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One of the most emotional parts of the big day, the wedding ceremony should be full of love, heartfelt words and personal touches. Learn how to make your ceremony special with our handy hints and tips – you and your guests will remember this moment forever, so make sure it reflects you as a couple.

Personalised wedding readings, candle lighting ceremonies and even pets delivering the rings – we’ve got hundreds of ideas on how to make your ceremony unique.

Simply choose from our ‘Wedding Ceremony’ posts below to start planning your wedding like a pro

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Pride Month: 8 Things to Consider When Planning a Same Sex...

Wedding planning can be a minefield; there’s so many traditions to consider, lots of family members to please and certain etiquette around the events...
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3 Reasons Why Carlisle Bay Antigua is Perfect for Your Destination...

Much-loved by couples desiring an escape to blissed-out beaches and tropical turquoise waters, the Caribbean island of Antigua is synonymous with romance. Its exotic...
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Venue of the Month: Gate Street Barn

Each month, we will be picking out our favourite places to say 'I do' from the best wedding venues out there right now. From newly-opened...
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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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The Rise of the Secret Wedding: Top Tips for Having an...

Whether you never dreamed of a big wedding, the thought of having all eyes on you gives you anxiety or you simply want to...
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7 of the Most Beautiful Places for an Elopement Wedding

Many brides undoubtedly dream to be surrounded by loved ones on their wedding day. But, with wedding guest list numbers set to dip over...
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80 of the Best Wedding Reception Essentials to Remember

Feeling a little overwhelmed by wedding planning? You're not alone! That's why we're here to help you break down the big decisions into much...
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The Wedding Trends We’re Leaving Behind

If the last year and a half has taught us anything, it’s that brides and grooms-to-be are resilient creatures, adapting their big days to...
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Unique and Unusual Wedding Venues in the UK

Weddings at The Chapel of Love at Fortnum & Mason Tea lovers rejoice, as London's famous purveyor of luxury goods and groceries has opened it's...
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What is a Micro Wedding and why Should you Have One?

Everything you need to know about the latest micro-wedding trend and how to host your own. There's been a great deal of speculation over what...
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The Lockdown Wedding Rules 2.0

As lockdown measures are re-introduced across England, weddings and civil ceremonies are banned once again. Here's everything you need to know. Ever since the coronavirus...
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Everything you Need to Know About Virtual Weddings

While your wedding plans may be on hold, it's never been easier for us to connect with friends and family around the world and...

6 Of The Most Romantic Wedding Readings From Books

If you and your husband-to-be are lovers of literature, then fiction is a great place to start if you're looking for meaningful wedding readings....

Eight Processional Songs Guaranteed to Have Your Groom in Tears

You and your husband-to-be have no doubt put a lot of thought into your first dance song, but one of the most important pieces...
15 Wedding day Traditions Explained

15 Wedding day Traditions Explained

There are lots of weird and wonderful wedding day traditions. Your own wedding day might include a few superstitions without you even realising. We've...
11am and 1pm are conventional, but there's a world of romantic choices up for grabs! We walk you through choosing your ceremony time and what to consider

What Time Of Day Should You Get Married?

What Time Of Day Should You Get Married? While 11am or 1pm remain the most popular ceremony time historically, sunset and candlelit weddings are pretty appealing...
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10 ways to make your exclusive-use wedding venue feel like home

How can you make an exclusive-use wedding venue truly feel like 'yours' for the day? We asked Bijou Wedding Venues for their top tips Hiring an exclusive-use...
The A-Z of British Wedding Traditions and Etiquette

Outdoor wedding rule change could make a big difference to couples...

A review into marriage laws in the UK could see couples tying the knot outdoors, and in less expensive venues, too You might want to...
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What is a Wedding Celebrant? And is the Marriage Legally Binding?

Deciding who will help you say ‘I do’ is one of the first steps of the wedding planning process, but whilst Priests, Registrars, Celebrants...
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How to plan a personalised wedding ceremony

Whether it's the music, the venue, or the vows, curate a perfectly personalised wedding ceremony with these handy tips and ideas Location, location, location Before you...