I have 2 options to do a Winery Reception in So Cal in either mid August or mid October. I already have August booked with our church, next available date is mid Oct. The winery is also an Inn & is offering to do a room block for any guests that might want to stay. Rooms are $250 for the night, but nice accommodations & surroundings. My dilemma is I haven't sent out a Save-The-Date. Rooms need to be booked by mid July before the Inn releases them to the public. Plus we are doing a no-kid wedding. My question is do you think 2-3 months is appropriate time to give my guests to decide whether to book a room & find a sitter? (Most guests are local or a 45-1hr drive away)
I would prefer to do it in August b/c it's an outdoor reception, weather will be perfect, grapes will be in full bloom, & trees will be green. Plus I just want to get married already! LOL
October weather will be cooler-maybe windy (on a hillside), no grapes (after harvest) & orange tones on trees.
What should I do??