The 28-year-old actress got engaged to Jason Sudeikis, 37, in early January and although the couple haven't set a date yet, she is already searching for the perfect gown. 

"I'm very excited to look for a dress. I think women should want a dress that inspires them, especially for an important day like a wedding. I'm looking for a design and materials that represents the best version of myself.Off the Shoulder cocktail dresses Anything that is modern, elegant and playful." 

Olivia previously said she instantly knew 'Saturday Night Live' star Jason was the one for her. 

The pair began dating in November 2011 and moved in together last year, with the brunette beauty admitting she fell "blissfully, hopelessly, wildly in love.Beautiful Mermaid Wedding Dresses" 

Olivia split from her first husband eight years, Tao Ruspoli, in February 2011 and had a few brief flings before settling down with Jason. 

After a few months of dating, things got serious and she recently put her $2.5 million Los Angeles home on the market so that she could move in with Jason in New York City, where his show is filmed. 

A source said: "Olivia is so over commuting back and forth between LA and New York. At first she was worried that if she left the West Coast the acting offers would dry up. But these days she is more focused on her relationship than her career. She's all about what's best for them as a couple and that means living in NYC." 

Central Southland Bride of the Year competition organisers are hopeful entries for the March 18 event will be as good as last year. 

Last year 30 brides and 20 bridesmaids entered the Winton-staged competition, which is put together by Rural Women New Zealand's Central Southland branch as a fundraising event. 

Committee member Maureen Hamilton said year after year the competition was successful, with good numbers of contestants walking the catwalk on the night. 

"We're hoping to get good numbers again this year. 

"I think the brides like the chance to wear their dresses again and I think the public like to get involved with the voting." 

On the night it is up to the public to choose their favourite bride and bridesmaid. 

Last year entries came from throughout Southland, with the winner from Lumsden, she said. "The brides recreate the day of the wedding,one shoulder wedding dresses with their hair done and makeup - it's quite a big night for them . . .pageant dress But it's not all about the dress, I think the brides have got to have a bit personality too - they've got to smile and walk well." 

Dress styles had come and gone throughout the years,cheap mother of the bride dresses with most of the gowns now being bought off the hook and following the latest fashion trends.