Where you meet first
A café near the venue — in Marylebone, the South Bank, Notting Hill or Shoreditch — half an hour before you are due. London is large, so pick one near the venue, not near you.
The occasions people book for
Weddings in town and in the country, black-tie dinners and awards, livery and club dinners, and work Christmas parties. Many London invitations name a dress code; put it in the plan.
What it costs in London
A booking in London is priced for the country: about $660–$970 for the day, before her travel and any tickets. The exact price is agreed in writing before you book.
When to book
May to September is wedding season, and December is the office-party month. Two weeks ahead gives the most choice; a December Thursday or Friday needs three to four.
Frequently asked questions
Can she manage black tie?
Yes. Put the dress code in the plan; if it needs something specific, agree it before the day.
Can she come to a wedding outside London?
Yes, if she agrees; her travel is part of the agreed price, and she leaves when the day ends.
Will colleagues know?
Only if you tell them. The introduction is agreed in advance.