Ref. 74421-13ONE of the world's largest chains of bridal and formalwear has opened up in Swindon's Brunel Plaza.

Pronuptia, which specialises in competitively-priced wedding dresses and formalwear, has just opened next to House of Fraser.

The company was founded in France in 1958 and opened its first British store in 1962.

There are now franchises around the world, including in Algeria, Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Libya, America, and Spain and about 60 stores in the UK.

The Swindon store, which includes a formal menswear unit shop and a separate bridal shop, is one of the largest in the country.

Jayne Hill, the manager of the bridal department, said: "We've gone out of our way to give Swindon and Wiltshire the opportunity to buy gowns and accessories or hire men's formalwear in the area without having to go out of town.

"We have everything a bride or bridegroom would ever want at competitive prices."

Pronuptia can be contacted on 01793 436436.