Fashion tips for brides

Siobhan has some practical tips for becoming the bride you want to be

Follow my practical tips for getting the best look for your special day.

Be realistic
What you dream of wearing may not be the dress for you. Take into consideration your height and figure; there is a vast and exciting selection of bridal wear from the short and sexy to the rich and regal. Look around and try on lots of styles before you settle on a dress - it may be completely different from the one you envisaged!

Keep in budget
Think about what you can spend, not what you want to spend. This may well be the deciding factor between haute couture and a less expensive dressmaker.

Be seasonal
Consider when you are getting married. Winter weddings are becoming increasingly popular and with them they have brought an advent of new and exciting bridal wear. Rich velvets, medieval-style hooded cloaks and bejeweled tiaras are some of the attractive and unusual accessories for a revitalised wedding season.

Follow nature
Each season brings new and vibrant colours and fragrances, they are there for a reason. Consult your florist on the appropriate flowers for your season, he/she will be able to offer you creative ideas that you will not have imagined.

Be prepared for your hair
Have a hair rehearsal well in advance of the day. As with your dress your idea may not suit your style. Your hairdresser will take into consideration not only your veil and headdress but also your choice of bridal wear and wedding theme/season.