How far in advance should you book your caterer?

Re: How far in advance should you book your caterer?

• lyndausvi mod

  

  December 2011 edited December 2011

  I think you can book as soon as your ready.  Mine was booked 13 months out.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
  

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• LIzBurke3

  

  December 2011 edited December 2011

  Fantastic! Great to know!

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• juma1111

  

  December 2011 edited December 2011

  I would book as soon as you know exacly who you want to use. We booked ours with our venue and that was over a year out.

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• Sue-n-Kevin member

  

  December 2011 edited December 2011

  I agree with everyone. If you have found your venue, there is no such thing as too early UNLESS: I've seen brides on our local board (yes, Detroit, the recession home) who booked at venues that had great deals, and the venues closed/went out of business. If your local board in the area of your wedding has had long standing good luck with your venue, you should be ok.

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• colourz member

  

  December 2011 edited December 2011

  It depends on the venue and the time of year. Some venues are booked up 2 years ahead in wedding season. If you have a venue in mind, call them and ask how far ahead you need to book. Also, ask how long they will hold a date without a deposit. Some places are open to this, and will call you if someone else is interested in the same date.

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• NOLAbridealmost member

  

  December 2011 edited December 2011

  I think PPs basically covered it. It's only too early if you haven't found your venue because some venues require using in-house catering.

  
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