In her current BBC series, retail guru Mary Portas, a.k.a. Mary Queen of Shops, tells us that the great British high-street is suffering. Small independent shops are going out of business with the rise of huge supermarkets. She says that 5,000 small shops closed last year - We’ll miss our neighbourhood shops when they’ve gone... so why not incorporate some local style itmes into your wedding gift list? More...

Queen Victoria started the trend of white wedding dresses in 1840. Before that, brides wore their best dress, regardless of color.

Whether you are going for off the rack, designer, bespoke, once-worn or making your own, it is probably a good idea to try some on to get an idea of what you like and the style that suits you.

Chantelle Znideric, expert stylist and founder of istylista.com,  is here to give you her top tips for looking gorgeous on your wedding day.

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Here is a top tip countdown to help you achieve the flawless skin you deserve for your special day, put together by the guys at Organic Surge – they know their skincare!

Remember, planning is everything – think ahead and don’t get caught out!

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As part of our ‘Advice from the Experts’ feature, venue stylists Pebble in the Pond have joined us as our style experts, giving you the advice you need to think through and develop your wedding style. Here’s Emma to give you the spotlight on getting started.

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