When it comes to weddings, London celebrities do it big. We are told that a wedding is the single most important day of our lives. Whether public or private it seems that once simply isn’t enough for the rich and famous. With every wedding there are hurdles to overcome and as people we all deal with things differently. Location is a major decision when it comes to weddings. London has a great many venues that can add a touch of magic to a traditional wedding. An alternative option that appeals to many people is a tropical beach wedding. A common problem with this concept concerns how you are going to get all your guests to your chosen destination. For celebrities this is an easy problem to solve, they simply take the wedding to the guests. Weddings in London and Beyond The two wedding ceremony trend has become rather popular with celebrity weddings. London was the choice for Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rosedale’s first wedding ceremony. The happy couple then flew to LA to renew their vows for friends and family who couldn’t make the London ceremony. Celebrities who have had two ceremonies include: • Tom Cruise and Katie Homes • Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen • Salma Hayek and Francois-Henry Pinault Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are amongst the stars who are thinking about joining this new trend for celebrity weddings. Cost Effective Weddings in London With the recent recession leaving many of us feeling a little fragile financially, affording one wedding is a task in itself. However while we are cutting down guest lists and downgrading our wedding expenses, celebrities are splashing out on not one lavish wedding but two. However, there is a cost effective way to wed twice. A second wedding if kept simple can be just as effective. Choose a setting that is already naturally beautiful that needs little décor such as a beach or a similar place of beauty. Recycle as much as you can from your first wedding and limit the cost. If Gwen Stefani can wear the same dress to both of her weddings so can you. Choose County for Stunning Weddings in London If you are in need of wedding planning services we have all this and more. Peruse our superior wedding services online today. When planning your London wedding, two things that you should plan for and book early are the wedding venue in London and the Brides wedding dress or gown. When it comes to planning wedding receptions, the first question you should ask yourself is whether you'd like a religious wedding ceremony or a civil one. Many people will opt to get married at their local church, and will have to find a separate wedding venue in London, for the reception. If, on the other hand, you're interested in a civil wedding, your wedding venue in London will need to double up and be used for both the reception and the ceremony itself. Having your ceremony and wedding reception in the same venue does have its benefits, of course. It minimises the amount of traveling involved for both yourself and your guests, and means that you won't have to lay on transport between the church and the wedding reception venue. Many London wedding venues are now licensed for both civil and religious weddings, so don't rule out a venue just because of your choice of ceremony! Choosing wedding dresses is one of the fun things to do when preparing for your wedding. Visit plenty of wedding dress shops in London and try on a lot of wedding dresses, until you find one that is perfect for you. You can have designer wedding gowns hand made for you or choose one ready made. Of course, whether you have it made to order or choose one of the wedding dresses that is ready made, the hunt can be exciting. It can also be tiring, frustrating and a very long process. But there are ways to make sure that the hunt never becomes too tedious. Firstly attend bridal wear fashion shows and wedding fayres and read the bridal wear magazines to see which designers and designs you like. Then before visiting the wedding dress shops London, decide how much you can afford to spend, do you consider designer handmade wedding dresses or should you be thinking of cheaper 'off the peg' wedding gowns? Take friends and family for support and opinions and lastly try on as many wedding dresses as you like until you are totally happy with your choice. Remember the dress is the brides personal preference and has to be right, so do not be pressured into a decision and do take time to choose!