Weddings
Budget, capacity, licensing and logistics decisions for weddings.
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How much will my wedding cost with my guest count and country?
Do I need a Temporary Event Notice for my event, and when must I apply?
How many people can my venue or tent actually hold?
How much alcohol do I need for my event?
How many portable toilets does my event need?
How many toilets does my UK outdoor event need?
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Budget & costs
What is the average cost of a wedding in the United States?
What is the average cost of a wedding in the UK?
What taxes and mandatory charges will be added to my US venue and catering quotes?
How do VAT, service charges and tips work on UK wedding and event catering?
How much do different types of wedding venues cost?
What are the legal fees to get married in the UK, and when must I give notice?
How much does wedding catering cost per person?
What is a corkage fee and how much do UK venues charge per bottle?
How much do wedding flowers cost for 100 guests?
Quantities & sizing
What size tent do I need for my event?
What size marquee do I need for my UK event?
How big should my dance floor be?
How much food do I need per person for my event?
What size cake do I need for my guest count?
How many tables and chairs do I need for 100 guests?
How many appetizers do I need per person?
What percentage of invited guests will decline our wedding?
Choosing between options
Should I serve a buffet or a plated dinner?
Should I run an open bar, a cash bar, or a dry event?
Should I book a DJ or a live band?
Do I need a full wedding planner or just a day-of coordinator?
Is a marquee wedding cheaper than an indoor venue in the UK?
Where can we legally hold our wedding ceremony in England & Wales?
Is wedding insurance worth it, and what does it actually cover?
How many hours of wedding photography do we need — 6, 8, or full day?
Is a Friday, Sunday or weekday wedding cheaper, and is it worth it?
Is a dry hire or all-inclusive package wedding venue better value in the UK?
Timing & deadlines
Which 2026 or 2027 wedding dates should I target or avoid?
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?
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?
Rules, permits & risk
How many people can I safely host in a UK marquee or village hall, and what fire rules apply?
Do I need a permit to serve (not sell) alcohol at my private event in the US?
Do I need a Special Occasion Permit for my Ontario event, and what does it cost?
Do I need planning permission or building regs approval for a wedding marquee?
How do I protect my deposits if an event supplier goes bust or fails to deliver?
What's our backup plan if it rains on an outdoor event?
Do I need a permit for a tent, and at what size?
Operations & staffing
What accessibility requirements legally apply to my event, and how do I plan for them?
How many bartenders, servers and crowd staff do I need?
How many parking spaces does my event need?
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