In which order...

Amy&Jamie

Hey Ladies,I am a year and 2 weeks away! We had a longer engagement so I have my reception venue, church, photographer and videographer already booked. Im not sure what I should book next?What order did you guys book things?...TIA for your help!

Kati0105

I think the DJ/band, the caterer, and the florist are the big ones that you're missing but I think you are actually pretty far ahead of the game for being that far out.  I don't think there is an exact order that needs to be followed, but maybe ask your local how far in advance they booked vendors?  GL!

danieliza1127

Use the Knot checklist, it's really helpful to keep you on track.Florist and cake baker can be done closer to the wedding, around 6 months, but it wouldn't hurt to start getting pictures and ideas of what you want, along with looking around at vendors to see who you might want to use.

crfische

I think you need to sit back and have a bottle of wine with your fiance. For real. I think that's the next logical step.

Soon-to-be Mrs. Vogt

I just booked things as I found them and was sure about them. I booked the photog first, then the venue and church, then the caterer and florist. I made sure to find people who were flexible with me changing my mind because I knew I would over the course of planning.The thing I would worry about booking this far out is, the economy sucks right now and some of these vendors may go out of business before your wedding.

ggmae

I can't remember exactly, but after those vendors I know that we booked DJ, florist, got my dress, ordered BM dresses, decided on cake (baker.)

tidetravel

I actually prefer the checklist/timeline on www.weddingwire.com It will give you an idea on where you "should be" in your planning

kissybee

Ditto fische.  Wine is in order! If you're getting married in a church they may require some sort of wedding prep class, and those can run a couple of months.  So I'd book that if necessary. Otherwise, sit back and brainstorm what you want.  There's no need to commit yet.

Amy&Jamie

I think you need to sit back and have a bottle of wine with your fiance.Agreed :)Thanks for the advice about the checklist - I forgot that there is more to the Knot then the P&E board and looking at pictures!I thought I was waaaay ahead in even booking the reception venue (which we did just under 2 years out) BUT our hall was almost completely booked up for summer 2010. It was either our date or a long weekend. After that I wanted to get a head start on the other things....

ac_in_dc

I think the other thing that books out well in advance is bands?  If you want one at your reception you may want to start looking in to that/auditioning folks, etc.    

sillynut

Not something to book but you could start looking at dresses. Go slow. I got wrapped up and ended up with something Im not in love with but like. Good luck!