Wedding Basics

The only tips you need to plan your own wedding

Strip back to the basics of wedding planning with these top wedding planning tips. Feel in control and enjoy the ride while putting together the elements of your special day. Be your own wedding planner with these top tips.

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Top tips to cope with wedding countdown stress

Even if you have been planning your wedding day for years, there will come a time in the last couple of months that the nerves and stress kick in. Know how to handle these nerves with these top tips to ensure an enjoyable wedding day countdown.

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Most commonly forgotten wedding details

With so many things to remember for your wedding, it’s inevitable that some brides and grooms forget the odd thing. Don’t let this be you by remembering these top 10 most commonly forgotten wedding items.

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Cheat your way to stress-free wedding planning

With planning your perfect day often comes stress and pressure – so much to think about, so much to do. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Learn how to become a stress-free bride or groom with these calm-inducing tips. Now all together, breaaathe…

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Top 5 most exciting pre-wedding moments

It’s not all about the big day itself (although that is pretty exciting!). The months before your wedding day are just as special and important. Unlike the run-up to Christmas, the approach to your wedding day probably won’t be relived. Enjoy this time and fill it with things to get giddy about and to remember after your wedding day. Here are the top five most exciting moments before your big day.

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Your first 10 steps on deciding to get wed

Lucky you! You’re in a loving relationship and ready to enter the next stage of commitment. But wait a minute, have you thought this through? Take off your rose tinted glasses and take a long hard look at your relationship before you take a leap into fulltime commitment. It’s not all sunsets and slow dances you know.

Now, don’t get us wrong, we’re not cold hearted cynics. In fact we’re all for the fun and games of marriage and everything it brings. But it is important to make sure you are making the right decision. So take a moment to consider the 10 steps on deciding to get wed.

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Do you need a wedding planner?

Hiring a wedding planner could remove some of the headaches and stress, but also could be an additional or unnecessary expense. Here's some advice to help you decide whether you need a wedding planner or not.

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Wedding checklist

To spare you the inevitable stress headaches of planning a wedding, here is a handy wedding checklist to help you plan wedding day perfection. What would you do without us?

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What kind of wedding do you want?

The choices are endless (so it seems) when it comes to planning a wedding. Every theme, scheme and dream can be catered for with the abundance of wedding options to behold. Do you want a wedding that contests a royal event or a small and intimate affair with just the slightest of details? Either way there are so many choices and options to decipher so here’s our guide to choosing the kind of wedding that is perfect for you and your man.

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Setting a date for your wedding

Choosing the date for your wedding is crucial and you should not rush the decision. Check our choosing your wedding date tips to ensure you choose the right date for you to tie the knot.

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Wedding day roles

Brides, hopefully by now you have realised that − no matter how much of an organisational goddess you are − you cannot attempt to marshal the entire wedding day yourself so you have to be ready to delegate where necessary.

The good news is that tradition dictates that the bride and groom have various key players at their disposal to help ensure the smooth running of the wedding day. To help you divvy up the responsibility here is our guide to wedding day roles.

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Top tips for minimising wedding stress

The happiest day of your life? It may well turn out to be, but months of pre-wedding planning can make it one of the most stressful times of your life too. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

 

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Quick and quiet – a guide to secret weddings

For many people, a wedding is about lavish expense, bold statements and conspicuous displays of love and romance. However, there are a few who would rather a much quieter affair, minus the hustle and bustle of wedding planning, guests and being the centre of attention. For those among you planning a secret wedding, make sure you know the ins and outs first so you can be on your way to matrimony.

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What to do if you are having second thoughts

It’s natural to feel the nerves before getting wed; after all, it’s one of the biggest commitments you’ll ever make. But if your cold feet are giving you thoughts of calling the whole thing off then you may need to take a step back and reassess. Here’s what you need to do…

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10 ways to survive the day

All your plans have come together nicely, and your beautiful day is now on the horizon. All that’s left to do now is to get yourself to the wedding on time and enjoy your special day, and here are top tips to help you do so.

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Top things you should do the night before your wedding

Getting wed, tying the knot, marrying – whatever you call it, it’s a big deal. With all those months of preparation and planning for the happiest day of your life, it’s important to take a moment to reflect and relax before the wedding comes. Here is a tick list of the best things to do the night before your wedding.

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10 must-haves for brides

Wedding dress? Check. Wedding rings? Check, check. There are certain things that a wedding just wouldn’t be the same without, such as the all-important veil, the ‘something blue’ and the bride’s garter. But there are some unexpected items that can make the world of difference. To ensure your wedding day runs smoothly, make sure you have these top ten items to hand.

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Top 10 wedding surprises

Arranging surprises for your blushing bride or dashing groom can add that extra shimmer of excitement to proceedings and can make your wedding day extra special. Take a look at these top ten wedding surprises to spring on your partner and make them remember just why they’re marrying you.

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How to choose the perfect wedding rings

The tradition of wearing a wedding ring to symbolise your enduring commitment to your partner dates back to BC. The Ancient Egyptians believed that the third finger of your left hand contained the vena amoris (literally the vein of love) which connected the finger directly to the heart. Thus, by placing a precious and eternal band around this amorous vessel, you demonstrate the enduring love you commit to in marriage.

Choosing the right ring is an important and exciting part of the pre-wedding process so to help you make the right decision here is the getwed.com ring buyer’s guide.

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Top ways to make your wedding last longer

Just like birthdays and Christmas Day, your wedding day will fly by quicker than you can say ‘I do’. To ensure you get the most out of every minute, follow these top tips to give your wedding day the full factor.

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Top reasons you’ve got cold feet

Feeling nervous before any big event is natural, not least before one of the biggest days of your life – your wedding day. But what is it that is making you feel this way? Is it just normal apprehensions about whether the months spent planning will come together, or is it a bigger concern? Here are the top reasons you’re feeling anxious before your wedding day.

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Unnecessary wedding extras to ditch

Weddings can be a dear do. While many couples wish for a lavish wedding day, the reality is that many added extras have to be left out to free up the budget and time for the bigger things. It can be tricky knowing what to cull from your wedding plans, but here are 10 unnecessary extras for you to choose from. 

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