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Wedding Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe your wedding venue, supplier services, guest count and activities. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant wedding risk assessment covering all venue hazards, supplier compliance and guest safety in minutes.
Used by wedding venues, planners, marquee hire companies and suppliers across the UK
🎊 Outdoor marquee with electrical supply and caterers? Mention it — we'll include fire safety, electrical safety checks, emergency access routes, weather contingency and all supplier coordination requirements.
Legal Requirements for Wedding Events
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, wedding venues and event organisers have a duty of care to all persons affected by their undertaking — including guests, staff, suppliers and contractors. This requires a documented risk assessment covering all reasonably foreseeable hazards associated with hosting a wedding event.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regulation 3) require employers and self-employed persons to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of risks. For wedding venues, this includes crowd management, fire safety, electrical safety, food hygiene, alcohol service, and coordination of multiple suppliers on site.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person (venue owner or event organiser) to carry out a fire risk assessment where the public are present. Weddings typically involve temporary structures, decorations, candles, and temporary electrical installations — all of which increase fire risk and must be assessed.
Where alcohol is served, the venue must comply with the Licensing Act 2003 and associated conditions. Where catering is provided, Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations 2006 apply. Where children are present, safeguarding considerations under the Children Act 2004 may be relevant if childcare or supervision is provided.
How It Works
1. Describe Your Event
Tell us the venue type (indoor, marquee, barn, outdoor garden), number of guests, activities planned (dancing, fireworks, bouncy castle), supplier types (caterers, DJ, florist, photographer) and any specific hazards like uneven ground, water features or open flames.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant wedding risk assessment covering all venue hazards, supplier coordination, guest safety and regulatory requirements including the Fire Safety Order 2005.
3. Instant Download and Use
Download as PDF and Word. Share with your venue, insurers, licensing authority or suppliers. Include in your event management plan. £29, no subscription.
What It Covers
Every wedding risk assessment is written in full — covering all venue, supplier and guest safety hazards relevant to your event.
Fire safety — emergency exits, fire extinguishers, candles and decorations
Crowd management — capacity limits, queuing, guest flow
Marquee and temporary structure safety — wind loading, anchoring, weatherproofing
Electrical safety — temporary supplies, PAT testing, RCD protection
Trip hazards — cables, uneven ground, steps, ramps
Food hygiene and catering safety — allergen management, storage, waste
Alcohol service — licensing, intoxicated guests, door supervision
Entertainment safety — dancing, sound levels, stage safety
Child safety — supervision, safeguarding, play areas
Weather contingency — wet weather plans, heating, shelter
Supplier coordination — method statements, insurance checks, inductions
Vehicle movements — deliveries, parking, site access
First aid provision and emergency procedures
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 compliance
Works For
From intimate barn weddings to large outdoor marquee receptions, Anyrisks covers every wedding format and venue type.
What Customers Say
"Our venue hosts 80+ weddings a year. Anyrisks gives us a professional, comprehensive risk assessment that we can tailor for each booking in minutes. Absolutely brilliant."
Emma Richardson
Venue manager, Cotswolds
"I'm a wedding planner working across multiple venues. Anyrisks saves me hours — it covers marquees, caterers, fire safety and supplier coordination every time."
Sophie Chen
Wedding planner, London
"We provide marquees for outdoor weddings. Clients now ask for risk assessments as standard — Anyrisks makes us look professional and compliant without the admin burden."
James Hartley
Marquee hire director, Yorkshire
Anyrisks vs DIY Templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fire Safety Order 2005 compliance referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| Supplier coordination and method statement checks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers marquees, outdoor venues and temporary structures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Alcohol licensing and crowd management included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Weather contingency and emergency procedures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a risk assessment for every wedding at my venue?
Yes — while the venue hazards remain constant, each wedding presents unique risks based on guest numbers, activities, suppliers and weather conditions. A generic template is not sufficient. Anyrisks allows you to tailor the assessment for each booking while maintaining compliance.
Does this cover marquees and outdoor weddings?
Yes — describe the venue setup (marquee, tipi, open-sided structure, garden) and weather exposure. The assessment will cover wind loading, anchoring, weather contingency, electrical safety for temporary supplies, and emergency access routes.
What about supplier risk assessments — caterers, DJs, photographers?
The wedding risk assessment covers coordination and oversight of suppliers. You should request method statements and insurance certificates from high-risk suppliers (caterers, electricians, marquee erectors). Anyrisks includes supplier induction and coordination requirements.
Does it satisfy insurance and licensing requirements?
Yes — wedding venue insurers and local licensing authorities expect a documented risk assessment covering fire safety, crowd management and alcohol service. Anyrisks produces a professional, regulation-referenced document that satisfies these requirements.
Can I use this for both small and large weddings?
Yes — specify the guest count and the assessment will scale appropriately. A 50-guest barn wedding requires different controls to a 300-guest marquee reception, and the assessment reflects this.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the venue, guest count, activities and suppliers, and Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced wedding risk assessment instantly.
What if we host weddings across multiple venues?
Purchase a separate assessment for each venue type or configuration. Anyrisks costs £29 per assessment with no subscription, so you can generate venue-specific assessments as needed.
Does it cover fireworks and special effects?
Yes — mention fireworks, sparklers, confetti cannons, smoke machines or other special effects in your description and specific safety controls will be included, including crowd safety distances and fire safety precautions.