Wedding Planning Timing Mistakes to Avoid

Focusing too much on the small details early on

Some brides concentrate too much on the "small details" from the get-go and fail to resolve some of the bigger planning elements until too late. For instance, deciding on wedding colors should come after you've already contracted with a venue and caterer.

Don't wait when booking key vendors

Waiting too late to book your vendors, particularly for a high-season wedding, is a common mistake couples make.

If your wedding is in the peak season and you wait until even six months prior to book a high-quality vendor, you may miss out on the best of the best. Suppliers that can handle a higher volume, like caterers, can be booked closer to the event date, but don't risk it. Good vendors book up fast!

Destination invitations

Destination weddings have entirely different timelines for invitations than weddings at home. You should send out save-the-dates and travel information as far out as 18 months prior to the big day.

Hotel blocks

Waiting too long to book hotel blocks especially in a large city is a major mistake. While it can seem like a simple task to put off until later, if a city is hosting a large conference or sporting event the same weekend as your wedding they may be completely booked even six-plus months in advance.