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Advice for your BIG Day

One of the most daunting prospects for any bride when arranging a wedding is "where do I start".

As the focus of attention, the bride should look and feel stunning on her wedding day. Choosing your bridal gown should be an exciting and enjoyable experience; our trained wedding advisors have a thorough knowledge of all our wedding dress designs and styles. From your very first visit when we listen to your specific requirements, preferences and ideas, through to your final wedding dress fitting, we aim to provide a friendly, professional and personal service dedicated to your wedding needs.

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Finding your perfect dress is a big project. Here's how to plan for it...

From budget to future use (if any), here are the key things to consider when making a decision on your wedding dress.

Your wedding dress budget – how much will you spend?

The average amount spent on a wedding dress is approaching £1000. A high street store off-the-peg dress, bought in the sales, can cost considerably less, and of course a couture dress will cost considerably more. Supermarket chains are even offering off-the-peg dresses for under £100.

Although some brides strike lucky and find the dress of their dreams at a reduced price, many more overspend the budget in this area. Whenever you set a budget, always factor in 10 per cent for overspends – but then try and stick to this outer limit. Traditionally, the bride's family pays for the wedding dress and for the bridesmaids' dresses. Nowadays, however, more bridesmaids pay for their own, which gives them more say in what they wear. Whatever your arrangements, they need to be agreed in advance.

Will your wedding dress fit the theme?

The trend for weddings is for their overall design to become ever more coordinated and themed. Although it's by no means a requirement, usually the style of the dress matches the style of the wedding. After all, if you're a minimalist girl at heart, you're likely to regret going for the pink Cinderella outfit when the rest of your wedding is stark black and white. Plus you'll probably want the bridesmaids to wear similar styles of dress.

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