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Not so long ago, a maternity wedding dress was an object of shame and derision. Luckily for today's pregnant bride, attitudes have changed dramatically and the maternity wedding gown is becoming trendy.

Women in the developed nations are generally fortunate enough to live in a tolerant and open-minded society.

Same sex marriages are welcomed in some quarters, women are finally allowed to take holy orders and many couples co-habit pre-maritally.

And as women focus on their careers like never before, it's also no surprise that some put all thoughts of a baby on hold until well after their own mothers did.

Maternity Weddings ... Fast Becoming a 21st Century Trend!

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Wedding Gown

So ... when a pregnancy does occur before marriage in a close and loving relationship, the answer for some women is to marry before baby arrives. Others are happy to be an unmarried mother, or they plan to wed after their baby arrives. Today's unmarried pregnant woman has choice!

So, if it's now acceptable for a pregnant girl to walk up the aisle sporting a fabulous maternity wedding dress, how and where does she go about choosing one? And how does she organise a wedding in a matter of months or weeks, rather than the more usual 12 to 24 months that most brides have to play with?

The key is to remember that maternity wedding gowns are specially designed to accomodate beautiful pregnancy curves and can be used whatever your stage of pregnancy! Worry #1 banished for many pregnant brides-to-be!

My maternity bridal dress tips are a very popular resource with visitors who are starting to think about maternity wedding dresses.

When is the Right Time for a Shotgun Maternity Wedding?

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This is entirely a matter of personal choice, but here are some thoughts:

First Trimester

Old fashioned wisdom would dictate a 'shotgun wedding' approach whereby the marriage takes place as quickly as possible, before any hint of a baby belly!

A wedding this early would require dedication to pull off successfully in such a short period of time ... you will only have a about 6 to 8 weeks for planning! But it is all perfectly achievable with my fast wedding planning tools!

Second Trimester

But many women suffer from morning sickness in their first trimester ... so a second trimester wedding is often a happier compromise. Second trimester baby bumps can often be disguised or at least played down with a pretty empire line maternity wedding gown.

At least with a second trimester wedding, you'll probably be able to honeymoon if you want to ... but do check out these pregnancy travel tips before you make any reservations ... and don't forget to ask your doctor if your planned destination will be safe for you to travel to!

Third Trimester

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Gown

Third trimester maternity weddings are very special, as it's clear that there is a precious new life growing within the bride. Some maternity brides adopt the 'proud to be pregnant' approach and seek a gown which shows off their growing belly, while others prefer a more modest maternity wedding gown.

Whatever you choose, there's simply no reason to compromise because a fabulous maternity wedding dress just right for your baby bump can be found ... and it doesn't have to cost a fortune!

More and more clever budget-conscious maternity brides have realised that choosing a beautiful white maternity bridesmaid dress for their big day ... and personalising their look with fabulous accesssories ... won't leave them with a financial headache once baby arrives!

Resources For Pregnant Brides

• Learn how beautiful and comfortable 2 Piece Maternity Wedding Dresses can be.
  
• Beach Maternity Wedding Dresses are perfect for destination maternity brides.
  
• Here's my collection of the absolute Best Maternity Bridal Dresses based on visitor feedback!
  
• Hunting for quality Cheap Maternity Wedding Gowns is a priority for lots of maternity brides ... feast your eyes here!
  
• Chiffon Wedding Dresses are some of the prettiest around with their romantic swirly fabric.
  
• Don't buy your dress until you've checked out these Maternity Wedding Gown Tips
  
• Not every bride wants a strapless number for her wedding day. If you want a little more coverage, I've found some gorgeous Modest Maternity Wedding Dresses for you.
  
• Gather inspiration from the new pregnant celebrities section to get ideas for your own maternity wedding style.

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