Straight answers on budgets, guest lists, seating and suppliers, written for couples planning a UK wedding themselves.
When a UK wedding needs a temporary event notice, what it costs (£21), and how to count the 10 clear working days so you are not late.
How much fizz, wine and soft drinks 100 wedding guests need, in UK 75cl bottles, split by reception, toast, meal and evening bar.
Bridebook says £20,604 and Hitched says £21,990. Why the figures differ, what both exclude, and how to work out your own number instead.
Giving notice, the 28-day rule, booking a registrar, venue licensing and insurance. The unglamorous UK wedding admin that catches couples out.
A decision rule for wedding plus-ones and partners that holds up when someone questions it, plus how to word invitations so the answer is clear.
How round and long wedding tables differ on conversation, space, sightlines and cost, and which suits your room and guest count.
RSVPs move right up to the deadline and past it. How to build a wedding seating plan that survives late changes without starting again.
The traditional UK top table order explained, why it differs from the American head table, and four alternatives that work better for some families.
Three top table options, the equal-distance rule, and how to handle step-parents without a row.
Save the dates 9 to 12 months, invitations 6 to 8 weeks, RSVP 3 to 4 weeks. Why UK and US advice differs, and the deadline you should actually plan around.