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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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How to Propose: 19 Tips to Guarantee a 'Yes!'
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Want to nail the perfect proposal? Our guide tells you everything you need to know about how to propose and what the latest proposal trends are!
Wedding Guest Gift Bags: 15 Wedding Welcome Bag Ideas
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Treat your friends and family to one of these wedding guest gift bags - from what to fill them with to stylish totes and paper options, we've got the whole wedding party covered with our guide
What Your First Month of Wedding Planning Looks Like in 2023
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Whether you're planning a small wedding in the UK or a huge wedding abroad, this is what your first month of wedding planning will look like
Everything You Need to Know About Buying Loose Diamonds for an Engagement Ring
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Opting for a loose diamond will offer you the chance to create a truly bespoke engagement ring. Here’s everything you need to know… 
How to Buy An Engagement Ring: Everything You Need to Know
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How much should you spend? Can you buy an engagement ring on a budget? Is it okay to propose *without* a ring? Our guide answers all your pressing questions
Wedding Thank You Gifts: What to Buy for Your Wedding Party
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How gorgeous are these wedding thank you gifts for your bridesmaids, ushers, parents and guests? You might want to buy an extra one of everything, just to keep for yourself...
22 Common Wedding Planning Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
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Mistakes happen - but what if you could avoid the big ones completely? Our guide helps you do just that! You're welcome...
16 Essential Things Every Couple Needs to Do as Soon as You Get Engaged
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They put a ring on it, so now what? Here's everything that should be on your to-do list now you're engaged!
28 Cute Wedding & Engagement Ring Dishes for Storing Your Special Ring
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So you've just got engaged! Now to take care of that sparkler! We've selected the very best engagement ring dishes for optimal storage.
40+ Romantic Christmas Gifts for Your Fiancé
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You're about to spend Christmas with your future husband or wife, so some seriously sensational presents are in order! We've rounded up the best Christmas gifts for your fiancé
13 Things That Every Couple Experiences After Getting Engaged
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Which one of these typical newly-engaged moments do you and your partner resonate with the most?
50+ Unusual Gifts for Husbands We Guarantee He'll Love
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Whether it's his birthday, Christmas, your anniversary or just because he's brilliant, these gifts for your husband will mark the occasion in style.
Ask Elektra: Being a Bridesmaid is Taking Over My Life - Help!
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In this month's drag-ony aunt column, a bridesmaid in distress asks Aunty Elektra how to cope with bridesmaid-related stress
50 Cute Christmas Gifts for Couples
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It’s that time of year again! We’ve handpicked the best Christmas gifts for couples – and no matter who you're shopping for, there's something here that they'll love
20 First Married Christmas Ornaments You'll Want on Your Tree
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Celebrate this festive season as newlyweds with these adorable first Christmas married ornaments - your tree won't be complete without them!
35 of the Best Christmas Cards for Your Fiancé
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If you're engaged then why not mark the occasion this festive season with a special fiancé Christmas card? We have 35 ideas, from romantic and sweet to hilarious!