Between the venue, the guest list and a hundred other things, a prenup might be the last item on your wedding planning to-do list. But it deserves a slot — and an early one — because timing is part of what makes it work.
Treat it as an early task
Slot the prenup in alongside the big early decisions, not the last-minute ones. Signing in good time before the wedding — at least 28 days ahead — keeps it free of any last-minute pressure, which is one of the things that helps it hold up.
A rough timeline
- Early on — have the conversation and agree the broad aims.
- A few months out — gather disclosure, prepare the agreement, take independent advice.
- Well before the wedding — sign and store it safely.
It need not be a big job
A prenup is far less work than most wedding tasks. An online agreement can be prepared quickly for a fixed fee (see how much a prenup costs), leaving you to focus on the celebration. See what to include to get started.
Where a prenup fits in wedding planning
The trick with a prenup in your wedding planning is to treat it as an early task, not a last-minute one. Slot it in alongside the big early decisions — the venue, the date — rather than the final scramble, because signing in good time (at least 28 days before the wedding) keeps the agreement free of any suggestion of pressure, which is part of what helps it hold up. A simple timeline works well: have the conversation and agree the broad aims early; gather disclosure, prepare the agreement and take advice a few months out; then sign and store it safely well before the day. It is far less work than most wedding tasks.
Prenups and wedding planning: FAQs
When in wedding planning should you do a prenup?
Early — alongside the big first decisions, not at the end.
How long does a prenup take?
Far less time than most wedding tasks (see prenup costs).
Create your prenuptial agreement online
UK Prenup lets couples in England & Wales create a clear, fair prenuptial agreement online from £199, with your document generated instantly as a PDF. See how it works or get started.
UK Prenup is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. A prenuptial agreement in England & Wales is not automatically binding, and both partners should take independent legal advice before signing.