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CHOOSING YOUR WEDDING DRESS will be one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make, as everything else that revolves around it – flowers, bridesmaids’
dresses, even the groom’s tie – can only fall into place once you’ve picked ‘the one’. First things first: budget. Work out exactly how much you’re able to spend before you start the hunt – there’s no point falling in love with a dress that’s way out of your price range or you’ll only give yourself heartache. Before you make your final decision, do bear in mind extra costs – for instance, will there be an alteration charge if the dress needs refitting? How much will your veil, shoes and accessories be? The type of ceremony, season and place you get married
in will also play a part in the style of dress. Whether it’s a register office, stately home or a city hotel, there are so many different styles available that there really will be a dress to suit every type of wedding. Variety is the key. Make sure you try on different styles of dresses rather than simply sticking to the style you’ve always liked. Most brides end up
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Wedding Tip... Second-hand and charity bridal shops
can be brilliant hunting grounds for brides watching their budgets. You could well find yourself a one-off gown priced at a fraction of its original cost
It’s your day and this is one occasion when it really is all about you and what you want
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