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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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Should You Ask Permission to Propose?
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We chatted to wedding industry insiders who gave us their opinion on the much-debated topic of whether to ask permission before proposing.
12 Questions We're Always Asked as Same-Sex Brides
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Becky and Ciara, from Northern Ireland, are set to marry in 2023 at the beautiful Segrave Barns. But what's it really like planning a wedding as a same-sex couple? Becky reveals the 12 questions they're asked the most, and what you should say instead
18 Things You Need to Do the Night Before Your Wedding
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Make sure you have the best possible time the night before your wedding by being as organised as possible - here's everything you need to remember the night before your big day!
56 First Date Ideas for Every Budget
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A good first date will help you break the ice, spark conversation and make some fun memories with your beau. Not sure what to do? We've rounded-up our favourite first date ideas for every kind of couple
How to Handle Feeling Left Out of Your Son or Daughter's Wedding Planning
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Feeling left out of your child's wedding planning? We asked a relationship counsellor how to handle feeling left out of your son or daughter's wedding sensitively and carefully
11 Questions with... Mannuela Konan of Florissa Designs
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In this month's 11 Questions we caught up with Mannuela Konan, the creative mind behind event décor and floral display company Florissa Designs. From a day in her working life to some insider insights, she reveals all
Wedding Table Numbers: 47 Unique Ideas
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Help guests find their seats and complete the look of your wedding reception with these original wedding table number ideas. There's something to suit all themes and we've even included some easy DIY options
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