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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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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...
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.
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!
21 Beautiful Ring Boxes for Your Precious Wedding & Engagement Rings
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From wooden designs to luxury velvet picks, these are the best wedding and engagement ring boxes available in the UK that will keep your treasured items safe
Five Arguments Every Couple Has During Wedding Planning & How to Solve Them
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Is wedding planning causing arguments? Relationship expert Anna Williamson explains five common disagreements, and how to fix them
27 Halloween Wedding Ideas That Are Seriously Spooky
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These spooky ideas give a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘until death do us part’!
Can You Say No to Being a Bridesmaid? How to (Politely!) Opt Out of the Wedding Party
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It's okay to not want to be a bridesmaid or maid of honour... We repeat, it's OKAY! Not everyone dreams of the day they become a bridesmaid and here's how to deal with saying no...
25 Alternative Wedding Guest Book Ideas Your Guests Will Have Never Seen Before
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From fun wedding guest book alternatives inspired by Jenga and other games to quirky wall art ideas and fingerprint trees, be inspired by these unusual wedding guest book ideas
Can You Fire a Bridesmaid? Everything You Need to Know
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When all other options have been exhausted, sometimes doing a Lord Alan Sugar on your bridesmaid is the only option.
30 Unusual Anniversary Gifts for Your Boyfriend
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These anniversary gifts for your boyfriend will go down a treat – just thank us later. Whether he’s a foodie, sporty, green fingered or partial to an at-home facial, we’ve got gift ideas for every kinda guy
13th Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide: 29 Best Lace, Textile & Fur Gift Ideas
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Celebrate 13 years of marriage with a traditional lace anniversary gift, or opt for the modern alternative gifts of fur and textiles