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calendar diary Your 12 Month Countdown To The Big Day A month by month checklist to plan your perfect wedding.
marriage certificate Dotting the I's and crossing the T's The minimum legal age for getting married in England and Wales is 16.
two wedding rings Documents The superintendent registrar needs to know your details.
credit cards Fees In this day and age, nothing comes for free.
civil partnerships rainbow flag bow Civil Partnerships Since 2005, same-sex couples have been able to register as civil partners.
blue wedding invitation with a white bow Stationery Wedding stationery is an all-important part of the planning.
golden wedding invitations Different Hosts, Different Invitations There are several alternative wordings for your wedding invitations.
outdoor wedding gazebo Your Wedding Reception Venue To make your day perfect, your reception venue has to tick lots of boxes.
wire stick people holding hands Receiving Line and Top Table Seating Planning a traditional or modern top table at your wedding reception.
blue wedding table setting with forks Venue Decoration and Accessories When decorating your venue, be bold, flirtatious, inventive, and elegant.
two wedding rings on a green leaf Green Weddings Green weddings are the bees knees, do your bit for the environment.
white chair cover with a cyan bow Chair Covers You will probability want than merely acceptable chair coverings.
wedding top table and flowers Backdrops and Lighting Starlight backdrops will make the perfect complement for the top table.
white table linen and table setting Linen, Napkins and Table Decor Vibrant or pastel colours work as well as white, just don’t overdo it
outdoor wedding marquee Marquees and Catering There’s something very English about a beautifully decorated marquee.
tropical wedding setting Bar Facilities If funds allow you could provide a free bar.
prawn starter Catering For all weddings, food is a hugely important part of the celebration.
pink cocktail and green olives Drinks Keeping everyone refreshed on your day is very important.
bride and wedding flowers Flowers Whatever kind of wedding you're planning; flowers have to be part of it.
white wedding cake with black ribbon Cakes When the speeches and toasts are over, it’s time to cut the cake.