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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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Wedding E-Cards for Every Occasion
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Whatever stage you’re at with your wedding planning, at least one of these funny wedding e-cards will sum up your mood!
18 of Our Favourite Real Weddings
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To celebrate our 18th birthday, we've picked out 18 of our favourite Hitched real wedding stories. See anyone you know?
100 Proposal Stories
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Be inspired by 100 romantic proposal stories from around the world, each told in 140 characters or less
When We Met The Proposers
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Find out what happened when our Assistant Editor spent the day with The Proposers, helping to set up a dream marriage proposal
10 Things You Go Through when You Marry Someone You Met Online
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Read our fun list of ten things every couple who met online is likely to experience as they plan their wedding together!
How to be an Organised Bride
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We have compiled tips and advice on how to start your wedding planning early and be an organised bride-to-be!
Fabulous Floral Wedding Ideas
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If you’re planning a floral themed wedding, we have lots of beautiful floral wedding ideas to inspire you
A Guide to Being a Brilliant Bridesmaid
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Covering everything from emotional support to having the tissues handy, read our guide to being an utterly brilliant bridesmaid
How to Make the Most of a Wedding Fair
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Your guide to visiting wedding fairs and how to make the most out of them
Real Life Wedding Advice
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We’ve collected the best wedding tips from those who know exactly what to do, as they’ve been there and done that – real life brides!
How to Plan a Wedding in Six Weeks
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Planning a wedding in a hurry? We have some top tips to help you plan a wedding in six weeks!
An Interview with a Celebrity Wedding Planner
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We caught up with celebrity wedding planner Mark Niemierkio to find out more about Rochelle and Marvin's wedding!
Managing Relationships as You Plan Your Wedding
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Relationship expert Michele Paradise shares her top tips on how to manage relationships in the run up to your wedding
Top Tips for Having an Authentic Vintage Style Wedding
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Planning a vintage wedding? Make sure your décor is perfect by following these tips from Jenny Sinclair, founder of Bellaboo and Beau
Tips on Choosing Your Wedding Rings
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Picking your wedding rings is a serious task - make sure you consider everything so you have the best wedding rings for you!
The Groom’s Guide to Wedding Planning
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Three experts share their advice on what the groom needs to focus on during the wedding planning, from the proposal to the honeymoon