The rise of the intimate wedding
Many couples who tied the knot under Covid-19 restrictions have spoken glowingly about the experience of more intimate ceremonies, which look set to stay.
Weddings
Country Life’s guide to weddings covers everything from picking an engagement ring to choosing a dress, a venue and how to run your day.
Whether you’re considering an afternoon at your local church, a royal wedding at Windsor castle or a week-long extravaganza on the other side of the world, we’ll have all the expert advice you need.
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How to find the perfect 'mini-moon' and honeymoon combination
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Five genuinely unforgettable honeymoons from the travel experts who've doubled down on romance and glamour
No holiday you'll ever book is more important to get right than your honeymoon. Here, honeymoon experts Turquoise share some suggestions for holidays which you'll remember as much as the big day itself.
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How to choose wedding music: Band, DJ or something a little bit different?
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Wedding dos and don'ts: Nine tips to hold the perfect wedding reception
Hamish Shephard, founder of Bridebrook and owner of wedding venue Hedsor House, shares his expert tips how to ensure your wedding reception goes with a bang.
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Curious Questions: Why do brides throw their bouquets? And wear white? And wear something old, new, borrowed and blue?
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10 honeymoon destinations for inspiration, adventure and waterfalls that make Niagara look like a dripping tap
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The Utterly Inessential Wedding Shopping List: From beautiful bouquets to romantic getaways
As the excitement of last night begins to fade into memory, we hold dear in our hearts those who are about to embark on months and months of careful planning, menu tasting and reckless spending. Alexandra Fraser presents to you everything you (may or may not) need to get through the wedding planning season and your special day.
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Four essential wedding marquee tips to help you hold the perfect countryside wedding
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10 things you need to think about if you're planning a wedding at home
Georgie Evans, Web & Marketing Manager at The Wedding Present Co., shares her tips on having your wedding at home and what advice she gives to others looking to do the very same.
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The story of the Royal Wedding between HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in 21 gorgeous photographs
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Anglo-American marriages: The special relationships
Prince Harry is not the first Englishman to lose his heart to an American girl. Clive Aslet charts the long-standing tradition of transatlantic marriages.
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8 stupendous holiday hideaways fit for a Royal honeymoon
HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are deferring their honeymoon until a few months after their wedding – which means they've plenty of time to pick just the right place.
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The five golden rules of wearing a hat to a wedding
If you've a wedding or two (or three) coming up this year, Emma Hughes steps forward with advice for an essential of a lady's wardrobe: the hat.
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Meghan Markle - the profile: 'She and Harry symbolise the best of a modern, progressive Britain’
As Meghan Markle becomes the newest member of the Royal Family, we take a look at the life and career of a woman whose presence looks set to give a huge boost to the monarchy. Flora Watkins reports.
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HRH Prince Harry – a profile: An exceptional young man in an exceptional situation
Fun loving, but fiercely protective of Meghan Markle, Prince Harry thrived in the army and, with her support, will continue to be an exceptional young man, says Rupert Uloth.
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An open letter to Meghan Markle, from one transatlantic bride to another
Carla Carlisle welcomes Royal bride Meghan Markle to the Anglo-American Sisterhood.
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'Permission to marry your daughter, sir?' – Why you still need to ask for her father's blessing to get married
Asking the father's permission to marry his daughter is hopelessly outdated yet remains an absolute essential part of the rituals of marriage, says Rupert Uloth.
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Choosing perfect wedding presents: A guide for brides, grooms and guests
Getting just the right thing for the happy couple can be a minefield for guests – how do you choose something they'll actually want, without resorting to cold, hard cash? Flora Watkins offers her advice.
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The wedding traditions we need to keep hold of – and the five that need consigning to history
Times change, things move on... but some things are always worth cherishing. Here's Country Life's advice on the wedding traditions that still have a place, and those that you can safely do without.
