Booking your wedding venue early in the planning process is important.
The first significant step in planning your wedding is booking the venue. Booking your venue early in the planning process is important because it sets the tone for the rest of the process, from your guest list to your dress. Wedding venues book up quickly, so you should reserve your venue at least six to 18 months in advance.
Plan on researching and touring venues a couple of months before booking. By starting early, you will have enough time to ask the important questions, tour each venue, and find one that meets your requirements. Here are some reasons you should book your wedding venue in advance.
Booking Early Keeps Costs Low
One of the top priorities for many couples is to keep wedding costs down while getting great value for their money. By preparing for your wedding early, you can create a budget that works for you. When you know your venue’s cost, you can anticipate other items like food, drinks, and decorations in your budget. Many venues will not be available if you wait too long. With fewer venues available, you may have to settle for something less than perfect.
Booking Your Wedding Venue Gives You More Planning Time
Once you have booked your venue, you can finalize the other wedding details, like your dress, décor, the officiant, and honeymoon plans. Once the initial excitement of getting engaged wears off, many couples start thinking about the different parts of their big day. Maybe you want to start wedding dress shopping or have an awesome band in mind for your reception.
But before finalizing these details, you must secure a venue since it is the foundation for your other wedding details. For example, you need to know the venue’s capacity before working on your guest list. Your venue impacts nearly every other step in the wedding planning process. By finding your venue first, you will avoid having to redo some of your initial wedding plans later.
Allows You to Schedule Other Vendors
The rest of your wedding planning hinges on booking your venue. For example, if you want to book your favorite photographer, you must know your wedding date. And if you’re going to book a wedding party bus or limo, they will need your venue’s address.
Booking your wedding venue early gives you more time to research and hire your other vendors, such as your photographer, florist, DJ, and caterer. However, if you wait too long to choose your wedding date and secure your venue, you may miss out on the vendors you want.
HISTORIC OAKLAND MANOR: THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE
Nestled in a peaceful wooded area in the heart of downtown Columbia, Historic Oakland Manor stands proudly in natural splendor. Elegant Oakland is the perfect setting for ceremonies, wedding receptions, bridal showers, holiday parties, family celebrations, business meetings, or retreats. Schedule a tour today with our expert venue coordinators! Please call (410-730-4801), email ([email protected]), or visit our chat on our homepage to book a tour appointment.
