Where to begin

I just got engaged!!!! Do I set a date before I see a venue or after? And if I want my ceremony at a church also..who do I go to first..help!! Lol thanks

Where to begin - Long Island Weddings

Congrats and welcome! After FH and I got engaged we first created a guest list so we knew how big or small of a venue we would need. Then we researched venues we likes (even though my heart was set on Flowerfield Lol). We both wanted a Fall wedding but were flexible. From there we called to see what venues could accommodate the size guest list we had and made appointments to go see venues and get prices and packages. From there we determined what venue we liked best and what time of year and day of the week fit our budget. Then we fit that with what Flowerfield had available and lo and behold we are getting married 10/3/2014! We are doing the ceremony at our venue so I'm not any help with coordinating the church. Keep in mind...certain months are more expensive, and Saturday evening weddings are usually the most expensive day of the week. Hopefully, this helps a little!