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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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The 40 Best Bride-to-Be Gifts for Someone Special
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Celebrate the bride-to-be in your life with a gorgeous gift, from unique jewellery to the best pamper boxes
24 Thoughtful Wedding Gifts for Both Sets of Parents
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Want to treat the folks to say thank you on your wedding day? Then don’t miss our top pick of wedding gifts for parents that they are bound to love
We Need to Talk About Harassment at Weddings
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For many, a wedding is a joyful, wonderful experience, but for marginalised groups, there can be a darker side. We explore harassment at weddings and how to keep people safe
Weirdest Wedding Gifts: Newlyweds Reveal The Strangest Gifts They Received
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From wacky and wonderful ideas, to presents you definitely don't want to receive from your mother in law, these are the weirdest wedding gifts couples have received
Bridesmate, Mate of Honour and Wedding Party: Why It’s Important to Have Gender-Neutral Terms in the World of Weddings
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Want to include a non-binary pal in your wedding, or looking for a gender-neutral term for someone in your wedding party? Discover 'bridesmates' and more...
11 Questions with... Michael Kyeyune of Standout Stationery
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Meet Michael Kyeyune, the artist behind bespoke caricature wedding service Standout Stationery. In this month's 11 Questions he shared how it all began, his inspirations and his industry tips
The Top Seven Wedding Gift List Trends for 2022
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These are the best wedding gift list trends for 2022 that every couple need to have on their gift list radar!
13 New Year’s Resolutions Couples Should Make (and Actually Keep)
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Find it hard to stick to resolutions by yourself? Try taking them on as part of a team with these New Year's resolutions couples should make.
35 of the Most Romantic Christmas Proposal Ideas
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Plan the most romantic Christmas proposal ever this festive season with one of our dreamy Christmas proposal ideas
Five Ways to Survive Relationship Changes After Having a Baby
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Hitched Love Guru and relationship expert Anna Williamson explores the common ways your relationship changes after having kids, and how to cope
23rd Wedding Anniversary Gifts Your Partner Will Love
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Spoil your other half on your 23rd wedding anniversary with these stunning silver-plated and imperial topaz gifts.
33 of the Best Opal & Music 24th Wedding Anniversary Gifts
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The themes you have to work with for your 24th wedding anniversary are both fun and beautiful in equal measure. From precious gems to gifts that will have you rocking around the living room, here's our pick of the best 24th wedding anniversary gifts
17th Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide: 32 Unusual Ideas They’ll Love
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Did you know that the modern gift for a 17th wedding anniversary is furniture? Explore our 32 favourite gift ideas to celebrate 17 years of marriage here
35th Wedding Anniversary: Perfect Present Ideas for Your Coral Wedding Anniversary
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Celebrate 35 years of marriage with the traditional anniversary gift of coral. If you want to choose the modern alternative, opt for a jade-inspired gift
19th Wedding Anniversary Gifts: 29 Thoughtful Ideas for Every Type of Couple
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Your 19th wedding anniversary is an amazing milestone that deserves an equally amazing gift. Here are 29 of our favourite ideas!
Coronavirus: The Latest UK Wedding News & Rules Following 'Plan B'
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Weddings in Wales and Northern Ireland will now be limited to the socially-distanced capacity of each venue and face coverings have returned. Here's everything you need to know about the current wedding rules across in the UK