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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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55 Gorgeous Autumn Wedding Ideas
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Autumn is a romantic and atmospheric season to get married in; find some seasonal inspiration with our 55 autumnal wedding ideas!
This Is Who You Should Pick as Your Maid of Honour, According to Your Star Sign
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You know your best friend is the perfect maid of honour for you – but does the zodiac agree? The best bride and maid of honour pairings by horoscope might surprise you…
10 Steps to Writing the Perfect Wedding Speech
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Writing the perfect wedding speech is difficult so we spoke to the experts to help you get pen to paper before the big day!
15 Things Your Bridesmaid Wants You to Know
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They might never tell you half of it, but at least a few of these thoughts will have crossed your girls’ minds during the wedding planning. Here are the things bridesmaids want their bride to know...
35 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Venue & Suppliers about Coronavirus
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Not sure how to approach wedding planning during the COVID-19 pandemic? We chatted to the experts about the questions you need to be asking everyone, from your florist and dress boutique to your venue.
Why You Should (Seriously) Consider a Weekday Wedding
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Turns out there are plenty of pros to weekday nuptials. From saving money to having your pick of the best suppliers, we reckon skipping a weekend celebration might just be a seriously good idea.
How to Find Your Wedding Venue During COVID-19
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Thanks to the power of Zoom, social media and the innovative wedding venue teams across the country, it's totally possible to find your dream wedding venue in lockdown.
The Ultimate Guide to Giving a Bride Speech
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If you're thinking of giving a bride speech on your big day but you're not sure where to start, don't worry. We've spoken to an expert for a few top tips!
Disco Balls at Weddings: 25 of Our Favourite Ideas
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You can never have too many disco balls at your wedding - here's the most cool and creative ways to use them in your décor
#WedminFromHome: 17 Tasks to Tick Off Your To-Do List During Lockdown
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WFH doesn't have to be boring if you spice up your day with some fun wedmin tasks you can do from home!
The 25 Best Wedding Films on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV
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Get yourself a big bowl of popcorn and snuggle up with your partner with one of these rom-com classics
Coronavirus: Should You Postpone Your Honeymoon, Destination Wedding or Hen/Stag Do?
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If you're feeling uneasy about your wedding plans and aren't sure what to do, read our tips on when to postpone and how.
Meet the Brides Postponing Their Weddings – And Read Their Honest (and Hopeful) Advice
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"One of the most difficult things about the whole process was watching the slow death of our wedding in live TV briefings."
How to Live Stream Your Wedding: Our 5 Top Tips
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Want to include absent guests in your wedding celebrations? Our tech-savvy experts show you how to achieve live streaming success.
7 Ways to Make Sure Your Relationship Survives Home Working
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You always wanted to spend more time together but a Coronavirus quarantine wasn’t quite what you had in mind. Here’s how to navigate (and actually enjoy) working from home with your partner
Why Asking My Mum to Walk Me Down the Aisle Was One of the Best Decisions I Made
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She raised me and even risked death at our wedding meal tasting (more on that later). Here’s why having my mum by my side as I walked down the aisle was non-negotiable