Choosing your wedding venue and wedding dress are two of the first and most important tasks when it comes to planning your big day – and they do need to match. The bride’s outfit has got to be practical for the venue – a dress with a long train isn’t too fab for a marquee wedding in the mud!

Here are some of our real brides who perfected the wedding dress and venue combo…

Beach

Planning a beach wedding? You’ll be wanting something light, floaty and fabulous then! Go easy on the layers especially if you’re having a wedding abroad

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Castle

Castle wedding venues are perfect for those brides-to-be who want to feel like royalty on their special day. What better way than to have a dress with a Princess skirt?

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City

City weddings are becoming more and more popular for the contemporary brides of 2015, and the best way to dress for a city wedding is… city chic. Sleek, slender and sensational! Perhaps a 1920s theme?

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Manor

If you’re a bride going for a manor house wedding, you’ll want a dress you can move in to make the most of all the rooms and gardens a venue like this can hold which A-line skirts are perfect for – practical and pretty you see.

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Marquee

To keep in with the outdoor and country vibes of a marquee wedding, dresses with layers and lace look fabulous. Team with a statement headpiece for a bohemian feel, so give your wedding hair that extra oomph with a bright coloured flower!

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Tipi

Tipis are super popular for brides and grooms looking for something cool, alternative and contemporary on their wedding day, and what better than a cool and contemporary dress to match? You’ll wow with textures, layers and beaded embellishments!

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You can see more from our stunning real brides right here! Still not found your venue? Well don’t worry, we’ve got lots to help you find the dream venue for you, and how to decorate it to suit your theme.