Every little girl's dream, a simple rite of passage, a long year of preparation...weddings mean different things to different people. But at a time when couples are tying and untying the knot and families expanding and breaking up faster than ever, what does a wedding actually represent?

A wedding ceremony is so much more than just an act of commitment: it can also be a logistical nightmare! Your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life and a display of your love for each other, so everything from the decorations right down to the cake and photos has to be perfect.

To build up a picture of what weddings mean to you, share your experiences with us by taking part in our survey.