Getting married is, and should be, a very special day. But make sure it's only a day, says Annunicata Elwes.
Style & Fashion
All you need to know ahead of Royal Ascot 2017
Tickets, tips, dress code and where to watch it if you don't make it to the meet.
Smart ideas for your wedding, from fashion to fragrance
Our Luxury Editor makes some savvy suggestions for your big day.
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.
When Sotheby’s and Savile Row collide: The jacket with a work of art within
A collaboration between Huntsman and Sotheby's has given rise to some remarkably beautiful jackets.
Why to invest in a set of bespoke tweeds – and where to get them made
A set of bespoke tweeds is on every gentleman's wish list – Charlotte Peters looks at the best places to get them made.
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.
Country Life Top 10: Wedding planners that mean business
Sometimes it's best just to call in the experts.
The secret to a good wedding? More sincerity, less triviality
The secret of the classic country wedding is quality over quantity, says Giles Kime
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.
Bridesmaids: Why less is more
Flora Watkins pleads with brides-to-be to avoid the temptation to recruit a small army.
Wedding myths debunked, and mysteries explained
Weddings are as chock full of myth and superstition as they are canapés and crazy relatives.
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.
The Savile Row suit made from the bellies of Mongolian yaks
One of London’s oldest Savile Row tailors is now producing suits made from yak hair.
The secret language of Valentine’s flowers
When you say it with flowers, choose your words carefully.
The importance of not wearing the wrong trousers… especially if you’re a prime minister
Leslie Geddes-Brown is full of praise for a smart sartorial move by Prime Minister Theresa May.
In praise of cords: Colourful, practical, and ‘the perfect country trousers’
Sometimes custard yellow, but always soft and snug, corduroy is one of the most pleasing materials in a countryman’s wardrobe, finds Alec Marsh.
From hidden swords to Sting, everything you need to know about walking canes
Sported by traditional types, the walking cane is both stylish, practical – and sometimes deadly.