I hate being centre of attention - but being a bride means you have to be. This is what it was like for me:
During the ceremony, when you walk down the aisle, just concentrate walking towards your h2b. During the ceremony, you'll be concentrating on listening to the vicar/registrar to really notice everyone else.
When you sign the register, just make little conversation or have a laugh with your hubby and witnesses to make the moment lighter and go quicker.
When you walk back down the aisle, talk to your hubby, or look for certain faces in the guests to concentrate on.

The next thing I wish I had given proper thought to was our 1st dance. We chose a song we both love, but it has a slow beginning. For 2 people who don't like being centre of attention, it felt like it lasted forever - so just take that into consideration. Make sure the bestman gets everyone joining you on the dancefloor sooner rather than later.

That is the advice I have.

As for your dress. If you think you look amazing in it, then so will everyone else. If your still not sure, ask your mum's or best friends honest opinion.

Ah yes, in the months running up to our big day I suddenly started feeling like I might get an attack of stage fright with just over 100 guests. I decided to just look straight ahead walking down the aisle and thought our 3 year old FG (our niece) might distract people. However on the day, I felt so relaxed about it all and loved every second, it's like being a celebrity for the day. In the car on the way to the church I had groups of people in the street clapping as they saw us drive past and when my dad and I arrived at the church I had an audience of general public passers by who had stopped to watch me get out of the car and walk into the church, it was bizarre but I think because it was my wedding day and I was about to get married I don't think crowds of strangers outside and all our friends and family in the church all looking at me really bothered me in the end.

When you're the bride you have to expect to be the centre of attention I'm afraid.

Sometimes it's a case of confidence which is why you may not like it. Don't worry about what others will think of you in your dress, when you try on the one, it'll feel so perfect that you feel gorgeous and like a princess. If you love it that'll shine through and everyone else will love it and think you look stunning xx

Sorry to hear you're nervous!

Have you considered walking down the aisle with H2B so that it's not just you but "YOU" (pl) that is the centre of attention so you don't feel too badly stared at as an individual?

You're doing the right thing keeping it small with the people you know well and love... You will be fine though! You'll probably be too nervous about your vows etc to worry about the staring! x

I blush very easily so am worried about turning bright red during the service.
Try Bach's rescue remedy, it is amazing and I will be taking on the day to relax me x

I hate being centre of attention too but guess we just have to be on our wedding day :S

You will get over the hurdle of wedding dress shopping. I was dreading it and ended up loving it even those dresses that didn't suit. The whole experience made me feel very special. Good luck and let us know how you get on x

I don't like being the centre of attention either so I'm dreading the first dance but we do still want all the traditional components of the wedding in place... We went to a wedding on Saturday and they didn't have speeches,cake cutting or the first dance because they are both so shy but each to their own, it felt really weird not hearing speeches or witnessing the first dance x