London - April 18, 2006

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Spring 2006 Wedding Guide

You thought saying ‘yes’ was the hard part? Did you ever imagine you’d have to plan the thing?

Suit Yourself
Start with the dress. Before you do anything, consult Joy of Colour, where stylist Michaela Jedinak will show you what works for you and what doesn’t. Big budget? Try the designer range at Browns (59 Brook Street, W1; 020 7514 0056). Small? BBC costume designer Andrea Galer (020 7485 6976) will clothe both bride and groom.

In and Out
Need some support? Your best friend is probably exhausted; try Red Carpet Glamour for underwear and pretty lingerie. As for wedding day makeup, turn to a team of professionals for a perfectly polished complexion (020 7480 5094) and hire them to attend to you and your guests on the day.

Go Dating
Invite your guests on bespoke stationery with a personalized stamp. In the meantime, tell them to save the date.

Search the Plan-It
For the big day itself, employ a trusty wedding planner (0870 990 3978) or get creative. That’s easy enough if you know where to find flowers with flair (Cabin J, 25 Horsell Road, N5; 020 7503 0456) and a cake with attitude — quirky chocolate-filled varieties and traditional iced styles (15 Manchester Mews, W1; 020 7486 5252). Hand the hunting for bridesmaid and pageboy presents over to The Wrapping Company.

Return to Sender
Then give your guests a little present, too: customised fortune cookies on each place mat or a handmade booklet of your and your partner’s lives (07802 815336).

Up, Up and Away
If all else fails, ply them with plenty of decent wine, ask them for a reminder they were there and then disappear on your honeymoon. Don’t leave without two essentials: a good book and Agent Provocateur’s saucy new bridal range.