Having set the wedding for 2pm in the previous scenario, there will be time in the morning for the guys to go clay pigeon shooting or to play a round of golf, before dressing for the wedding and having a pub lunch. The girls can have a spa massage before having their hair and makeup done etc.

The important things to remember are:

1) Your wedding day starts from the time you wake up. Plan to enjoy every moment.

2) Imagine the day from the point of view of your guests. When will they want to eat? Are there times that will seem flat? A free hour after dinner before the evening starts can slow the day down and fragment the party.

3) It's your wedding day, so allow plenty of time to chat to your guests after your photographs have been taken.