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| Coraho_Ula |
 Jan 3 2005, 12:05 PM
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We have set the date for the wedding, (just under two years to go) so now I am wondering how soon should I start booking things or ordering things? Please help.
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| MrsMay |
Jan 3 2005, 02:36 PM
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 formerly rose_bride Group: avid user Posts: 648 Joined: 16-November 04 Member No.: 2,216 |
Hi,
I think you should start booking things as soon as you have found what you want, no matter how far away it is - at least then you know definately that you have it. I started booking things as soon as we set the date. Well, actually we found out what dates the reception venue had available and went from there to pick the date. I've got 11 months to go but i've already booked the ceremony & reception, the photographer, hairdresser, picked out rings, picked out dress & shoes, bought veil, and now i'm getting quotes for flowers. (but i'm also really well organised). Really, it's up to you and what you're comfortable with. If you're sure that's what you want - go ahead and book it. Lots of luck Jenny. --------------------  |
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| Saph |
Jan 3 2005, 02:43 PM
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most things can be left for a year or so out, but as rose said there really aren't any guidelines.
I would def book your ceremony and reception venue as early as you can as well as the photographer as those kinds of things tend to get booked out really early  -------------------- Fred & Kristy - 22/10/05 ~Amy Grace~ Stillborn, but born still - 6.42pm 25 February 2006 - 20w6d Jordan Lawrence - 3 May 2008 Oliver Edouard - 18 March 2010 |
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| PrincessC |
Jan 3 2005, 02:46 PM
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Generally, I think you start booking things at the 12 month, 9 month, 6 month and 3 month mark.
12 months: Book the 'big' things - Book reception venue - Book ceremony venue/church - Book celebrant (if civil ceremony) - Book photographer 9 months: - Book honeymoon - Start looking for a dress. Think about whether you will buy off-the-rack or made-to-measure. If you have time, try not to leave this later than 6 months before. - Start thinking about a theme, then you can also start looking for bridesmaids dresses 3-6 months: - Book florist - Book cake - Have makeup/hair trial - Get invitations done. - Organise music - Hire groom and groomsmen's suits. - Organise transport - Organise wedding night accom. I'm sure there's more, but this is all I can think of off the top of my head. But if a reception venue, etc is willing to commit to a price now for a date 2 years from now, there's nothing stopping you from booking. -------------------- |
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| Debb |
Jan 5 2005, 07:55 AM
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G'day,
PrincessC had given you a good time line. All I can ad is that it depends on where you are located. I live in Tassie and things are easier to book but I have heard that in areas like Sydney and Melbourne somethings can be booked out 12 months ahead - not sure if this is true. I would suggest you start getting a feel for things now, even though your 2 years away, start checking places out, seeing portfolio's etc, even if it's just on the net. This will give you an idea of what's about and what may suit you and H2B. Happy planning! Debb. -------------------- |
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| Nat Mat |
Jan 5 2005, 08:06 AM
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I agree, you should start booking things that you know you want. Like if you've always wanted a particular church it's never to early to book if you've already set the date. Book things you know you won't change your mind on. I did exactly that cause I knew which church and reception centre I wanted, then at about the 12/13 month mark I started with photographers, cars etc.
GOOD LUCK  --------------------  Natalie & Hrvoje in wedded bliss February 5th, 2005 Our angel baby - we will never forget! - 15/02/07 Hens Night, Wedding Day & Honeymoon Pics! Professional Wedding Shots!   |
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| cassarilda |
Jan 5 2005, 10:53 AM
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I was engaged 24 months prior to the date... we started looking immediately!
Receptions etc were the one thing that it didnt matter how far out the wedding was... We ended finding the perfect place and booking it about 18months out (we were looking for something special, and we knew it when we found it)... same with the church... 18months out... we got first pick of times which was good! I found my dress about 20months out, but am waiting to order it (I have no money! ).... we kinda lied and said the date was earlier than it was for bridal stores... they are kinda bitchy about it! But if you want to start looking for dress styles that suit you, why not, I say! --------------------  Your life will never be measured by what you intended to do, but by what you actually achieved. |
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| Bubbly_Bride007 |
Jan 6 2005, 07:48 PM
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Our date is set for 18th November 2006 and we have started booking things like reception(they have bookings as far in advance as 2008- they said it is never too early!) , the church and photographer..... The rest we can do a little later but I have been told to get in early... it can't hurt!
Best of luck Jen Jen and Marc 18th November 2006 |
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