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Hi all!
bride2b81614
Posted: Mar 12, 2014 11:32 AM+

Posted: Mar 12, 2014 11:32 AM
Hi all!
My name is Lauren and I just got engaged on Saturday
I'm so excited. We are definitely planning to get married in Aug but we obv don't have a venue yet so the date is up in the air. My FH is going to be transferred to Dallas with his job the beginning of Sept. I'm really looking forward to getting to know everyone!I'm a little overwhelmed so I'll prob have lots of q's
Lisa and Steven
Posted: Mar 12, 2014 11:43 AM+

Posted: Mar 12, 2014 11:43 AM
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Congratulations! You really don't have much time to plan so I would suggest booking your venue ASAP especially if you have a specific venue in mind. I booked my venue for my 6/20/14 wedding in February 2013 and they didn't have many June dates available at that time. Good luck with your planning!
Caity828
Posted: Mar 12, 2014 11:46 AM+

Posted: Mar 12, 2014 11:46 AM
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Welcome! This board is so helpful, you'll get tons of resources as you plan your wedding! Congrats!
Vilardi82
Posted: Mar 12, 2014 12:01 PM+

Posted: Mar 12, 2014 12:01 PM
Hi all! - Long Island Weddings
Yes def look at venues asap. I booked in July 2013 for august 2014 and wanted a Friday night and there were only 2 Fridays left. BUT people do cancel so you may be able to get a good deal on a day that's left.I would dress shop soon too they need to be ordered asap.
bride2b81614
Posted: Mar 12, 2014 12:36 PM+

Posted: Mar 12, 2014 12:36 PM
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Thanks girls- I am planning to go tomorrow and check out a few places with my mom. I want to go to East Wind, Watermill and Windows on the Lake. Anyone have any experience with those venues? UGH I just feel so behind in everything
Lori0413
Posted: Mar 12, 2014 12:57 PM+

Posted: Mar 12, 2014 12:57 PM
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Congrats on your engagement and welcome to the boards! Everybody on here is really helpful, so good luck with planning!
Soon2BeMrsMango
Posted: Mar 12, 2014 02:21 PM+

Posted: Mar 12, 2014 02:21 PM
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Thats impressive, planning a wedding in less then 6 months. I'm freaking over all the stuff I have left and my major stuff is done. Good luck! Congrats on the engagement!
Alimm729
Posted: Mar 12, 2014 02:25 PM+

Posted: Mar 12, 2014 02:25 PM
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Welcome and congrats!! You'll love it here. Obvi, I'm a little biased and will say go see the east wind!! lol. But, you better hurry. We booked in September 2013 for October 2014 and they only had one saturday available!
Star625
Posted: Mar 13, 2014 05:43 AM+

Posted: Mar 13, 2014 05:43 AM
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Welcome and congratulations!!! Can't wait to learn more about you and the love of your life!!! I would def get to it on the venue and your dress. Happy planning!
kadymry
Posted: Mar 13, 2014 07:04 AM+

Posted: Mar 13, 2014 07:04 AM
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Congrats and welcome!
meejack1110
Posted: Mar 13, 2014 08:10 AM+

Posted: Mar 13, 2014 08:10 AM
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Welcome! I agree with the other ladies, call and see who has dates in August left. This way you don't even waste time visiting places that don't have availability.
Jillian Leigh
Posted: Mar 13, 2014 07:22 PM+

Posted: Mar 13, 2014 07:22 PM
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Welcome!! This site is so great! At every step of my planning I was able to come on here and find answers/recommendations for everything I needed! The biggest upside to planning a wedding in a short period of time is that you can usually get a great deal on your venue if someone recently canceled and they are trying to fill that date. Don't stress out too much (if it's possible!), my sister got engaged in an August and had her wedding that Decemeber so it is definitely doable, and her wedding was great!!Enjoy the next few months, they are going to fly by! And utilize this site whenever possible!
Jonsgirl024
Posted: Mar 13, 2014 08:15 PM+

Posted: Mar 13, 2014 08:15 PM
Re: Hi all!
Welcome n congrats!!
mrs2014
Posted: Mar 13, 2014 09:13 PM+

Posted: Mar 13, 2014 09:13 PM
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Congrats! I booked my venue in jan 2014 for June 2014, it can be done. You probably won't get your first choice of vendors, but you will be able to negotiate a lot since its a short timeframe. Start with venue and church and then move on to makeup/hair. The more popular vendors (read talented and affordable) book up quickly.
Gambigoo
Posted: Mar 13, 2014 09:50 PM+

Posted: Mar 13, 2014 09:50 PM
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Don't stress. My BFF planned her wedding in 5 months. It can def be done. Use these boards for research and to help find great vendors. Def go with the 'biggies' first. Venue, photo, flowers.... Also your dress. You want to make sure there's enough time to order it. Have fun and good luck!
Beebs1616
Posted: Mar 14, 2014 07:45 AM+

Posted: Mar 14, 2014 07:45 AM
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I had a friend that got engaged on Mother's Day and got married in August so it can be done.
MsErikaLynn
Posted: Mar 14, 2014 12:13 PM+

Posted: Mar 14, 2014 12:13 PM
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I would call places and ask for dates before going because a lot is going to already be booked and phew, 5 months away! you don't have time to waste! congrats and welcome!
Chels
Posted: Mar 14, 2014 12:29 PM+

Posted: Mar 14, 2014 12:29 PM
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Welcome and congrats!!!!!
coffeeisgreen
Posted: Mar 15, 2014 09:47 AM+

Posted: Mar 15, 2014 09:47 AM
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Welcome! Wow, a short but sweet engagement...good luck with everything! You'll definitely find the help you need here
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