Once you’ve got engaged, it’s time to start planning your wedding! The question is, where to begin? The first step is to book a venue. When to book a wedding venue will depend on how long your engagement lasts. One of the most challenging aspects of planning a wedding is finding and booking a venue. Getting this done early will make the process far simpler!
Booking a wedding venue: When to do it
Booking the venue is one of the first things you need to do if you’re planning a wedding. The venue you choose for your wedding will be the basis for booking other vendors and setting a date for the event.
The best time to plan is about a year before the big day, but not later than 9 months prior to it. It may seem that booking a year in advance seems far away, but this is actually the best time to do so.
We would recommend that you start researching venues two months in advance along with your future spouse. It is possible to find out what you want by using this method before you commit to anything.
You shouldn’t book your venue too early, but when is it too early?
It’s easy to get excited about wedding planning when you’ve just got engaged. A wedding planner is a great option if you’d like to work with someone professional, but if not, you should book the venue first.
It’s never too early to book your wedding. However, booking 3 years in advance might not be worth it if your dream venue is not very popular. Take your wedding timeline into consideration before you begin looking for venues.
The location of your wedding should also come into consideration, with certain areas or cities being more popular than others. For example, if you’re looking to get married in the Canadian capital, there are a number of Ottawa wedding venues that may be booked up well in advance.
Is there a particular time frame in which you would like to be engaged? When it comes to planning your big day, will you need a lot of time to do it all? Is there a specific date or season in mind in which you would like to get married?
The sooner you know the date, the sooner you can start visiting venues. However, bookings around a year are pretty common. By doing some research early, you’ll see what’s around you and what you want. Find out which venues you want to see by doing online research.
What are the benefits of booking your location early?
You’ll have plenty of time to plan other suppliers, like a videographer or decorator if you book a wedding venue 9 months to a year in advance. Choose your venue first because some venues might have services you need to be included in their packages.
Early booking lets you plan your wedding’s look and feel. Outdoor weddings tend to be more rustic, while banquet hall receptions tend to be a little more sophisticated. You’ll have a better chance of booking something unique if you search early enough.
Do you plan on getting married right around wedding season? Booking a venue in advance is of even greater importance in this case. Summer and early fall are the busiest times for many venues.
There is no doubt that May, September, and October are some of the most popular months for weddings, thanks to the pleasant weather. Getting married around this time? Book your location a year in advance.
It’s also a problem if you book too early. Except if your dream venue is super popular, you don’t have to book 2 or 3 years in advance. Still, if you’re set on a venue, it won’t hurt to book early. Reserving early will give you more options, and waiting too long might mean you miss your dream date.
Why wait to make a reservation?
In the case of large or popular event spaces, don’t wait too long to book your wedding venue, but it’s not necessary to do so if your event is far away. Prior to planning their wedding, many couples prefer to enjoy their engagement.
Despite the fact that the average engagement lasts around 16 months, the wedding can be scheduled whenever you like. The longer the engagement, the more money to-be-weds can save towards their ideal wedding.
You don’t have to rush if you have time when booking a venue, but we don’t recommend waiting more than 8 months before your big day. Make sure you research venues, make visits and think about your ideal date before you book. Don’t forget to ask the right questions when it’s time to put down your deposit!
