Hey I'm new to the LIWeddings chat thing. I just booked my venue. I'm getting married 9/17/11. How many months in advace do you book things like florists, bands (or DJ's), photographers etc... I was going to wait until summer. I don't want to be too early and be the crazy bride, but I also don't want to miss out on the vendors that I want. Because I booke dthe venue their 'preferred vendors' have started to call, I'm hesitant on making appointments. Any advice?
my weddings in 2012, and i have the church, RH and the photographer booked so far.. DJ is next.. I don't think it's ever too soon to book. JMO
i also feel that booking early is good... you lock in prices and you more time to pay... all of the vendors you mentioned are major vendors so booking them as far in advance as you can is a good idea...
Book some things as early as you can - you can usually secure this year's rates if you do that. Things to wait on in my opin, flowers, dress, they will change as you get closer. I'd leave the dress to as long as you can. Definitely no more than a year before. Your tastes will change, you'll get more ideas as you plan...good luck!
While booking early is great, take your time and do your research. You don't have to book immediately, but give yourself options. I don't think it can ever be too early but don't rush your decisions.
hi... congrats :) im getting married sep. 24th 2011 ... its good to look into booking flowers and photography at least 1 yr in advance.. especially if you have a certain place in mind that you deff. want to work with.. september is a popular month and things get booked quickly :)
where are you getting married?? Try going to the showcases that are held at youe venue. You'll get good ideas there
Posted by FutureMrsLots
Hey I'm new to the LIWeddings chat thing. I just booked my venue. I'm getting married 9/17/11. How many months in advace do you book things like florists, bands (or DJ's), photographers etc... I was going to wait until summer. I don't want to be too early and be the crazy bride, but I also don't want to miss out on the vendors that I want. Because I booke dthe venue their 'preferred vendors' have started to call, I'm hesitant on making appointments. Any advice?
I would say it is never too early to start looking and booking! You will be sure to get all of your desired vendors without them being booked up already. I had no conflicts with any of my vendors being booked - I was engaged for 2.5 yrs and booked thinkings within the first 6months-yr depending on the vendor...nowadays so many brides are booking vendors well in advance so availability can be limited if you wait! For things like florists, you may be concerned if you are not quite sure what you want but you can book and then you don't pick what you want until your wedding is closer so I wouldn't be concerned about that..hth
