Lets say that you were originally going to be married next year, but you and your fiance (for various reasons) pushed it to the FOLLOWING year. When do you begin planning for it? I mean, how early is too early to get everything together, and is it a waste of time letting everyone know now?
2006-10-02 06:10:51 · 10 answers · asked by glorymomof3 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
We were originally going to be married in March of '07, then it changed to July 07, now it is July '08. I have already planned majority of it, including the hotel bookings and hall rentals. Now i think i shuold just stop and wait because technically there isnt much i can do now until next july. Is there something else i should do?
2006-10-02 06:19:55 · update #1
Take a break from the planning for now, and work on it when you can. Then start up full blast July "07.
Just b/c your taking a break for now does not mean that you should not be auditioning bands and reviewing photogs. Just take it at your leisure.
2006-10-02 09:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by ee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know the date and where you want the wedding and reception held, you should at least reserve them as soon as possible. Especially if it is at a place with a long waiting list. You can start looking at colors and dresses and things now as well. Like, if you know of a certain color theme that you want, or style, start looking now, but don't buy it yet. Also, start looking at cake designs too, especially if you are going to a reputable place. Get all the details you will need from the reception site, like do they require you to use their caterers, or can you bring your own? Can you choose the menu? There is a long list of things you need to remember. If you type wedding checklists into a search engine (I use yahoo) you will bring up a ton of lists which will help you figure things out. Also, if you are planning on using a wedding planner, start looking for one of those sooner rather than later too. They can help answer a ot of your questions, and they also make sure everything goes off without a hitch.
Good luck and congratulations. If you can't find the checklists, e-mail me....I have them saved on my computer from helping 4 people I am related to and friends with plan their weddings. I am also training to become a wedding planner, so I know what I am talking about.
2006-10-02 13:36:13 · answer #2 · answered by Genny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start on it ASAP especially with the venue. Having the luxury of a long time will allow you to get a nicer venue.
Here's a tip. Really research your photographer. Anyone can take good pictures, but you want one that will blend well with your celebration. I learned this at my brothers wedding. The photographer was kind of in your face and obnoxious. My photographer was a ghost, many of the guests were wondering if I even had a photographer. That is who you want.
Send the invitations no less than three months before the wedding, allow more if it is in the summer.
2006-10-02 13:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never too EARLY to start planning your wedding. My fiance and I started to talk about our wedding two years before our wedding date. Like our colors and I had my dress and we knew what kind of food and we talked about who was going to be in it (we didn't ask them we just talked about it) Then when the one year mark came we were so ahead of schedule for everything. When the busy time came and we had one month left we had nothing to do. We made our favors and we finished them quickly. I felt like I should have been doing something but we had nothing to do because we knew what we wanted so when it was time to plan it was easy to plan everything. we just really had to book it.
But I would start researching photographers and figuring out what photos you want. Start looking at different style dresses, for you, your bridesmaids, and your bridesmaids. Then start thinking about flowers, silk, or real the color (light or dark) what kind of flowers. Lots of different choices. What florist to use! Then you can start booking everything. People book up fast. They might not book but a year in advance though. I would get a 2008 calendar as soon as you can and start marking things like book florist, book photographer, if they won't let you book for now. This way you won't forget to do ASAP.
2006-10-02 14:15:28 · answer #4 · answered by glitter3317 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best time to start planning for a wedding is a year before. Of course have some ideas in your head if you see something you like write it down but if its on sale girl you better buy it! lol Good Luck with everything!
2006-10-02 13:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too early, some places require AT LEAST a year in advance for reservations.
Let people know you guys are getting married at least 5 months in advance, especially if you have people coming in from out of town.
Best of Luck to both of you!
2006-10-02 13:15:00 · answer #6 · answered by marypaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay... Start planning NOW!!! Believe me since I'm planning a wedding myself.. Start now. Save yourself the heartache and the troubles and the money and start now.. The sooner you plan.. the cheaper and better rates you'll get.. Companies feed and prey on people who need to plan right away because they'll know you're desperate and willing to pay... The more time you have.. the better bargaining you'll have...
2006-10-02 13:14:58 · answer #7 · answered by KIm Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12-14 months of planning time is more than plenty. Certainly not more than 14 months.
Do not let anyone know plans that you are uncertain of. You will look foolish when you have to change plans and re-explain. Also, be sure your guest list is finalized before talking about your plans to anyone. It is rude to talk about details of a social event with someone who will not be invited to it.
2006-10-02 23:16:39 · answer #8 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I would probably wait until July like you said. But you can always look around for accessories. Try www.customweddingsolutions.com
2006-10-02 21:31:08 · answer #9 · answered by Mommy-of-Twins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still do a lot of research. And if you book things like flowers, photographers, venues, it'd be cheaper in a year's advance.
2006-10-02 14:02:55 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋