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38 important questions to ask your wedding photographer before the big day

The rapport between a wedding photographer and a couple will hugely contribute to the finished set of photos. These questions to ask a wedding photographer include queries on style, logistics and editing to help you find the right person to capture your special day.

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British wedding traditions explained and how to incorporate them into your special day

We delve into the meaning behind common wedding traditions in the UK and get an expert’s take on which wedding customs and rituals are worth keeping.

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21 beautiful modern wedding readings that celebrate marriage, love and connection

Celebrants share their advice on modern wedding readings, from moving literary passages and contemporary poetry to powerful extracts from TV and film to help you find the right words for your special day.

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Thoughtful Wedding Gifts For Guests, From Personalised Wedding Favours To DIY Ideas

Wedding gifts for guests offer a small token of thanks for their attendance and can be touching keepsakes. While they're one of the smaller jobs during wedding planning, they can still take some thought and time, particularly if you choose a handmade option.

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Your ultimate guide to wedding seating plan etiquette, according to experts

A wedding seating plan often requires intricate planning and can come with a few challenges - but starting early will alleviate the pressure. The wedding seating chart shapes how guests interact, whether mingling freely without assigned seats or getting to know their neighbouring guests during a sit-down dinner. The top table is usually the starting point for most seating plans, traditionally consisting of the couple and both sets of parents, with seats mixed to signify the unification of the two families, but couples are increasingly choosing to break with tradition in favour and mix up their top arrangement.

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Wedding invitations — notes on wording, when to send them, and what's new in stationery

Wedding invitations offer guests a glimpse of what to expect on the big day. While digital wedding invites are rising in popularity against traditional paper invites, the sentiment remains the same; it’s a way to set the tone and deliver a personal message to your guests. And if you do opt for a paper wedding invitation, it’s a memento you’ll treasure for years to come.