If your big day is approaching and you're wondering whether or not to cancel in light of Queen Elizabeth II's death, you're not alone.
as a mark of respect either.
'What is worth noting though,' says Sophie, 'is that there are a handful of unique venues, primarily in central London, that may have their own guidelines, such as Banqueting House in central London, which has announced that it is closing down for a week out of respect for the Queen.
If you are not getting married in a church and you would like to honour the Queen on your big day you could do so during your wedding breakfast. Consider devoting a toast to the Queen during your speeches. If you're giving a speech, you might include it in yours, or approach the first person scheduled to speak and ask them to include a reverential line or two.
How much you take the Queen into consideration on your wedding day is entirely up to you. 'It's a very personal choice,' says Sophie, 'and something that you should decide between the two of you. You might like to toast the Queen, build in an extra element to a speech, or even sing the national anthem. That said, no one is likely to judge you for not including any of the above either. Your friends and family want you to enjoy every second of your day.
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