Planning for 16 months....

20 months out. I've had people tell me "That's so far out!" "That's almost two years!" "Why such a long time?"

I have friends who attended a bible college and I swear the rule was meet and marry in the same year. And it shows. It's rushed and you don't get to have exactly what you want because dates are taken so far in advance. I'd rather get all the major things planned and out of the way so I can enjoy it more.

I'm doing the same thing! I got engaged in November and still haven't booked any vendors. We're shooting for July 2016 and we want to have at least our venue booked no later than the end of March (hopefully sooner!). After that we'll move onto music, photography, catering, etc. I think we'll leave all the small details for later this year.

Thanks for all the help everyone and giving me reassurance in my planning process

Our engagement is 17 months and we wanted to get the big stuff out of the way before prices went up. We booked our venue, photographer, and caterer. We'll be booking the DJ, bartender, and hotel in February. I even have my dress It's the little things I worry about changing my mind about (decor, flowers, etc.), everything else is what we've always wanted.

I started planning about 15-16mos prior as well and let me tell you, time is flying by!! Lol I did take a break though for a few months. Once you have all major vendors booked the waiting period will begin. I can't freakin wait!

ETA: I changed my mind a few times on my colors and BMs dresses lol

I am so glad that you asked this question, because it is the same question I have.. I am getting married Oct of 2016 and we have already booked our vendor, DJ, photographer, and our caterer. Now we are working on our decorations so all of the small things. I have been told that time flies lets hope so, right now it is just going so slowwwww.. congrats on your engagement