I have just arrived back from the USA, after visiting suppliers and specialist bridal shops in Florida. Weddings are huge there, with some couples spending $80,000.00 on their Big Day! £40,000.00 is a lot to spend on a medium-size wedding, but services are generally more expensive than they are here in the UK.

There are some beautiful places to marry; especially outside in Florida (the weather lends itself better over there!). One venue which we have used is Cypress Gardens – it has an old colonial style house as its backdrop, with a beautiful white canopy/gazebo by the lake, which is licensed for marriages.
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1. Start looking at styles and fabrics now. Look everywhere, in magazines, shops and general advertising.
2. Go to wedding dress sales, specialist and department stores. Keep your eyes open and always have an open mind, you never know what you will see!
3. Spend time with your Mum, wedding co-ordinator or best friend to try on dresses. Make appointments and try to go mid-week when they are less busy, you will have more time and feel relaxed.
4. Choose about six from each shop and try lots of different styles. Don’t just try the ones you think you will like or the styles you have in your head! Be prepared to listen to the sales assistant and the people accompanying you, you don’t have to buy but take advantage of the chance to try on something different!
   
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Last weekend the Rainbow Team were out in force for the Milton Keynes Wedding Show.

The show stoppers were the Twinkling Starlight backdrop, the balloon topiary tree table centre and the floating cloud (with canopy) for cake tables. These pieces attracted a lot of attention during the three day show, with many people commented on their originality.

During the show we met many of our current Brides, saw some old faces and met lots of new and excited Brides-to-be. It looks like its going to be another exciting and busy year for all involved in Rainbow.

We hope that those of you that came to the show had an enjoyable time and have lots of ideas to continue to plan your special day.

Happy and continued planning to you all!