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Rachel Holmes

Wedding day dos and don'ts

Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
The dress
Don't make the mistake of thinking that bigger is always better. Less is more when it comes to wedding dresses
Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
Don't forget the 'Hollywood tape' (tit tape, to put it more crudely) if your dress has a skimpy bodice Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite dancing at bridal bootcamp
The first dance
Do remember that just because you watch Strictly Come Dancing, it does not mean that you will be able to waltz like Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite
Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes dancing at bridal bootcamp
Don't forget to smile on the dancefloor, even if you have forgotten everything else - including the name of your new husband Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes with Ian Waite and Camilla Dallerup at bridal bootcamp
Do take some dance lessons before your wedding, but remember that the experts won't be there on the day to help Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
Hair and makeup
Do employ a professional with industrial-strength powder to combat those cold sweats that so often happen before a big occasion
Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
The bouquet
Do have a go at making your own bouquet. Generally, though, you will need flowers
Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
Don't forget that this is the happiest day of your life Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
Failing all else, get in the professionals ... Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
... as the results are usually more pleasing than a DIY attempt Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
The champagne reception
Do drink a celebratory glass of champagne - you deserve it
Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
Don't drink twelve celebratory glasses of champagne Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
The meal
Don't forget your manners, however hungry you are
Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
Socialising
Do remember to say hello to everyone, however full/empty/drunk/exhausted/uncomfortable you're feeling
Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel Holmes at bridal bootcamp
Posing for pictures
Do look back over your shoulder like a celebrity on the red carpet. It actually works
Photograph: Adam Lawrence
Four Weddings: Rachel  Holmes at bridal bootcamp
Do try to look like you're enjoying yourself. Soon it will all be over and you can get on with the rest of your lives together.

Four Weddings starts on Living on Monday July 6 at 9pm
Photograph: Adam Lawrence
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