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Planning: 9 Worst Pieces of Wedding Advice You’ll Ever Hear

Some of the worst wedding advice couples have ever received.

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10 Tips To Avoid Wedding Planning Panic

Tried and true advice on how to beat that wedding planning panic and enjoy yourself again.

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8 Wedding Traditions You Can Unfollow

Nervous about waltzing in front of 150 people? It’s ok – here are 8 wedding traditions you no longer have to follow.

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Top 10 Wedding Day Regrets

Wedding day regrets is not something you want to have when you’re remembering this most special of occasions. Here are some things to think about…

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5 Things to Discuss With Your Bridesmaids

Ready to discuss things with the bridesmaids? Here are five essential ones.

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10 Important Questions to Ask Yourself While Planning a Wedding

There are so many things to think about while planning a wedding, and so many questions to answer and decisions to make! In the whirlwind of it all, it’s sometimes easy to forget the real purpose of this special day, and why it truly matters. For brides-to-be new and nearly there, here are 10 important questions to ask yourself while planning a wedding.

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How To Avoid Bridesmaid Difficulties

If you are gracefully sailing through your wedding planning without even a hiccup caused by your bridesmaids, consider yourself a very lucky bride indeed! If, however, you find yourself spending more time sorting out their issues than getting support in return, something is definitely not right. Here’s how to deal with the top 5 problems your bridesmaids may cause.

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Magic Words to Use When Planning a Wedding

Wedding forums are full of venting brides, driven to the brink while phrases like “Gretna Green” and “wish I had gone to Vegas” fly around at an alarming rate. We feel for you! It’s your day and you should have it exactly the way you want it. But what to do with all this unsolicited advice and people who insist they know what you want better than you do? How do you say no without offending anyone?

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10 Ways To Honour Lost Loved Ones At Your Wedding

If you’ve lost someone you love and wish to honour them at your wedding, here are 10 lovely and thoughtful ways to do it.

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How To Choose Your Bridesmaids – a Simple Guide

Choose your bridesmaids wisely, they say. But how? It’s easy – check out our simple guide.

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No Facebook Please! Your Wedding vs the Social Media

Here’s some straight-up advice on how to ask guests not to put photos of your wedding on Facebook. And if you haven’t thought about it yet, there are a few questions to help you decide.

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The Pinterest Bride – How Not To Go Crazy

From Princess Bride to Pinterest Bride – who would have imagined this picture-collecting site would become such a source of inspiration for newlyweds-to-be across the world? It’s a veritable fountain of information – as long as you use it wisely. Read on.

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5 Biggest Wedding Planning Problems – And How To Deal

We couldn’t help but notice that, over the years, brides and grooms keep asking for advice about the same five wedding planning problems. We say – the best thing you can do is to know about them in advance, so in case they happen, you can handle them like a pro. Read on to find out what they are – and how to solve them.

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Ask The Experts – ‘Can I Take My flowers From the Church to the Reception?’

Today, our experts from Jimazen, A Room in Bloom, Little Daisy Flowers and Wow Weddings give their advice for this bridal dilemma – is it acceptable to remove the floral arrangements from the church after the ceremony, and take them to the reception? Click here to find out.

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Ask the Experts – ‘How Long Before The Wedding Should I Send The Invites?’

Whether you’re having a big celebration or an intimate do, you need to give your guests enough notice, especially if they’re travelling from afar. Today, our experts from Lantz Weddings, Finer Details and the Parlour Press Wedding Stationery share their invaluable advice on the best time to send your invites.

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10 Things To Ask When Planning Your Wedding Budget

Some of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your wedding will be all about the budget – so how do you prepare? First, ensure you’re not left to make all the decisions on your own. Secondly, here’s a list of 10 important questions to consider – discuss them with your fiancé at the earliest opportunity, and together you’ll be able to agree on the things that are most important to the both of you. After all, it’s your wedding day – have it exactly the way you want.

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Ask the Expert – ‘How long before the wedding should I pick up the cake?’

The wedding cake is no ordinary cake – it must be presented at the venue on your wedding day in the freshest and most pristine state! Our experts tell us about the ideal time to pick up your cake and why delivery is your best option.

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Top Table Dilemmas – Family Issues

Your wedding top table is like a VIP area – everyone wants to be included! While it’s traditional to include the parents, the best man and the chief bridesmaid, you may have some difficulties if there are any family issues. Here are some brilliant alternatives to a traditional top table setting that may help you avoid any family conflicts.

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What To Do After the Wedding – Your Legal Checklist

Peace at last… in the first weeks of your newlywed life you probably would like nothing more than to enjoy each other away from all the wedding planning. You may already have a to-do list for after the wedding – store the dress, send thank-you cards, return unwanted gifts… however, there are important legal things you should do as soon as you can.

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