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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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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.
How to Decline a Wedding Invitation During Coronavirus
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If you can’t go to a wedding due to COVID-19, here’s how to decline a wedding invitation with kindness, compassion and zero awkwardness
20 Things Couples Are Buying for Their Weddings in 2021
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If you're curious about the most lusted-after wedding favours, accessories and décor that couples are buying for their 2021 weddings, we've got your insider guide...
Why (Reluctantly) Having a Traditional Nigerian Wedding Was the Best Decision I Made
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Having grown up in the UK, bride Tolu Finn wasn't sure about having a traditional Nigerian wedding - but it turned out to be one of the best days of her life. Here's what she learnt about herself and her heritage while planning her big day
35 Creative Table Name Holder Ideas (and How to Make Your Own)
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Whether you want to get crafty or keep it simple, we’ve got ideas aplenty for displaying your wedding table names or numbers in these seriously Instagrammable table number holders.
18 Things to Add to Your Wedding with Less Guests (& More Budget!)
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Less mouths to feed and rounds at the bar to stump up for means you can indulge in a few more wedding luxuries. Here are some of our favourite small wedding additions.
How to Support Wedding Venues & Suppliers During COVID-19: 9 Ways You Can Help
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This year hasn't been easy for the wedding industry, but the good news is there's plenty of ways we can help our amazing venues and suppliers - from sharing their work to indulging in an extra treat!
37 Brilliant Gifts for Your Brother-in-Law for 2021
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Whether you're just getting to know him or consider him like your own family, your brother-in-law deserves a great gift. From board games to shaving subscriptions, spice kits to coffee machines, each of these is a winner.
The Wedding Venues Hosting Alternative Events This Autumn and Winter
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With many weddings on hold, wedding venues have been looking at alternative ways to welcome couples through their doors - from pop-up dining to weekend getaways! Read on to find out all about the exciting events on offer over the next few months.
Covid-19 Wedding Ideas: How to Ensure Guests Have the Best Time on Your Wedding Day
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Whilst the new Omicron variant seems to be dominating the news, we explore how you can stay safe at your wedding and minimise the risk of Covid
35 Best Gifts for Your Sister in Law for 2021
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From crystal sets to stationery subscriptions and colour-changing gin, there's a huge range of gift ideas for your sister-in-law for every price point!