When Sassi Holford offered to design a friend’s wedding dress 30 years ago, she had no idea that it would be such a defining moment in her life. Just 17 years old, the dress was a success and Sassi started receiving requests from other brides, eager for her to design their gowns as well.

Fast forward 30 years and Sassi is one of Britain’s top designers with a flourishing business, numerous internationally acclaimed collections and a Royal Wedding under her belt.

With the new 2013 collections due to be launched later this month at White Gallery, London, I spoke to the renowned designer about her amazing career to date and what the future holds for Sassi Holford.

Your wedding venue determines the style of your wedding or civil partnership so it's no wonder that finding the perfect one for you can be both a daunting and very time-consuming task.

Exclusive Wedding Planner Marine Kerivel-Brown of Boutique Wedding, shares her top tips on how to find the perfect wedding venue. Marine is a valued member of TheWeddingVine.com's exclusive 'invitation only' Premier Portfolio.

Ken Buist is one of the most respected photographers in the industry, his warmth and easy manner instantly puts you at ease in front of the camera. A favourite of celebrities and society alike, Ken has a unique quality that is the reserve of top wedding photographers – a rare mix of creativity, vision and unparalleled technical ability.

Throughout his illustrious career, Ken has photographed hundreds of weddings, here he shares his rare insight into the world of exclusive weddings and his top tips to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams.