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Shops, buyers and press all waited excitedly to find out who had won Dress of the Year in the Bridal Buyer Awards at Harrogate this March. Read more to find out....

A panel of bridal editors and experts made the final selection at the black tie Awards dinner on 9 March, but the deciding votes were cast by all you brides that went to the National Wedding Show, either in London or Birmingham, where the gowns were on display.

The choice was hard, but the winning dress from the six finalists is a bit of a trend setter this season. Ireland (£840) by Maggie Sottero (0151 3399139) is a gossamer chiffon gown, that is right on trend with its Grecian beauty look, featuring a billowing baby-doll silhouette and elaborate beaded band at the empire waistline, setting off the vertically ruched bodice.

Perfect for weddings abroad, Grecian-style dresses are made from light, floaty fabrics that travel well and are deliciously cool and comfy to wear. Fingers crossed for a bit of sunshine in the UK this summer as you'll find lots of these dresses around. We love Ellis Bridals Grecian-inspired gown, Style 11106 (£700), with a strapless ruched bodice and a band of crystal and opal pearl beading falling into a sumptuous chiffon skirt with a soft flowing train.

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