1. Start Planning Early:

Whether you are planning your wedding two years from now or two months from now, it’s best to start planning as early as you can. Vendors and venues get booked really early, especially if you are planning a summer wedding. The sooner you can get your foot in the door, less will be saved till the last minute and the less stressed you will be. Another benefit of planning early is getting a good quality vendor. The longer you wait, the more you will have to “settle” for someone you might not be as happy with or might not have the style you want. When thinking about videography and photography, this is especially true. Once you know who you want to hire, contact them immediately to make sure they aren’t already booked for your wedding date and set up an appointment to meet.

2. Meet your vendors in person:

When hiring your vendors, meeting them in person is a must! It is very necessary to meet your vendors in person to get a feel for their personalities, commitment and style. Many people have started hiring vendors from Craig’s List or some online booking agent only to be rewarded with an amateur instead of a qualified and experienced professional.

3. Know the Facts:

When you have chosen your vendor, make sure to get all the details. Go ahead, ask a lot of questions!. Make sure that you are on the same page with your vendors about every detail. This is your wedding and you want all the details to be the way you planned.


4. Have Fun!

Getting engaged is such a wonderful, exhilarating and overwhelming time and should be enjoyed to the fullest! All the planning and organizing is important for your wedding day but the most important thing is your marriage. Make sure to plan for time to spend together without talking about the wedding and having just some “us” time. Don’t let wedding planning consume you. The process can be stressful but it can also be a fun thing to do together. Just make sure to get some good quality time together and don’t let the little things bother you. If you’ve taken the time to choose good quality vendors you can trust, and friends and family to help out, the little things will fall into place. Remember, you can always ask your vendors for advice, we all know weddings and can refer you to other vendors or just help out with little details. Good luck and congratulations!