Planning 2 Early???
Hi,
My boyfriend and I have been going out for 4 years and 4 months. We discussed about getting married and he said he wants to do it this year. I told him he better do it before November (our 5 year anniversary) and he said he will. So knowing that I have been looking at wedding magazines and we went to go look at the mansions in Newport, RI. But he is getting upset and told me that I am starting to plan things too early, he said that he has not even proposed yet. What do you think? Am I getting to excited and look silly planning things now or am I right?
Posted by Jennifer; updated 03/24/03
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Hi Jennifer,
No way! You are not planning too early. Depending on how elaborate you want your wedding to be, you might not have much time??? I`m not getting married until August 2004! I already have the date for the Church and the Hall. I was also informed that all of August 2004, except for one week was already booked. Also, if you`re having your dress made....it could take up to one year for it to be finished. If you`re buying it off the rack you should allow 5 months prior to your wedding day for alterations and such. I hope this helps.
Posted by Tara; updated 03/25/03
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I dont think your planning things to early... Your just looking to get ideas of what you would like. I dont think there is anything wrong with that. I know for me i only had 4 months to plan everything and my wedding is April 26th. And now im in a rush to get all the last minut things.
Believe me if you can plan things early GO FOR IT!!!!
My fiance just said the other day " what would i do with out you planning early" it brough a grin to my face.
Posted by Amanda; updated 03/25/03
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HI, I get this all the time, My Bf and i have set a date. But he hasnt asked me yet. We both know we want to be together forever, but do to finaciel reasons we picked a date Of June 2005. I have so many things picked out all ready. By the time my wedding comes i will be so calm and cool, cause i`ll know everything is done right. I am having a blast and know i have 2 years, if i find something i like better i can change it right away and not freak on time. Good Luck!!
Posted by Patti; updated 04/10/03
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I do not think that you are planning to early, i will be getting married in June 2004 and i am already planning my wedding, i have only been engaged for a few weeks now, and i already have been to what seems like all the websites,and i already own 4 bridal magazins, it is good to start planning early and getting things ready, in the long run it`ll spread out the costs if you buy something each month or whenever. Good luck :)
Posted by Heidi Lyn; updated 04/25/03
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You are no way planning to early! I`ve been planning for the past year and my big day is tomorrow!! The last minute stuff is stressing me out. I planned this whole wedding with no help from anyone. I`m trying ot to be grouchy but I can`t help it. I still have to drive 40 min to pick up the centerpieces, in So. Ca. Traffic, on the worst day of the week!! And I have to be back here by 5pm for rehersal dinner!
No matter what you will be doing things till the last minute, it just can`t be helped
On top of all this I`m barely recovering from major back surgery, and I`m supposed to rest today?????
If I hadn`t started a year ago, It wouldn`t have gotten done. So tell your boyfriend, it needs to be done now!!!
Sorry had to vent!! Patsy
Posted by Patti; updated 04/25/03
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Our wedding is November2003, we have been plannning over a year. If your having a hall you should really be looking and thinking about putting deposits out there. I don`t think it can ever be to soon. We did talk to the florist last October and she told me to wait until February or March to meet with her.(which I did.)
But I think if your planning November or before you should be looking and organizing. Are you planning on a big wedding?
Oh and CONGRATULATIONS Patty how exciting!
Posted by Jemmy; updated 04/25/03
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You are definitely not planning too early. If anything you don`t have much time. I`m a wedding planner and I see this all the time. The bride waited too long to start planning and the last couple of months she is stressed out on is miserable on her wedding day. My suggestion, if you can`t hire a planner to coordinate your entire wedding, hire one to do the tail end of the event. Wedding rehearsal, dinner party and the day of the wedding coordination. It will be worth the investment, you want a stress free day to enjoy "YOUR DAY"!!! Good luck Jennifer. If you needs some pointers let me know.
Posted by Toni; updated 04/26/03
