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Have you ever considered how many times you're going to be kissed, hugged, touched and looked at on your wedding day? Well, if the answer is "no", then you may want to start thinking about it.

Female guests will certainly watch you adoringly; male guests will pat you across the back and shake your hand firmly; and those who know you really well will want to get up close and personal.

As the object of so much attention, looking your very best should be important. Maybe this means developing a good grooming regime or updating an old one, whichever it is, feel free to use the following dos and don'ts as a guide for looking irresistible.

• Get your hair trimmed but don't leave it to the last minute, as newly cut hair requires at least one week to settle down before it starts to look natural.
• Schedule a dental appointment at least three weeks before the wedding to ensure your teeth are pearly white and your breath fresh.

  

• Dirty, chipped, chewed-to-the-stub nails are by no means the perfect place for a band of gold - get a manicure.
• Don't go for a radical new hairstyle just before the big day. Any dramatic changes in your looks should be saved for when you get home and settle in as husband and wife.
• If dandruff is a problem, ask your stylist to recommend a shampoo to improve your scalp and diminish flakes.

Don't shave your sideburn too short or you'll end up making your face look round. The general rule is that sideburns should reach the centre of the inner ear.

• Should your lack of hair be troubling you, don't be tempted to stretch a few long bits across your bare patch.
• Stand tall. Drooped shoulders and an arched back give you a "bad attitude look", not exactly the image of the happy, handsome groom you're meant to be on your wedding day.