If you’re recently engaged and are at the start of your wedding planning journey, you may be wondering what timeline you should follow when booking your wedding vendors. You might be asking:Should we book the wedding venue or the wedding planner first?When should we book the photographer?Should we book the band or DJ first or the caterer?Well definitely in the right place! In today's blog post, I’m throwing away the outdated “12 months prior, 8 months prior, etc.” kind of dialog you see online and sharing more insight into the order you should hire your wedding vendors (and more importantly - why!).To fast-forward to a specific part of the podcast episode, check out the timestamps below: Should you book your wedding venue or wedding planner first? [4:23]Do you book the reception and ceremony venues at the same time? [6:14]When to book your "main" vendors (catering, photo/video, and entertainment) [7:35]Wedding attire [8:20]Wedding Florist & Decor [9:20]Wedding Stationer [10:02]Save the Dates Invitations and Day-of PaperRentals [11:40]Anything else you want to make your wedding extraordinary! [12:36]Links Mentioned in the EpisodeLeave a voicemail on our wedding planning hotline! (585) 210-3467@AskthePlannerPodcast on InstagramBook a 90-minute Clarity Call to get wedding planning help specific to your unique situation2022 Wedding Dress Trends (Episode 56)Is a Custom Wedding Suit Right for Your Wedding? (Episode 74)Wedding Budget Template Tutorial (Episode 75)Your Wedding Rentals Checklist (Episode 63) THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS!Wedding Planning Template Shop (use code PODCAST10 for 10% off your entire order!)For the episode show notes, make sure you visit verveeventco.com/77Connect with the show!? Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-3467 IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast?: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/?: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com