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.

With it being the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first wedding anniversary tomorrow we thought we would recap on the couple’s wedding day and that particular wedding dress that we all waited so patiently to see. That first glimpse of her getting into the car to make her grand entrance to marry Prince William at Westminster Abbey was awaited by many with baited breath and she certainly didn’t disappoint.

The Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen creation has since been the inspiration for wedding dresses all over the world with designers and brides designing, creating and wearing wedding dresses of a similar style. Labelled as ‘The Wedding Dress of the Century’ the classic wedding dress was loved and adored by everyone. Many compared it to the late Grace Kelly’s wedding gown with it’s lace applique fitted bodice and long sleeves. The lace on the bride’s dress features a rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock  to represent each nation of the UK.

If your looking for a wedding dress that’s fit for a princess at a fraction of the price then look no further than our range of cheap wedding dresses. With over 700 discount wedding dresses you only need to visit the Wedding Dress Factory Outlet to find your perfect gown.

Your wedding cake is an important focal point of your wedding day and much like your wedding dress, all eyes will be centered upon it! Everyone loves a bit of cake but what if you want something a bit different than the traditional tiers of sponge and fruit cake heavily coated with marzipan and icing? As the cake is often served up as a dessert why not consider one of these inspirational wedding cake alternatives?

• Chocolate fountain – with an assortment of dippers including strawberries, fudge, doughnuts, banana, grapes, marshmallows and profiteroles
• A tower stack of doughnuts – various filling and icings in an array of colours to co- ordinate with your theme
• A mountain of profiteroles – simple yet very effective
• Cake pops – all foods taste better on a stick!
• Candy table – your guests will love being able to self serve themselves to a variety of sweeties
• Pie table – satisfy everyone’s taste buds with an assortment of home baked pies
• Ice cream bar/van – who couldn’t resist a 99 cone?
• Cupcakes – created to fit in with your wedding day theme
• Wedding cheese cake – tiered with a wide selection of cheeses
• Biscuit or cookie cake – construct your favourite cookie or biscuit into a cake and simply add your topper

We hope we have provided you with some ideas to add a personal touch to your day. If you’re after some inspiration for cheap wedding dresses then look no further than the Wedding Dress Factory Outlet, located in Leicestershire. We are one of the UK’s largest and most competitively priced factory outlets for discount wedding dresses.

Everyone likes to save money and get a bargain whether it’s saving a few pounds at the local supermarket or a couple of thousand on a new car. In planning your wedding you may have got good deal on a photography package or managed to get your venue at a cheaper price. When it comes finding cheap wedding dresses you might think that your options are restricted to buying used bridal wear from eBay, a 30 year old gown from a local charity shop or purchasing an overly used tired looking sample wedding dress from a bridal boutique.

In purchasing a used wedding dress your choices will be limited. With auction sites you cannot guarantee that the photograph of the pictured wedding dress will be the one you will be receiving, not forgetting you may not even like it when it arrives. Wedding dresses look very different on different people. Then you have the cost implications of dry cleaning and altering the dress so it fits you. Before you know it the price of your discount wedding dress has become a substantial amount more than you initially bargained for.

There is one other way of purchasing your wedding dress at a fraction of the price and that’s by visiting one of the UK’s largest and most competitively priced factory outlets based in Leicestershire. Our cheap wedding dresses have up to 75% off the retail price and are all very reasonably priced from £150-£400. The vast majority of these discounted designer wedding dresses are brand new, having come direct from the manufacturer or designer who have excess stock, discontinued lines, unused samples or cancelled orders. Some are one off designs making your wedding dress even more unique! A small amount may have been used in photo shoots or on catwalks. All of our bridal wear is in perfect condition and if required will have been cleaned beforehand to ensure it is in pristine condition.

This week we have chosen Anna Sorrano wedding dress style 1103 as our wedding dress of the week. This classically cut lace back bridal gown has a contemporary twist. Made of taffeta, it features asymmetric ruching to the hip, and a pleat effect skirt with a full train.

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!