Rebecca Baddeley, TDR Bridal Says:

“When you’re wedding dress shopping for a wedding abroad, while ultimately it’s how you feel in a dress that counts, you do have some important things to consider before you make your final choice.

Shop for lightweight dresses that are not too heavy so that you can wear your dress all day and throughout the evening without feeling the need to change. Interestingly, not all chiffon, floaty dresses, are the lightest to wear and in fact, some chiffons, while looking floaty, can be heavier than some laces on the market. Avoid dresses with too many layers, too. Or, if you’ve fallen in love with a dress that has a lot of layers, check with the seamstress to see if you can lose a couple, just to make the dress lighter and easier to wear.

Go for some fun, detachable elements, like off-the-shoulder sleeves or an overskirt – something that you can take off if you become too warm.  You can also find wedding dresses with a detachable train extension, like Pearl By Enzoani, so you can have a beautiful, dramatic long train for the ceremony and then a shorter, more manageable train for the rest of your day. You can opt for low backs and sexy silhouettes too, or relaxed casual boho vibes giving your day a dreamy ambience. You could even go the whole Made In Chelsea vibe like Sophie Habboo, now Sophie Laing, in one of our exclusive short dresses, coming soon!

Always check that your dress is suitable (small enough) to be packed in a flight box, to avoid putting your dress in the hold. Your chosen venue should have facilities to steam your dress to eliminate any last-minute pesky creases, if not you can look at one of the hand-held steamers from Propress because these always come in useful. Think about your footwear too as high heels and sand simply don’t work! Opt for a flat sandal or even funky flip flops, or maybe a block heel to finish your look. www.tdr-bridal.co.uk