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Dresses, suits and style: your questions answered
Wedding dresses, lace and veils, suits, bridesmaids, hair, make-up, rings and what guests should wear. Read the dresses and style guides.
Wedding dress styles
Shapes, fabrics, lace and finding what suits you.
- What is the most popular style of wedding dress right now?
- What are five different styles of wedding dresses?
- What is a realistic budget for a wedding dress?
- What are the current wedding dress styles?
- Which dress is trending now for a wedding?
- What are the popular wedding dress trends for 2026?
- What are the trendy bridal looks for 2026?
- What are the Vogue wedding trends for 2026?
- What are the latest wedding dress collections available?
- What are the key bridal fashion week trends for 2026?
- Is $2000 reasonable for a wedding dress?
- What's my type of wedding dress?
- What are the bridal dress trends for 2026?
- What are the hottest wedding dresses right now?
- What is the latest trend in wedding dresses?
- What type of dress will suit my body shape?
- What are some of the most famous wedding dresses?
- What are the different types of wedding dress styles?
- What is the average cost of a wedding dress in the UK in 2026?
- What are the most popular wedding dresses in 2026?
- What is a normal amount to spend on a wedding dress?
- What are common red flags when choosing a wedding dress?
- How much should a wedding dress be hemmed?
- What would a 60 year old bride wear?
- Where do people resell their wedding dresses?
- What is the best way to sell an unworn wedding dress?
- How much do second-hand wedding dresses sell for?
- Where is the best place to sell my wedding dress in the UK?
- Is it hard to resell a wedding dress?
- How to sell your wedding dress for the most money?
- How to store your wedding dress?
- Can I wear white to my wedding if I'm not a virgin?
- How do I find a wedding dress style that suits me?
- What wedding dress style suits my body shape?
- Is there a reliable wedding dress style quiz for body type?
- What wedding dress style is best for my body type?
- What wedding dress style is best for a plus size figure?
- What wedding dress style is best for short women?
- What wedding dress style is best for broad shoulders?
- When do new wedding dress styles come out each year?
- Why do wedding dress styles change for the reception?
- What is the most flattering wedding dress style?
- How much does it cost to design a custom wedding dress?
- What makes a wedding dress expensive?
- How do I choose a wedding dress for my body type?
- What wedding dress silhouettes work for different body types?
- What type of bridesmaid dress suits each body type?
- How do I tie a wedding dress corset back?
- How do I tie a wedding dress bow?
- How do I lace a wedding dress?
- How do I clean a lace wedding dress at home?
- How do I tie a wedding dress train up for dancing?
- How do I bustle a lace wedding dress?
- Can I tie dye my wedding dress?
- What shoes go with a lace wedding dress?
- What is Chantilly lace for wedding dresses?
- Can I steam a lace wedding dress myself?
- Can I add lace to a wedding dress?
Dress shopping and fittings
When to buy, appointments, fittings and alterations.
- When should you buy your wedding dress?
- How many months before a wedding should you get your dress altered?
- How much do wedding dress alterations typically cost in the UK?
- How long do wedding dress fittings take?
- When to start getting wedding dress alterations?
- What if I lose weight after buying a wedding dress?
- How far in advance should I order my wedding dress?
- Is 6 months enough time to order a wedding dress?
- What is a size 10 wedding dress equivalent to?
- How many sizes can a seamstress take a dress in?
- How many wedding dress fittings do you usually have?
- What to expect at your first wedding dress fitting?
- Do I need to wear a bra for a wedding dress fitting?
- How much does it cost to take the hem up on a wedding dress?
- What are the most common mistakes brides make at a bridal appointment?
- When should I buy my wedding dress if I am losing weight?
- When should I buy an off the rack wedding dress?
- When should bridesmaid dresses be ordered in the UK?
- When should I buy a dress as a wedding guest?
- How many wedding dress fittings will I need?
- How much do bridesmaid dress alterations cost in the UK?
- How much are wedding dress fittings?
- How should I prepare for a wedding dress appointment?
- What should I wear to my first wedding dress appointment?
- Should I tip at a wedding dress appointment?
- Can I wear makeup to a wedding dress appointment?
- When should I schedule my wedding dress alterations?
- What do wedding dress alterations include?
- Do I pay for wedding dress alterations before or after the work is done?
- Can any wedding dress be altered?
- Can I alter my own wedding dress?
- Is it easy to alter a wedding dress?
- Why are wedding dress alterations so expensive?
- What is the typical cost range for wedding dress alterations in the UK?
- Where can I find wedding dress alterations near me in the UK?
- How do I find a good seamstress for wedding dress alterations?
- What should I look for in a wedding dress alteration price list in the UK?
- How much can I sell my second hand wedding dress for?
- Where can I buy second hand wedding dresses in the UK?
- Where can I try on second hand wedding dresses?
- Is it bad to buy a used wedding dress?
- Do second hand wedding dresses sell well?
- When should I get my wedding dress cleaned after the wedding?
- Where can I buy affordable wedding dresses in the UK?
- Where can I buy a wedding dress online in the UK?
- Where can I buy a wedding dress in London?
- What should I wear to a wedding dress appointment as a guest or bridesmaid?
- When should I go wedding dress shopping?
- When should bridesmaid dress shopping start?
- How long before the wedding should I buy my dress?
- Are alterations included when you buy a wedding dress?
- What are some wedding dress alteration ideas for a custom look?
- Can I buy a second hand wedding dress from a charity shop in the UK?
- Where can I buy second hand bridesmaid dresses in the UK?
- Should I buy a vintage or second hand wedding dress?
- How do I sell my wedding dress online in the UK?
Veils, shoes and accessories
Veils, headpieces, shoes, jewellery and something blue.
- What is the longest length of a veil?
- How are you supposed to wear a wedding veil?
- What length was Meghan Markle's veil?
- Do veils come with a comb?
- Can a non-virgin wear a veil?
- Are brides wearing veils in 2026?
- Do brides take the veil off after a ceremony?
- Should a veil be longer than a dress?
- Is a wedding veil a Catholic thing?
- How long was Kate Middleton's wedding veil?
- Can I wear a mantilla veil if I'm not Catholic?
- Why did Catholics stop veiling?
- What length veil looks best?
- What is the rule of wedding veils?
- What are the trends for veils in 2026?
- Should veil be lighter or darker than dress?
- Do brides walk down the aisle with veil over face?
- What is the purpose of a veil in a wedding?
- How can I make an easy DIY bridal veil?
- What to use instead of a veil for a wedding?
- Is it hard to make your own wedding veil?
- What is the best fabric to use for making a veil?
- How many inches should a veil be?
- Why do some brides not wear a veil?
- How do I choose the right wedding veil length?
- What are the different wedding veil lengths and their names?
- What is the difference between chapel length and cathedral length veils?
- How long is a fingertip length wedding veil?
- What is a blusher veil and do I need one?
- Do I need a veil for my wedding?
- Do I need veil weights for an indoor wedding?
- How do I make a short wedding veil?
- What length veil should I wear with a tea length dress?
- What is the best veil length for a beach wedding?
- What is the best veil length for an outdoor wedding?
- What does the length of a wedding veil say about you?
- How do I make wedding shoes comfortable?
- What are the most comfortable wedding shoes?
- What are comfortable wedding shoes for men?
- What bridal accessories do I need for my wedding?
- When should I buy bridal accessories?
- How much do bridal accessories cost in the UK?
- What is the something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue tradition?
- What are some ideas for something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue?
- Can something old and something borrowed be the same item?
- Who is responsible for providing something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue?
- Do brides still do something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue?
- What is the poem or saying for something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue?
- What is the wedding dress length guide in the UK?
- What is a tea length wedding dress?
- What is a ballerina or ballet length wedding dress?
- What is a knee length wedding dress?
- What is a midi length wedding dress?
- What is a floor length wedding dress?
- What is a mini length wedding dress?
- What is a maxi length wedding dress?
- What is a cathedral length wedding veil?
Hair and make-up
Trials, timings and looking like yourself in photos.
- What to wear to a wedding hair trial?
- How long before your wedding should you do a hair trial?
- How far in advance should I have a wedding hair trial?
- How much does a bridal hair trial cost?
- How to prepare for a bridal hair trial?
- Do you have to tip for a wedding hair trial?
- What should I wear to a bridal makeup trial?
- How much should a wedding makeup trial cost?
- What to wear to a bridal hair and makeup trial?
- How long is a wedding makeup trial?
- Do wedding guests get their hair done?
- Am I supposed to tip for a makeup trial?
- How soon before a wedding should I do a makeup trial?
- Who normally pays for hair and makeup for a wedding?
- Do I need to bring my veil to my hair trial?
- Who goes first for hair and makeup on wedding day?
- How early should hair and makeup be done before a wedding?
- Should the bride get her hair or makeup done first?
- Can you be a makeup artist without qualification?
- How much does bridal makeup typically cost?
- Do brides usually pay for bridesmaids hair and makeup?
- What is the average price for bridal makeup in the UK?
- How much does Charlotte Tilbury bridal makeup cost?
- Why is bridal makeup so expensive?
- Do you tip a makeup artist?
- How long does it take a makeup artist to do makeup?
- What should I wear to a wedding hair trial?
- What should I expect at a wedding hair trial?
- Do I need a wedding hair trial?
- Do wedding hair trials cost money?
- How long does a bridal makeup trial take?
- How far in advance should I book a bridal makeup trial?
- How should I prepare for a bridal makeup trial?
- What should I do after a bridal makeup trial?
- Is a bridal makeup trial worth it?
- Do bridal makeup trials cost money?
- How much should I tip for a bridal makeup trial?
- How much does a combined bridal hair and makeup trial cost in the UK?
- How many hair trials should I have before my wedding?
- How long does wedding hair and makeup take on the day?
- How long does bridal party hair and makeup take?
- How long before the ceremony should hair and makeup be finished?
- Can hair and makeup be done at the same time?
- What is the best hairstyle for a wedding?
- Can I do my own wedding hair?
- Why do brides wear their hair up?
- How much does bridal hair and makeup cost per person in the UK?
- How do I style my hair for a wedding as a guest?
- What are the best wedding hairstyles for long hair?
- What are the best wedding hairstyles for medium length hair?
- What are the best wedding hairstyles for short hair?
- What are the best wedding hairstyles for black women?
- What are the best wedding hairstyles for men?
- What are the best wedding hairstyles for girls and children?
- What is the difference between updo, down, and half up half down wedding hairstyles?
- What are easy DIY wedding hairstyles I can do at home?
- What are simple wedding hairstyles for UK weddings?
- What wedding hair accessories are popular in the UK?
- What is wedding guest hair etiquette in the UK?
Suits for the groom
Suits, morning wear, kilts, sherwanis and fitting.
- When should a groom order a suit for a wedding?
- How much does a wedding suit cost?
- What is the average cost of a groomsmen suit in the UK?
- What does a groom usually wear to a wedding?
- Which suit is best for a groom?
- What are the best wedding suits for men?
- What is a wedding suit?
- Who usually pays for the groom's suit?
- What is the 5-suit rule for men?
- Is it better to get a suit too big or too small?
- What is the 3-3-3 clothing rule?
- What do men's suits look like in 2026?
- What type of suit for a groom?
- What is the normal price of a suit?
- What's a decent price for a suit?
- When should you not wear a suit?
- Does the bride go with the groom to get a suit?
- What is the average cost of a men's wedding suit?
- Is it cheaper to rent a suit or buy one for a wedding?
- Is it worth renting a suit for a wedding?
- Is it better to hire or buy a wedding suit?
- Who pays for the groom's tuxedo?
- Who pays for groomsmen suits in the UK?
- How much do groom suits usually cost?
- What is a reasonable price for a suit?
- Should the groom buy his suit?
- What are some casual suits for men for a wedding?
- Does the groom pay for groomsmen suits?
- Where can I buy a groom's wedding suit in the UK?
- How should the groom dress for a wedding?
- Should the bride see the groom's suit before the wedding?
- What is morning dress and what is a lounge suit?
- Can you wear a morning suit in the evening?
- What is the difference between a lounge suit and a business suit?
- Is a three piece suit appropriate for a wedding?
- Does the groom buy the wedding dress?
- What should the groom wear to an Indian wedding?
- What should the grandmother of the groom wear to a wedding?
- Should the groom's suit match the groomsmen's suits?
- How should I pack a sherwani for a wedding?
- How long should a sherwani be?
- What should I wear with a sherwani?
- How much does a sherwani cost in the UK?
- What colour suit should the groom wear to a wedding?
- What are the best wedding suit ideas for the groom and groomsmen?
- What are the best wedding suit ideas for a summer wedding?
- What is the etiquette for the groom's wedding suit?
- What is the difference between a morning suit and a lounge suit for a wedding?
- What is the difference between a lounge suit and a tuxedo for a wedding?
- What should a groom wear for a casual wedding?
- What should a groom wear for a beach wedding in the UK?
- What should a groom wear for a winter wedding?
- What should a plus size groom wear to a wedding?
- What should a short groom wear to a wedding?
- What should a groom wear to a black tie wedding?
- What should a groom wear to a Hindu wedding?
- What should a groom wear to a Muslim wedding?
- What should a groom wear to a Christian wedding?
- What should the father of the groom wear to a wedding?
- What should the mother of the groom wear to a wedding?
Bridesmaids and the wedding party
Matching, mix-and-match and who pays for outfits.
- How much do bridesmaid dresses typically cost in the UK?
- Do brides usually buy bridesmaid dresses?
- Where can I find affordable bridesmaid dresses?
- What is the best website to sell bridesmaid dresses?
- Is it rude to ask bridesmaids to pay for their dress?
- What is a normal price for bridesmaid dresses?
- What do brides have bridesmaids?
- What does a maid of honor pay for?
- Who pays for bridesmaid hair and makeup?
- How much money do you give the bride as a bridesmaid?
- What to do with unwanted bridesmaid dresses?
- Who buys bridesmaid dresses?
- What are some traditional bridesmaid dresses?
- Do brides normally pay for bridesmaids dresses?
- What are the hottest bridesmaid colors for 2026?
- How early should you buy bridesmaid dresses?
- How much are David's bridal bridesmaid dresses?
- Are David's bridal dresses expensive?
- Can you just walk into David's bridal for bridesmaid dresses?
- How far in advance do bridesmaids get their dresses?
- Where are cool girls getting bridesmaid dresses?
- What are the bridesmaid trends for 2026?
- Who usually pays for bridesmaid dresses in the UK?
- Does the bride pick out the bridesmaid dresses?
- Do bridesmaid dresses have to match?
- How do you pull off mismatched bridesmaid dresses?
- Are mismatched bridesmaid dresses in style?
- Can bridesmaid dresses be different fabrics?
- Can bridesmaid dresses be different lengths?
- Can bridesmaid dresses be short?
- Can bridesmaid dresses have slits?
- Can bridesmaid dresses be black?
- Can bridesmaid dresses be white?
- Do bridesmaid dresses have to match the wedding colours?
- Are bridesmaid dresses formal or black tie?
- Do bridesmaid dresses run small?
- Do bridesmaid dresses need alterations?
- Can bridesmaid dresses be let out or taken out?
- Do bridesmaid dresses have built in bras?
- Do bridesmaid dresses have trains?
- Why are bridesmaid dresses often satin?
- Why are bridesmaid dresses sometimes considered ugly?
- Can bridesmaid dresses be rented in the UK?
- How long does it take for bridesmaid dresses to arrive?
- Where can I find plus size bridesmaid dresses in the UK?
- Where can I find sage green bridesmaid dresses in the UK?
- Where can I find black bridesmaid dresses in the UK?
- What are swatches for bridesmaid dresses?
- How do I order bridesmaid dresses?
- How do I sell bridesmaid dresses?
- How do I store bridesmaid dresses?
- What colour should flower girl dresses be?
- Should flower girl dresses match bridesmaids?
- What do flower girl dresses look like?
- Who buys the flower girl dress?
- How much do flower girl dresses cost in the UK?
- When should flower girl dresses be ordered in the UK?
- How do I pick a flower girl dress?
What to wear as a guest
Dress codes, colours to avoid and dressing for the venue.
- What not to wear to a wedding as a male guest?
- What should never wear as a wedding guest?
- What to wear to a wedding in the UK for a male?
- What should men wear to a smart casual wedding?
- What if I don't have a suit for a wedding?
- Should you dress up for a wedding reception?
- What are the hottest wedding guest dresses for 2026?
- What are some good wedding guest outfits for people over 50?
- What dress can hide belly fat?
- What are some good tummy-hiding dresses for wedding guests?
- What are guests wearing to weddings in 2026?
- What color is the groom's mum supposed to wear?
- Who buys dress first, mother of bride or mother of groom?
- What not to wear as mother of groom?
- What is the proper dress code for a wedding?
- What do French people wear to weddings?
- What do 50 year old men wear to weddings?
- What can a man wear to a wedding instead of a suit?
- What color is not okay to wear to a wedding?
- What are the trendy looks for wedding guests in 2026?
- What should a 60 year old woman wear to a wedding?
- What is too flashy for a wedding guest?
- What are some good wedding guest outfits for older ladies?
- What are the top 6 things I should never wear as a wedding guest?
- Can you wear a short dress to a wedding?
- What are the new wedding guest dress code rules?
- What are the four types of dress code?
- What can I say instead of dress code?
- What are five codes in dress to impress?
- Is it a rule not to wear white to a wedding?
- Can I wear pants to a wedding?
- Can you wear burgundy to a wedding?
- Is there a color you shouldn't wear to a wedding?
- What is the taboo color for wedding guests?
- What to wear to a wedding in 2026?
- What is the luckiest wedding color?
- How to describe wedding attire for guests?
- What should I wear to a wedding reception?
- What should I wear to a wedding rehearsal or rehearsal dinner?
- What should I wear to a wedding shower?
- Can you wear white to a wedding as a guest?
- Can a man wear white to a wedding?
- Can you wear white to a wedding if it has a pattern?
- What are the different wedding guest dress codes?
- What is a formal wedding guest dress code?
- What is a black tie wedding guest dress code?
- What should I wear to a black tie wedding as a guest?
- Does a black tie wedding guest dress have to be floor length?
- Do you have to wear black to a black tie wedding?
- Is it ok to wear black to a wedding as a guest?
- What is black tie optional wedding guest attire?
Engagement and wedding rings
Choosing, sizing, metals and which hand.
- What is the strongest metal for wedding rings?
- What type of metal should an engagement ring be?
- Which is better for a men's wedding band, silver or platinum?
- What ring metal will not tarnish?
- What's the best material for a wedding ring?
- What is the best metal to get for a wedding ring?
- What materials should I avoid in rings?
- What is the most popular wedding ring right now?
- What metal are most cheap rings made of?
- Which metals should I avoid in jewelry?
- What metal is used in cheap jewellery?
- What are the downsides of wearing stainless steel jewelry?
- What is the healthiest metal to wear?
- What is the 2:1:1 rule in jewelry?
- What is the best metal for everyday jewelry?
- Which metal is best for a wedding band?
- Can you wear platinum and silver together?
- Is a 2 carat ring considered big?
- What size diamond looks tacky?
- How much should a 2 carat ring cost?
- Is steel ring expensive?
- What is the hottest jewelry right now?
- What does an L stamped on jewelry mean?
- Do engagement and wedding rings have to match?
- How are engagement rings paid for?
- Who legally owns the engagement ring?
- Is 20k a lot to spend on an engagement ring?
- How much should I spend on an engagement ring if I make 100k?
- Which finger not to wear a gold ring?
- What does wearing a black wedding ring signify?
- How much should a normal wedding ring cost?
- Does steel jewelry go green?
- What metal will never tarnish?
- Can I shower with steel jewelry?
- Which hand do you wear your wedding ring on in the UK?
- Which hand do you wear an engagement ring on in the UK?
- Do men wear engagement rings in the UK?
- Do men wear engagement rings and wedding bands together?
- Can wedding rings be different metals from each other?
- What are the pros and cons of different wedding ring metals?
- Who buys who wedding rings in the UK?
- How do I find my ring size at home in the UK?
- How do I measure my ring size with a measuring tape?
- How do I calculate my ring size in cm in the UK?
- How do I find my ring size online in the UK?
- How do I find a man's ring size?
- How do I find a woman's ring size?
- How do I figure out my ring size in the UK?
- What is the UK ring size guide?
- What size ring should I get for an engagement?
- What is a complete engagement ring buying guide for beginners in the UK?
- What is an engagement ring buying guide for men?
- What is an engagement ring guide for women?
- What is the average engagement ring cost in the UK?