Are you on-trend this summer?

Last seasons saw the rise of sharp, edgy dresses, but this summer’s brides are now wearing gorgeous, floaty dresses-imagine Florence Welch on her wedding day, and you’ll have the perfect spring/summer 2011 dress.

The drapes on this Amanda Wakeley dress creates the ‘Grecian Goddess’ look that would be perfect for a summer bride. What’s more, ruching and drapes are great for hiding those lumps and bumps-so there’s no need to go on a strict diet before the big day! Make sure you look like a real goddess by adding the finishing touches: a pair of gorgeous sandals and some simple jewellery. Remember, when going for the goddess look you must keep it simple

This Amanda Wakeley dress is perfect if you’re trying to achieve the goddess look- the empire waistline and drapes are extremely flattering-perfect for looking elegant on the your big day. Finish off the look with a pair of summery gold sandals and a beautiful embellished hairband.

The key to getting the hair and make-up perfect for this look is to keep it looking natural. Loose curls or a slightly messy up-do’s tend to work best and be sure to ditch the tiara-jewelled, embellished headbands can complete the Grecian look. Be sure to keep the natural look of the outfit when doing your make-up. Shimmering eye shadows and soft pink lips will make sure that you look perfect on your big day. If you’re looking for a simple dress with an edge then make sure that you pick an asymmetric, or one shoulder dress. A bride on a budget can go for this gorgeous maxi dress by Lipsy.

Or for something a little bit more extravagant, why not try this gorgeous gown by Marchesa. The crystal emebellishment adds that special touch of glamour, while the drapes create a soft, elegant outline of your figure. Or this beautiful Vera Wang gown, which is perfect for those pear shaped brides and the fitted corset top will show off the smallest part of your body, while the organza skirt adds a touch of romance.

If you want your special dress to have even more of an edge, with a touch of sex appeal, then try this figure hugging lace dress. But be warned, body con dresses such as this one can be very unforgiving so make sure you give yourself with all the support you can by wearing the right underwear!

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Summer weddings are perfect for getting those pins out and wearing a short dress on the big day. This summer we’re falling in love with pretty shift dresses-which are easy to find on the high street-perfect for brides with a small budget. Here’s our top pick of gorgeous high-street shift dresses.

But, this is certainly a trend for those with a straight or athletic figure. Curvier brides should try and opt for a slightly more fitted dress, as most shift dresses do not show off slim waists.

Summer shoes Shoes always complete any outfit, and summertime brides are lucky enough to be able to wear almost any kind of shoe. Keep in touch with the girly, romantic trends of this season by wearing a pair of dainty sandals with floral detailing-perfect for adding detail to a classic, simple dress. We love these flip-flops-perfect for a wedding on the beach, and incredibly comfortable too.

If you don’t want to overdo your outfit with floral sandals, then why not try a metallic pair of sandals, such as these gorgeous, classic Ted Backer shoes-perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to your toes on your big day.

Wedges are going to be a big trend in both bridal and everyday fashion, and it’s easy to see why the world is so in love with them. Wedges are perfect for summer brides who want to feel comfortable-they feel much better than a pair of heels! What’s more, a pair of wedges can add an edge to your outfit for the big day.

But while strappy sandals and funky wedges are great for weddings this summer, the classic bridal shoe is not one to be forgotten-infact they ideal if your dress has a lot of detailing, or isn’t particularly beachy (let’s face it, you can’t step out into the rain wearing a pair of sandals!).
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Don’t forget about those little things that make a huge difference to your outfit on the big day. A bride going for a Grecian, beachy look can accessorise with lots of bangles. Mix it up with a variety of chunky and delicate metal and beaded bangles-but be careful! It’s easy to get carried away and end up looking like a pirate, so make sure the rest of your jewellery is kept simple.

It’s not unusual to plan an outdoor wedding in the summer, but if you’re not lucky enough to be getting hitched abroad, make sure that you’re prepared for the worst of the British weather with this cute wedding umbrella.

Or cover up with a cute shrug-be sure to use a light, airy fabric in order not to weight down your summer gown, like this beautiful shrug by Lavin.