Can you guess which of the gorgeous gowns was selected as your favourite 'daily frock' of 2009? The answer surprised me (even though I have to admit it got my vote) as it wasn't the traditional look I expected to see coming out on top.

Read on to see which one won, and if you took part, let me know which one got your vote and why!

Thousands of brides voted in this years Bridal Buyer Awards to pick out their wedding dress of the year; a new category in the prestigious industry awards which took place on Monday. And results are now in!

Scooping the award was US designer Maggie Sottero, whose ivory strapless 'Ireland' dress (pictured) won the most votes. The dress appeared on a shortlist compiled by six of the UK's top fashion editors, and with its elegant empire-line silhouette, it's very much in keeping with the current trend for Grecian styling.

I'm intrigued to know whether Bridalwave readers agree with the thousands who loved this dress, so please let me know what you think! Vote after the jump.

Have you check out our Oscars Wedspiration Gallery yet? If so, you know that the ladies embraced white like no other color on the carpet and in the process fancied themselves a little bit bridal. Which Oscars dress would you wear as your wedding gown? Tell us in the poll below.

It can't have escaped your notice that it was Valentine's Day over the weekend - and I'm guessing that there's a whole host of new brides to be out there! Tell us what happened in the poll below, and I'd love to know all about your romantic (or not!) proposals in the comments section.

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It seems like everyone has a wedding show they're obsessed with, and we want to know what's yours. Like comparing yourself favorably (we hope) to the classless nightmares on Bridezillas? Or dreaming about where in the world you'd like to wed with the destination weddings on Married Away?

We want to know which shows you'd be most interested in hearing more about - whether it be liveblogging premieres or special events, or interviewing stars and participants. Let us know! If there are any shows not included in our poll, just leave it in the comments!

I know, I know, two polls in two days. You're getting spoiled. Anyway, I want to ask about your Valentine's Day plans because it's the one day in every year when we go into lovey-dovey overdrive. I can only thank goodness that I work from home rather than having to endure some sort of office one-up-(wo)manship at the size of the bouquet, or, in an office I worked in during university one year - the delivery of a six foot teddy. How she got that home on the bus I really don't know. Anyway, what are your plans for cupid fest?

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Traditionally the bride's parents paid for her wedding but we know that certainly isn't always the case anymore. Changing family set-ups, the couple's own earnings and potential power struggles between the cheque-wielder and the couple have all played a part in changing how weddings are financed.

Who's paying for yours? I've left an 'other' slot open if you want to add any other comments.

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They who work out together, stay together. Well, that's not quite the saying but you know what I mean. It is important to have mutual hobbies, I think. Not every single one of course, it's equally good to have some alone time. This week I want to know what you two do together. Not that, obviously.

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One of the storylines in Bride Wars is that the characters have to deal with a mistake made in their venue booking. Now, I know we're not all booking the plaza but it did make me wonder how many other couples struggled with the venue they wanted, got or didn't get. How did it work out for you?

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You know how every magazine trots out those 'new year, new you' articles for January where you can transform your life in several easy steps? Well, I think marriage is viewed a bit like that. There's a whole lot of expectations in getting married, those from other people and the ones that have built up in your head. Getting married is viewed almost like a massive life laundry: get fit, shape up, new beauty regime, new routine as married couple and sort out the house! It makes my head spin! How are you viewing married life?

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Well, maybe not Santa, but the Christmas season is hugely popular for proposals as is New Year... roll on Wednesday/Thursday! Did you find a ring amongst your stock of gifts? Or do you think you'll be lucky enough to have a proposal - or prose yourself! - later this week?

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Seeing as, for many of us, it is the season of gift giving and receiving, this poll is particularly apt. Whilst we all love to receive a gift (and regift it later, if one must), it's nicer still to receive a well written thank you appreciating the gesture. But how soon should you send it and is there a cut off date? I personally feel that a thank you note should be sent no sooner than the return from honeymoon, or a fortnight after the wedding, and no later than two months after the wedding as that is plenty long enough to write cards. How about you?

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So you've been planning your wedding for months. It's been the topic of nearly every conversation with your family, your friends are dying to know the details, then it happens... and in the space of 24 hours it's all over. What a difference a day makes! Suddenly, you're no longer the bride to be but the woman with the honeymoon snaps and some lovely memories. Could you be at risk of post nuptial depression? Has it even occured to you that you might feel a little sad that you aren't both centre of attention again and there isn't another big day to plan for? And what are you going to do about it? You can add your own comment if you like.

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I got a press release today about a woman who bought an £800 dress six sizes too small as "the ultimate slimming aid". I'm sure you've noticed that we don't really do slimming stories here but we all know that many women do want to lose weight for their wedding... but six sizes worth? Anyway, I want to know if you ordered your dress in your actual size or one smaller... vote in our poll (it doesn't take any info from you so it's totally anonymous).

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We've just hit the first of December and for those of us who celebrate it, that means just 24 days till Christmas! Some of you may even be considering a Christmas/New Year wedding as the ultimate winter wedding. Is it good form though? Can you ask your friends and family to give up this once yearly event to attend to you? Take the vote...