy you your ‘Something new’!

Not all of us want stereotypical white wedding dresses, but how unusual do you dare to be? Most people choose a gown which is a traditional wedding dress shape (whether that be ballgown, princess, or fishtail) and fabric, and then choose an unusual colour or pattern. Doing it this way means that no one has any doubt you are wearing a wedding dress, whatever colour it is. And these days the options are endless! Red or wine shades are becoming increasingly common…red is the colour of love, after all! Black seems to be up and coming, which might seem extremely unusual, but it can create a really classy, stylish effect, particularly for a black tie wedding. I love the idea of a black wedding dress with an all white bouquet.

For some more colourful wedding dress inspiration, check out our Bridalwear Pinterest board. We’ve been busy adding lots of unique wedding dresses! I think my favourite is the bright, multi-coloured dress with lots of layers that are gathered up to show an off-white underskirt. On the other hand, the peacock feather train is a little too much for me, although it does look amazing!

If you want unusual, it doesn’t need to stop with colour. There is no reason why your wedding dress has to be a traditional shape at all. Why not choose something you really can wear again? More and more brides are choosing shorter length wedding dresses, as well as more casual fabrics. Imagine being able to wear your wedding dress when you go out to celebrate your wedding anniversary!

Singer Jessica Simpson got engaged to Eric Johnson last November, but details of their wedding plans are tightly under wraps. Although recently admitting they had decided on a date, Simpson is keeping schtum about when and where they’ll get married and what she’ll be wearing.

Still searching for her wedding dress, Jessica Simpson is hoping for a “Carrie Bradshaw” moment: “I’m still trying to figure out what to wear! I don’t know if I want the big boom, or the curvy thing, but it will be something beautiful,” she explains, “I want it to be different from what I’ve had before.”

When she married Nick Lachay in 2002, Simpson wore a white princess A-line strapless dress by Vera Wang, heavily detailed with flowers. Rumours suggest that Simpson is hoping to help design her new wedding dress, but she’s not giving away many hints:

“I like my collar bone,” the singer says, “I have a long neck, so I like to show off my décolletage.” But the star is aware of her ‘assets’ and wants to avoid looking “top heavy” on her wedding day, preferring scoop and V-necks for their flattering effect on bigger busts.

Finding the right wedding dress if you have a large bust needn’t be tricky – so long as you know what suits your figure and what to avoid. Simpson is absolutely right in that V-neck and scoop necklines look great, as well as sweetheart and certain strapless necklines too – especially if you want to show off your shoulders and collar bones. It’s best to avoid low cut, halterneck and high necked wedding dresses if you have a bigger bust as they all draw attention to your chest and can make you look out of proportion. A-line, dropped-waist and corset-backed gowns all help to balance a ‘top-heavy’ figure, whereas empire lines can do the opposite.

This gorgeous designer wedding gown by Anna Sorrano would look fabulous on Simpson, we think, with it’s more casual style, sweetheart neckline, dropped-waist and crystal detailing, and matches with her desire for a romantic, light coloured wedding gown:

Anna Sorrano Wedding Dress - Style 1112

Hopefully more details will be released soon – we’ll keep you updated!