Planning a wedding in the UK
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Every guide we've published, newest first.
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 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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 2026Our first guides are on their way. In the meantime, take a look at the legal steps.