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 Starting the Planning    Gadget Gifts    Reading for the Bride to Be    Wedding Day and Honeymoon Gifts

Obsessive Planning Disorder 

You think that the popping the question is the end of it until the big day? Think again! There seems to be widespread outbreaks of obsessive planning disorder, which you can either roll with or stick your head in the sand and try to ignore.  Or earn yourself some really big brownie points by helping her with a few well chosen items. It may buy you some peace and quiet until the big day.

Great Gifts for Starting the Planning

Gadget Gifts for the Bride to Be

We love: The Prada Phone by LG Buy it for: sleek designer good looks, and the 2 megapixel camera that will mean she can send you pics of things for you to comment on from the safety of your own home. Or the pub. Get it from: Carphone Warehouse, free with Orange contract

We love: this silver Nikon Coolpix S51 Buy it for: really good shots of everything during the planning process, or else it's a great honeymoon gift Get it from: Jessops, currently from £130

We love: Sat Nav from Tom Tom Buy it for: saving on the arguments as you head off to see venues, photographers, florists... Get it from: Advanced MP3 Players, from £179

We love: the Engagement Journal  Buy it for: a bride who likes to do it the traditional way, and who will enjoy looking back on it in years to come Get it from: Getting Personal, from £14.95

Inspirational Reading - Beautiful Books for Brides to Be

We love: The Wedding Bible Planner Buy it for: brides to be who like the traditional approach, who like beautiful books, and will enjoy having something to look back over in years to come. Also for a bride looking for some expert input, the book is written by Sarah Haywood, the media's "wedding doctor". Get it from: Blackwell, from £23

We love: Weddings by Colin Cowie Buy it for: those brides to be who love a good celeb wedding, and are avid Hello readers. Colin Cowie is wedding planner to the stars, and this book is worth it for the pictures alone! Get it from: Blackwell, from £9

We love: How to Get Married In Green Buy it for: your own green goddess to help her plan a gorgeous day without it literally costing the earth.  Get it from: Waterstones, from £7.19

We love: The Bride's Survival Guide: Plan Your Wedding Without Losing Your Mind Buy it for: the love of your life before she turns completely Bridezilla! Get it from: Waterstones, from £9.99

Thinking ahead - great gifts for your wedding day or honeymoon

Need some more ideas? Well, we have some great ideas for honeymoon gifts here, and maybe it would be a good time to read our lingerie guide!

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