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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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How to Plan a Wedding on a £20,000 Budget
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The average cost of a wedding is £20,700 but where does that money go? From the invites to the entertainment, here's a full wedding budget breakdown for 20k
Will You Be My Bridesmaid? 37 Creative Ways to Pop The Question
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Proposing to your best mates needn’t be nerve racking – we’ve got ‘will you be my bridesmaid’ ideas aplenty, from candles to custom yoga mats to the cutest proposal cards you’ve ever seen…
Wedding Activities for Kids: 20 Parent-Approved Ideas and Shoppable Options
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I’m a wedding editor and mum of two – here’s everything you need to know about keeping the little ones entertained on your big day
25 Best Gifts for a Groom from His Future Spouse
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If you’re looking for modern, stylish, and romantic gifts for your groom – you’re in luck! Here’s our handpicked edit of sentimental gifts for your guy, perfect for the wedding morning and beyond
25 Best Eco-Friendly Wedding Favours for Sustainable Celebrations
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Sustainable wedding favours are essential for an eco-friendly wedding. From seed favours for weddings to plant wedding favours, shop our edit of planet positive presents
40th Wedding Anniversary Gifts: 30 of the Best Ruby-Inspired Ideas
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40th wedding anniversaries are a cause for celebration, and what better way to celebrate your ruby wedding anniversary than with a gift inspired by the precious stone?
11th Wedding Anniversary Gifts: 30 Steel Gift Ideas
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Celebrate your 11th wedding anniversary with the traditional gift of steel or go for the modern alternative of jewellery
12th Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide: 25 Silk & Pearl Ideas
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Browse traditional silk gifts to celebrate your 12th wedding anniversary, or take a look at the modern alternative – pearl
4th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas: 30 Fruit, Flower, Linen, Appliance & Blue Topaz Gifts
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From floral themed presents to handy home appliances and even some blue topaz bling, we've got your four year wedding anniversary gift covered
22nd Wedding Anniversary Gifts: 30 Copper & Spinel Ideas
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Congratulations! You've made it to your 22nd wedding anniversary. Let your other half know just how much the last 22 years has meant to you with one of these winning gifts.
6th Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide: 25 Iron & Sugar Gift Ideas
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If you're fast approaching your 6th wedding anniversary and not sure what to buy your other half, then fear not - here are the best sugar and iron anniversary gifts
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!
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 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!
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