Wedding date:

Is there enough time to planning the type of wedding you desire?

Sometimes its difficult to co-ordinate the church, reception, photographer all into the same day. Let alone your work timetable. The rule is the longer you leave it the harder it gets to orchestrate.

If you are thinking of a specific, popular location for your ceremony or reception, make sure they are free before setting the date.

Are the bridal party members are available

Have close family members been consulted their schedules and availablity.

Will your out-of-town guests will have time to make arrangements for traveling

If you are planning a religious ceremony, check the times of the year or days of the week when weddings may not be performed.

Consider the weather possibilities for the date of an outdoor wedding.

The season can add to the cost as well. If you will be having an outdoor wedding, you may need to fans, heaters or other wind and weather protection.

Will there be a major event in the area which may hinder booking guest accommodation.

Is your honeymoon location in peaktime during that period?

Peak seasons may increase the cost of your desired location, likewise off-season may get better rates.

Some reception locations a large enough to do lunchtime casual receptions, or even a cocktail party with just finger food. This way you could have the venue you want even if they are already booked.

What is the climate of the location at the time of year you are considering? Is outdoors going to be ok in Winter? Will you be able to wear the long-sleeved dress of your dreams in Summer ?

There are also "wedding seasons" this can also affect the charge for services and the availability of locations. (booking more than a year in advance may be necessary for some prime locations.)

Do you plan special wedding transport that weather can effect?                                   

You may find it hard to book a florist for Valentines Day. Christmas is very busy for musicians. Wedding limos can be flat out during debutant season.

Don't forget what flowers you just "have to have", will they be in season?

These are just a few to consider, once again the earlier you start the easier it will all be.