FINDING YOUR DREAM wedding dress is like no other shopping experience and even if you have a vision of what you want, leave yourself enough time to enjoy looking around. The internet is a great source of inspiration and will give you a good idea of the styles, cuts, colours and designs available before you start shopping.

Searching

Most women love to shop and by planning ahead you will ensure the stress of the wedding will not lessen the enjoyment of finding your dream wedding outfit. Firstly, the web is a hassle-free starting point, but it's also wise to browse the salons yourself to get an overview of what's available. Many high street shops (such as Monsoon, M&S, Next, Debenhams and Frasers) sell bridal wear, and this is a good option if your budget is very limited. However, for the full bridal experience and the widest choice of styles, you can’t beat the salons. Once you've seen the collections and narrowed down your choice a little, take along a trusted friend or relative to help make the final selection. Be openminded: you may have always envisaged yourself in a strapless dress but find that a halterneck is more

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Click here to get a sneak preview from the lastest fashion pages in our current issue - The Scottish Wedding Directory - Autumn/Winter 2008. No matter what you're looking for, you'll find a dress to suit you, and the great news is they're all available from stockists in Scotland! Enjoy!

Buying

Some salons operate on an appointment only basis and guarantee a one-to-one service; others welcome browsers and experienced staff are on hand should you need assistance. It's worthwhile travelling to salons and boutiques that are off the beaten track; very often they stock individual, beautiful dresses and have time to be more attentive. When you are trying on wedding dresses, you will be slipping into samples of the dresses on offer and once you have decided on the dress, your measurements are taken so that the correct size can be ordered. Most salons require a deposit of 20-50% – each salon has its own policy on credit arrangements and many now have credit payment facilities.