Designing your own engagement ring – the dos and the don'ts
Designing a bespoke engagement ring for the love of your life is a daunting prospect. Luckily, there’s expert help at hand, says Emma Hughes.
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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Planning an English country wedding | Part 8: The Happy Ending
'A year’s worth of wedding planning has been for nothing if I turn up all stitched up and cross-eyed like Frankenstein’s monster'
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How to choose the perfect Mother of the Bride dress, shoes, hat and accessories
Sarah Jane Lewis, former Fashion Editor of Brides magazine, shares her tips for bewildered mothers in the run up to a wedding day.
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Planning a wedding? Take a look at the Country Life guide to getting married
Whether you're planning a low-key ceremony at your local church or a royal wedding with thousands of guests, we have all the advice you need.
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Weddings: Why an afternoon beats an entire weekend
Getting married is, and should be, a very special day. But make sure it's only a day, says Annunicata Elwes.
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Smart ideas for your wedding, from fashion to fragrance
Our Luxury Editor makes some savvy suggestions for your big day.
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Why morning dress is flattering, tasteful and essential for weddings
Whether you splash out or keep it simple, one thing you shouldn't compromise on is your wedding clothes – and morning dress is best, says Jonathan Self.
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Why a wedding day is about the people, not the price tag – no matter how high
Caroline Fleetwood has seen it all while hosting weddings at Duncton Mill Fishery in Sussex – and she offers some words of advice for couples planning their nuptials.
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Country Life Top 10: Fabulous florists
Beautiful flowers for your big day.
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Country Life Top 10: Wedding planners that mean business
Sometimes it's best just to call in the experts.
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Country Life Top 10: Wedding photographers & videographers
Capture your big day with style.
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Country Life Top 10: Perfect wedding venues
Dreamy places to say 'I do'.
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Country Life Top 10: Wedding caterers – The best companies for killer canapés
Feast your eyes on these foodie delights.
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Country Life Top 10: Heavenly honeymoon destinations
We select the most romantic getaways around the world.
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The secret to a good wedding? More sincerity, less triviality
The secret of the classic country wedding is quality over quantity, says Giles Kime
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How to plan the perfect country wedding
Annabel Beeforth from Love My Dress gives her tips on how to pull off the perfect country wedding.
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Bridesmaids: Why less is more
Flora Watkins pleads with brides-to-be to avoid the temptation to recruit a small army.
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Wedding myths debunked, and mysteries explained
Weddings are as chock full of myth and superstition as they are canapés and crazy relatives.
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Country Life Top 10: Engagement rings - The finest rings, from Tiffany, De Beers and more
You'll be heading down the aisle before you know it.
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Top places to propose
Our list of the top places to propose is a must-read if you're thinking about popping the question, as is our advice for where to avoid...
