A: If you are getting married somewhere hot, a lightweight fabric such as chiffon is ideal. Eco-friendly fabrics such as bamboo and soya are also ideal. See our Fabric Guide. As your dress will be travelling with you, you should check the crease factor with the sales assistant. Many retailers will offer a travel boxing service and provide you with some handling advice for your dress when you arrive at your wedding destination. Some popular wedding hotels abroad will be able to re-steam your wedding dress for you; it is worth checking with your travel agent.
How do I dance in a dress with a train? Some brides want to swish the night away in their dress with the train sashaying around them; other brides want more freedom of movement and opt for a button and loop or a bustle for their dress so that it’s held up on itself at the back. Either way you’re unlikely to be able to breakdance in your ivory creation and the options available might depend on the dress style and how heavy the fabric is. It is best to ask your dress consultant to show you what could be done. And of course there are the ‘convertibles’ to consider – a popular style is a short dress with a full-length overskirt that can be whipped off when the music starts.