What should happen if the main wedding programme runs late?
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Have the coordinator revise the remaining schedule, protect essential services and tell guests and suppliers what has changed.
Check food safety, transport, venue hours and any official restrictions before deciding what can run later. Shorten optional activities rather than silently compressing necessary breaks or rushing safe departures. Record extra services before authorising them. A delayed programme needs one shared decision; separate relatives promising different new times can make the disruption worse.
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Managing an event
UK Health and Safety Executive
Coordination, competent roles and monitoring across event phases. Not a substitute for local requirements or site-specific assessment.Source checked:
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UK Health and Safety Executive
Emergency roles, assistance and communication; local emergency contacts and plans must be confirmed for the event.Source checked:
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