What is a typical timetable for a wedding in the UK?

Most UK weddings follow a loose rhythm rather than a strict rule. A common plan is a ceremony at 2pm or 3pm, lasting about 30 to 45 minutes. After that, guests enjoy drinks and canapés while you have photos, usually for an hour or so. The wedding breakfast, which is the main meal, often starts around 5pm, with speeches either before or during the meal. By 7:30pm or 8pm, the evening guests arrive, the cake is cut, and dancing begins. Some couples choose a later ceremony, around 4pm, and skip a full sit-down meal in favour of an evening buffet. Others start at noon and finish early. The key is to work backwards from the time you want to dance and the light you want for photos. In winter, an earlier start helps you use daylight. In summer, a later ceremony can mean golden-hour photos. Your venue and caterers will have their own timings, so talk to them early. Remember to build in buffer time for travel, traffic, and people taking longer than expected. A relaxed timeline is better than a rushed one.