Engagement Pictures

kbval0512

Okay guys, I'm somewhat debating on when to take these pictures. My wedding date isn't until March 2012, so we have a little bit over a year to start planning. I was thinking that we can take these pictures in February or March 2011. Is that too early or too late to take our engagement pictures. Also I've started looking, am I starting to plan too early,what do you think?

loop0406

I personally think it's too early for e-pics, if your wedding is 2012, I would think winter 2011 but depends, if you plan to use one for STDs, then summer 2011.

In our case, we only need the e-pic to frame (will be putting it at entrance to reception venue door) so we're having our pics taken 2.5 months before wedding.

As for planning, if the venue you're choosing is a popular one then it's okay to book already. I would wait on the invitations, dress shopping, etc until 2011.

REB1003

i don't think you are planning too early.  if you are sure about the vendors. then fine get that checked off.  but many wedding dresses change and your colors might change, so just be careful on what you do nail down.. i got my dress 1 year and two months ahead and i havent regretted it yet.. lol. and the venue i booked 1 year and 4 months ahead of time, but my date is 09.10.11 and its pretty popular.. but i think you can take e-pics when you want..but if you are planning on looking different (hair color, cut or weight) then i would wait till closer... but its all up to you! getting it done early is pretty nice though! cause you can get things paid off and decided earlier!! 

Fergie9

My wedding is also planned for March 2012. My wedding planner, who is a good friend of mine, recommended that we take our e-pics asap so that we could get our STDs out, which we are also going to use for guests to RSVP so that we can get a head count of who really plans to attend and plan accordingly. We will then send out the actuial invites a few months prior to the wedding to those who have RSVP'ed. I don't think it's too early at all to start planning. The early you plan, the more likely you are to get what you want and the more time you have to negotiate prices and look around. Good luck...

Fergie9

My wedding is also planned for March 2012. My wedding planner, who is a good friend of mine, recommended that we take our e-pics asap so that we could get our STDs out, which we are also going to use for guests to RSVP so that we can get a head count of who really plans to attend and plan accordingly. We will then send out the actuial invites a few months prior to the wedding to those who have RSVP'ed. I don't think it's too early at all to start planning. The early you plan, the more likely you are to get what you want and the more time you have to negotiate prices and look around. Good luck...