5 Key Mistakes to Avoid When Booking

It’s totally understandable that you want to dive into the wedding planning process once you get engaged to the love of your life. However, before you start spending your wedding budget, here are a few things you shouldn’t do until you’ve secured a venue.

Mistake 1: Sending Your Save the Dates

You might have decided on a wedding date, but this doesn’t mean that your venue will have that specific date available. By securing a venue first, you’re also free to include a location in your save the date and it will make it easier to choose a design that matches the theme of your venue. 

Mistake 2: Booking Vendors Too Soon

You should never book your vendors before you secure a venue and a date. For one, vendors will want your wedding date. You may also find that your venue requires you to choose from their preferred list of vendors, which means your other deposits will go to waste. The only vendor that you should technically be booking in advance is your wedding planner. 

Mistake 3: Deciding on Wedding Colors

It’s okay to have an idea of your wedding colors, but don’t start spending money on décor and other items until you secure a venue. You might think you know whether the colors will work with a venue but you can’t be absolutely sure until you see it in real life. 

Mistake 4: Buying Your Dress

You may have spotted your dream ballgown but if you happen to book a beach venue, your dress is not quite going to work and you may end up having to sell your dress and buy a new one – not ideal if you’re trying to be a budget-conscious bride. The same applies to your shoes. You may have found the perfect pair of heels but the last thing you want is to sink into grass throughout your ceremony, hold off on this purchase until your venue has been selected.

Mistake 5: Choosing Outfits for Your Wedding Party

It’s only until you’ve secured a venue that you can start finalizing the theme of your wedding. Again, if you’re going to spend money on your wedding party outfits too soon, they may end up clashing with your theme. Naturally, there is always the option of choosing neutral outfits if you would prefer to purchase them sooner.