Dresses for a Wedding

Kate Middleton inspired wedding dress

2015-06-25T03:11:00.000-07:00

Kate Middleton inspired wedding dress
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Nicky Hilton's fairytale wedding to take place in Kensington Palace

2015-06-24T05:09:00.000-07:00

03 JUNE 2015

It looks like Nicky Hilton's wedding is shaping up to be the wedding of the summer. The fashion designer and her fiancé James Rothschild are rumoured to be tying the knot in the most glamorous of places, Kensington Palace.

The couple, who became engaged in August 2014, will celebrate their 10 July nuptials "at the palace's Orangery in front of hundreds of guests", according to the New York Post's Page Six.

Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild became engaged in August 2014

The Orangery is located within Kensington Gardens and is licensed for civil weddings and allows for receptions on its terrace. It is also located next door to Prince William and Kate's apartment.

The bride, who will reportedly wear a bespoke Valentino wedding dress, alluded to her fairytale nuptials just last week when she celebrated her bridal shower.

Nicky shared photos of the "fairy-tale bridal shower", Held at Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles, on her Instagram page.

The Orangery is located next to Prince William and Kate's Kensington apartment

"Thank you for the most beautiful bridal shower," she wrote alongside a snap of a gorgeous table filled with floral arrangements and over 20 place settings.

Pride of place at the end of the table was a large fairy tale-style book , with the words inside reading: "Once upon a time, Nicky Hilton and James Rothchild's love story..."

Guests included her mum, Kathy Hilton, and Nicole Richie's mum, but sadly not Nicky's older sister, Paris, who revealed on her Instagram page that she had to be in Spain for work commitments.

Nicky looked stunning at her shower, wearing a white crochet dress paired with gold strappy sandals, and showing off her tan which she got during a weekend trip to Mexico.

In another picture she shared a group shot, writing: "Loved seeing these beautiful girls today!" and in another, she shared some of the funny presents that her friends gifted her during the shower.

Thirty-one-year-old Nicky and James, who is a British banker, first met in 2011 at the wedding of Petra Ecclestone and James Stunt in Odescalchi castle.

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Michelle Keegan shares first post-wedding photo from Dubai

2015-06-23T16:40:00.000-07:00

08 JUNE 2015

After almost two weeks of silence on Instagram, Michelle Keegan has resurfaced with a picture that was worth waiting for. The brunette beauty, who is enjoying the second leg of her honeymoon with her new husband Mark Wright, shared the picture from the sunny climes of Dubai.

Showing that she was honeymooning in style, Michelle was pictured donning a flowing white maxi dress that clung to her svelte figure and complimented her radiant, glowing tan. The newlywed paired the slick number with gold jewellery, a matching gold clutch and metallic sandals.

"Arabian nights wearing white long Maxi from my @lipsylondon collection also available in black! #lipsylovemichelle xx," wrote the new Mrs Wright.

Michelle Keegan showed off her svelte figure and gorgeous tan in her first post-wedding Instagram snap

This was the first time that the 28-year-old had shared a photo on Instagram since days before her wedding. Michelle and Mark tied the knot on Sunday 24 May in a glamorous wedding that was covered exclusively by HELLO! magazine.

The lovebirds spent the first part of their honeymoon in the magical Maldives, where former TOWIE star Mark shared a couple of gorgeous snaps. Clearly proud to be called Michelle's husband, the Essex hunk posted a picture of his wife in a bikini, looking out to the sea.

Mark Wright couldn't be prouder to call the former Coronation Street actress his wife

"One of the boys just asked me if I wanted to go golf. My answer.... I'll stick with my view thanks..... Ladies and gents I give you #mrswright," wrote Mark.

The radio host is clearly loving this new chapter in his life, as can be seen from his comments accompanying another snap of himself watching the sun set. "Being a husband!! Such an amazing feeling!! Buzzing for the journey ahead!! @Maafushivaru_MV #maldives," wrote the 28-year-old, including the twitter handle of the luxury resort where the couple were staying.

Mark and Michelle's beautiful wedding was covered exclusively by HELLO! magazine

It comes as no surprise that the couple returned to Dubai to celebrate part of their honeymoon. It was the same city where Mark and Michelle first set eyes on each other and where the TV personality proposed in September 2013.

The sweethearts also rang in 2015 in Dubai and Michelle recently returned a month before the wedding to host her hen do there. The Ordinary Lies actress even revisited the spot Mark got down on one knee to propose.

"I did go back to the exact same spot on the beach with some of the girls," Michelle has previously told HELLO! magazine. "I did a re-run of what happened and I showed them where Mark was when he proposed to me. It was nice for them to see it."

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The Wedding Hub: Top 5 blogs of the week

2015-06-23T03:19:00.000-07:00

03 JUNE 2015

Every week, more and more new bloggers are signing up to be part of our popular bridal community, The Wedding Hub.

If you’re on the hunt for wedding inspiration, or want to share your own tips for brides and grooms-to-be on their journey towards the aisle, you won’t want to miss out.

It’s so easy to be involved. Simply CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR BLOGGING COMMUNITY

This week’s most popular blog posts include your need-to-know guide on vintage engagement rings, and the best wedding dresses for your body shape. Take a look at the top five…

At number one this week we have a gorgeous gallery of the most offbeat wedding jewels out there. Blogger The Bride Loves rounds up her top picks of unique rings to help you find the piece that’s perfect for you.

Our second position this week is held by blogger Suzann, with her 7 Ways to Impress at a Summer Wedding. With a heat wave reportedly just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to consider how you’re going to dress for the day, without sweltering. She’s picked out her top seven looks to make sure you don’t upstage the bride or bridesmaids, but can still look fabulous.

Continuing on the theme of summer weddings, blogger The Ultimate Lifestylist shares her top summer wedding make-up tips. Knowing full well that heat can cause a make-up meltdown, she’s picked the top products to keep you looking dewy and shine-free.

At number four, Stories of a Shopping Genius has shared with us her favourite looks from Ian Stuart’s 2015 wedding dress collection. If you’re a bride-to-be looking for dress inspiration, you won’t want to miss this one.

At number five, we have our blogger Melanie Potro. Working in a bridal shop, Melanie knows that women have very specific ideas of what they want for their big day and has offered her expert guidance on getting the perfect dream dress for your body shape.

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright jet to Dubai for second part of honeymoon

2015-06-22T19:21:00.000-07:00

04 JUNE 2015

It's the city where they first set eyes on each other, where the bride celebrated her hen do and where Mark Wright proposed to his now wife Michelle Keegan – so it comes as no surprise that the newlyweds chose to celebrate part of their honeymoon in Dubai.

The couple, who married in a highly emotional ceremony on Sunday 24 May in Suffolk, kicked off their post-wedding trip in the Maldives.

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Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright spent the first part of their honeymoon in the Maldives

But before returning home to start married life, the Wrights couldn't resist a quick stopover in Dubai to end their magical trip.

It wasn't long before the former Coronation Street star and her ex-TOWIE beau were spotted enjoying a night out in Dubai. One Twitter fan, Taylor Redman, had her photo taken with the lovebirds, who looked more than happy to pose for the picture.

Just sat in the bar next to Michelle Keegan, Mark Wright, Frank Lampard... Dubai, Atlantis??
— Taylor Redman (@taylorredman) June 3, 2015

Sporting a fresh glowing tan, Michelle, 28, looked her usual gorgeous self in a white off-the-shoulder playsuit. Her new husband Mark was just as dapper in white trousers and a navy unbuttoned shirt.

Happy birthday @michkeegan hope you have a good one.see you on the beach #cocktails
— Joshua Wright (@Joshwright4) June 3, 2015

The couple also chose to spend Michelle's birthday in the glamorous city, where they were joined by Mark's younger brother Josh, who acted as best man at the wedding.

"Happy birthday @michkeegan hope you have a good one. See you on the beach #cocktails," Josh wrote on Twitter. He had also posted a previous photo from the airport and captioned it, "The start of another trip to Dubai #airport".

Mark Wright's younger brother Josh, who was also in Dubai, spent a night clubbing with Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard

Apart from spending quality time with his brother and new sister-in-law, Josh also bumped into Manchester City player Frank Lampard and his long-term girlfriend Christine Bleakley.

"Too many words to try and describe this man but it was a pleasure to be in his company last night #legend," Josh wrote alongside a snap of himself with the athlete.

Michelle Keegan's wedding hair: get the look

2015-06-22T15:49:00.000-07:00

01 JUNE 2015

Michelle Keegan's thick and flowing hair has long been the envy of many women, and on her wedding day the brunette beauty was nothing short of sensational. Michelle, whose wedding to DJ and radio host Mark Wright was covered exclusively by HELLO! magazine, opted to have two hairstyles on her big day.

See this week's issue of HELLO! magazine out now for the exclusive interview and wedding album

As any meticulous bride would do, Michelle scoured through different looks before deciding what worked best with her exquisite wedding gown.

With the help of her hairdresser Lisa Laudat, the Ordinary Lies actress chose a half-up half-down style that completed her breathtaking image.

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Michelle Keegan looked at her favourite hair icons for inspiration

"Michelle and I had discussed the wedding hair by pulling inspiration from our favourite hair icons," Lisa told HELLO! magazine in an exclusive chat.

"Up until the last minute it could have been up or down, but after seeing the dress I suggested soft luxe waves framing her face, with her hair gently pulled back on the top to create height and structure.

"I achieved this look by applying Aveda's Phomollient Styling Foam and then doing a gorgeous blow out to keep the hair looking glossy for the all day celebrations. I then sectioned off the hair, backcombed at the root and pinned everything in to place all ready for the veil which completed the look."

For the reception the new Mrs Wright left her hair down

For the reception at Hengrave Hall in Suffolk, Michelle removed her dreamy, delicate Italian veil from Peter Langner, so she could dance the night away and greet her 200 guests as the new Mrs Wright.

She also changed into a 1950s style dress – so that Mark, a former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, could easily perform "the lift" during their Dirty Dancing-inspired routine.

Michelle was keen to spend as much time with her family and friends as possible, so only slipped away for a bit to have her hair retouched.

"I unpinned the hair, spraying a little of the Bumble and bumble Thickening Spray before whizzing through each sections using my T3 wand tongs," revealed hairdresser Lisa.

"Michelle didn't want to spend too much time away from the party so I had to be super quick! I under-dressed the hair by pulling gently through with my fingers and then after a quick spritz of Elnett hairspray, off she ran back to the party."

For Mark and Michelle's exclusive wedding album and the full interview, pick up this week's issue of HELLO! magazine out now.

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Princess Madeleine of Sweden shares wedding photo on two-year anniversary

2015-06-22T04:18:00.000-07:00

09 JUNE 2015

June is shaping up to be an especially exciting month for Princess Madeleine of Sweden. The heavily pregnant royal is due to welcome her second baby with husband Chris O'Neill any day now, and on Monday the couple also celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary.

Taking to Facebook to mark the special occasion, Madeleine posted a sweet throwback photo of herself and Chris gazing into each other's eyes.

"Today we celebrate 2 wonderful years as a married couple and we are excited for what the future will bring us!" Madeleine, who already has one daughter Princess Leonore, fittingly captioned the snap.

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Princess Madeleine of Sweden married Chris O'Neill on 8 June 2013

The beautiful royal was the epitome of a fairytale bride on her June wedding day back in 2013, when she wore a breath-taking bespoke Valentino gown. Italian designer Valentino Garavani had stepped out of retirement specifically to create Madeleine's dress, an act he called "an honour" for a "beautiful" bride.

Both the princess and the fashion maestro were thrilled with the final result – a pleated silk organza gown with appliquéd Chantilly lace that showed off Madeleine's enviable figure.

The couple, who are expecting their second baby, are already parents to daughter Princess Leonore

Months have passed since that sunny day in Stockholm, and Madeleine and Chris are now expecting their second baby. When the little prince or princess arrives, as the couple have not revealed the gender of their baby, the couple will be looking after two children under the age of two, much like their English counterparts Prince William and Kate.

Madeleine's most recent appearance took place over the weekend, when she stepped out to celebrate Sweden's National Day with her family.

She has been temporarily residing in Stockholm – the city where she plans to give birth – for the past few months, having recently moved from New York where Chris worked as a businessman and a banker.

It is not yet known whether Princess Madeleine (pictured last year) will attend her brother's wedding, as she is due to give birth any day now

When the lovebirds and their daughter become a family of four, Madeleine plans to move her brood to London in the autumn. The 32-year-old lived in the capital when she was a teenager and is said to have loved it because she could be "anonymous".

The move would also make sense for Chris, as he often travels to London for business.

Because of the princess' imminent due date, it is not yet known whether Madeleine will attend the wedding of her older brother Carl Philip. The prince is set to marry his model fiancée Sofia Hellqvist on Saturday 13 June in the palace's royal chapel.

Mark Wright shares topless honeymoon photo

2015-06-21T15:31:00.000-07:00

Michelle Keegan starred in Coronation Street from 2008 until 2014 and is five-time winner of the Sexiest Femaletrophy at the British Soap Awards. She is to appear in new BBC drama series Ordinary Lies alongside Jason Manford. The actress is engaged to Mark Wright of The Only Way Is Essex fame.

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Michelle Keegan's special bridesmaid gifts revealed

2015-06-21T03:23:00.000-07:00

02 JUNE 2015

Michelle Keegan always knew she could depend on her close friends in the lead-up to her wedding to Mark Wright – and as a thank you for their support on the big day, the actress gave her seven bridesmaids a sweet and traditional gift.

See this week's issue of HELLO! magazine out now for Mark and Michelle's exclusive wedding album.

Michelle presented her gorgeous friends with cute matching "Bridesmaid" pink silk robes designed by Boux Avenue.

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Michelle Keegan had seven beautiful bridesmaids at her wedding to Mark Wright

The girls donned the robes on the morning of the ceremony, while they were having their hair and make-up done and also tending to Michelle, who matched the girls in her ivory 'Mrs' gown.

For the nuptials, the bridesmaids changed into their bespoke eau-de-nil dresses by Mark Melia. Michelle and her friends had worked together with the designer for months in creating their beautiful gowns, which featured swathes of silk, georgette trim and a delicate pearl and diamante detail on the shoulder.

The former Coronation Street star, who looked exquisite in a Galia Lahav wedding dress, had called on her childhood friend Beckie Hatch to be her maid of honour.

See this week's issue of HELLO! magazine, out now, for Mark and Michelle's exclusive wedding album

She also asked her stepsister Nichola Norman and her cousins Gemma Smith, Katie Fearnehough and Lauren Bell to act as bridesmaids, while Mark's siblings Jessica Wright from TOWIE and teenager Natalya completed the group.

The silk robes weren't the only gifts the bridesmaids received on the day. They were each presented with Tiffany & Co necklaces engraved with their initials by Kendrick & Sons, while Mark and Michelle's mums were given bracelets inscribed with their initials and the date of the wedding.

From day one, the girls were on hand to support Michelle. The 27-year-old had chosen to celebrate her hen do in Dubai – the exotic location where she first met Mark and he later proposed in 2013.

With help from her maid of honour and her seven bridesmaids, Michelle managed to gather 29 of her closest friends and family members, including her mum Jackie and her mother-in-law Carol, to fly out to Dubai one month before her wedding.

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Exclusive: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's magical wedding

2015-06-21T00:13:00.000-07:00

30 MAY 2015

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have revealed their wedding photos in a world exclusive with HELLO! magazine, announcing "it was the day our dreams came true."

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The latest issue features all the details of the couple's big day, including the emotion of the ceremony, the vows, speeches and the reception.

For the first time the highly-anticipated wedding dress is revealed. Michelle chose an exquisite bespoke ivory wedding gown by Galia Lahav at Browns Bride, adorned with French lace and Swarovski crystals, featured a cascading silk tulle fishtail and a plunging lace-trimmed deep-V back, which she teamed with a delicate Italian veil from Peter Langner.

Mark and Michelle's wedding issue is out on Sunday

"She looked so amazing. Her wedding dress was just perfect," the groom told HELLO!. "Seeing Mark looking back at me as I walked down the aisle was the best feeling ever," the new Mrs Wright told HELLO!.

Mark, looking handsome in a black tuxedo and bowtie, summed up his love for his new bride: "Not only are you beautiful, but you are one of the most incredible people I have ever met. You truly are sensational in every single way."

To see Mark and Michelle's full 29-page wedding album, complete with details from inside the ceremony, tears from the groom, their first dance plus the Dirty Dancing inspired routine, pick up the latest copy of HELLO! magazine, which will be on sale on Sunday, 31 May.

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Princess Beatrice, Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo attend high society wedding in Rome

2015-06-20T11:55:00.000-07:00

31 MAY 2015

Princess Beatrice was joined by Monaco's Pierre Casiraghi and his fiancée Beatrice Borromeo in attending a high-society wedding in Rome over the weekend. The royal flew to the Italian capital to witness her friends Joseph Getty and Sabine Ghanem tie the knot.

Beatrice, 26, looked pretty in pink, wearing a pastel-coloured, tailored dress that fell high above the knee.

The Queen's granddaughter completed her wedding outfit with a summery floral hat, while she swept her flowing hair to one side. Beatrice finished off her look with dainty gold jewellery and a pair of strappy pointed heels.

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Princess Beatrice flew to Rome for her friends' wedding

Her billionaire friend Joseph, who is the same age as Beatrice, is the son of Mark Getty, the British businessman and co-founder of Getty Images. Joseph exchanged vows with his jewellery designer love Sabine at the Santi Apostoli church on Saturday.

The bride, who is of Lebanese and Egyptian origin, was pictured arriving at the church in her custom-made silk wedding dress that featured a flowing cape and hood and bursts of gold designs.

Sabine Ghanem and Joseph Getty married on Saturday at the Santi Apostoli church

The striking wedding number was created by Schiaparelli and had Sabine's initials and new surname, as well as the wedding date, sewn into the label. A photo that the blonde beauty shared on Instagram showed the intricate gold details of the cape, as well as Sabine's matching shoes and small clutch bag.

"#Joebine #married Thank you #Schiaparelli for making my wildest fantasy come true," she wrote. "Making this dress has been the most incredible creative journey of my life @farida_khelfa @elsaschiaparelli."

Apart from Princess Beatrice, other famous names on the guest list included Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo, who are also set to marry later this year.

Princess Caroline of Monaco's younger son and the Italian journalist have been together for seven years and will be making their union official on Saturday 1 August. The lovebirds have chosen to marry on the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore that belong to Beatrice's family.

Beatrice Borromeo and Pierre Casiraghi made a very fashionable appearance

Making a very fashionable appearance, Pierre looked dapper in a three-piece suit while his soon-to-be wife turned heads in a pale mint green summer frock that featured a bejewelled neckline.

The statuesque beauty tied her blonde hair into a ponytail and accessorised with a pair of cool red and tortoise shell-printed sunglasses.

Michelle Keegan talks wedding dress details with HELLO!

2015-06-20T05:18:00.000-07:00

01 JUNE 2015

With her faultless appearances and enviable figure, it's hard to believe that Michelle Keegan suffered any kind of wedding dress drama in the months leading up to her big day. The actress wore an exquisite bespoke ivory gown designed by Galia Lahav, but the glamorous creation wasn't the original outfit she had in mind.

See this week's issue of HELLO! magazine out now for Mark and Michelle's exclusive wedding album.

Speaking exclusively to HELLO! magazine – who were invited to Mark Wright and Michelle's romantic wedding – the radiant bride explained how her wedding dress was made in record time.

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Michelle Keegan wore an exquisite bespoke ivory gown by Galia Lahav

"I had ordered another dress back in August but when I tried it again three months ago I didn't like it," said Michelle. "It wasn't the dress for me."

"I was struggling what to wear, what designer to go with, I was Googling and Instagramming all day and came across Galia, an Israeli designer not based in London," she added. "But then I saw that they were doing a trunk show at London on a weekend at Browns. They had clients booked all day but I managed to go in very early."

"I asked for more lace details around the deep V back," said Michelle

The final dress was custom-made for Michelle and featured French lace, Swarovski crystals, a cascading silk tulle fishtail and a plunging lace-trimmed deep-V back, which the star had specifically requested.

"I asked for the shape of neck to be changed and I had more lace details around the deep V back," said Michelle.

The 27-year-old teamed the dress that everyone has been talking about with a delicate Italian veil from Peter Langner. "The train of the veil was huge," said Michelle. "But I'm only going to get married once and it was always my dream to have a really long, dramatic veil."

Pick up this week's issue of HELLO! magazine for the exclusive wedding album

The Ordinary Lies actress and former Coronation Street star completed her look with a pair of Terry de Havilland silver python platform heels.

See this week's issue of HELLO! magazine out now for Mark and Michelle's exclusive wedding album and more details on the groom's tears, the Dirty Dancing-inspired dance routine and the traditional vows.

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Nicky Hilton shares photos from Miami hen weekend

2015-06-19T22:50:00.000-07:00

06 JUNE 2015

Nicky Hilton has been letting her hair down this weekend in honour of her upcoming wedding. The 31-year-old fashion designer was whisked off to the coastal Florida city of Miami to celebrate her last weeks before she becomes a married woman.

"Calm before the storm," Nicky captioned a snapshot of herself against the picturesque ocean backdrop. "Let the bachelorette weekend begin!"

Nicky's sister Paris Hilton shared a similar photo of the bride-to-be, writing: "Let the Bachelorette weekend begin! #MrsRothschild."

The famous siblings went on to post several group pictures taken during the glamorous celebrations.

"Let's do this Miami! #Bridesmaids," Nicky captioned a photo of the lucky ladies she's chosen to be part of her bridal party.

"#NickysBachelorette is ready to rock Miami! Let the celebrations begin!," Paris wrote next to an image of the girls sporting sashes in honour of the event. "So happy to be celebrating my sister @NickyHilton's bachelorette party with my beautiful family this weekend! #Blessed #BridesMaids #MrsRothschild"

New York-born Nicky is reportedly set to tie the knot with James Rothschild on 10 July in London.

According to the New York Post's Page Six the couple will say "I do" at Kensington Palace's Orangery in front of hundreds of guests.

The Orangery is located within Kensington Gardens and is licensed for civil weddings and allows for receptions on its terrace. It is also located next door to Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge's apartment.

The bride, who will reportedly wear a bespoke Valentino wedding dress, alluded to her fairytale nuptials just last week when she celebrated her bridal shower. Nicky shared photos of the "fairy-tale bridal shower", Held at Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles, on her Instagram page.

Nicky and James, who is a British banker, first met in 2011 at the wedding of Petra Ecclestone and James Stunt in Odescalchi castle.

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Top tips for planning a wedding abroad

2015-06-19T12:53:00.000-07:00

04 JUNE 2015

The trend to marry abroad is on the rise, with more couples seeking reliable weather, lower wedding costs and that exotic factor to make their nuptials stand out from the crowd.

But saying "I do" in a foreign country means even more forward planning, double checking you have all the paperwork and not overlooking the small details that are easy to forget.

Read on for the top nine things you need to think about when planning a wedding overseas, as compiled by experts MarryAbroad.co.uk...

Leave enough time for the paperwork...

Couples should make sure they allow plenty of time to sort out the marriage documents, which can take between three to six months to complete depending on the country.

Send save the dates early...

Couples should post "save the date" cards well in advance. The more notice given, the more likely friends and family will be able to fly over and save for the trip.

Look out for free ceremonies...

Caribbean or North American resorts often offer a "free" wedding ceremony, if couples stay for a certain number of nights or bring a certain number of guests.

Listen to the weatherman...

When choosing a dress, brides should always have the weather of the country in mind, at the particular time of year they plan to marry. A heavy wedding dress on a tropical beach may make brides look uncomfortable and overheated in the photos. Hurricane or rainy seasons may also not be an ideal time of year for outdoor weddings, which is particularly true of the Caribbean and South East Asia. If couples are flexible about the date, then they should consider getting married in low season when hotel rates are better.

Talk to the airline...

Most airlines will allow brides to bring their wedding dress as hand luggage, however brides would need to contact the airline directly prior to booking. Also, if a family is travelling together, the whole party should ask for a group travel rate to save even more money. Check a travel search comparison site such as momondo.co.uk to find the best, most suitable flights.

Book flights in your maiden name...

Brides should remember to book airline tickets in their maiden name, unless they change their name legally before they fly.

Don't forget all the paperwork...

Most countries require the following legal documents – passports; full birth certificates showing both parents' names; if divorced, original final divorce papers; if widowed, death certificate of former spouse; if the bride/groom has changed their name(s), legal proof of the change.

If marrying in a non-English speaking country then documents may need to be translated by an official translator and stamped with an apostille. In the UK the Foreign and Commonwealth Office can legalise documents for a small fee.

Two additional certificates may also be necessary – a certificate of no impediment to marriage which can be obtained from a local department of foreign affairs, registrar or embassy in the chosen country; a certificate of single status/sworn affidavit that you are free to marry. These are similar to a certificate of no impediment, but instead you have to swear you are single in front of a legal representative such as a solicitor or notary.

Don't forget the extras...

Apart from settling the balance of the actual wedding abroad, couples shouldn't forget the "little extras" that need to be budgeted for in the UK, such as travel and wedding insurance, getting documents translated (if required), and getting the correct documents legalised.

Check and compare currencies...

When choosing a destination, couples should check and compare currency exchange rates to save substantially on costs. For example, the pound is currently extremely strong against the euro. This makes European weddings much cheaper than last year – approximately 23 per cent cheaper in May 2015 compared to December 2014. Couples should secure quotes from a selection of Forex companies to obtain the best rates to transfer money to their wedding provider and not forget that rates will usually vary, depending on the amount of money being transferred. As an alternative option, begin a savings fund which links to its own MasterCARD and avoid being charged unseemly account fund transfer fees. Opening an account with German company Karatbars International GmbH is free and your account is transferable when needed.

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Sofia Vergara reveals: 'The wedding's happening soon and it will be far away'

2015-06-19T03:29:00.000-07:00

10 JUNE 2015

Sofia Vergara has remained very tight-lipped about her wedding to Joe Manganiello, with the Modern Family star only revealing that a date has been set – and that it was going to be a very large, spectacular affair. This week, fans learned a little more.

Making a recent red carpet appearance, Sofia gave away a few more details. "It's going to happen soon," the Latina beauty told E! News.

She added that the nuptials were taking place "very far away [in a] very secret place where nobody is going to find us," before joking, "It's on a plane!"

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Sofia Vergara joked that the couple were marrying where no one could reach them, "on a plane"

The 42-year-old was being honoured with the Inaugural Actors Inspiration Award at the Screen Actors Guild Foundation's Los Angeles Golf Classic event when she made the comments.

On Tuesday night she and her fiancé Joe made a very loved-up appearance in LA, attending the film premiere of Jurassic Park. The soon-to-be married couple couldn't keep their hands and eyes off each other, posing up a storm on the red carpet.

The Modern Family star and her fiancé Joe Manganiello got engaged on Christmas Day last year

Sofia looked gorgeous in a black peplum top and matching skirt outfit, which showed off her famous curves. The Colombia-born star showed no signs of pre-wedding nerves, embracing her fiancé and affectionately gazing up at him.

Joe proved her perfect accessory, looking dapper in a slick grey suit and matching silk tie.

The couple have certainly enjoyed a whirlwind romance. The Magic Mike star and Sofia met in July, just two months after the actress split from her ex-fiancé, businessman Nick Loeb.

The soon-to-be married couple have been together for just under a year

She and Joe then got engaged on Christmas Day last year and have been living together ever since. The possibility of starting their own family also seems to be on the cards.

"Joe is younger than me. He's 38. He's never had kids. How am I going to say no?" Sofia, who is already a proud mum to 22-year-old son Manolo from a previous relationship, told Redbook.

"I tell him if we're going to do this, we have to do it, like, now, because I don't want to be 50 with a baby," she added.

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Exclusive: Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh reveals how fiancé Justin Scott proposed

2015-06-18T16:01:00.001-07:00

16 JUNE 2015

Singer and stage star Kimberley Walsh reveals how her boyfriend of 10 years, Justin Scott, proposed to her in hospital on bended knee – moments after she gave birth to their son Bobby. Revealing the details for the first time in an exclusive interview and photoshoot with HELLO! magazine, the former Girls Aloud star says: "I’d just handed Bobby to Justin, so he had our gorgeous newborn son in one arm and I remember Bobby had his eyes open.

Kimberley and Justin met in 2005

"Bobby didn’t take his gaze off me as Justin slipped his other hand into his pocket and suddenly the pair of them were sinking down towards the floor.

"I said, 'What are you doing?' Then Justin pulled out this gorgeous ring."

She adds: "We’d only just stopped crying from the joy and relief of finally meeting our baby, but that set us both off again. I was in bits."

Kimberley tells how her friend Cheryl Fernandez-Versini was also in tears when she arrived for a visit.

Kimberley and Justin reveal their plans for a tropical winter wedding, at which Cheryl and bandmate Nicola Roberts will be bridesmaids – and might even sing.

"I said to them, 'If either of you feel like doing a turn, just let me know.' I don’t want anyone to feel under pressure, but it would be fun," Kimberley says.

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2014-01-17T12:13:00.001-08:00

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Kate Moss Dresses for a Wedding

2012-12-27T09:20:00.005-08:00

Italian Vogue Royal Dresses for a Wedding - Meisel

2012-12-27T09:19:00.002-08:00

Stephen Meisel created these looks for Italian Vogue, an antique twist on a royal wedding

June 2012 - Kate Moss & flower crowns

2012-12-27T09:17:00.001-08:00

Kate Moss' wedding and flower crowns. Photo by Mario Tetino via Vogue.com.

Flower Girl Dresses for a Wedding

2012-01-21T12:19:00.000-08:00

Preparing for your wedding is often an exhilarating task. You must decide on what type of flowers to use, wedding colors for the bridesmaids and ushers, and refreshments for the reception. You want everything to be perfect for that special day. But one detail that often gets put on the back burner is selecting the flower girl dresses for a wedding. Flower girl dresses are precious, frilly dresses worn by a little girl (usually between 3 and 8 years old) as she scatters flower petals down the aisle.

The flower girl is usually of some relation to the bride or groom, either a little sister, cousin, or niece. She gets all dressed up - like the grown-ups - and participates in the introduction to the bride using a basket full of flower petals. The key to finding a lovely flower girl dress is to consider the flower girl's size and height, hair color, and also the actual wedding colors.

A Mini Bride's Dress

Flower girl dresses for a wedding are often miniature replicas of the bride's wedding dress. A flower girl dress may also be a white dress with a sash that matches the colors of the bridesmaids' dresses. Of course, it doesn't have to be an exact match. The materials can be matched along with the decorative and design aspects of your wedding dress. For example, if your wedding dress has lace and white beads, find a flower girl dress that has the same. If your wedding dress comes with a bolero jacket, make sure the flower girl dress has a similar jacket. You can also closely match the sleeves, neckline, and style of the dress.

Colorful Flower Girl Dresses

Flower girl dresses can also be colorful to match the wedding colors. The key is to match the flower girl dress with the bridesmaids' dresses and the flower petal colors, though the match doesn't have to be exact. The flower girl dress may complement the other colors and look just as beautiful. If the wedding colors are lavender and white, for example, you might dress the flower girl in a lavender and white dress with lavender and white flower petals mixed in the basket. Or, use a lavender dress with a white basket and lavender flower petals. There are many combinations to choose from to create a lovely, captivating moment.

Consider the Flower Girl

Don't get caught up in the moment and forget to consider who will be wearing the flower girl dress. Consider the little girl's likes and how she feels about being fancy amongst other frilly dresses for a wedding day. You'll want her to be comfortable and happy as she walks down the aisle, not frowning and complaining. The dress should complement her height and hair color. Also, have the dress sized for comfort and flexibility. It should be flexible and free flowing to make walking down the aisle as easy as possible. It should also be easy to move around in - for those emergency moments!

Where to Buy Flower Girl Dresses for a Wedding

You can have flower girl dresses custom made or buy them from the same shop where you'll buy your wedding dress. You can even buy flower girl dresses online. On the Web, there are flower girl dress shops, children's boutiques, and online stores for kids' special occasion clothing. These offer a variety of styles and sizes to fit your needs and budget. They also usually sell other specialty items such as boys' suits, girls' communion dresses, or christening dresses.

Having just the right flower girl dress will bring plenty of "ahs" and "oohs" at your wedding. Use these ideas to create precious memories on your special day!

Designer Monique Lhuillier's

2012-01-18T12:01:00.000-08:00

Designer Monique Lhuillier's name seems to be on every celebrity's mouth these days. She is touted to be the next Vera Wang as most A-list celebs have a dress by Lhuillier. Professionally designing dresses and gowns since 1996, Lhuillier was brought to the limelight when then pop princess Britney Spears commissioned her as wedding gown designer. Lhuillier crafted a wedding gown with beads, beading and jewellery to the delight of Spears. This was followed by stints with other Hollywood celebrities and the name Lhuillier shone brighter than ever in the fashion industry. This is not surprising as the craftsmanship of Lhuillier is obvious in the beads, beading and jewellery incorporated in her every design.

The craftsmanship of Lhuillier is also seen in the price tags her dresses carry which the average career woman cannot afford. Bridal gowns cost $2,000 - $10,000 while evening dresses are priced a little lower. For those who want the look of a Lhuillier gown or dress, there are several things you must remember: A-line, full skirt, soft and fabrics, and exquisite beads, beading and jewellery. Beads used in a Lhuillier design range from Swarovski crystals and pearls to glass beads and rhinestones. More expensive stones are used in more expensive dresses.

Other designers also uses the A-line cut, full skirts, and soft fabrics in their designs but only Lhuillier uses beads, beading and jewellery in embroidering accent pieces in her designs. Most designers go extremely modern with minimalist themes or avant-garde couture. Others go super romantic with an overload of laces, ruffles, and tons of cloth. But with her skill in using beads, Lhuillier combines modernity with sentimentality, producing designs that are elegant, modern, romantic, and wearable.

Beads, beading and jewellery in the designs of Lhuillier are used differently. Some designs use the beads as a component of the fabric itself. An example is the white dress peppered with black beads worn by model Natalia Gotsii in the recent Lhuillier's spring collection. Julia Dunstall also wore a similar dress in light pink and low-neck cut.

Accents are also made of beads in a Lhuillier designs. Rarely does the designer use a bow or fabrics as an accents in her dresses. Beads, beading and jewellery find themselves embroidered into belts, necklines, and straps. Brooches are also made of beads and jewellery. In her spring collection, there were several designs with beaded brooches: dresses worn by Heather Marks, Anja Rubik, Cameron Russell, and Hye Park are outstanding examples.

If you love beads, beading and jewellery, invest in a Lhuillier gown. The classic design and ornate embroidery makes it a good investment. Lhuillier's craftsmanship and skill in beads, beading and jewellery ensures that the dress will never fade in style history. After all, good taste is always fashionable.

Novias Dresses for a Wedding 2012

2012-01-17T12:27:00.000-08:00