How early is too early? Not sure where to start.

I don't think its too early, its always fun to look and get ideas. I would suggest not setting anything in stone this early. You have 3 years to change your mind on everything. Have fun!!

No I think it's never too early I know you said you want a garden wedding but what about the reception if your doing a hall why not start with that I found a lot that let you book 2 yrs in advance and just make monthly payments and the hall takes a long time to find well for me it did anyways

I never think it's too early to start planning! I've been planning my wedding since I was little

Seriously though, I agree with Leslie, I wouldn't book anything for at least 1.5 out. You have a lot of time to change your mind and a lot of time for other things to change as well. Companies going out of business, new companies starting up, lots of room for growth!

I don't know that "planning" is the right word for this. In the next 3 years, your vision, taste and style could all change. By all means, start looking for information, for inspirations and thinking about what you two might want.

I wouldn't start mentioning plans yet to anyone, so they don't think they're invited now and you find you have to cut a guest list. Also, don't ask bridal party members, in case crap hits the fan in the next three years and you have to have awkward conversations. And definitely don't start booking anything just yet, as again, life can throw you curve balls.

But the inspiration boards here on WW and Pinterest are great places to start!

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I totally agree with everyone else's comments. I would avoid booking anything this far in advance, like Reenski mentioned life can throw you curve balls! I would start looking for inspiration, maybe put together an inspiration book that you and FH can sift through and get both of your styles involved. I too have been planning since I was little just like Jessica O and find that it's been easier deciding on things simply because its been in my head for so long. Congratulations, and best of luck!

I wouldn't do anything that would be set in stone (i.e letting people know they'd be invited through conversations, picking the wedding party etc) but you can definitely get an idea of the costs of things in your area, figure out where you'd envision your venue and start on a rough budget estimate. This early definitely helps for setting up a wedding fund so that's a great idea

Welcome to the WeddingWire Community!! Have you looked at the checklist within your account? That may give you an idea on when to start!