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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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Meet The Couples Marrying On The Same Day As Prince Harry And Meghan Markle
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Meghan won't be the only bride walking down the aisle on 19th May - five couples tell us how it feels to be sharing their big day!
Wedding SOS: What Should I Do If Someone “Steals” My Wedding Venue?
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Whether your friend has booked your venue or you want to book theirs, here's how to still make your day special and save your friendship
Nine Bridesmaid Rules You Need To Follow
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Think you've got your bridesmaid duties covered? Think again! These are the REAL rules of being a bridesmaid you need to follow
14 Amazing Wedding Balloon Ideas
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We've rounded up all the fun and creative ways you can use balloons in your wedding - from confetti balloon centrepieces to your getaway car.
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Couples
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Want a Valentine's Day present that you AND your partner can enjoy? If so, these gifts will definitely not disappoint!
How To Host Your Own Bride-To-Be Breakfast
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Already a popular tradition in the US, a bride-to-be breakfast is a great pre-wedding gathering to add to your calendar ASAP!
Quiz: Which Season Should You Marry In?
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Calling all newly-engaged couples, take our quiz to see which season best suits you and your partner to host your wedding!
The 8 Most Popular Ways to Propose Revealed
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We asked over 4,000 people how they proposed to their partner, and the results are in!
13 Things That Will Happen on Your First Christmas as a Married Couple
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Is this your first married Christmas? We let you in on the 13 things that will happen on your first festive season as a married couple
Wedding Car Hire: Essentials Questions to Ask Before You Book
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Find out which questions you should be asking about hiring a wedding car before you sign on the dotted line!
The Names of Men Most Likely to Propose in 2017
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Are you awaiting that heavily anticipated proposal in 2017? If your boyfriend's name is on this list, you may still be in with a chance...
The 21 Stages of Wedding Planning Told in Elf Memes
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Who better to live your wedding planning stresses through than Buddy the Elf? You won't believe how similar your struggles are!
8 Royal Wedding Traditions Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Will Have to Follow
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Royal weddings come heaped with tradition, from dress code to cakes, that Harry and Meghan will follow - but there's a big one they'll break
16 Questions You’re Sick of Hearing While Planning a Winter Wedding
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From rude comments to unexpected panic, there are SO many annoying questions people will ask about your winter wedding!
23 of the Best Internet Reactions to Harry and Meghan’s Engagement News
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While most people are delighted that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged, not all of Harry's fans feel the same...
10 Brides Totally Upstaged by Animals on Their Big Day
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These mischievous critters don't care about your perfect photoshoot - they just want a share of the limelight!