Dr William Flowers

You've heard the saying "less is more" and all the reasons for a simple elegant wedding. You have attended friends' weddings that have been charming and elegant and you have enjoyed them all. But, you have a vision and its glamour - you definitely know what you want for your wedding day.

After all, you are a glamour-puss (everyone always says so), this is your special day and you are going all out, big fluffy dress, five bridesmaids, flower girls, page boys and whatever it takes to make a big glamorous splash. You are going to be fabulous.

First things first... You are going to concentrate your efforts on the venue - decide on the date, get it booked and you can think about the fun stuff after that.

To plan this truly glamorous event and pull it off successfully will require some serious preparation. You have decided to employ the services of a wedding planner to assist you with the donkey work but you have the ideas and you know how to make it work.

The Venue It goes without saying the venue must be decked out 'to the nines' - after all, it-s glamour and drama you want so a venue that is ostentatious and over the top is top of the list. The more it's got going the better it will fit in with everything else you have planned.

You have spent hours watching with excited delight the 24/7 wedding and lifestyle channel and now have wonderful ideas swiped from the weddings of the rich and famous, exotic venues, d cor, themes and honeymoon destinations and you are fully convinced that 'more is more' for your big day.

For the venue: think ballrooms, luxurious hotels, mansions, chateaus, art galleries, historic hotels, go to your favourite over the top designer like La Croix, Vivienne Westwood, Versace, etc and get ideas and inspired from their designs, colour and d cor.

Create a themed room if you have to and hire everything you need from the chaise lounges and big plush comfortable chairs, crystal chandeliers, velvet curtains (red of course), baby grand piano, exquisite artwork, romantic soft lighting, water fountains, masses and masses of big expensive flowers, antique mirrors - anything that is ornate and sumptuous - but be careful not to do garish...

And pay careful attention to the not so glam but very important aspects like, glasses, crockery, napkins, cutlery, flowers for the tables, etc.

If there is a small separate room in the venue with a fireplace, it's perfect for your guests to gather for your special wedding cocktail before the wedding. Have hundreds of red T-light candles to create a mood of romance and warmth or an abundance of beautiful lamps.

The Music Both you and your husband-to-be love music -your favourite genre being soul with Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Whitney Houston your favourites. You remember being proposed to with one of your adored songs playing, Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' and you definitely want this to be part of your wedding day play-list.

So if we're talking glamour here - you will definitely want a live band - a group that is very polished and snazzy - first impressions are very important here and you want to wow your guests the minute they arrive.

When you find the perfect group start to think of ways you can use this wonderful collection of musicians to pleasure your guests. If this includes a soloist - what a fabulous opportunity to feature your favourite song as you both come together for your marriage ceremony vows - just so romantic!

You can really create a big impression and set the scene for a fabulous day with some small touches. Have the band placed in the entrance way to the venue playing some groovy music to greet your guests as they arrive for your big day.

If your venue has a staircase, have musicians playing on it - get everyone in the mood for the fun and excitement they are about to have the moment they arrive.

Give them a taste of the fabulous day they are about to indulge in and remember for a very long time as the most glamorous wedding they ever attended.

has been providing magical wedding days for hundreds of couples for many years - they are the experts when it comes to planning. If you are looking for a stress-free wedding day and a wedding reception that will be remembered and enjoyed, this is a company that delivers on its promise. The either indoors or outdoors, ambience and music delivered superbly and the food and wine befitting of a leading wedding venue.