Engagement

CONGRATULATIONS! Everyone here at Wedding Ideas is so excited for you as you embark on the most exciting and amazing journey of your life.

Getting your engagement right sets you on the correct path towards the perfect wedding. As engagements are typically a new and unique experience, knowing what to do when can seem overwhelming.

Don’t panic. The most important thing you can do is sit back and relax – this is a day and period that you’re supposed to enjoy.

We’re here to help, with in-depth advice and guides on getting your engagement right. From making the perfect proposal to throwing an amazing engagement party and beyond, we’ll help you make the right decisions.

 

 

Everything you need to know about buying an engagement ring

Once you’ve popped the question and she’s said yes, it’s all about the ring - you’re responsible for choosing a ring she has to...
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This surprise proposal at an auction got our hearts racing!

We're loving surprise proposals at this festive time of year, and this one is no exception… Perfectly planned by The Proposers, and ably assisted by...

A truly out of this world proposal that will take your...

This amazing film has given us shivers in the Wedding Ideas office, so we knew we had to share it with you - it's...
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How to get gorgeous celebrity wedding hairstyles at home

Do you often look at celebrity bridal hairstyles and think 'my hair would never do that'? Well, we're here to tell you that it...

A step-by-step guide to wedding planning from Bliss Wedding Shows

When the lovely Dawn from Bliss Wedding Shows got engaged in Ibiza, we knew we had to ask her for her wedding planning tips...
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How the Wedding Ideas Forum can help you plan your wedding...

So you’re engaged. Congratulations! And now you’re wondering where you’re going to get married and when. What you’re going to wear, what your maids...
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12 simple wedding planning steps every bride should follow

Congratulations, you're engaged! Now you can start your wedding planning journey, and we're going to show you where to start… We caught up with The...
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Be inspired by these amazing wedding planning videos

Wedding planning can be a tricky business – you hear about all these wonderful ideas, but it's difficult to imagine how they will look...
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9 no-nonsense ways to beat wedding planning stress

Wedding planning can be a very stressful time of life, but it doesn't have to be that way! With dresses, budgets, in-laws and more...

Expert tips for beautiful bridal updos and down dos

If you're looking to get incredible hair for your big day, celebrity hairdresser, Richard Ward, gives us his top tips for achieving picture-perfect follicles. Since...

Get picture-perfect teeth for your big day with Philips

Every bride wants to look their best on their wedding day and a perfect smile is essential for those cherished pictures. Whether you are maintaining...

Top tips for choosing your perfect wedding day hair stylist

Celebrity hair stylist Vicki Lord has been in the industry for 25 years and specialises in bespoke bridal hairdressing. We caught up with her...

6 ways to make your eyes pop in your wedding photographs

We all want our eyes to stand out and ‘sparkle’ on our wedding day – remember those wedding photos will last forever! That's why we've...

Wedding weight-loss myths busted!

There are more myths about dieting than any other subject. So the experts at Slimming World  are here to help us separate the facts...

Look incredible in your pictures with our 6 month bridal beauty...

Congratulations, you've just got engaged! Now's the time to sort out your bridal beauty regime and organise your six month plan of attack, so...

Delicious and nutritious recipes from weight-loss experts Slimming World

Every bride-to-be wants to look and feel her best on the big day and, thanks to Slimming World, you can achieve your perfect bridal...

The ultimate guide to attending weightloss bootcamps

We all know the feeling, you’ve been on a diet for ages you lost a fair bit of weight at the beginning and you...

How to get a 20s-inspired make-up look for your big day

Since the release of The Great Gatsby we've all wanted to recreate the make-up and styling from one of the most glamorous decade's in...

7 apps guaranteed to help you lose weight for your wedding

Having a great app on your phone is like having a PA in your pocket and if you’re looking to lose weight and get...