Book these 5 vendors first (and why the rest can wait)
Most couples do not burn out from planning. They burn out from booking in the wrong order, then reworking everything when the venue date shifts or the photographer is gone. Lock these five first. Let the pretty extras wait.
Preview of the booking order
- 1) Venue (or ceremony + reception spaces): the date is the spine. Nothing else should be nonrefundable until the room is real.
- 2) Photographer (and videographer if that matters to you): great shooters book out first. Style fit beats the cheapest package.
- 3) Caterer or venue food minimum: guest count and dietary needs drive budget more than napkin color. Confirm how they handle tastings and overtime.
- 4) Officiant or ceremony plan: easy to forget, awkward to scramble. If a friend is officiating, get the paperwork timeline on a calendar now.
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