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You deserve a wedding that’s as unique as you, which is why we have thousands of inspirational wedding planning ideas to personalise your day. From décor inspiration to the latest trends, wedding themes to wedding favours, dates ideas to gift ideas, you’ll find everything you need to know about wedding planning here.

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8 Celebrity Wedding Trends & How to Recreate Them
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From alternative wedding roles and Italian adventures, to embroidered quotes and sten dos, these are the most popular celebrity wedding trends right now
Mother of the Bride Duties: What Does a Mother of the Bride Actually Do?
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From wedding dress shopping and financial support to helping the bride get ready and hosting the reception - here's the all-important mother of the bride duties you need to know about
The History of Diamonds: Everything You Need to Know About Your Rock
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Now you've got that sparkly diamond engagement ring, why not find out more about the history of the diamond, including famous marketing campaigns and the world's biggest diamonds
The Best Valentine's Day Cards for Your Fiancé or Fiancée
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From funny to romantic, we’ve handpicked some of the best Valentine’s Day cards to help you celebrate your newly engaged status...
23 Funny Valentine's Gifts to Make Your Partner Laugh Out Loud
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Looking for something to make the special person in your life laugh on the most romantic day of the year? These are our favourite funny Valentine's gifts
50 Thoughtful and Non-Cheesy Valentine's Day Gifts for Her
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Make this Valentine's Day extra-special for your wife, girlfriend or fiancée - we've found 2023's most romantic, thoughtful gifts and non-cheesy presents
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him: 50 Non-Cheesy Presents He'll Love
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Whether you want something cool, cheeky, funny or romantic, we've found the Valentine's gifts for him. Don't worry they're (nearly) all non-cheesy, and will delight even the hardest-to-buy-for boyfriend, fiancé or husband.
27 Wedding Candle Ideas From Favours to Flameless
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We have rounded up our favourite wedding candles, from decorative tea lights to flameless LED candles
Wedding Roles: Who Does What at a Wedding?
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From bridesmaid duties and best man tasks, to mother of the groom jobs and usher roles - here's everything you need to know about wedding roles
21 Magical Ideas For a Beauty and the Beast Wedding
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Be the Belle of the ball at your wedding with these Beauty and the Beast wedding ideas - from romantic red roses to Disney inspired dresses!
What Does an Usher Do? 17 Jobs for the Ushers & Groomsmen
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From planning your toast to helping with the stag, the usher's job stretches far wider than just showing wedding guests to their seats. Here's what you need to know
Ask Elektra: Is It Rude to Make Partners Evening-Only Guests?
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In this month's drag-ony aunt column, a budget-conscious bride asks Aunty Elektra how to handle evening-only wedding guest etiquette
Father of the Bride Duties: 13 Jobs for the Father of the Bride
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From walking her down the aisle to writing that all-important speech, here's everything you need to know about father of the bride roles and responsibilities
We Look Back at Our Favourite Celebrity Weddings From 2022
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From pop stars and actors to presenters and a Kardashian (eek!) - we take a look back at the most iconic weddings of 2022. Which one is your favourite?
Unusual Wedding Cars: 13 Quirky Options to Arrive in Style
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Ditch the limousine; there’s a new car in town. Oil up your gears and get ready to arrive in style in an unusual wedding car
What to Do If You Don't like Your Engagement Ring
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Before you do *anything* - you need to take a minute and read our advice on how to deal with the fact you don't like your engagement ring...