{"id":3445,"date":"2019-04-30T10:45:30","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T10:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wedding-venue-secret.com\/?p=3445"},"modified":"2019-05-02T12:24:47","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T12:24:47","slug":"how-far-in-advance-should-i-book-my-venue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/how-far-in-advance-should-i-book-my-venue\/","title":{"rendered":"How Far In Advance Should I Book My Wedding Venue?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Generally,\nmost couples tend to book their venue around a year in advance of their wedding\ndate \u2013 at least! But, is it necessary to give so much notice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

We have written a previous article<\/a> that outlines what steps you should take in the months leading up to your wedding. We certainly recommend you give that a read. You should give as much notice as you can if you have your heart set on a particular venue, though. You don\u2019t want to run the risk of having to wait three or four years for the perfect date for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However,\nhow soon you should confirm your booking really depends on several factors that\nare personal to you. For example, the popularity of your chosen venue, the time\nof year you are planning your wedding, and the day of the week that you would\nlike to get married on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unsurprisingly,\nyou\u2019ll find that most venues will have longer waiting lists during the summer\nmonths, especially at the weekend. If you have your heart set on a particular\nvenue but don\u2019t want to wait years for a summer slot to become available, you\ncould consider marrying on a weekday or in an off-peak season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may\neven be able to bag yourself a substantial discount!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this\narticle, we explore the different seasons you may choose to marry in, and how\nfar in advance you realistically want to book that dream venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The new\nyear is blooming. With pretty, fresh flowers opening their petals, spring has\nlong been a popular time for weddings. So, you will need to book well in\nadvance! Don\u2019t forget those dreaded April showers in the UK though. There\u2019s no\npoint falling in love with some gorgeous gardens and grounds if you will be\nmarrying in an area of the country that is prone to bad spring weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Instead,\nconsider indoor venues, or at least somewhere where you have the option to duck\ninside if the weather turns. While a beach or seaside wedding may sound\nidyllic, the spring could mean blustering winds. Find somewhere that can adapt\nto your needs and give you outdoor space if the weather happens to be\nparticularly agreeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, spring\nweddings are not as popular as in the height of summer. Nonetheless, make sure\nyou give a good amount of notice to your venue and your guests. For instance,\nsix months for midweek or up to a year for weekend. Furthermore, the plenitude\nof bank holidays in the late spring make perfect times for matrimonial celebrations\n\u2013 and other couples know this too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The\nholiday months of June, July and August are the most popular time of the year\nfor weddings, so this is the period you will need to book furthest in advance\nfor. We\u2019re talking at a year in advance, or even two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If\nplanning to marry during the high summer, be sure to give your guests plenty of\nnotice too. You don\u2019t want to find out half of your loved ones can\u2019t make it\nbecause they\u2019re away on holiday. The same is true of suppliers, even though\nmany will try to remain available for the busy wedding season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Also,\nsummer weather in the UK is unpredictable! So don\u2019t count on a balmy summer\u2019s\nday even if you are planning to get married well into August. Although, we can\nget lucky and have some beautiful long summers days and warm evenings. Pick a\nvenue with plenty of gardens if you want to take advantage of this. This is the\nperfect opportunity for a marquee as you get the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autumn<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When\naccompanied with that gorgeous deep rich colour scheme in the trees and amongst\nthe crisp leaves on the ground, autumn can be a very picturesque time to marry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll find\nyou have a much wider choice of wedding venues and suppliers during this time,\ntoo! Prices also tend to drop during this season. Furthermore, you often need\nto give a lot less notice than at other times of the year \u2013 try no later than\nnine months before the big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\nare lucky, the weather will still be fairly mild and late afternoon sunlight\nwill make for stunning photographs. A September wedding will give you the\nlowest chance of rain on your wedding day than any other month in the whole\nyear and temperatures still average a healthy 20\u00b0C at midday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moreover, think Bonfire Night celebrations complete with fireworks and sparklers. If you are planning a wedding with this theme, it will definitely be worth checking out our article<\/a> for some ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aside\nfrom Christmas, New Year\u2019s Eve and Valentine\u2019s Day, winter can be a whimsical,\nromantic, and comparatively very affordable time to tie the knot. If your\nperfect venue would make for a cosy winter spot with ample inside space, a\nwinter wedding might mean discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the\nwinter, we know what to expect in the UK so the likelihood is that you will be\nprepared for all weather scenarios. This eliminates any weather worries. There\ncan be some truly beautiful winter days in the UK. Frosty and misty mornings\ncoupled with crisp sunshine in the afternoon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cosy\nmanor house with log-burning fireplaces, snug sofas and hearty food sounds\nspellbinding to us. Just be prepared for rain! You\u2019ll definitely want to book\nwell ahead if you\u2019re planning a wedding anywhere near Christmas and New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However,\na lot of wedding venues cater for other events, and winter tends to be booked\nup early with parties for the festive season. Unless you intend to book an\noff-season January wedding, it\u2019ll be best to give well over a year\u2019s notice, especially\nif you want to hit a Friday or Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are the sort of couple who may be likely to change their minds, it may be best to put off booking too early. This is especially true if your chosen venue is likely to be available months down the line. On the other hand, check the cancellation policies in place when you research and visit each venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Furthermore,\nbook the venue and have a date settled before you start booking other services.\nThere will be nothing worse than paying to reserve a photographer, DJ and\ncoordinator for a specific date only to find that your venue has been taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding a wedding venue at short notice is all well and good, but just remember to make sure you give your guests enough advance notice to attend!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Generally, most couples tend to book their venue around a year in advance of their wedding date \u2013 at least! But, is it necessary to give so much notice?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":28392,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[176,187],"tags":[1315,1366],"yoast_head":"\nHow Far In Advance Should I Book My Wedding Venue?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When do you need to book your wedding venue? Is a year too much? Not enough? 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