What’s the First Thing I Need to Book for My Wedding?

Congratulations! You’ve made a commitment to spend the rest of your life with the person you love, and you want to celebrate with friends and family. Now what?‍

The list of to-dos might seem daunting, but the important thing is to take things one step at a time. (And don’t forget to enjoy this special moment!)

First things first:

Many couples choose to book a wedding venue as soon as possible. It’s frequently recommended as the very first item on a wedding to-do list. The primary reason, of course, is to make sure you get the place that’s right for you and your spouse-to-be.

Here are a few more reasons why to jump on venue booking as soon as possible:

Have Your Choice of Dates

‍The sooner you book your wedding venue, the more flexibility you’ll have over when the big event can take place. The last thing you want is to be cornered into a season or day of the week that’s less than ideal simply because everything else is booked.

It Will Help You with the Guest List

When you book a wedding venue, you’ll probably have a ballpark notion of the size of your wedding (is it 20 people on a beach or 450 in a ballroom?).

But once you have the venue locked down, you can use that space’s capacity, layout, and potential set-up to really curate your list.‍

It Will Inspire Your Details

‍Unsure on the style of dress? How about the wedding theme and colors? Or what type of food you’ll serve or what music you’ll play? Or where, which kind, and how many flowers to have?

The wedding venue itself can inspire and inform many of the details.

This can be really helpful if you’re feeling indecisive or overwhelmed. Spend some time in the space and decide what feels right there.

It Will Let You Give Guests a Heads Up

Locking down a venue means locking down a date, and that gives you the opportunity to start telling your guests where and when the big event will take place. This is really helpful for out of town guests, or those who might need to make special arrangements (such as childcare or time off work).

It may be a while before you need to send out invitations or save the dates, but as soon as your venue is booked, you can ensure that VIPs will be able to make it. ‍

It Will Let You Breathe

‍Wedding planning involves a lot of detail work, but booking a venue lets you take a moment to breathe before you have to dive into all the other logistics.

Plus, many wedding venues come with dedicated wedding coordinators who can help guide you through key elements of the rest of the planning process. (Remember, this is supposed to be fun!)

Are you ready to think about booking your wedding venue? The best way to start is with a tour. Let us know when we can schedule yours.