The UK wedding library
Straight answers for couples, families and guests: 232 guides, 3,392 answered questions and 54 free tools. Written for UK weddings, every culture and every budget.
Ten topics
Everything for the wedding, in one place
Planning and timelineWhere to start, what to book first, how long it takes and how to keep planning calm.24 guides · 474 questionsBudget and costsSetting a budget, who pays for what and how to save without it looking cheap.24 guides · 412 questionsInvitations and stationeryWording, timing, save the dates, e-invites, RSVP cards and the paper on the day.24 guides · 448 questionsWedding websites, RSVP and QR codesWhether you need a wedding website, what to put on it and how online RSVP and QR codes work.23 guides · 422 questionsDresses, suits and styleWedding dresses, lace and veils, suits, bridesmaids, hair, make-up, rings and what guests should wear.24 guides · 453 questionsCeremony, legal and venuesGiving notice, the legal bits, church and civil ceremonies, vows, readings and choosing a venue.24 guides · 430 questionsCultures and faithsMuslim, Sikh, Hindu, Jewish, African, Caribbean, Chinese, same-sex and multicultural weddings in the UK.21 guides · 471 questionsGuests and etiquetteThe guest list, plus-ones, children, seating, gifts, speeches and being a good guest.23 guides · 282 questionsDécor, flowers and signsFlowers, tables, colour schemes, signs, banners, backdrops, favours and cakes.22 guides · 0 questionsThe day and afterThe running order, photos, music, food and drink, the honeymoon and life after the wedding.23 guides · 0 questions
Free tools
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Wedding planning checklistEvery task from the proposal to the day, in the order you need them. Your ticks are saved on this device.Wedding budget calculatorEnter what you want to spend. We suggest a split by category, and you change any line to suit you.Wedding guest list builderAdd households, mark who is invited to what, and download a spreadsheet at any time. Your list stays on this …Wedding invitation wording generatorChoose who is hosting and the style. We write the wording; you copy it or change it.Wedding QR code generatorPaste your link, choose colours and a label, then download a print-ready QR code. Free, no sign-up, and it ne…Wedding hashtag generatorEnter your names and new surname for a list of hashtags. Check each one is not already in use.Wedding day timeline builderSet the ceremony time and the parts of your day. We build a running order you can tweak and print.Wedding shopping listTick what you need, cross out what you do not, and download your own shopping list.
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Popular guides
Guide · Getting startedHow to Start Planning a Wedding: First Steps in OrderThis guide walks you through the first steps of planning a wedding in the UK, from the proposal to setting a date, giving notice, and build…Guide · Timeline and checklistWedding Planning Timeline UK: Month by Month ChecklistThis guide gives you a complete month by month wedding planning timeline for the UK, covering every booking stage from venue to favours, wi…Guide · Choosing a dateThe Complete Guide to Choosing Your UK Wedding DateThis guide helps you choose your UK wedding date by weighing seasons, months, weekdays, bank holidays, and legal timing. It gives you pract…Guide · EngagementHow Long Should an Engagement Last? A UK GuideThis guide covers typical engagement lengths across the UK, including religious and cultural considerations, and helps you choose a timelin…Guide · Bridesmaids, best man and ushersHow Many Bridesmaids Should You Have? A UK GuideThis guide covers how many bridesmaids to choose for your UK wedding, from small ceremonies to large celebrations, with practical advice on…Guide · Booking suppliersHow to Book Wedding Suppliers in the UK: A Complete GuideThis guide walks you through finding, comparing, and booking wedding suppliers in the UK, from photographers and venues to caterers and flo…Guide · Small weddings and elopementsMicro Weddings in the UK: The Complete GuideThis guide covers everything you need to plan a micro wedding in the UK, from guest numbers and legal requirements to venues, costs, timeli…Guide · Stress, family and wellbeingHow to Manage Wedding Planning StressThis guide explains why wedding planning can feel stressful, how to spot the signs in yourself and your partner, and practical ways to stay…Guide · Setting a budgetHow to Set a Wedding Budget in the UKThis guide walks you through setting a realistic total wedding budget, splitting it into clear categories and tracking every cost from the …Guide · Who pays for whatWho Pays for the Wedding in the UK? A Complete GuideThis guide explains who traditionally pays for a UK wedding and how modern couples and families share costs today. It covers both families,…Guide · Saving moneyHow to Save Money on a Wedding in the UK: A Complete GuideThis guide shows you how to cut costs across every part of your UK wedding, from the venue and dress to food, flowers, and photography, wit…Guide · Venue and food costsWedding Venue Costs in the UK: A Complete GuideThis guide explains how wedding venue costs work in the UK, from site fees and what your hire includes to deposits, licences and negotiatio…
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