It’s that time of the year again. Summer is in full swing and the garters are out in force. Of course by this, I mean it is wedding season.

With some recent high profile Italian weddings; Mr & Mrs Rooney, Coleen opting for a £50,000, celeb fave, Marchesa number (as you do) and Mr & Mrs Briatore (The VERY wealthy MD of the Renault F1 team and bonified ‘cad’ (he already has a child by superyummy-mummy Heidi Klum)), with the new Mrs. B being a 28 year old Wonderbra model (skeptical? Never - both pictured below), to name but a few. I think it’s fair to say ladies, the precedent has well and truly been set.

Whether it’s your big day or you’re just going along for the do, the question of what to wear can be a nightmare – do you go for a long hem and risk falling hard on your face or worse, upstaging the bride. Gasp! Or do you go short and risk looking tacky? Choices choices.

Well this is where we can help with recent trends suggesting:

• Elegant tailoring - Think Amanda Wakeley and you will define sophistication and style.
• Clinched waists – Still a big trend, inspired from the Chanel s/s 08 catwalks. This look will emphasise your curves and single you out in the style stakes.
• Accessorise – Remember if it’s not your wedding day then you are there to celebrate the day, not stress that the flowers don’t match the table cloths. Simply choose your outfit (a pretty dress or skirt suit for example) and accessorise with beautiful romantic pieces and stunning arm candy. Think Les Nereides designer jewellery, a delicate brand that adds a touch of class to any look.
• Sunglasses – Take notes from the celebs darrrrhhling and whack on some sunnies for the big day. You will look like you’ve just stepped off the plane from Monaco – but remember to take them off inside, no one likes a show off!

Oh and FYI in this month alone, Timbaland (Hip producer extraordinaire), model and ‘rock fodder‘ Leah Wood, Prince Charles Philippe d’Orleans all got married this month, whilst ex-popstarlet Rachel Stevens and supermodel Adriana Lima got engaged. There must be something in the air…