| Choosing a wedding dress is such an important part of | | | | dresses are quite the norm! |
| any brides wedding planning experience but if you're | | | | 6) That said do try to be a little practical. A dress with |
| getting married abroad there are specific things to | | | | an 8ft Cathedral train is going to pose a lot of |
| consider in order to make the right destination wedding | | | | transportation problems on the flight to your wedding |
| dress choice. As an overseas wedding planner I work | | | | destination. |
| with brides coming from cool European climates to | | | | 7) Overseas weddings venues invariably seem less |
| marry on our warm Mediterranean shores. They often | | | | formal so choose your dress with this in mind. An 'uber' |
| ask me for tips on the style of dress to choose so I've | | | | chic number more suited to the city will look very out |
| put my advice together here in a 10 tip list. | | | | of place if you're bare foot on a beach. |
| 1) Consider the climate of your destination wedding. | | | | 8) Destination weddings are ideal for brides that want |
| Overseas temperatures of 30 degrees aren't | | | | something aside from white or cream. Coloured |
| conducive to heavily structured numbers with hoops | | | | wedding dresses fit quite nicely into an overseas |
| and petticoats. | | | | theme and coordinate beautifully with exotic floral |
| 2) Ideally choose natural fibre fabrics that allow your | | | | plans. |
| skin to breathe. You'll find silk versions of lightweight | | | | 9) Shop around for your gown. Some great on and off |
| satin, taffeta, organza, crepe and chiffon ideal. (Same | | | | line retailers offer ranges of dresses designed |
| goes for the groom, choose a light weight natural fibre | | | | specifically for destination weddings. These collections |
| suit. Consider foregoing a jacket all together in favour | | | | are created with comfort and wear ability in mind, in |
| of a crisp linen of polished cotton shirt. There are some | | | | lightweight fabrics and simple lines that look gorgeous |
| great specialist shirt makers catering for overseas | | | | and 'pack' beautifully. |
| weddings.) | | | | 10) If your budget is tight don't worry,destination |
| 3) Fabrics tend to crease and crumple more in humid | | | | wedding dresses by the nature of their simplicity |
| climates so try to choose a style that won't crush too | | | | become an excellent choice for the price conscious |
| much throughout the day. Get the photos out of the | | | | bride. Today's wedding market place makes quality |
| way early so your dress looks it's best. | | | | and style accessible to all budgets. So that's my tips on |
| 4) Getting married in a warm climate means you're | | | | how to choose a perfect destination wedding dress |
| going to sweat. Harsh but true... If you choose a dress | | | | that fulfils all your dreams whilst remaining comfortable |
| with a fitted sleeve consider underarm dress shields | | | | to wear. Two recurrent concerns for a lot of my bridal |
| so you don't stain the fabric. | | | | clients are:-How do I know what style of dress will suit |
| 5) Don't compromise just because you're marrying | | | | me? And where can I find a wedding dress I can |
| abroad. Knee length understated dresses aren't | | | | afford? Fortunately picking that perfect dress and side |
| compulsory. You deserve the gown of your dreams. | | | | stepping extortionate recommended retail prices are |
| As overseas weddings become ever more popular | | | | favourite topics of mine.... |
| and ceremonies more elaborate, full length dream | | | | |