Winter weddings back in fashion

With the announcement of a royal wedding next year, getting hitched is back in fashion. Debenhams has

revealed that even though Prince William and Kate Middleton are opting for a summer wedding, research from high street retailer shows that other couples are watching the pennies and opting for a cheaper winter wedding instead.

The change was noted when the Debenhams wedding list service experienced a record number of couples registering lists in September and October for weddings taking place from November through to February, and sales of wedding dresses and attire increased significantly.

Ruth Attridge, Debenhams' spokesperson said: "These days, a white wedding could easily mean the appearance of snow on the big day as much as the bride's dress.