How soon can you start planning your wedding?

You can start as soon as you want- I’ve been planning mine for about 3 years! Early on though, a lot is theoretical. Design ideas on Pinterest to get an idea of what you and your future partner would like, discuss how many guests you’re looking at inviting, maybe even tour some venues. Just keep in mind that venues only book so far out (mine was a year out), and until you have that venue booked I wouldn’t actually buy or book anything else.

I was planning before I met DH.


Only because I had attended some questionable events. As such, I had started making notes and selected a color.
Also, purchased some Wedding items (Save the Dates, 💜🎀, 🎂 Topper, Bridal party 🎁s) with my Mom during several craft store runs.
Therefore, she was “there” and helped with the planning even though she never had a chance to meet him.

View Quoted Comment Well my family say it’s too early I should wait until September 2020 to start since the wedding is July 2021 , what do u thin ? Should I listen to them ?

View Quoted Comment You have to do what’s best for you.


Maybe start making a list of what you need.

Or, create a 🔒ed Pinterest Wedding board. That way, only YOU can see it.

View Quoted Comment Okay thanks a lot 🙏

I did that for Wedding and Reception.

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View Quoted Comment I got engaged July 19 and started planning immediately.. my wedding is June 21 and I already have my venue booked... the more time you have the less the stress.. I am DIYing just about everything so I wanted to give myself ample time where I wouldn’t feel stressed and turn into a bridezilla..

View Quoted Comment July of 2021 ?

My wedding isnt until September 2021. I already have my venue, dress and photographer. Things book very fast around where i live so I started planning as soon as i got engaged this past fall

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You can start planning as soon as you want. Many venues and high demand vendors like caterers, photographers, and bands book more than a year out, so I definitely don't think its too soon to start planning a July 2021 wedding.

I'd recommend finding and booking a venue first, because the venue's availability can influence your exact date and will also impact all of your other wedding details. After that, you can start looking at dresses and caterers and any other vendors that are a high priority for you. For example, photography is really important to me so that was one of the first vendors I wanted to square away after we had our date and venue selected.

You'll want to give yourself at least 8-10 months lead time if you are planning on buying a new dress from a bridal boutique, because many dresses take at least that long to come in and be fitted. I'd recommend starting dress shopping about 12 months ahead of time, that way you have time to look and don't feel pressured to pick something right away.

We planned starting 19 months out.

View Quoted Comment Omg thanks a lot I really appreciate all the love and advice, I was stressed out for a minute

View Quoted Comment Omg God bless u , thanks a lot , I was so stressed out listening to people, now I fell much better , and yes I’m about to start 🎉🍾😘

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We are having a 9 month engagement, so it definitely can be done in a shorter amount of time, but I think it's worth getting your bigger vendors (venue, food, music, photography) sorted early that way you have plenty of options to choose from. There are things you don't want to do too early (for example, I wouldn't dress shop 3 years out because bridal fashions change and my weight also fluctuates a bit) but those big vendors you can start looking at right now.

View Quoted Comment Mine will be June of 21...

My wedding date is set for Aug 2023 and I started planning before we even got engaged lol most planning at this stage is ideas, guests and budget for me.

View Quoted Comment Nice lol 😂 i wish u guys the best

View Quoted Comment Have u started planning already?