Another year passes and prince charming is still driving his Twin Cam up and down my street.

I thought that was a nightmare until a friend of mine told me about organising her wedding!

Instead of blurting the usual speel on what to do and what not to do for your wedding we at Asian Image thought we'd give it you the way it is.

If you are getting married this year it's time to shop till you drop. And on this page you'll the find some of the best places to get all that done.

Jewellery, presents, shoes...the list is endless but they all pale into insignificance when it comes to buying the right outfit.

Shopping for the wedding dress is probably the most important part of the bride's preparation for the big day.

Specialist wedding shops have become a feature in most of our neighbourhoods and will have a large selection of gowns to choose from.

Brides should avoid making the mistake of choosing a style just because it looked stunning on some-one else. It's important to think about colour as well as cut. It has to look good on you and YOU have to feel comfortable in it.

There is also a wide choice of styles for close family relatives and friends. Like all brides you'll want to know what they'll be wearing too.

And let's not forget the bridegroom who can also choose from a variety of traditional Asian clothes. Or he could wear a suit! And if so be a sweetheart and try to make sure he gets one that is made to measure. Many bridegrooms will just make do with an ill-fitting suit through laziness if nothing else.