FH and I got engaged on September 2nd. We're not trying to rush and we don't feel stressed but our only concern is we want to get our reception booked so we know the date. But is next september, 1 year, 365 days to today TOO soon? Especially since september is such a busy month. HELP! Advice time!
It's definitely doable, our engagement was only 9 months!
If you can swing it money wise I would def do it! My engagement will be a year and half exactly and I think its too long!
Posted by BellaRegina
Congrats! My engagement will be 3 years long by the time we get married...so i'm not the best one to ask HAHA. But if you feel you have the time to plan etc, go for it
I dont think thats too soon at all. If you can afford it why not? We are getting married 1 year and 3 months after our engagement.
Thanks for all the responses!
Enjoy the planning process!
I spent this weekend calling venues for next fall and dates were limited, but I still had options. A few places told me that they wouldn't have any Saturdays in my timeframe (Aug - Oct) but almost all had Sundays or Friday nights available. I fell in love with Fox Hollow and booked on the spot because they only had one date that worked for me (based on the time of day I was looking for, they did have other dates available). What was strange was that some halls said that August is cheaper than Sept/Oct and others said the reverse. I was planning on Sept/Oct for sure but ended up saving $$ by doing August.
A yr def is doable. If u can afford it and feel like u have enough time to plan then go for it! Good luck.
Posted by lpatticake
I spent this weekend calling venues for next fall and dates were limited, but I still had options. A few places told me that they wouldn't have any Saturdays in my timeframe (Aug - Oct) but almost all had Sundays or Friday nights available. I fell in love with Fox Hollow and booked on the spot because they only had one date that worked for me (based on the time of day I was looking for, they did have other dates available). What was strange was that some halls said that August is cheaper than Sept/Oct and others said the reverse. I was planning on Sept/Oct for sure but ended up saving $$ by doing August.
You can do it! I just started today, I'm getting married one year from today as well. I know plenty of people who've planned in less as well. The only thing I would suggest is to make sure to do your venue first because I know all the venues I've looked at are filling up quickly.
Posted by BrideToB
You can do it! I just started today, I'm getting married one year from today as well. I know plenty of people who've planned in less as well. The only thing I would suggest is to make sure to do your venue first because I know all the venues I've looked at are filling up quickly.
it all depends on the $ situation i would have loved to have it sooner but with the number of guests , etc etc we needed to save up!!
Posted by lpatticake
I spent this weekend calling venues for next fall and dates were limited, but I still had options. A few places told me that they wouldn't have any Saturdays in my timeframe (Aug - Oct) but almost all had Sundays or Friday nights available. I fell in love with Fox Hollow and booked on the spot because they only had one date that worked for me (based on the time of day I was looking for, they did have other dates available). What was strange was that some halls said that August is cheaper than Sept/Oct and others said the reverse. I was planning on Sept/Oct for sure but ended up saving $$ by doing August.
Posted by Sugaplum111905
Posted by lpatticake
I spent this weekend calling venues for next fall and dates were limited, but I still had options. A few places told me that they wouldn't have any Saturdays in my timeframe (Aug - Oct) but almost all had Sundays or Friday nights available. I fell in love with Fox Hollow and booked on the spot because they only had one date that worked for me (based on the time of day I was looking for, they did have other dates available). What was strange was that some halls said that August is cheaper than Sept/Oct and others said the reverse. I was planning on Sept/Oct for sure but ended up saving $$ by doing August.
Thats what I was told by the RH i booked with. I was looking at Sept/October as I thought it was off season but when we went to speak to our BM he advised that July/August was cheaper. I was tempted to change our date to August but couldn't as my bother is getting married mid. August. Yay to you for saving $$$. Happy Wedding Planning!
Congrats!...I think 1 year is doable, you may not get the date you want because of others that booked in advance but i've heard sometimes you get better deals!
Totally do-able. I was engaged in June and married in March. Good luck and congratulations!
I say do it, but start saving immediately. also make sure none of your other friends are getting married then so ppl are free.
