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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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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
28 Stylish Social Distancing Wedding Signs for Your Big Day
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Social distancing wedding signs can still be welcoming. We've found the most Instagram-worthy styles, from the clever and witty to the discretely chic, to remind your guests to keep their distance.
Meet the Wedding Vendors Who Changed Their Business to Survive COVID
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With a little imagination and plenty of compassion, these vendors have managed to ride the 2020 storm and still come out with happy clients - and a successful business.
7 Sweet Ways to Thank Your Wedding Suppliers
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Let your wedding A-team know just how much their work has meant to you with these thoughtful thank you ideas.
14 Ways to Make Rain on Your Wedding Day Work
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You've been monitoring the wedding forecast - and now it's predicting rain on your wedding day! Don't worry, we explain how to make wetter weather actually work in your favour on the big day
Everything You Need to Know About Jumping the Broom
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Learn what it means to jump the broom, why couples choose to jump the broom at their wedding and why it’s a tradition that might not be for everyone…
11 Ways to Include Absent Guests in Your Small Wedding or Elopement
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There are plenty of advantages to choosing a small wedding or elopement, but the idea of absent guests can often put couples off the idea. We explain how to host an intimate wedding while still involving all of your loved ones.