Registry fees are mandatory costs with no loopholes - even royals pay them. In the UK, registry office fees average £300 for the ceremony alone, or £1,342 for a full registry office wedding including the venue. Budget for this early as it's a non-negotiable expense. Registry office weddings are the most affordable legal option for intimate ceremonies.
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Things always take longer than planned. Build 15-30 minute buffers between major events: getting ready to ceremony, ceremony to photos, photos to reception. This prevents stress if hair runs late or traffic is heavy. A relaxed timeline means better photos (you won't look rushed), more time to enjoy each moment, and flexibility for spontaneous opportunities. Share the padded timeline with vendors but the actual timeline with your wedding party.
Designate one non-wedding-party person (friend, coordinator, trusted family member) as the contact for all vendor and guest questions on wedding day. Instruct vendors and family to only contact this person, never you or your partner. This protects your experience from logistics stress.
Essential items: safety pins, fashion tape, stain remover pen, pain relievers, bandages, deodorant, breath mints, phone chargers, tissues, bobby pins, clear nail polish (for runs), scissors, super glue. Assign someone to keep this accessible all day. Prevents 90% of common crises.
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