Tips on Dressing For a Destination Wedding

Are you planning to get married somewhere warm and sunny? Don't fancy risking the uncertainty of an English summer day?

If so, then you're part of a growing trend as more and more couples are choosing to marry abroad these days, with Italy being a particularly popular venue for marriages.

How will you choose your wedding dress?

Your dress needs to fit the occasion. I talked to Ellie Sanderson recently, who runs two successful bridal shops and she has the following tips for destination wedding brides:

• There's nothing worse than wearing heavy taffeta on a scorching hot beach. Don't do it!
• Consider the weight of the fabric when deciding on your wedding dress. Good fabrics are chiffon, lace, silk organza and natural fibres. Don't go for anything artificial.
• Think about how you're going to get your dress there. Don't risk checking it in with your luggage - it needs to go as carry-on.
• Research hiring out a hand steamer or see if your venue has one you can use to remove any creases on arrival.
• The design needs to be light - avoid anything heavily corsetted.
• Forget wearing a veil - unless it's a short birdcage style.
• Think silk flowers and pearls rather than diamante sparkle.
• Wear wedges on your feet or tiny kitten heels. Not stilettos.
• If you wear bridal flip-flops, watch your posture and walk.
• No tights!