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Liberty
Beginner May 2021

Planning too early?

Liberty, on January 27, 2020 at 6:21 PM

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Hi fellow brides and brides-to-be! Our wedding isn't until next May but so far I have booked our venue for the ceremony and reception, our caterer, and our photographer just to get an idea of how much money I have to spend. I'm getting a lot of snarky comments from people saying that I'm planning...
Hi fellow brides and brides-to-be! Our wedding isn't until next May but so far I have booked our venue for the ceremony and reception, our caterer, and our photographer just to get an idea of how much money I have to spend. I'm getting a lot of snarky comments from people saying that I'm planning too early. I'm not sure if it's because I'm overly sensitive or that they're right. I think I'm just anxious about the whole thing. I have a very strict budget and by planning this sixteen months early I feel like I have a better idea of how much I want to save every month. Any thoughts or comments?
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  • Brooke
    Savvy October 2021
    Brooke ·
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    I am also getting married May 2021 and I have booked our venue, photographer and month-of-wedding planner! I am going to keep looking and book vendors if I love one. I do not think it is too early. May is a very popular month for weddings and I want to be prepared so I can enjoy the wedding planning process. I think you are right on track! Smiley smile

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  • Mackenzie
    Just Said Yes June 2021
    Mackenzie ·
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    I definitely do not think you are planning to early especially if you have a strict budget. I have started planning our wedding that will be next June. Since I’m planning the entire wedding myself I wanted to make it as stress free as possible so I wanted to start now. Don’t let others tell you what to do or how to do it. This is about you and your partner, so you need to do what’s best for the both of you! Wish you the best of luck!
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  • J
    Just Said Yes September 2021
    Johana ·
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    I don’t think it’s ever to early! Our wedding isn’t until September. I have also started booking the venue and catering. This well really help give me time to know the amount of money needed of all the things I want on that special day.
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  • Izabella
    Beginner August 2020
    Izabella ·
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    I think that a perfect idea I wish I wouldn’t of done that. But yes it better to start saving and booking things now just in case someone cancel on you and you have enough time to book another person.
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  • Melissa
    Savvy October 2020
    Melissa ·
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    Better early than late! We got engaged March 31 last year and booked our venue (for this May) about a month later- so over a year out. It’s definitely one of the first things you want to decide on because a lot of your planning will revolve around that.
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  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
    Samantha ·
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    I was planning 15 months out and some people were so judgmental about it. But the truth is some vendors and venues weren’t available at that point. In my opinion, you can’t plan to early and people who are planning or recently planned a wedding will get that. Just ignore everyone else.
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  • Alisha
    Rockstar April 2021
    Alisha ·
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    It is never to early to book your venue bc I booked my venue a month after we got engaged. You did the right thing in booking your venue ahead of time bc venues get booked quickly. You want to make sure that is in place first so you can do other things for your wedding and you will not be stressed about a venue
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  • A
    Just Said Yes October 2020
    Alan ·
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    My partner asked me to marry him in January 2019. We set the date of our wedding for Oct 17, 2020 - 2 years and 9 months later. In February of 2019, we had signed contracts with the venue, the rehearsal dinner venue, the dj, the florist, and were talking to photographers and bakers. We also had the save the dates & invitations designed, bought our outfits (waiting to tailor) and were working with Kleinfeld Hotel Bookings on arranging hotel blocks. Not only did this allow us to get a handle on what things costs, it also allowed us to compare vendor services and prices and make sure the venues & vendors were not booked. I found the vendors I am dealing with to be excited to get the business on the books. It also gives us time to calmly iron out details as we think of them. I want to be relaxed and enjoy everything as we get closer to the date. This way, the stress is gone. Remember, it is your wedding, do it the way that works for you. Good luck!

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  • R
    Just Said Yes November 2021
    Rayna ·
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    Nope, my wedding isn’t til November 2021 and I’m planning mine. Don’t let other peoples opinions get to you. This is your day not theirs
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  • S
    Just Said Yes April 2022
    Sarah ·
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    We are getting married next April, and I have the exact same things booked (venue/caterer/photographer). I don't think it's too early! I cared most about those things, and wanted to have as much choice as possible. My thought with things like DJs and florists are there are many in my city with good reviews so I have a wide choice, but less so with those other vendors. I say plan away!

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  • Gina
    Just Said Yes July 2013
    Gina ·
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    Even if u r having a smallish wedding (fewer than 100 guests), one year to plan is necessary.
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  • David
    Beginner November 2020
    David ·
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    I’m in the same boat! I’m not getting married until next July but there’s no harm in planning early on, especially if you’re like me and can’t stop once you think of something else that needs to be done 😂. But personally it seems to help make sure it’s done by the date needed & some places have even offered discounts for booking so early!
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  • Elyse
    Beginner June 2021
    Elyse ·
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    My wedding is June 2021 and I’ve already got my venue, photographer, wedding cake, my wedding dress, and my bridesmaids dresses all picked out all in January lol and i got engaged on Christmas. I’ve gotten the same thing said to me. The only reason i started off early was because i know how my family is when it comes to traveling. Excuses, excuses, excuses! So I’ve given them basically a year in a half to figure out their plans to come to the wedding so they can’t tell me i told them to late 🤷🏾‍♀️
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  • Katie
    Just Said Yes January 2021
    Katie ·
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    We planned most of our big vendors over a year ahead of the wedding, and it worked out in our favor. Since we were the first booking for the year 2021, we ended up finding savings and discounts that we wouldn't have seen if we'd waited. There's also something nice about relaxing through the planning process. I feel like I can actually sit back and enjoy the process instead of stressing about "deadlines."

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  • Lynette
    Savvy August 2021
    Lynette ·
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    I don’t think it’s too early. I heard the same from some friends and a couple of vendors because you could change your mind. But like you, I want to be prepared and not stressed. Also, I want a lot extras that can be pricey. So for me, starting early makes it affordable and allows me to have the wedding that I want. I wish I would have started earlier. I bend a little to some of the criticism, now I’m six months away and wish I didn’t listened at all.
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    Just Said Yes November 2021
    Ebony ·
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    It’s never to early for things like this! I’m not getting married until next year March and we’ve already booked venue, photography and next the Dj. Congratulations and good luck with everything!
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  • Shelby
    Just Said Yes June 2023
    Shelby ·
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    I'm planning mine 36 mouth ahead just to be extremely careful with everything and take my time with everything. If people want to say you're moving too fast that's their opinion if you feel as if you're doing the right thing, and you feel comfortable with what you're doing do it, and take everyone's opinion with a grain of salt including mine.
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  • K
    Just Said Yes April 2021
    Kendra ·
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    I’m getting married next April and I just started looking for venues and I thought I was moving to fast but I’m glad I’m not alone because nobody wants to do anything last minute
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  • Courtney
    Just Said Yes September 2021
    Courtney ·
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    I did the same thing! I got engaged in March last year and I don’t get married until September. It’s better to book things in advance and then you don’t have to worry about it! We didn’t do much for about 6 months after but it felt nice not having to rush! Keep doing what you’re doing, girl!
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    Savvy August 2024
    Elissa ·
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    Do what makes you feel good and don't listen to what people say!! At the end of the day its your wedding and you're the one planning everything so work at your own pace!
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