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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 19 Rules All Wedding Guests Need to Follow
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There are unspoken rules in place when attending a wedding, but not everyone seems to know them. So we've turned them into actual, on-paper, rules for wedding guests. You're welcome.
The Best Eco-Friendly Wedding Products: 31 Green Ideas
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Want a more sustainable wedding? Eschew the single-use plastic for these eco wedding ideas! From recycled centrepieces to bamboo confetti cones and plantable place cards, your guests will love these eco ideas
5 African and Caribbean Wedding Traditions to Include in Your Day
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Want to learn more about African and Caribbean wedding traditions? Considering including your heritage at your wedding? Planner Tessa Williams' documentary showcases the history of some of these traditions - and their influence on modern weddings
Real Couples Reveal the 21 Things That Didn’t Matter on Their Wedding Days
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How different couples coped when their wedding plans didn’t quite go to plan, plus the wedding day surprises that made the day. If you’re feeling stressed about your wedding, this is all the advice you need.
 7 Things All Couples Who Tried to Plan a Wedding During the Pandemic Know to Be True
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Tried to plan a wedding in 2020/21? We have serious respect for you. Planning a wedding during the pandemic has not been easy, and we guarantee you'll have experienced these seven things...
What Is a Minimony? The Latest Wedding Trend You Need to Know About
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The minimony is the latest wedding trend that everyone is getting in on! Find out what a minimony is, how to plan one and which celebrities have had a minimony too...
13 of the Coolest Friends-Themed Wedding Ideas
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Obsessed with Friends and ecstatic about the reunion? Us too! We've rounded up 13 of the coolest Friends-themed wedding ideas to add a bit of Friends fun to your wedding! And if you don't like them, well, that's a moo point...
Children at Weddings: Everything You Need to Consider
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Deciding not to have children at your wedding can be a contentious issue, so we've put together a complete guide to how to decide, what to say to guests, ways to keep kids entertained and more.
Asian Wedding Speeches: How to Deliver the Perfect Speech
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Giving a speech in front of hundreds of guests? It's natural to be a bit nervous! Here's what to include in your speech at a South Asian wedding, what to avoid, and how to get the crowd on your side
What It's Like to Be a Bride in a Wheelchair
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As a wheelchair user, Nurani was unsure where to start when it came to wedding planning. Discover how she put together a magical celebration, from finding an accessible venue to choosing that fairytale dress - and what she learned along the way
The 35 Best Anniversary Gifts for Parents
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Shop our selection of the best gift ideas to celebrate your parents' wedding anniversary! From creative presents to luxury hampers, these are the perfect ways to treat your mum and dad on their special day.
The 24 Best Sustainable Wedding Gifts & Gift Lists for Eco-Conscious Couples
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Whether you're choosing a wedding gift for a couple or setting up your own gift list, show the planet a little love with our round up of the best eco-friendly wedding gift ideas and gift lists.
111 Cute & Romantic Love Quotes for Him
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Let the man in your life know how much he means to you with this list of romantic love quotes for him. Whether you're writing an anniversary card, wedding speech or just for fun, you'll find inspiration here.
12 Things No One Told You About Being a Maid of Honour
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You've been asked to be a maid of honour, congratulations! Here are 12 things no one told you about your new important role... how prepared are you?
12 Sweet Ways to Celebrate Your Original Wedding Date
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Lots of couples have had to rearrange or postpone their wedding due to the pandemic, but it's still important to mark your original wedding date! Here are the best ways to celebrate your original wedding date
6 Top Tips for Planning a Stress-Free Asian Wedding
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Planning any wedding can have its stressful moments - but there are challenges that are particular to Asian weddings. We asked planner Rohita Pabla to share her tips for making the process of planning an Asian wedding as stress-free as possible.