An Afternoon Wedding 

Your time is most likely to be limited. If your ceremony is arranged for 2 pm and you then need to hold a wedding reception afterwards.  So don't plan to go on your honeymoon at 6 pm. That just offers you 4 hrs to fit everything in. If you want a small, cosy wedding, then that's fine, but if you want a huge event, it would seem a little rushed.

An Evening Wedding 

A recent change in the laws regarding the time you can obtain weddings means that you can hold your event throughout the evening. Then throw a party instantly afterwards. If you wish to hold your event in a manor house or National Trust residential property, this may be a good idea. These venues can be open to the general public during the day. This will allow you to have the place all to on your own throughout the evening hours. Just speak to your venue about what's possible.

An All-day Event

Your big day will take place for longer if you plan for a full day. This is wonderful for you, but you'll have to understand your guests' desires and needs. You need to consider amusing them from lunchtime to midnight.

Firstly, consider your budget. If you're holding your event at 2 pm, then you'll have to provide your visitors drinks quickly after that. This can be either a drinks reception or an afternoon tea. For the evening event, you're going to need to do the very same again. Greet your evening visitors with beverages and canapes before a night dish. This can be a buffet, official sit-down or something informal like a hog roast.