When it comes to 21st century bridal style - glam rocks! But before you dash off to the dusty recesses of your wardrobe to dig out your spangly loon pants let's get one thing straight, we are not talking about the frocky horror show that was the 1970s, we are talking stupendously stylish glamour that makes you feel like a superstar.

Fabulous fabrics and sneakily simple styling are what it is all about. Team a slim-fitting, decorated bodice with a full skirt and you're most of the way there already. Add a sophisticated up-sweep to your hair and chuck on a couple of subtle baubles and trinkets and you've cracked it.

The thing to remember is that true glamour is incredibly simple - fripperies and frills play no part in this look. A simple reminder is to think of Breakfast at Tiffany's (the Audrey Hepburn classic, not a bacon buttie round at Martine's gaff).

For most brides, after deciding on the who, where and when, the most important decision they have to make is what to wear on their special day.

There was a time when the decision was relatively simple: you could have white, long and formal or you could elope. Now however the choice of wedding dresses available to modern brides is immense.

In recent years we have perhaps strayed a little too far from the straight and narrow, opting for wilder and wilder dresses in scarlet, black and sky blue pink with yellow dots on. But times are changing once again and we are seeing a marked shift back to style over shock, and elegance over in-yer-face.

Instead of full-on colour, there are subtle touches of a highlighting shade here and there; instead of gaudy swathes of beading, there is delicate embroidery; and instead of drama queen styling, there is princess-style grace.

Choosing a wedding dress is never going to be easy, so take your time and take advice - from the experts, not your colourblind chum who worships Cher as her fashion goddess.