How early is too early to start planning for the wedding?

Budget and venue, since you seem to know a ballpark of guest list. There are some great checklists on here, definitely utilize them. I'm finding them to be super handy. Congratulations!

Follow the checklist on here. Makes it so easy. Since you already have an idea on size and budget I would narrow down your venue. No venue no date. We got engaged mid Feb. by end of August that year I was pretty much done everything except for some small things. (I'm a teacher so I took advantage of the summer). Just be sure about your ideas before you commit so far out. Have read horror stories about people planning far out and then wanting to change colors, venues, etc. we are decisive so that wasn't a concern.

I'm getting married next October and as of this weekend will have everything (DJ, photographer, venue, florist, my dress, tuxes, centerpieces, invitations and save the dates) done. We are working on a baker and just need to order favors and bridesmaids dresses. Got engaged August 2016. I wanted a long engagement as I just finished nursing school in January.

Thank you both! I definitely am super excited, I just don't want to get too ahead of myself!

Its never to early to start planning. FH and I got engaged in 2015. All within the first couple of months we had our venue, photographer, transportation, ceremony location and bridal party picked out. The earlier the better so this way you can start making payments and getting things organized. Im getting married in 18 days and the only thing we have to worry about are all of the small details!

I don't really think it's ever too early to start thinking of vision, budget, and checking out venues at least on line. Venue shopping is very time consuming, you may think that a certain place is the one, and get there and find it very scary. I think having time on your side to find what you want can be a real plus.

Before he proposes... I say as soon as he pops the question, start planning at your own pace!

Congratulations to you both! We got engaged NYE and I started planning the very next week for a March, 2018 wedding! Getting started right away had some great advantages - like discounts! I was able to book in advance and take advantage of discounts they offered for doing so. Also, it let me budget so I knew exactly how much per month we needed to save to meet our balance due dates. Lastly, and most importantly, I have really enjoyed the planning process so much because I wasn't rushed and when something (inevitably) went wrong, I still had plenty of time to get it corrected. As we approach the holidays, our wedding is booked, nearly paid for and we can enjoy being engaged and looking forward to the wedding Good luck, have FUN!

Start with your guest list, budget, and from there find a venue that fits. It definitely isn't too early to book key vendors!

Guest list and budget and venue for sure! if you're open to a smaller wedding then go look at dream venues and then invite what you can afford, but if not maybe make your guest list first and then work backwards. I def would wait to pick bridesmaids/groomsmen maybe your MOH if you've been BFFs forever and plan to stay close, I would also wait on your dress until about 9-11 months before because you never know how your body may change. I would also wait on colors and centerpieces because you might change your mind about htat too, but it's okay to start pinning ideas. I booked my photographer and DJ a little over a year in advance and everyone else like 10 months in advance. So really you don't have to worry much until around a little over a year out for the big vendors.