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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.

The 51 Best Engagement Gifts for Couples in 2022
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From biscuits to baubles, check out our pick of the best engagement gifts to say your congratulations to a special couple
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The 22 Wedding Gifts Guests Love to Give
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Wondering where to start with your wedding gift list? Take some inspiration from these gifts that guests love to give from The Wedding Shop
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33 Unusual Wedding Place Card Ideas Your Guests Will Remember
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These beautiful wedding place cards will get guests to their seats as well as adding extra personality to your reception tables. From traditional flat cards to vintage-inspired ideas, there's something here for every style of wedding
49 of the Best Wedding Hashtags (and How to Make Your Own)
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Drum up excitement for your big day and share your photos in real time by creating a catchy wedding hashtag. Here are our favourites…
27 Fun Wedding Favours for Kids to Keep Them Busy
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Treat younger wedding guests to one of these awesome children's wedding favour ideas - from a yoyo to an activity book, Lego superhero, puzzle book, dinosaur biscuit and I Spy kit!
Navigating a Blended Family Set Up: How to Make it Work for You
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Struggling with bringing together a blended family? Relationship expert and Hitched Love Guru Anna Williamson shares her top tips for a successful step-family
22 Chocolate Wedding Favour Ideas Your Guests Will Love
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Thank your friends and family by indulging them with one of these delicious chocolate wedding favours. We guarantee they'll go down a treat!
The 26 Best Bridesmaid Proposal Gifts and Boxes
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Now you've said 'yes' it's time to pop an important question of your own! Recruit your wedding A-team with these sweet bridesmaid proposal boxes and proposal gifts your girls will actually love
65 of the Best Unusual Wedding Favours
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Surprise your guests with a wedding favour that's a little bit different! We've rounded up 65 of the most unusual wedding favours around so you can find just the thing to suit your wedding day perfectly
The National Wedding Survey: The Average UK Wedding in 2021
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We surveyed over 2,000 couples who married in 2021 to find out what the average wedding looked like, including how much people spent and what impact COVID-19 had...
Grazing Tables: 18 Ideas and How to Make Your Own
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From charcuterie to sushi to desserts, you'll love these delicious grazing table ideas, bursting with all the best things in life!
Wedding SOS: How to Keep Kids Entertained at a Wedding
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Screaming toddlers and being tripped up by an errant child bring you out in chills? You need these fab kids' wedding entertainment ideas!
Wedding Anniversaries: Your Year-by-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide
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Make sure your wedding anniversary is totally unforgettable by exploring our guide to the best traditional and modern gifts for each year!
35 Best Bridesmaid Gifts to Suit All Budgets
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Your bridesmaids are some of the most hardworking and important members of your wedding, so thank them with one of these sweet gifts. We have bridesmaid gift ideas to suit all budgets from just £2.99!
11 Questions with... Tim Pitcher of Grangefields, Derbyshire
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In this month's 11 Questions we spoke to Tim Pitcher, barn manager of gorgeous Derbyshire wedding venue, Grangefields. An expert in coordinating rustic celebrations, Tim shares with us his experience of working in the industry
Wedding Safety Manifesto for Vendors, Venues & Couples
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Following on from our story about the harassment a number of wedding vendors have experienced at weddings, we came together with a group of ambassadors to create a safety manifesto
37 Unique Wedding Gift Ideas They'll Love
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Let’s face it, who needs another toaster or glassware set? Break the mould and treat the happy couple to a wedding gift with a difference
137 Wedding Anniversary Wishes to Write in an Anniversary Card
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From wedding anniversary quotes to funny wedding anniversary wishes, here are our favourite ways to wish your partner or friends a very happy wedding anniversary!