Activity for Lauren

I just got engaged and I'm already starting to stress about paying for the wedding. I'm on my own with everything. I'm barely able to save $100 a paycheck and with wanting to choose a venue as soon as i can I'm worried I won't actually be able...

How soon should I start looking at venues. I have been told the earlier the better. I live in Florida and am looking for an October wedding in 2018. I don't want to not get the date I want but I think looking now might be a little early. Any input?

When picking a wedding dress Has anyone gone alone or with only one person?

My FH and I set a date that's two years from now. When is too early to start planning?