You’ve found your perfect wedding venue early in your planning process, and want to make sure you snag it for your ideal date. But there might be some downsides to committing too soon.
While you may think that guaranteeing your chosen date means booking your venue as early as possible, there are potential pitfalls to making that reservation too early.
Limited availability: If you book a venue too early, it may limit your options if you later decide to change your wedding date or venue. You may have to stick to the venue even if it does not meet all your needs.
Price changes: Venue prices may change over time, and if you book too early, you may miss out on any promotional offers or discounts that the venue may offer later. Additionally, you may end up paying more for the venue if the prices increase between booking and the date, so make sure you read your contract carefully.
Changes in preferences: Your preferences may change as you plan your wedding, and if you have already booked a venue too early, you may find that it no longer meets your needs. You may have to compromise on some aspects of your wedding to accommodate the venue you have already booked.
Unexpected circumstances: Life is unpredictable, and unexpected circumstances such as a change in your financial situation or a global pandemic may impact your wedding plans. If you have booked a venue too early, you may face difficulties in rescheduling or cancelling your booking.
Of course, if you have your heart set on a specific date and your preferred venue is one that books out early, especially if you choose a popular time, such as a Saturday in summer, then you’ll need to be sure that you get in there first. In such cases 18 months to two years in advance is typical. For times that are in less demand, especially winter weddings, can often be booked closer to the actual date. It’s best to discuss with your chosen venue.
In summary, booking a wedding venue too early may limit your options, make you miss out on promotional offers, make you compromise on some aspects of your wedding, and make rescheduling or cancelling your booking difficult in case of unexpected circumstances. Therefore, it is advisable to book your wedding venue at an appropriate time when you are confident about your plans and preferences.