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When is too early to book?

kam0813 Posted: Nov 10, 2005 12:49 PM+

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Posted: Nov 10, 2005 12:49 PM

Re: When is too early to book?

Posted by chellynyc

I found the dress I like but am concerned about ordering it now - almost two years ahead of time. My Mom would do the alterations so I'm not worried about that but I'm worried about perserving the dress.

kam0813, you said you have your dress - how are you preserving it??

leave it in the bag away from direct sunlight and wrap a flat white sheet around the dress, your dress will be fine.

giapet99 Posted: Nov 10, 2005 01:01 PM+

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Posted: Nov 10, 2005 01:01 PM

Re: When is too early to book?

I think booking 2 years in advance is fine. I'm not getting married for 18 months and I already have my church, reception hall and photographer. All my friends think I'm crazy but at least I'm going to get the vendors that I want. As for the 2005 prices my photographer already has his 2007 prices so I don't know if you really will lock in 2005 prices with every vendor. Some of my vendors that I'm loking at are giving me the 2006 prices.

Missladybug15 Posted: Nov 10, 2005 09:58 PM+

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Posted: Nov 10, 2005 09:58 PM

Re: When is too early to book?

I think it is fine to book now. This way you are pretty much guaranteed to get whatever you like. And you also have time to research different ideas

Athee07 Posted: Nov 10, 2005 11:57 PM+

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Posted: Nov 10, 2005 11:57 PM

Re: When is too early to book?

Let me tell you- I booked my reception hall back in January of 2004 so no its not too early to book anything!! Lock in those 2005 rates! They save ALOT in the long run!! Ive got photographer /videographer/ hall /and church so far ( and our wedding bands, and favors if you count those!)

anything you can get out of the way go for it!!

chellynyc Posted: Nov 11, 2005 09:07 AM+

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Posted: Nov 11, 2005 09:07 AM

Re: When is too early to book?

Man, your really organized!! FH and everyone tells me I'm an organized anal freak - but I think you top me!!

lilpie19 Posted: Nov 11, 2005 09:40 AM+

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Posted: Nov 11, 2005 09:40 AM

Re: When is too early to book?

Posted by kam0813

Posted by chellynyc

I found the dress I like but am concerned about ordering it now - almost two years ahead of time. My Mom would do the alterations so I'm not worried about that but I'm worried about perserving the dress.

kam0813, you said you have your dress - how are you preserving it??

leave it in the bag away from direct sunlight and wrap a flat white sheet around the dress, your dress will be fine.

Yeah I also called my bridal salon and they told me not to worry they store the gown in a temperature control room and my dress will be safe with them until the wedding, so that made me feel better!

toddlerteacher Posted: Nov 12, 2005 11:18 AM+

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Posted: Nov 12, 2005 11:18 AM

Re: When is too early to book?

I think if you book in advance it gives you a better chance of getting the things that you want (ie band, flowers, etc) sometimes if you wait those things may be booked already. GOOD LUCK..HTH