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Wedding etiquette may make it feel as though your wedding is dominated by a series of rules concerning how things are supposed to be done, with plenty of opportunities to upset people if you get things wrong.

Fortunately, we’ve seen thousands of weddings, so know the score on the way things should be done. From working out a seating plan to deciding who pays for what, we’ve answered the most important questions in this section, so you can focus on making your wedding the best day ever.

And, we’ll also tell you which rules you can break: tradition is a fine thing, but not all have to be followed to make a wedding a success.

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Irish Superstitions and More Wedding Traditions From Around the World

Fancy a bit of the 'luck of the Irish' on your big day? Take a look at some of these Celtic traditions and superstitions...
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This New Law Could Allow Couples to Legally Marry Anywhere in...

A new wedding law proposed by the Law Commission to the government could allow couples to have weddings and get legally married anywhere they...
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11 Wedding Etiquette Dilemmas & Rules Every Bride-to-be Should Know

Wedding planning can be a minefield – especially navigating the politics of wedding etiquette in 2022. Here we discuss all the wedding etiquette rules...
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Common Wedding Guest List Dilemmas and how to Solve Them

Are you worrying about how everyone you know will fit into your wedding? You are not alone. For many couples, the wedding guest list...
Mother of the Bride Etiquette: What not to do

Mother of the Bride Etiquette: Everything you Need to Know

How involved should the mother of the bride be with the wedding? If you're worried your mum is in danger of taking over, here's...
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The 12 Golden Rules of Wedding Hat Etiquette

Getting the perfect hat for a wedding can be tricky. Whether you're the mother of the bride, mother of the groom or a wedding...

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Love has the remarkable ability to build us up, define us and teach us the meaning of life. In these moving, bite-sized essays, four...
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Dogs at weddings: How to include your dog in your wedding

Dogs are a man’s best friend and, of course, you want your best friend at your wedding! Wagging their tail as they waddle up...

7 modern ways to embrace tradition

Themed weddings are becoming increasingly popular with couples trying to put a unique twist on their special day rather than opting to follow time-old...
Follow these three simple steps to ensure pets at weddings look their beautiful best, feel comfortable and are as happy as you are on the big day!

Pets At Weddings: How To Dress Your Four-Legged Friends

Pets At Weddings: How To Dress Your Four-Legged Friends If you're team pet all the way, then it only makes sense that you'd want to...

14 Best-dressed Mothers of the Bride From Real Weddings!

Struggling to find mother of the bride outfit ideas for your big day? You've come to the right place. We've scoured our best-dressed guests...

A Guide To The Wedding Processional Order

A Guide To The Wedding Processional Order We're pretty sure you've witnessed enough rom-com weddings to know the bride and father of the bride are...

The Things You Should Know Before Attending A Wedding With Your...

The Things You Should Know Before Attending a Wedding With Your Kids. For any parents, attending a wedding with your kids may fill you with dread at the...
You've planned your decor, but have you got a plan to make your ceremony count? It's the most romantic moment, so try these 3 ways to make it extra special

3 ways to personalise your wedding ceremony

Whether you’re totally traditional or you have a taste for slightly more bohemian style, making your ceremony count is a concern for almost every...
Can't imagine not having your dog at your wedding? Wedding planner Gia Visco from Sophisticated Weddings, Italy, shows you how to include them!

Make your wedding pawfect!

You’ve chosen the dress, finalised your dream venue and booked your photographer. The excitement of saying your vows in front of family and friends...
If you love the thought of having your pooch at your wedding, you'll love our round up of 9 of the best looking pets at weddings!

9 of the best looking pets at weddings

Pets at weddings have people divided, but if you're reading this you're probably on team pet, so you wouldn't dream of getting married without...

Animal-loving Brits can now ensure loving Pet sitters whilst on your...

According to a new survey, Brits’ love affair is with their pets rather than their partners! 50% of UK pet owners have included their...

Include the WHOLE family – with Hurley’s Wedding Day Dogs!

CLAIRE + DANIEL'S WEDDING WITH POPPY   'Dogs are not our whole lives but they make our lives whole' - It's true, right? From the puppies...