I’m going to let you in on a little secret: You should be booking your wedding vendors now for your wedding in 2023. Don’t wait!! Why? Well, let me tell you about this season we are in. And no, I’m not talking about the Holiday Season, I’m talking about an annual wedding industry season known as “Engagement Season”. This season determines how fast vendors get booked, what vendors you’ll be able to book, and how fast you should book them.
Will you marry me?
Aaaaahhhhh, Engagement Season! It’s that time of year to not only celebrate the holidays but also to get engaged. From Thanksgiving to New Years, love is in the air. Statistically, 80% of all people who get married within the year will have gotten engaged the previous year during the holiday season.
Yep! You read that right. Tons of couples put a ring on their finger during this festive time. And that means all these couple’s will hit the wedding market in January looking for the same venues, and same vendors, for the same dates. And if you’re thinking of getting married during the summer, on a Saturday, then you’re going to have an even harder time.
Are you available?
Saturday is king in the wedding industry. It is hands down, the most popular day of the week to get married. There’s not even a close second. AND, if you’re planning to get married during wedding season (for us in the PNW, that’s May through September), you may be in for an even more difficult time trying to lock things down for your wedding.
With so many couple looking to tie the knot, and wanting the same dates, vendors and venues book up rather quickly. In fact, there are many venues, photographers, and wedding planners I know who are already booked full for next year.
And, as for me, I already have 52 weddings booked for 2023. Yep, I’m a wedding officiant, and already have 52 couples who decided I’m their guy for their wedding.
How do I book you?
So, with all this being said, you can see why the time to act is now. I know it’s difficult for some to come up with money to book vendors right after the holidays, but if you can, you should.
The wave of new couples hitting the market is coming, and it’s coming fast. Just this week (between Christmas and NYE), I’ve already booked several weddings, and had a dozen other couples reach out to me for their wedding next year.
I want to help as many of you as possible, but unfortunately, there’s only so much of me to go around. And many vendors are the same way. If you like a photographers style, or you love a venue’s look, you’ll need to act fast. Once they’re booked, they’re booked.
Relax and enjoy the process
Now, my intention is not to stress you out, but I do want to give you a sense of urgency.
Above all, enjoy this time. YOU’RE ENGAGED!!! Have fun! And if you don’t get the venue or vendor you were hoping for, remember: There are lots more out there.
If you’d like to talk with us to see how we can make your ceremony as unique as you, reach out to us today! And… Congratulations!!!