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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.

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Autumn wedding flowers guide — bouquet ideas, buttonhole tips, and the best blooms in season

Our autumn wedding flowers guide will help you pick beautiful, seasonal posies, advise on bouquet arrangements, suggest complementary tablescapes and décor, plus provide you with a handy list of questions to ask your wedding florist.

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How Oak & Rope Went From A Hobby To The Go-To Brand For Personalised Gifts

Read the story behind The Oak & Rope, makers of unique, personalised wedding gifts. From DIY beginnings, this brand offers handcrafted pieces that become cherished heirlooms.

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Q&A With The Home Décor Designer Sarah Ross Of Addison Ross

From elegant photo frames to statement salt & pepper mills, Addison Ross' Co-Founder Sarah Ross shares what makes their timeless pieces a perfect wedding gift.

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Meet The Inspiring Homeware Designer, Issy Granger

Enter the vibrant world of a London-based homeware designer renowned for her eclectic and colourful style.

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