Timelines

What to do when — booking windows, deadlines, run sheets.

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Which 2026 or 2027 wedding dates should I target or avoid?

How far in advance should we plan a fundraising gala, and in what order?

How far in advance should we book the wedding venue and other vendors?

When should we send save-the-dates and wedding invitations?

How long is a wedding reception and what happens hour by hour?

How long does it take to plan a wedding — can we do it in 6 months?

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What are the legal fees to get married in the UK, and when must I give notice?

Is a Friday, Sunday or weekday wedding cheaper, and is it worth it?

What time should the ceremony start and what's the wedding-day run sheet?

How long does wedding hair and makeup take?

How long is a wedding ceremony — secular vs religious?

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