Wedding Notes UK

Planning a wedding in the UK

Wedding Notes UK

Calm, practical guidance for UK couples planning a wedding, from the legal steps to the last dance.

A bride's hands with henna, gold bangles and an embroidered wedding outfit

Changing Your Name After Marriage in the UK

Changing your name after marriage in the UK: why you don't need a deed poll, how to update your passport and driving licence, and who else to tell.

7 November 2026A groom reading his vows from a sheet of paper beside his bride at their wedding ceremony

Civil Ceremony or Religious Ceremony: What Is the Difference?

Civil ceremony or religious ceremony: what is the difference in England and Wales? Where each can take place, who leads it, what you can include and the registrar fees.

7 November 2026A wedding reception room with round tables laid with flowers, candles and glassware

Questions to Ask a Wedding Venue Before You Book

The questions to ask a wedding venue before you book: availability, ceremony approval, what the price includes, suppliers, timings, access, deposits and cancellation terms.

7 November 2026A wedding planning notebook and pen beside a vase of pink gypsophila

Wedding Planning Timeline: What to Do and When

A wedding planning timeline for UK couples: what to do and when, from setting a budget and booking the venue to giving notice, invitations and the final week.

7 November 2026Two gold wedding rings resting on the dictionary entry for marriage

How to Give Notice of Marriage in England and Wales

How to give notice of marriage in England and Wales: the 29-day rule, where to go, the documents to bring and what changes if one of you is from outside the UK.

7 November 2026

Our first guides are on their way. In the meantime, take a look at the legal steps.

Getting married in England and Wales: the legal stepsThe legal steps to getting married in England and Wales: giving notice, the 29-day rule, choosing a civil or religious ceremony, witnesses and your certificate.