Planning too early?

Honestly planning your own wedding is both fun and a headache. But the best thing about it is that YOU know what you want, and YOU know where your expectations are. When you’re doing it all alone a lot of people are going to have a say, but it isn’t their wedding is it? Lol plan ahead!!!! Especially because plans can change. You wouldn’t wanna plan late and not be sure what to do if something needs to change. You have an advantage— planning early lets you get a plan B so NOTHING can ruin your special day. You go gurl!

I don't think you are planning too early at all. I'm not getting married till June 12, 2021 and I have the ceremony, reception and cater all ready booked. You do you, its your wedding who cares whatever everyone else says!

We’re getting married in March 2021 and booked our venue this past December 2019. They also do the catering, ceremony, open bar, etc. I love planning and will enjoy planning from now until March 2021!!! Have fun and ignore what people are saying. Do you!

We got engaged on Christmas and already booked our venue and photographer for June 26th, 2021. Our venue is extremely popular and only had one Saturday left in June of that year when we took a tour. I say the quicker you book things the less stress later on there will be also. We were also so excited to start the planning process. Enjoy your engagement and wedding planning!

We got engaged June 2019 and wedding Date is December 2020. By July, we had our venue booked and I began researching and planning. After the venue I did take a break from intensive planning for a few months and got right back to it at the 1 year mark. I don't like to be rushed and I like to spread out cash going out. We've done a lot of planning quick (faster then our friends at least).


Honestly, I learned that no one is going to be as excited as you are about your wedding and events! So people may be critical. Yes, take your time and enjoy your engagement. No need to over stress yourself. But if you are like me, planning is a way of enjoying the experience. You do what works for you two!

Our date is December 2021... While I'm also getting the whole "it's too early," I find that it helps me make better decisions. I have a tight budget also and planning things this far ahead gives me ideas for things I can DIY to save costs, as well as completely scratching some things that we don't really need or care about. Early planning is great against last-minute stress and overspending

I got engaged July 2019 and my wedding is May 2021. This morning, I put the deposit down on the last vendor I needed to book! There’s nothing wrong with planning early - it gives you more time to do research, put down your deposits, and pay for the wedding. I’ve paid for between 1/4 to a 1/3 of the wedding already through deposits and setting up payment plans with my vendors so that the last thing I have to worry about on my big day is money!

Also - the sooner you plan things, the more you can save on DYI decor. If you know your scheme and everything else within 6 months of the wedding, you have SOOO much time to design it exactly to your liking! My fiancé and I bought a Cricut Maker from AC Moore’s going out of business sale for cheap and it’s been so fun to use and we are too excited to make our own wedding decor.

I’m planning for oct 2022. I got the venue and dress. But I agree with you. To see how much we need to save.

I don’t see why people say you start planning too early, I would have loved to start planning earlier but I don’t want to put our wedding off any longer 😂 I think it’s good to be prepared but I know how you feel about being sensitive, but people are judgy

Don't worry about what other people say. My fiancé and I are getting married in November of next year, 2021, and we've got the big stuff booked already. Venue, DJ, photographer and a make up artist is next. We chose to plan this far ahead to get our money in order and pay most everything off since I'll be student teaching the semester we get married and won't have any money to pay for things. Planning is your time to really make your wedding your own, don't let anyone make you feel down about doing it. 😊

I think you’re doing just fine by planning early. I got engaged 10/9/2018, started planning early as well and a lot of people were saying I was planning too early and I had so much time blah blah blah. As I met with vendors and booked with them, they all commended me for being calm and organized. All I have left to do is order my favors (which are cookies) and find shoes. Congrats on your engagement and good luck with your planning.

I think it’s best do go ahead and get stuff done and not have to worry about it! We got engaged October 2019 and we are getting married September 2020 and within 3 months I’ve gotten almost everything done!

Is there such a thing as “too early” ? Because ours is next May too & ive already booked the venue, the caterer, the DJ & picked my colors. You are doing great! Ignore them

It is never too early to book vendors for your wedding! I personally think it is less stressful to get them taken care if right away so your not stressing out last minute. Enjoy your engagement!

No it isn't planning to early at all. Because we are doing the same. All. Our Friends told us it was to much because we had a year to plan.. in reality May June July and August is a popular Wedding time for most Brides. If you dont plan now you are Not. Guartened the time and date of the venue.

There's no such thing as too early.
Well, unless you're planning the wedding before meeting your future spouse!
I love how you're doing it, and I think taking your time has more benefits than just knowing your budget. It will allow you to be more relaxed during the wedding itself instead of worrying about every last supplier etc.

Organized never goes wrong!

First off good morning dear. Second of all this is your wedding and you can book as early or late as you want. This is your money that's being spent and your wedding and what you envision for your day. Don't let those who aren't contributing manipulate your thoughts of your early planning. I hope this helps you out. Oh also if you have to be straightforward with some people then so be it. Don't feel bad if feelings are hurt and not in a mean way. Just a 'mind your business" type of way. I hope this helps you and happy planning.

View Quoted Comment I agree. I was told that if I didnt book before June I wasn't going to get the date I wanted for us we are Enloping with a small budget and buying a house is almost stressful. So we have the Reception paid. Our Catering paid. My dress and flowers and his rings paid. Not along as my gifts for our bridal party. We did put the deposit on our Ceremony and next week it will be the DJ. I am so Thankful for help from my friends on the Wedding Wire! Yall are the bomb.. Happily Engaged 😘

View Quoted Comment Amen. You go girl!!!