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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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25 Best Second Wedding Anniversary Gifts: Cotton Ideas They'll Love
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The traditional second wedding anniversary gift is cotton. Mark two years of marriage with a thoughtful 2nd anniversary gift - we've picked out 25 great cotton gift ideas
25 Best 14th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
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Discover the most romantic and thoughtful present ideas for celebrating 14 years of marriage with an elephant-inspired gift, or gold jewellery!
16th Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide: 35 Traditional Wax & Modern Silver Ideas
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Celebrate 16 years of marriage with a traditional wax anniversary present, or with the modern gift of silver holloware
28 Best 10th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas: Traditional & Modern
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Whether you go for the traditional 10th wedding anniversary gift of tin or the modern alternative - diamonds - we have picked out the best gift ideas
35 Gifts for the Bride on Her Wedding Day
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If you're looking for a gorgeous gift for the bride that's just as chic as she is, don't miss our editor-approved pick of pressies from the groom (or other bride), friends and parents
30 Best Mother of the Bride Gifts for Every Budget From £6
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Browse our favourite mother of the bride gifts, from sentimental keepsakes to personalised presents
15th Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide: Traditional & Modern Gift Ideas
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Our 15th wedding anniversary gift guide is packed full of ideas to celebrate 15 years of marriage with the traditional gift of crystal or the modern gift of a watch
30 Fun Children's Wedding Favour Ideas
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Treat younger wedding guests to one of these brilliant children's wedding favour ideas, guaranteed to keep them occupied all day long
30 Something Borrowed Ideas for Your Wedding
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Looking for something borrowed ideas? We've got inspiration for your something borrowed from experts and real couples - borrow one of these ideas!
 Wedding Anniversary Gifts: What Does Each Anniversary Year Mean?
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Here, you will find out which anniversary years are associated with which modern and traditional gifts, as well as the gemstones and flowers that match.
A Guide to Giving a Father of the Groom Speech
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Are you a father of the groom who has been tasked with giving a speech? If so, here's a complete guide including what to say, and when to say it
30 Fun Wedding Games Every Guest Will Enjoy
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Whether you're after games to entertain children, ones the adults will love, or fun activities for everyone, we've got you sorted
35 Something Blue Ideas & the History Behind the Tradition
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It’s a custom that most couples will be familiar with, but where did ‘something blue’ come from and what are the best ways to include something blue into your day?
10 Inspiring Top Table Wedding Ideas
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From the traditional top table wedding set up, to seriously unique and unusual ideas, here's 10 ways you can organise the VIPs at your wedding breakfast
25 Inspired Something Old, Something New Ideas to Include at Your Wedding
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Thinking of including the 'something old, something new' tradition in your wedding? We've got the best ideas for following this good luck tradition
31 Wedding Vow Examples & Tips to Help You Get Yours Right
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Wondering where to start with writing yours? These wedding vow examples are perfect for both modern and traditional couples