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What will it cost?
- · How much will my wedding cost with my guest count and country?
- · What is the average cost of a wedding in the United States?
- · What is the average cost of a wedding in the UK?
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Is the venue big enough?
- · How many people can my venue or tent actually hold?
- · Do I need a permit for a party, picnic or wedding ceremony in a Toronto park?
- · What accessibility requirements legally apply to my event, and how do I plan for them?
See all venue & operations decisions →
What could go wrong?
- · Do I need a Temporary Event Notice for my event, and when must I apply?
- · How many people can I safely host in a UK marquee or village hall, and what fire rules apply?
- · Do I need a permit to serve (not sell) alcohol at my private event in the US?
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What has to happen when?
- · Which 2026 or 2027 wedding dates should I target or avoid?
- · What are the legal fees to get married in the UK, and when must I give notice?
See all timing decisions →
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Budget & costs
More →How much will my wedding cost with my guest count and country?
What is the average cost of a wedding in the United States?
What is the average cost of a wedding in the UK?
How much should a corporate event or conference cost per attendee?
Venue & capacity
More →How many people can my venue or tent actually hold?
What size tent do I need for my event?
How much do different types of wedding venues cost?
What size marquee do I need for my UK event?
Food & drinks
More →How much alcohol do I need for my event?
How much food do I need per person for my event?
How long can food safely sit out at my event?
Should I serve a buffet or a plated dinner?
Staffing & logistics
More →How many bartenders, servers and crowd staff do I need?
How many portable toilets does my event need?
How many parking spaces does my event need?
What size generator does my outdoor event need?
Permits & legal
More →Do I need a Temporary Event Notice for my event, and when must I apply?
Do I need a permit to serve (not sell) alcohol at my private event in the US?
What taxes and mandatory charges will be added to my US venue and catering quotes?
What accessibility requirements legally apply to my event, and how do I plan for them?
Weddings
More →Do I need a full wedding planner or just a day-of coordinator?
Should I book a DJ or a live band?
Which 2026 or 2027 wedding dates should I target or avoid?
What size cake do I need for my guest count?
Corporate & fundraisers
More →How much does AV cost for a conference or corporate event?
How do I budget a fundraising gala so it actually nets money?
How much does it cost to put on a 5K or fun run?
How much should we budget per person for a work holiday party?
UK event rules
More →What are the legal fees to get married in the UK, and when must I give notice?
What permissions do I need for a street party in the UK?
How do I protect my deposits if an event supplier goes bust or fails to deliver?
How many toilets does my UK outdoor event need?
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