Real Life Wedding Tips

Although things are slowed down a bit for the winter, wedding planning doesn’t take a break. So, our real life wedding tip for today is to Plan Ahead and lock in your key vendors now!

I’ve heard many brides say “I still have a year before the wedding, I’ve got plenty of time” only to be disappointed that their venue is booked, or the photographer they had their heart set on is booked. You certainly do have time for the details, but not for securing your date and vendors. It’s not even 2010, and I already have dates booked in June 2011! Also, with the new year around the corner many vendors raise their prices annually to keep up with inflation. By booking early you can often lock in the current years prices, which can mean big savings! So put first things first, get your key vendors on board, and then you can take a break and focus your attention on the really fun aspects of planning your wedding- all the little details that will make your day perfect!

Melanie Jaramillo for Essence Photography