Thinking of switching my date from 2011 to 2010...thoughts?

Original post by MerSaysEh

Dec 10, 2009 09:25 AM

Hi all!

I got engaged on Thanksgiving and originally we were thinking of October 2011, but after meeting with some potential planners and discussing it we are considering switching the date to November 2010. Do you think I have enough time if I do that? I haven't started at all except for meeting with potential planners, but I have heard that since it will be less than 12 months and a November wedding we can get some great discounts, I'm just worried, will I have time to do everything?
I'm dead set on a fall wedding, so there is no in-between, it is either fall 2010 or fall 2011. Thoughts?

Thanks ladies!

Jna2010 Posted: Dec 10, 2009 09:46 AM

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yup i think you can definitely do it

Diana12 Posted: Dec 10, 2009 09:46 AM

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You can totally do it.

Lisalana Posted: Dec 10, 2009 09:52 AM

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Yes - you can totally do it in less than a year. I've done so much planning, and still have so much time till the big day. I wish my wedding was closer.

es2189 Posted: Dec 10, 2009 09:55 AM

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oh haha i just realized that you had fm'd be about sojourner last month!! no wonder i recognized your screenname and your planner questions!! i thought it was strange that i would get two different brides asking me about sojourner's ability to plan a jewish wedding!!!

MerSaysEh Posted: Dec 10, 2009 09:56 AM

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Posted by es2189

oh haha i just realized that you had fm'd be about sojourner last month!! no wonder i recognized your screenname and your planner questions!! i thought it was strange that i would get two different brides asking me about sojourner's ability to plan a jewish wedding!!!

haha and I didn't put it together either! but now it all makes sense! so funny!

Drues_Girl Posted: Dec 10, 2009 09:58 AM

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come join us as a 2010-er...... the girls will help you plan here

FutureMrsSoltan Posted: Dec 10, 2009 09:59 AM

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Posted by MarjorieFrank

Posted by futureMrsJSL

I think you could definitely do it within a year. As long as you are flexible with your date and vendors, you should be fine.

ITA. You may not have all of the options that you want, but it is do-able.

ita !

MerSaysEh Posted: Dec 10, 2009 10:01 AM

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Posted by Drues_Girl

come join us as a 2010-er...... the girls will help you plan here

soo sweet! I really want to, but as someone mentioned (Christine I think) the final decision is about finances. My dad and FILs are splitting it, and FILs are down (FH is their oldest and they want him married already!) my dad is hesitant because my brother got married in March so money went there and he is paying my last semester of grad school tuition next month, so its a lot of money to get together in a short amount of time. I totally understand that, but I'm hoping that by doing it in November we can save a lot.

Thanks for all the replies so far, soo sweet and encouraging!

NYYankeeGirl72 Posted: Dec 10, 2009 10:02 AM

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Welcome and congrats!!
I think you can definitely do it. And you have all of us who can give you plenty of advice......

MrsC2010 Posted: Dec 10, 2009 10:02 AM

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you can def do it.....plenty of ppl plan weddings in a year or even less.

miamimerger Posted: Dec 10, 2009 10:03 AM

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you have plenty of time! :)

M_Berk-Glenn Posted: Dec 10, 2009 10:05 AM

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You have enough time for a Nov 2010 wedding

JayBee216 Posted: Dec 10, 2009 10:10 AM

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The past two years, I've been a bridesmaid in weddings where the bride got engaged in the END of Jan and had it in Nov - it's SO do-able!!!

I agree with everyone - get the RH and church (if you're having your ceremony at a church) set first, and then take it from there!!

If you're worried about finances, maybe just have a DOC instead of a full-out wedding planner?

AdriandSteve Posted: Dec 10, 2009 10:11 AM

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Posted by stinenandy2010

Absolutely, I think you just need to be organized and with the help of a planner(which it sounds like you might have) you can totally do it! I would just focus on booking major vendors first and then worry about little details.

ita

MerSaysEh Posted: Dec 10, 2009 10:14 AM

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Posted by JayBee216

The past two years, I've been a bridesmaid in weddings where the bride got engaged in the END of Jan and had it in Nov - it's SO do-able!!!

I agree with everyone - get the RH and church (if you're having your ceremony at a church) set first, and then take it from there!!

If you're worried about finances, maybe just have a DOC instead of a full-out wedding planner?

Yeah, the thing is my family (mom especially) live in Canada and I really don't know any vendors or anyone here, so I really feel like I need the help. BUt I do have a planner in mind who is VERY reasonable - her full planning is almost the same as some other planners' DOC prices, so I don't think that is the issue. Its more about getting the money together for the big stuff like RH. Thanks though!!

rdubs Posted: Dec 10, 2009 11:46 AM

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I have no doubt you can switch the date and have plenty of time! I am getting married in July and haven't done all that much yet

FutureCap Posted: Dec 10, 2009 11:51 AM

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i got engaged on 7/22/09 and we are getting married on 6/12/10.... less than 11 months to plan and i had a TON done within 3 weeks!

Ray8183 Posted: Dec 10, 2009 12:07 PM

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It can be done, but it's all about your $$$. We would help you plan it too.

ourwedding9510 Posted: Dec 10, 2009 12:18 PM

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You can DEF get it all done in time! Time management and use the internet as a tool to help you. Honestly, I got engaged last New Years and wanted a Sept or Oct wedding. We decided on 2010 because FH's sister go married in May. I HATE this long engagement and I ask him EVERY DAY if we can just go to city hall and get married and cancel everything! Nov 2010 is DEF enough time and no matter what you pick, it will be BEAUTIFUL!!!

Lsorrent Posted: Dec 10, 2009 12:19 PM

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Posted by stinenandy2010

Absolutely, I think you just need to be organized and with the help of a planner(which it sounds like you might have) you can totally do it! I would just focus on booking major vendors first and then worry about little details.

I completely agree with this. FH and I were originally trying to plan for only a 9 month engagement, but the spaces weren't available, so we waited.