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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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Everything You Need to Know About Having an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony
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Considering an unplugged wedding? If so, these gorgeous designs are sure to get the message across without having to compromise one bit on style...
Planning a Wedding When You Don't Feel Represented in Mainstream Media
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Writer and co-founder of Our Owambe, Assumpta Vitcu, details her experience of wedding planning and how she navigated not feeling represented in mainstream media
5 Year Anniversary Gifts: 25 Wooden Gift Ideas to Inspire You
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Are you looking for wooden gift ideas for your 5th wedding anniversary? From personalised keepsakes to gifts for your garden, we've rounded up the 31 best gifts to celebrate your 5 year wedding anniversary
11 Simple & Easy Ways to Get Your Partner Involved in Wedding Planning
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Struggling to get your other half excited about wedding planning? No worries - we've got you covered with our complete guide to getting your partner involved in wedding planning
12 Best Wedding Cars According to Real Couples
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Rolls Royces, Cadillacs, VW Campervans, taxi cabs - these award-winning wedding car companies have it all and will ensure you arrive in style on your big day
14 Wedding Gift List Ideas for 2023
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From social gifting to kitchen gadgets and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, these are the best wedding gift list ideas for you and your partner to consider
The Six Best Wedding Toastmasters in the UK
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Discover the UK's best wedding toastmasters, as decided by glowing feedback from real couples who used their services
8 Celebrity Wedding Trends & How to Recreate Them
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From alternative wedding roles and Italian adventures, to embroidered quotes and sten dos, these are the most popular celebrity wedding trends right now
The History of Diamonds: Everything You Need to Know About Your Rock
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Now you've got that sparkly diamond engagement ring, why not find out more about the history of the diamond, including famous marketing campaigns and the world's biggest diamonds
50 Thoughtful and Non-Cheesy Valentine's Day Gifts for Her
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Make this Valentine's Day extra-special for your wife, girlfriend or fiancée - we've found 2023's most romantic, thoughtful gifts and non-cheesy presents
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him: 50 Non-Cheesy Presents He'll Love
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Whether you want something cool, cheeky, funny or romantic, we've found the Valentine's gifts for him. Don't worry they're (nearly) all non-cheesy, and will delight even the hardest-to-buy-for boyfriend, fiancé or husband.
27 Wedding Candle Ideas From Favours to Flameless
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We have rounded up our favourite wedding candles, from decorative tea lights to flameless LED candles
Wedding Roles: Who Does What at a Wedding?
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From bridesmaid duties and best man tasks, to mother of the groom jobs and usher roles - here's everything you need to know about wedding roles
21 Magical Ideas For a Beauty and the Beast Wedding
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Be the Belle of the ball at your wedding with these Beauty and the Beast wedding ideas - from romantic red roses to Disney inspired dresses!
Ask Elektra: Is It Rude to Make Partners Evening-Only Guests?
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In this month's drag-ony aunt column, a budget-conscious bride asks Aunty Elektra how to handle evening-only wedding guest etiquette
What Does an Usher Do? 17 Jobs for the Ushers & Groomsmen
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From planning your toast to helping with the stag, the usher's job stretches far wider than just showing wedding guests to their seats. Here's what you need to know