It’s finally here – your wedding day! All hours you’ve put in over the past few months or years is all going to come together to create one of the most special and memorable day of your life. Not forgetting of course that you’re finally going to get to wear and show off your wedding dress! You may well be starting to panic slightly now as all the last minute preparations send your head in a whirl. Take a deep breath and try not to stress. Her we have compiled some advice and tips to help your wedding day go without a hitch – no pun intended!

• Do ensure you delegate. You will have lots of trusted friends and family to give jobs and errands to. This is your day and you need to be able to stay focused on getting yourself ready and to meet your groom on time.
• If you’re heading off to your honeymoon destination immediately after the wedding reception check you have everything packed. Create a checklist or spreadsheet of all the things you need to tick off. It may sound silly but with so much going on already it will really help you. You don’t want to be checking in at the airport with no passports!
• Wedding dresses should ideally be put on after you’ve had your hair and make up done. This will help avoid any marks on your bridal wear. Putting on your gown should be one of the last things you do, allowing plenty of time if it is a lace up back as they can be fiddly. You should step into your gown if possible, if it does need to go on over your head then cover your head with a pillowcase to keep your hair, make up and wedding dress looking pristine.
• To avoid getting sore feet in your wedding shoes break them in before hand by wearing them around the house. Make sure you take any stickers off the bottom of your shoes before your wedding day. Have one of your bridesmaids carry some plasters, gel inserts or a pair of flips flops to give those tootsies a rest later on into the day.
• Create a wedding day emergency kit and have someone carry it around for you or keep in an accessible place. This could include deodorant, perfume, your make up essential, extra stockings, mints, rescue remedy and safety pins.
• Devise a wedding day itinerary. Pass copies of this on to all members in your bridal party so they are fully aware of what to expect and when.
• And finally….. This is the day you have been waiting for. Enjoy it and savour every moment as it really does pass by so quickly. After all your hard work and preparation it is about you and your partner making a life long commitment to one another and the stat of a new chapter in your lives.

This week we have opted for vintage style taffeta and lace and have chosen Anna Sorrano wedding dress style 1113 as our wedding dress of the week. This stunning gown is fitted over the hips and has a feminine sweetheart neckline. With its ruching, delicate lace, full train and lace-up back this dress is classically elegant. The lace jacket is optional.

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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.

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Fancy theming your wedding around the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee? There are many ideas and ways to incorporate this special event, whether you are looking for a subtle touch to your wedding day or a full on British celebration complete with a union jack wedding dress here are a few ideas to enlighten you.

• White, Red and Blue are not your usual wedding day colours but look so striking together. Go shopping for white wedding dresses or why not opt for a striking red wedding gown usually reserved for winter or valentines weddings. Dresses which have beading, embroidery or a sash belt or bow in a red or blue colour. Accessorise with jewellery, head wear or shoes in a blue or red. Your maids could wear a mixture of the three colours.
• The men could wear Union Jack tie, or if they want to really stand out how about a cool waistcoat. For a more subtle look then simply select a colour for each of the men for a complimenting cravat and handkerchief.
• Dress your venue out as if it’s a street party complete with bunting, flags, long tables and chairs covered in jubilee shades. Use Union Jack paper plates and cups or vintage crockery. You could have a typical English tea party or a hog roast for your evening reception. Name your tables after royalty, palaces or things relevant to the Queen.
• Your wedding cake could be a creation of jubilee coloured cupcakes or have a cake maker create a Buckingham Palace for you.
• Wedding invitations could feature your own ‘Royal Crest’ design.
• A classic wedding car in white with red leather seats decorated with huge blue bows will make you feel like royalty.
• Have songs played that were important throughout the Queens Reign.

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The blog title “Would you take your partner shopping for Wedding Dresses” quite simply says it all. Would you consider taking them along to help choose the most important dress of your life? It is considered by many for it to be unlucky for the groom to see the wedding gown prior to the wedding day and for those amongst us that are superstitious you probably wouldn’t dream of having them accompany you. Many brides relish the opportunity of a few girly days out when they go on the hunt to find their dream gown taking along their nearest and dearest such as their Mum, sister, Gran or bridesmaids. You may even choose to take Dad along for the wedding dress shopping experience to have a man’s opinion on the contending wedding dresses.

However for some brides they want to involve their partner in everything to do with their special day – including the wedding dress itself and hit the bridal boutiques and wedding dress factory outlets together to make a decision on the gown. Of course this it ultimately down to you both as a couple. Even though you share lots together already and he knows you, your style and what looks good on you, just picture his face when you take his breathe away as he catches a glimpse of you in your wedding dress for the first time. If you decide to have your partner accompany you when you look for your dream wedding dress then an alternative option may be for him to assist you with narrowing it down to several possible wedding dresses before you surprise him with the one, or how about browsing the web or magazines for dress styles that he likes the look of. At the end of the day though it is your wedding gown so you should be the one making the final decision, it is very unlikely that he would not like the dress you have chosen.