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- Wedding planning checklist UK
A practical UK wedding planning checklist in the right order: budget, guest list, date, venue, legal notice, suppliers, invitations and the final month.
- How much does a wedding cost in the UK?
The average UK wedding cost in 2026 from Bridebook and Hitched, venue and catering averages, cost per guest and why your wedding may cost more or less.
- How to get married in England and Wales
The legal steps to get married in England and Wales: eligibility, giving notice, choosing a venue, registrar costs, witnesses and what happens after the ceremony.
- Nikah and legal marriage in the UK
How a nikah relates to legal marriage in England and Wales: registered buildings, authorised persons, registrars, why a civil ceremony matters and what to check.
Free planning tools
- Wedding budget planner
Free wedding budget planner for UK couples. Enter your total, adjust the shares and add your real costs to see what is left.
- Wedding countdown checklist
Enter your wedding date to get a dated UK wedding planning checklist from 12 months out to the final week. Tick tasks off and print it.
- Guest and seating calculator
Free wedding seating calculator: work out tables, seats, invitations and a catering cost estimate from your guest numbers.
All guides by topic
Planning and timelines
Checklists, timelines, guest numbers and venue questions.
- Wedding planning checklist UK
- How to plan a wedding in 6 months
- Wedding planning timeline: 12 months to go
- How many guests should you invite to a wedding?
- Wedding venue questions to ask
- When to send wedding invitations
- Wedding day schedule example
Budget and costs
What a UK wedding costs and how to split the budget.
Getting legally married
Giving notice, registrar costs, witnesses and your legal rights.
Muslim weddings
Nikah, mahr, walima, mehndi and halal catering, with the legal steps explained.
- Nikah and legal marriage in the UK
- Muslim wedding checklist UK
- Walima planning guide
- Halal wedding catering questions
- Mehndi night planning
Why trust this site
Costs come from the published Bridebook and Hitched UK reports, and the legal steps from GOV.UK. Where something is our own suggestion, such as the starting budget split, we say so. Read more about this site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wedding cost in the UK?
Bridebook's 2026 report puts the average at £20,604 (excluding ring and honeymoon) and Hitched's 2026 survey at £21,990.
How far ahead should I give notice of marriage?
At least 29 days before the ceremony, and no more than 12 months before, in England and Wales.
Is a nikah legally binding in the UK?
Only if the legal steps are followed, including notice, a registered or approved venue, an authorised person or registrar, and witnesses. See our guide.
Are the tools free?
Yes. They run in your browser and nothing you enter is sent to us.