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AvidRunner -> RE: Question about weddings... (10/25/2009 8:56:57 AM)
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It depends on what month you want your wedding to be. If it's a popular month like June, July, September or October, then you should start planning about 18 months ahead of time to have the best pick of locations, DJs, etc. Also, dates like November 2011 will be booked well ahead of time (11-11); October 2010 (10-10) is most likely out of the question at this point.
Halloween weddings are more unusual so you'll have more time. I would start looking at locations/vendors next summer, and start putting down deposits next August/September (note that vendors will be going into their busy season so will be slower to be available to meet with you or respond to correspondance). DJ/band and photographer should be booked about the same time as the location, and flowers can wait for a while after that. You want to order a dress about 9-10 months before the wedding if you're doing the traditional wedding gown thing - most places need about 6 months to order, then time to alter. Don't order it TOO early, because you may change your mind on the style (and don't keep looking at wedding dresses AFTER you order it for the same reason).
At this stage in the game, start a file with a notebook - tear out pictures in magazines you like, print out ones you find online, and write down ideas you have.
The biggest piece of advice I can give you is this: remember that while your wedding is about you and your future spouse, the reception is FOR your family and friends - take into account what they need to be comfortable and have a good time, too :-)
You DON'T need a wedding planner. You DO need to work with competant professionals (location managers, vendors, etc) and you need 100% reliable family/friends to handle last minute things for you.
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