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Wedding Planning

When to Book Your Wedding Vendors

A clear timeline for when to book each wedding vendor in Texas, including your DJ, so you lock in the best before dates fill up.

The best wedding vendors book out first, especially for prime spring and fall Saturdays in Texas. This timeline shows when to lock in each vendor so you are choosing from the best, not the leftovers.

12+ months out

  • Venue first, since it sets your date.
  • Photographer, and your DJ. Top wedding DJs book 9 to 12 months ahead, and prime dates go first.
  • Wedding planner if you are using one.

8 to 10 months out

  • Caterer, florist, and cake.
  • Officiant.
  • Photo booth, if you want a specific style. Ours pair well with the DJ package.

4 to 6 months out

  • Hair and makeup, transportation, and rentals.
  • Finalize music direction and timeline with your DJ.

Why the DJ deserves an early slot

Couples often treat the DJ as a late booking, then find their top choice is taken. Because your DJ controls the energy of the entire reception, they are worth locking in early alongside the venue and photographer. Check your date with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I book my wedding DJ?

Book your wedding DJ 9 to 12 months before the wedding. Top DJs and prime spring and fall Saturday dates in Texas fill up first, so booking early alongside your venue and photographer ensures you get your first choice rather than whoever is left.

What order should you book wedding vendors in?

Start with the venue, since it sets your date, then book your photographer and DJ 9 to 12 months out. Caterer, florist, cake, officiant, and photo booth follow around 8 to 10 months out, with hair, makeup, transportation, and final details in the last 4 to 6 months.

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