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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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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.
11 Questions with... Mark Niemierko of Niemierko Weddings
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Mark Niemierko is the event planner of choice for stylish couples. He's the architect of some of the UK's most sumptuous weddings; now he reveals the secrets of his success in this month's 11 Questions.
These Couples Share a Royal Wedding Anniversary: Here's What They've Learned in 10 Years of Marriage
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Meet the couples who got married in the same month as Kate and Wills and discover what a decade of marriage has taught them…
Planning a Wedding with a Chronic Illness: My 6 Top Tips
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Fashion and lifestyle influencer Ali Hemsley has learnt to navigate life with a chronic illness - but how would it impact her wedding planning? She explains what she discovered about lowering stress levels as she put together her big day
Meet the Couples Who Preferred Their Small Covid Weddings
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Scaling down your wedding? These couples did just that and found that their small Covid weddings were more special than they could have imagined. Here’s why and their tips for enjoying an intimate wedding to the full…
 Will You Be My Best Man? 34 Brilliant Ways to Ask Your Mate
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Whether you’re playing it cool or planning a dramatic proposal, here are some seriously creative ways to ask your best mate to be your best man, many of which you definitely won’t have thought of…
 33 Thoughtful Anniversary Gifts for Your Girlfriend
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We’ve put our heads together to find anniversary gift ideas for your girlfriend that are thoughtful, personal and anything but cheesy. Browse the following and get set to celebrate your anniversary in style…
11 Questions with... Serena Chin of Cobi & Coco
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Meet Serena Chin, the award-winning cake designer behind Cobi & Coco. She's the star of this month's 11 Questions, where we find out how she built her business, her tips for wedding industry success - and her favourite on-screen wedding moment!
31 Lockdown Date Ideas to Try Now
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We promise we won’t suggest another walk. Here’s all the lockdown date inspiration you could wish for, from cosy nights in to adrenaline fuelled daytime date ideas.
Gifts for Couples: 35 Unique Ideas
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Looking for the perfect gift for a couple you know? We'll help you pin down that special something.