Am I doing too much too soon?

So in the last month, I've booked my venue, church and band. I want to start calling photographers this week and I registered for January 2013 Pre-Cana even though my wedding is in July 2014 and I originally wanted a September 2013 session but FH asked me to push it back because he'll have just started school by then. FH thinks I'm nuts for registering for Pre-Cana so early and some other people think I'm rushing through everything. But I'm really just excited and feel like the more I can accomplish earlier on, the more relaxed I can be later on when the date draws closer!

Back me up 2014 ladies! Who else is being an overly enthusiastic bride?

Am I doing too much too soon?

ME!!! So I think you're good lol! The way I see it, if you get the big vendors out of the way, you'll be sure to get whoever you want at lower prices then if you book later. Also, at least for me, next summer will be filled with more of the details like do it yourself projects, hotel blocks, and dresses. I wouldn't want to worry about checking out major vendors on top of all that!

Am I doing too much too soon?

I'm totally enthusiastic! We've booked...
Church
Venue
DJ
Photographer
Videographer

...and you get first choice for everything! :) And my best friend just got married and they did Pre-Cana the week before their wedding. I'd rather do it earlier and get it over with. It's YOUR wedding...do whatever makes you happy!

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I am a 2013 bride and believe me the earlier you book the things you really want the better. It will give you more time to budget and more time to relax. People thought I was crazy for booking quickly but I never had to not book something due to the date being booked already. The early bird gets the worm! Once you have all the big stuff then you can enjoy everything soooo much more :) Good Luck with everything and you should be excited!!

Am I doing too much too soon?

We definitely booked early! We have our venue and DJ, onto photographers in the next couple weeks and we have over 2 years left. As they say, 'Early worm gets the wedding she wants' haha

Am I doing too much too soon?

We booked the Church, Hall, Photographer and we are going to be booking the Dj by September. The only reason we haven't booked the Videographer is because he won't book that far in advance lol so I'm waiting on him or that'd be done as well. We are starting precana in the fall, I agree I rather get it done early and not have to worry about it and be able to relax and not stress! Nothing wrong with getting a head start plus like everyone said you get you first choice for everything bc you book early, and sometimes get the previous years prices!

Am I doing too much too soon?

your definitley not doing too much too soon! i booked church, reception hall and photo/video...onto looking for djs now..planning and booking early helps give you time to save $ and not get urself too stressed when u try and do everything last minute! good luck!

Am I doing too much too soon?

no it's better to book things and get them out of the way! plus you can pay them slowly over time instead of all this money at once.

Am I doing too much too soon?

I'm a 2013 bride and believe me, its better to book early! I got engaged in nov 2012 and started looking for venues in december..and THAT early, I was still limited on my june or july wedding dates..I definitely think you should get the big stuff done as early as possible..especially when you have to make sure the vendors have your date available. I just finished ordering my invitations and everyone kept saying how early I was..but I just kept saying, well the date and location and time and all the info on the invite isn't going to change..so why not do it now while I'm home for the summer? (I'm a teacher)

either way, you do what's good for you and don't worry about what other people say.

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I got engaged in June and by July I had all my big vendors booked LOL. The earlier the better!! It's your wedding...do what you want! Enjoy the planning..its soo much fun

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Posted by cj52514

ME!!! So I think you're good lol! The way I see it, if you get the big vendors out of the way, you'll be sure to get whoever you want at lower prices then if you book later. Also, at least for me, next summer will be filled with more of the details like do it yourself projects, hotel blocks, and dresses. I wouldn't want to worry about checking out major vendors on top of all that!

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This!

We have booked the hall (ceremony and reception location), DJ, photographer, videographer and officiant.

Am I doing too much too soon?

No way, the earlier the better! You can get what and who you really want for a great price if you do it earlier! We have booked out venue, DJ, cocktail hour music and photographer! Plus it's so exciting you can't help but want to plan, enjoy it!!

Am I doing too much too soon?

I'm a 2013 bride and I had my vendors booked a year and a half before!! I wasn't the first one, either. I JUST booked my florist because I didn't want to be crazy with that vendor, and I almost didn't get the girl I wanted!!!

Am I doing too much too soon?

also prices can go up so it's better to lock in a price now btw.

Am I doing too much too soon?

Thanks for the support, ladies! I'm usually the most laid-back person, so I think FH is a little daunted by my sudden Type A personality.

And that's an excellent point about the prices, so anytime he thinks I'm going nuts, I'll just remind him of that!

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Crashing ....

I would say nope ..not at all...b/c i did everything early and now im just hanging out and my wedding is in 5 months and let me tell you ..it goes by so fast ...so i think its so much better to get everything big out of the way plus you have all the great choices!@

Am I doing too much too soon?

I think it is good to get as much as you can done right away. I want to be able to enjoy the months leading up to my wedding, not stressing about having to book a vendor. Enjoy :)

Am I doing too much too soon?

My family thinks I am crazy for booking two years in advance as well! They keep saying that we need to wait, but I don't want to wait. We booked the reception hall and we are working on DJ/Band and photographer now.

Am I doing too much too soon?

Reading this made me feel SO much better. Everyone around me said I was nuts for starting so soon,but my fiance and I are just so excited! We booked photographer, videographer and booked engagement party. The day of e-party booking we ordered invites. Our whole guest list is basically made. So happy we aren't the only overzealous ones!

Am I doing too much too soon?

Think of how relaxed we'll all be in 2014, ladies! Everything will be done and FHs won't be calling us bridezillas