Now that your time has come to shine, you need to turn your dream into reality and begin the search for that dress.

Being the star of your wedding in a fabulous outfit is every girl’s dream, and with so many desirable collections now available, a bridal look designed to perfection is easily achievable.

From the elegant and traditional, to the dramatic, cutting-edge statement; luxurious fabrics, exclusively fine detail and extreme style are just a few of the advantages of a bridal gown straight off the catwalk.

With such a range of designs and styles to choose from, today’s Asian bride can be seen in anything from a glamorous gossamer thin net lengha, to the elegant fishtail, farshi, churidar, salwar Kurta, odhini or sari.

Meanwhile, lenghas continue to make an appearance in the Indian bridal repertoire, and there’s also a mix of East and West, with more couples going for trendy Bollywood-style weddings, and a co-ordinated approach by using the same designer for both pieces.

And if you choose a white bridal gown for your civil marriage, then this season’s styles will undoubtedly veer towards the classic, with delicate touches such as flower corsages in soft, subtle tones, sparkling Swarovski crystals, and precious pearls.

Whatever look you go for, the essential thing is to decide what style suits you best, and try an outfit on before making your decision. Remember that different styles suit different body shapes – make sure you take someone to see who’ll be honest and not polite for polites-sake!

And remember that while past trends might have been to go abroad for your outfit, UK fashion houses and designers can now offer equally authentic gowns, and are easily available for fittings and alterations with much more ease and simplicity, and budget savings are not what they once use to be.