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Too soon to plan a wedding?

bride2012tobebride2012tobe member
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I just got engaged October 2011. I am starting to look at venues and many have reduced rate specials for June and July 2012. A part of me wants to enjoy being engaged. Have time to plan. Then a part of me says wow, these are great rates I should lock them in. Then I think better dj's/ photographer's would be picked. I would ideally in a perfect setting like a July 2013 wedding. I could wait until the end of 2012 having planned my dream dress, list of top photographers, top dj's and see what specials are offered then- or would this be pushing it? What do you guys think?
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Re: Too soon to plan a wedding?

  • sackersonsackerson member
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    edited December 2011
    I don't think it's ever too early to plan!  I'm having a June 2013 wedding and we have almost everything except the catering booked.  Then you can ensure you get the prices that are best for you and the location and date that you want. 
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  • MikeF&SarahCMikeF&SarahC member
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    edited December 2011
    Definitely not too early.  We had nearly a year, but did the bulk of our planning back in August in 10 day because we live over seas, we're getting married in 3 weeks!  You'll have enough time :)
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  • vineyard12vineyard12
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    edited December 2011
    If you're thinking of a June or July 2012 wedding, you better step up the planning NOW. Many places are already booked, as it is high season. If you want to wait until 2013, you can start to get ideas and maybe venues you want to see picked out. You have time for a 2013 wedding. I got engaged in August and we booked our venue a month later for a May 2012 wedding because we wanted it on Martha's Vineyard before the season really starts and prices rise. Think about where you want to be, how many guests, and your budget (probably the most important part). Congrats on the engagement and happy planning!
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  • DirtyWaterDirtyWater
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    edited December 2011
    Book the 2012 date.  Lock in the rates.  Everything else will fall into place.

    We started booking in 2010 for our 2012 wedding and the wait has been killing us.
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  • penny12986penny12986 member
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    edited December 2011
    Book now and avoid disappointment/stress later. You will have a better selection and prices will be lower. We booked most of our vendors 18 months in advance and time is flying by.
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  • Tabbie11Tabbie11
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    edited December 2011
    I also got engaged in October! Congrats! And yes I am looking and starting to plan already! BUT I suggest taking your time and don't rush or you may regret it if you have to 'settle' just for a great rate. That and it can be stressfull trying to pull it all together so quickly. (I had a friend who got engaged in Feb and married by the coming June, craazy). 
    If the reduced rates you see are for 'off peak' Thursday/Friday/Sunday dates then you'll see them in 2013 too... And looking doesnt mean you have to book yet.
    I'm starting to browse now, enjoying being engaged and getting giggly and excited with girlfriends for now. It can be stressful, but it's also soooo much fun and if you rush it, it will all be over so quickly.
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  • bride2012tobebride2012tobe member
    Second Anniversary 10 Comments
    edited December 2011

    Thank you for all the responses:

     

    Sackerson: I agree I don’t think it is ever too early too plan. I was thinking of a June 2012 wedding. I was wondering if it was pushing it to try to plan a wedding in less than 6 months due to the specials places are offering. I just got engaged in October 2011.

     

    MifeF&Sarah: Congratulations on your upcoming wedding J

     

    Tabbie11: Thank you. I think your right. Being engaged, being happy is more important then a great rate. I am going to still look at venues still plan my wedding and what I want and ideas but I will see the reduced rates again in 2012 for 2013 dates. I am already stressed and this is not what I want my engagement to be about.

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  • bmoruzzibmoruzzi member
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    edited December 2011
    It seems like you're going to wait, but my two cents is that you could do it all in 6 mo.  I had a 16 month engagement and it was like torture.  I planned everything in one or two months then had to wait.  It really doesn't take long to book all your major things, venue, photographer, dj, cake, limo, etc.  Invites don't take long and you mail them out 6-8 weeks before.  I would go for it if you can get a deal.  
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  • redsoxchick148927redsoxchick148927
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    edited December 2011
    I just booked my dream venue for a Saturday in August 2012. Everything else has slowly been falling into place. Our first place DJ, photographer and JP were all available for our date and are now all booked for us. I'd say if you can do it, book June or July it will work out
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  • Justpeachy4397Justpeachy4397 member
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    edited December 2011
    It's never too early to start planning :) If you decide on a summer 2012 wedding, definitely start planning ASAP. It's totally possible to plan a wedding in 6 months but you risk your top choice vendors booking up.

    These venues are probably offering June 2012 specials because most people planning a summer 2012 wedding have already made their plans. My top choice was booked up more than a year in advance.. I was very sad about that :(

    If you decide to wait, plan what you can and take advantage of the fact that you'll most likely get to pick from any vendors and venues you want! :)
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  • tiffk9tiffk9
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    edited December 2011
    you do whatever is more comfortable for you.  right now my fiance and i are planning a spring 2013 wedding.  many people nowadays plan weddings more short-term, in 6-8 months, however we decided that we wanted to take our time.  its more our laid back ways probably that aided this decision.  : )

    right now we're working on finding a venue (we're down to the final 2!).  we were able to lock-in pricing if we sign by a certain date at one of the venues, and the other is working something out where we can lock in pricing.  another option if you're worried about budget is looking at a friday or sunday wedding. 

    good luck and happy planning!
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  • Dayn070104Dayn070104
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    if you are planning a 2012 wedding it is definitely dable, and if you're waiting til 2013 you can (and should, if you can) still start planning now so you can lock in the 2012 rates.  I got engaged in aug. 2010 and my wedding is july 2012.  I had my venue, dj, and photographer booked by nov. 2010 and was able to get 2010 rates which ended up saving us a bunch of money.  Plus, the closer you are to the wedding (if you choose 2013), the more you'll be able to relax if you start early :)
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  • cinderellasjccinderellasjc member
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    like the other girls said.. It is never too early to start planning.  But the wait will kill you..... We got engaged in May, our wedding is Sept 1, 2012.  We were quick to book our venue site and Church.  We got a great discount for booking so many months in advance.  The only change to cost is if there is an increase food cost which would be minimal.  six months is plenty of time to plan, so go with what you feel is best for you. Good Luck

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  • robandmarinaweddingrobandmarinawedding
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    Not too soon! I was engaged in May, but we were long distance so the first couple months I was focused on finding a job and relocating from New Mexico. I had planned on a fall 2012 wedding so didn't think there was a rush... Until my bridesmaid found out she's deploying in June 2012 (she's a captain in the USAF) so now we're scrambling to plan a May 2012 wedding and it's amazing how many vendors and venues are already booked up. We're having so much trouble finding a good DJ - start planning now, just don't go overboard. Find and book your people then work out details and specifics.
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