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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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Women in Weddings: 8 Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs Share their Success Stories
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Meet some of the inspiring women driving the UK wedding industry. We asked these brilliant business owners to share the secrets to their success - we know their career insights will inspire you whatever industry you work in
What Size Wedding Should You Have? 6 Questions to Make Your Decision Easy
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Stumped by what type of wedding you want? We've got six questions that'll help you narrow it down - from the size to the location.
The Must-Attend Virtual Wedding Fairs of 2021
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Fancy exploring a venue or getting expert wedding tips, advice and inspiration from your sofa? You're going to want to register for one of these virtual wedding fairs.
We Need to Talk About the Long-Term Mental Health Impact of Wedding Postponements
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The loss of weddings, and the knock-on effects, is having a very real impact on the mental health of couples and wedding professionals, and to make matters worse, something could have be done about it...
What to Expect at a Nigerian Wedding: Nigerian Wedding Traditions Explained
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Have you been invited to a Nigerian wedding? You'll want to get ahead of the game with our guide to the ceremony and traditions. You don't want to be caught out without money to spray...
Meet the Wedding Suppliers Offering Alternative Services During Covid
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While they're not busy making your wedding dreams come true, your wedding suppliers are busy making and creating the most amazing services that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home!
Jamaican Wedding Traditions: 9 Things to Expect at a Jamaican Wedding
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Whether it's the intriguing-sounding Tun T’anks Sunday to how much rum cake you'll be eating (hint: a lot), if you're considering a Jamaican wedding or jetting to one as a guest, this is what you need to know.
21 Seriously Romantic Outdoor Proposal Ideas
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Take your proposal to new heights with a hot air balloon ride, head to your local flower farm for a picture-perfect proposal or get down on one knee in front of your favourite landmark!
What Attending a Small Covid Wedding Taught Me About My 800-Person South Asian Wedding
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When Sami returned to the venue she'd hosted her wedding to watch her niece marry in front of just 30 people, everything she felt about her own day changed. Here Sami explains why Covid can't break the spirit of an Asian wedding
37 Long Distance Relationship Gifts Your Other Half Will Love
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Being in a long distance relationship can be tough; let your partner know you’re thinking of them with one of these 37 thoughtful long distance relationship gifts spanning all tastes & budgets.
Is It OK to Keep Wedding Gifts from Uninvited Guests?
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Will your uninvited guests think you're rude to keep their gifts? Or is it rude to offer to return them? Here's what to do and say if you've had to uninvite guests from your wedding.
Top Wedding Planners Share Their Dos & Don'ts of Planning a Wedding During COVID-19
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Planning a wedding during COVID-19 is incredibly stressful and confusing – but this guidance from five of the UK’s top wedding planners will help you to refocus and reset.
How to Celebrate Your Engagement in Lockdown: Fun Virtual Engagement Party Ideas Everyone Will Love
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Here’s how to host a virtual lockdown engagement party with your family and friends that even Zoom novices will enjoy.
Celebrating Your First Married Christmas: Sentimental Card & Gift Ideas
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Make your first married Christmas extra special by surprising your other half with a thoughtful card and a sentimental gift
Genius Ways to Incorporate Wedding Hand Sanitiser in Your Day
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Including hand sanitiser in your wedding plans has never been easier. We explain how to keep your guests safe, from personalised signs to sanitising stations, as well as the luxe-but-effective hand sanitisers that make great favours and gifts
The Best Christmas Gifts for Her: Unique Presents She Will Love
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From unique presents to luxury treats, we've put together the ultimate Christmas gift guide for her, with ideas to suit every budget