Planning a wedding is a thrilling journey full of surprises and excitement. But amidst the commotion, it?s easy to overlook the importance of early preparation. Procrastination can set you up for unnecessary stress and last-minute chaos that spoils not just your wedding day but the weeks of blissful engagement leading up to it.

Some tasks must wait until the final stretch, like finalizing the seating chart based on RSVPs or delivering welcome bags to the room block. But most wedding to-dos can and should be addressed long before your wedding week to ensure your big day unfolds seamlessly.

From securing your dream team to creating backup plans, here are eight things you don?t want to delay.
These Are the Things You Absolutely Cannot Leave to the Last Minute When Planning Your Wedding By Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting

photo by  Hamish Irvine – full wedding here 
Booking your venue and vendors
There?s no wedding without a venue and a team of professionals to bring it all together! Booking your venue and building your vendor team is one of the most critical aspects of wedding planning, and it?s best to prioritize this step as soon as possible.

?The wedding industry is filled with highly talented, creative people in small businesses,? says Vijay Goel of Bite Catering Couture. ?The creative excellence that comes with it is balanced by the fact that many can only book one event on any given date.?
While the venue is often the most significant selection, consider all your k...