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For brides becoming the centre of attention for their big day is an important part of their wedding.
From choosing the perfect dress to having their hair and make up just right, there is a lot to think about.
And when it comes to saying yes to the dress, there is a lot to think about.
Think about your day, and what kind of wedding dress is most appropriate – a beach wedding versus formal ballroom reception, winter versus summer, outdoor ceremony or restaurant dinner for 25.
Different styles of wedding mean different styles of dress.
Think about your body shape and personal style consider all your choices, the style and shape of the wedding dress, necklines, length, waistlines, trains, sleeves and so on.
It pays to speak to the experts at the bridal shop, they will have dealt with every shape and size of bride and have a wealth of knowledge to help you say yes to that special dress.
Set a budget the average wedding dress from a bridal boutique costs £ 1500 to £ 3000 but there are much cheaper ways to find a dream dress, and you can also blow the bank if you want to. Agree an amount with your other half and stick to it.
Remember to budget for alterations, shoes, accessories and lingerie.
Start looking sooner rather than later.
It’s never too early to start trying on dresses as it will give you an idea of what you like and what suits you.
Now you have the dress, your hair and make up is just as important to completing your picture perfect look.
Claire Thomson who owns Wicked Salon in Kilwinning specialises in bridal hair and make up at her busy salon.
And over the years Claire has found that it’s not just the bride who takes pride in her hair and make up.
Wedding guests are also taking more care to look their best with make up and hair being as important as their dress and wedding hat!
Claire said: “For a bride, this is one of the most important days of her life and we have to make sure that she feels her best.”
“We feel a sense of importance as we want to make sure she enjoys her special day as she becomes the centre of attention.
“This involves a make up trial and hair trial until we make sure she is just right and no matter how many brides I work with, I still get a buzz from it.
“Now, more and more guests are focusing on their make up and hair and we often have whole parties to do.
“It’s fantastic to make people look and feel great for such an important occasion.”