I got engaged a few months ago and have finally tentatively set the date as August 4th, 2012! It's tentative because I've reserved the date (but not quite booked) at the ceremony venue, but I'm still trying to contact my reception venue to confirm availability and book it.
Anyway, I was wondering which vendors I should book this far out, since I feel like 10 months is a long time? Should I be actively looking for a caterer? (I've been browsing but haven't contacted any yet.) I'm probably DIYing music, so no DJ, but what about a Day of Coordinator? Maybe photographer? What do you think and what have you booked so far?