After you get engaged, it?s easy to start getting excited about your wedding plans. But once you get the date set, how do you know when to start booking things" Is it better to get things done quickly, or is it better to wait a few months if your wedding date is far off"
Here?s a general idea of when you should book each wedding service so that you can be as prepared as you possibly can for your big day.
Wedding Planner
If you are planning on using a wedding planner, then this should be the first hire that you make during your wedding plans. You want to make sure that you are using someone right from the beginning of planning just so you don?t have to help them play catch up, and so you can get the full usage of their expertise. Most couples typically spend about a year planning for their wedding, so it?s a good idea to book your wedding planner about a year in advance of your date.
Wedding Venue
The wedding venue is the biggest piece of the wedding planning puzzle. It is the most important thing to book, and should generally be booked first. You will need to know what address to give your baker or caterer if you don?t already have a wedding venue.
As soon as you know your wedding date – and have appropriately celebrated your engagement – go ahead and start looking for a venue for the event. You should book your wedding venue about 9 months to one year before your wedding date. Allow for even more time if your venue is particularly popular in your cit...